Verizon’s humiliation is complete and I am drinking its tears

Posted on February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 by

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Verizon predictably lashed out against the FCC’s big net neutrality vote on Thursday, which isn’t too surprising since a lot of telecom and cable companies were unhappy with the result. However, Verizon more than any other company should take a good long look in the mirror if it wants to find someone to blame for the FCC’s decision to reclassify ISPs under Title II of the Telecommunications Act. After all, it was Verizon’s decision to sue the FCC over its previous regulations that made this possible in the first place.

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More signs of trouble emerge for Samsung

Posted on February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 by

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In light of falling profits, Samsung is freezing wages for all of its employees in South Korea, Reuters reported on Thursday. This is the first time the company has elected to freeze wages since the international financial crisis in 2009, which goes to show just how seriously Samsung is taking this recent downturn.

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Deal of the day: Last chance to pay what you want for the learn to design bundle

Posted on February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 by

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The internet has grown in a big way since the early 1990’s. At one time thought to be a fad, the world wide web has proven that it’s here to stay. With an abundance of online resources, many people make their living in the virtual world. If you’ve ever considered a career as a professional web developer, now might be the right time to make that jump. That’s why BGR Deals is proud to offer the Pay What You Want: Learn To Design Bundle.

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Get ready! How to live stream the big Apple event on March 9th

Posted on February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 by

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Following months of anticipation, Apple has finally announced that it will host a special event this spring. Invitations were sent out earlier today, and now the official website has been updated with details for the live stream.

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Motorola promotes its $150 low-end phone by bashing the iPhone 6 Plus

Posted on February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 by

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One of the problems that affected certain iPhone 6 Plus models soon after launch was related to a main selling point of any iPhone: its build quality. Some users discovered their iOS phablets can bend under pressure during regular use, and there were plenty of videos showing how easily the phone bends in certain situations.

Even though that scandal quickly died down, people still take shots at Apple for its “Bendgate” issue, and now it’s Motorola’s turn to have a little fun at the expense of the Cupertino-based company.

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Did Google just ruin the Android app store?

Posted on February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 by

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Apple’s iOS App Store is an interesting place. It houses more than 1.3 million apps that combine to make up the best mobile app ecosystem on the planet. It also features what may very well be the absolute worst search technology on the planet. Finding good apps using the App Store’s in-built search function is next to impossible, which is a big part of the reason we spend so much time here at BGR sharing great iPhone apps with our readers.

The Google Play app store for Android is a different story… for now, at least.

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FCC vote: Net neutrality saved, ISPs will be reclassified as utilities

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The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday enacted its most sweeping change to telecom regulation in years by voting 3-2 to reclassify Internet service providers under Title II of the Telecommunications Act, thus giving the commission the power to enforce net neutrality rules.

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CONTEST: iPhone vs. Android: Fanboy facebook lets you win a trip to SXSW in Austin

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Apple’s iPhone lineup and devices powered by Google’s Android operating system each have plenty of pros and cons when compared to the other. Those comparisons are quite common, of course, since each platform has such enthusiastic supporters. If you count yourself among the top enthusiasts out there and you think you know more about your mobile phone of choice than anyone else, we’ve got the perfect contest for you.

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Why you should never sign another two-year wireless contract

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Your wireless carrier will probably tempt you with the offer of a cheap smartphone the next time your wireless contract expires. As The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern explains, however, you shouldn’t even think about taking them up on it.

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Apple holding March 9th special event for upcoming products

Posted on February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 by

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Apple has scheduled its first major event of the year for March 9th, where we’ll definitely get some news on the Apple Watch but may also get some other intriguing new products, including the new 12-inch Retina MacBook Air. The title of the event is simply called “Spring Forward” and Apple predictably gives us no details about what it’s going to discuss.

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