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Lawmakers’ bids to require a smartphone “kill switch” seem to be gaining momentum. Following the proposal of a California bill, a handful of senators have now proposed federal legislation to require carriers to provide a security feature on all cell phones that would render the devices inoperable if stolen. The Smartphone Theft Prevention Act is being led by Amy Klobuchar …

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a particular weakness for Sony mobile devices. I mean I still get misty-eyed when I recall my adolescent crush, the Walkman WM-150. She truly was a thing of beauty. Unfortunately, Sony’s legendary gadget-making chops have yet to fully cross over into minting world-class smartphones — at least not for models sold …