Cable companies’ TV business is going down the tubes, but broadband monopolies ensure their survival

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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Cord cutting is a real trend and it’s only accelerating. If you still need more evidence for this, look at a new Strategy Analytics study showing that in the most recent quarter “total subscribers among the tracked [pay TV] operators declined at the highest rate we have seen so far.” Samuel W. Bennett has posted a chart that nicely shows how cable TV subscriptions have been steadily declining as Netflix subscriptions have been rising at a significantly faster rate.

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Schrodinger’s iPhone 6s sales: Publication claims Apple will both break and miss sales record

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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Apple sold more than 13 million iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units during their debut weekend, and the company is preparing to launch the device in 40 more markets next week, with 130 countries set to offer the iPhones by the end of the year. Suppliers that partner with Apple to provide various iPhone 6s components seem ready to offer details about Apple’s iPhone sales performance for the Christmas quarter, but they’re not all on the same page. Some say Apple will hit a new all-time iPhone sales record while others claim that iPhone 6s demand might not be as strong as we think.

Interestingly, the same blog has offered up both reports.

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Shred away with the Fellowes 100% Jam Proof Shredder, on sale at Amazon

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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Maybe you’re a top secret agent who needs to get rid of files like they never existed. Maybe you need to shred financial documents or you want to discard old love letters. Then purchase the Fellows 100% Jam Proof Shredder on sale at Amazon for $159.98 with free shipping — that’s 58% off the regular price.

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iPhone 6s Plus camera faces off with iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 in low-light shootout

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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Although millions of Apple fans upgraded to the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus last weekend, plenty are still waiting for their contracts to expire or simply to gauge the reaction to see whether or not it’s worth buying a new phone this year.

One of the determining factors for many potential buyers is sure to be the improved camera, which we’ve been writing about regularly for the past few weeks.

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Video: Woman frantically begs bear to not eat her kayak; bear eats it anyway

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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If a bear wants to eat your kayak, do you really think yelling at it hysterically will make it stop? It is, after all, a bear. Unless you’re armed with a rifle of some sort, it’s basically holding all the cards. During a recent kayak trip, YouTuber Mary Maley encountered a bear who was sniffing around her kayak. The bear started to approach her and she hit it with pepper spray right in its face. The bear then proceeded to exact revenge on her by eating parts of her kayak.

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The industry’s leading way to browse online anonymously (and it’s just $60)

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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An incognito window won’t cut it. If you’re want to get online while keeping your personal info and browsing activity truly private, using a VPN service is a must. Get two years of access to one of our favorites, Private Internet Access VPN, for just $59.95 at the BGR Store.

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Every free PS4, PS3 and PS Vita game you can download in October

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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Coming in just under the wire, Sony has announced the latest lineup of free PlayStation Plus games for October. It appears that the decisions were made at the last second this month, as the video which typically showcases all six games for the PS4, PS3 and PS Vita only includes the new-gen additions this time around.

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iPhone 6s world map: Where is it available, and where does 4G LTE work?

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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So you bought a new iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, and you might be wondering whether it’ll work on your next trip – and especially whether it will have access to 4G LTE data. Or you might be planning to get one but aren’t sure when the phone will be available in your market. Fret not, as these questions can be easily answered.

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Don’t believe the hype: Video proves the iPhone 6s isn’t as waterproof as you think

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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We expected the iPhone 6s to break sales records, we expected 3D Touch to take the mobile world by storm and we expected the reviews to be overwhelmingly positive, but one thing we didn’t expect was a more waterproof device.

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Epic troll: Headline News guest asked about Edward Snowden, talks Edward Scissorhands instead

Posted on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Authcom

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HLN, a headline news cable channel owned by CNN, was hit with an epic and hilarious troll job yesterday when media personality Jon Hendren was brought on to discuss the implications and significance of Edward Snowden joining Twitter. During the course of what was ostensibly a serious interview with HLN anchor Yasmin Vossoughian, Hendren hilariously began answering questions about Snowden by instead referencing Edward Scissorhands.

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