Editors’ note: This story was originally published June 2. It has been updated with new information. Though the science on the possible health effects of cell phone radiation is far from conclusive, several state and local governments are proposing legislation to address public concerns. And though no law has been implemented yet, it’s clear the …
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17 August
AT&T sues law firms trying to block T
AT&T is striking back at the law firm Bursor & Fisher, which is trying to block AT&T’s $39 billion merger with T-Mobile USA, according to a report from Reuters. Last week, AT&T reportedly filed eight lawsuits in eight different federal court jurisdictions against Bursor & Fisher and a second plaintiffs’ firm, Faruqi & Faruqi, claiming that the firms have been …
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17 August
Wacky iPhone accessory of the month: The Dock Fan
You already knew your iPhone could take the place of your camera, calculator, alarm clock, stopwatch, and e-reader. But did you know it can pull fan duty as well? Without a doubt, the wackiest iPhone accessory I’ve seen this month (and possibly this year) also has the wackiest name: Newest Cool Dock Fan Gadgets Cooler. The Newest Cool Dock Fan …
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17 August
The very hungry smartphone data user
Smartphone subscribers are hungry for data, and their appetites are growing, according to a study. Validas, a company that analyzes cell phone bills for consumers, looked at data over the past year, from July to June, and saw a dramatic increase in mobile data usage for smartphone subscribers at every major carrier except T-Mobile USA. Verizon Wireless smartphone users led …
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17 August
Mobile operating systems: Where the manufacturers play
If you were a bit shocked by Monday’s news that Google was shelling out a cool $12.5 billion for Motorola Mobility, we don’t blame you in the least. Indeed, the acquisition was unexpected considering Google has spend its life building anything other than hardware. The changes for consumers, Android’s Nexus line, the supply of mobile patents, and the smartphone market …
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17 August
Android Atlas Weekly 61: Google and Motorola, sitting in a tree… (Podcast)
The internet’s abuzz with Google’s purchase of Motorola Mobility. Plus, the Droid Bionic gets upstaged by its successor and Ice Cream Sandwich leaks on this week’s episode of Android Atlas Weekly. Now playing: Watch this: Ep. 61: Google and Motorola, sitting in a tree… 46:22 Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320×180) | iTunes (640×360) …
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17 August
BlackBerry Bold’s price tag is just plain crazy
commentary The BlackBerry Bold may be out of the smartphone game before it even gets into it. T-Mobile’s BlackBerry Bold 9900 is priced at a whopping $299.99, and that’s after a $50 mail-in rebate. T-Mobile T-Mobile USA said today that it will sell RIM’s latest flagship phone, the BlackBerry Bold 9900, for $299.99–after a $50 mail-in rebate. That follows the …
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17 August
It’s iPad or nothing, survey says
The tablet market continues to be summed up like this: the iPad and everything else. And everything else doesn’t amount to much. That’s according to a recent survey conducted by Robert W. Baird. The study found that out of more than 1,100 potential tablet purchasers, an overwhelming 94.5 percent cited the iPad as a device of interest. Hewlett-Packard’s TouchPad was …
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17 August
Preliminary Droid HD details and images leaked
The Droid HD is set to offer a 4.5-inch display and 8-megapixel camera in an ultrathin form factor. Engadget If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the course of Android’s history it’s that people are always looking to the next big thing. “Forget the phone due out next week, I want to know about the one coming out next quarter!” …
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17 August
Doctor Who returns in Let’s Kill Hitler on 27 August
“You’ve got a time machine. I’ve got a gun. Let’s kill Hitler!” With those words, Doctor Who blasts back on to UK TV screens on Saturday 27 August on BBC1 — and Crave got a sneak preview. Let’s Kill Hitler is the rip-roaring opener to the second half of series 6, featuring the return of Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and …
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