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4 ways to get phone service the next time a hurricane Sandy calls
In the aftermath of a disaster such as superstorm Sandy, two-way communication is essential. Here are four ways to better prepare our phones and other devices for the next disaster:
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MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history
To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.
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The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership
The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
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Apple's new iPad brings 4G, better camera, more pixels than an HDTV
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the new iPad in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, calling it the "poster child of the post-PC world." With 4G LTE wireless, Retina display, and a high-definition camera, Apple's third tablet is no doubt the best iPad yet. But can it hold back the tide of Android competitors?
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10 most intriguing tablets of 2012
From the inevitable iPad 3 to the mysterious Google Nexus tablet, here are the 10 tablets to watch in 2012.
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How to 'tether' your PC to your phone
A lawsuit now makes 'tethering' PCs and phones cheaper.
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Clearwire offer from Sprint reaches $2.2 billion
Clearwire minority shareholders will be bought out by Sprint for $2.2 billion, a higher price than it previously said it would pay. The Clearwire deal still needs approval from shareholders and regulators, but Sprint expects to get it done by the middle of 2013.
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Stocks edge up, led by Apple
Stocks rose on Wall Street Thursday despite the lack of agreement on a fiscal cliff deal in Washington. Apple and other technology companies led the stock market up.
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Stocks rise on fiscal cliff hopes
Stocks closed mostly higher on Wall Street Wednesday as traders grew more hopeful that a budget deal will be reached in Washington. Rising stocks narrowly outnumbered falling ones on the New York Stock Exchange.
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4 ways to get phone service the next time a hurricane Sandy calls
In the aftermath of a disaster such as superstorm Sandy, two-way communication is essential. Here are four ways to better prepare our phones and other devices for the next disaster:
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Unlocked iPhone 5 provides opening for T-Mobile stalwarts
Apple will begin selling an unlocked, contract-free version of its popular iPhone smartphone.
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AT&T offers refunds to subscribers that overpaid. Are you eligible?
After FCC investigation, AT&T agreed to refund customers who had been overcharged on smart phone plans.
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In Sandy's wake, Verizon stores offer free charging, domestic callsVerizon has also rolled out a fleet of mobile communications centers to West Virginia, Ohio, and New Jersey – all areas hit hard by the storm.
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Powerhouse Google Nexus 4 set for November launchThe Nexus 4, the latest smartphone from Google and LG, will run the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system.
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Hurricane Sandy: Economy should bounce back analysts say
Though hurricane Sandy will impact dozens of industries and cause billions in damages, experts say the economy should recover quickly with reconstruction after the storm.
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Crunch time for the Tigers. Can they avoid a World Series 4-0 trouncing?
The Giants have dominated the Tigers in the World Series. Timely hits combined with another great effort on the mound and sharp defense put them close to their second title in three years.
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World Series news: Security in Detroit, a symphonic wager, and all those Venezuelans
The San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers are back at it Saturday in the 2012 World Series. The Giants lead the Tigers two-zip, but don't count Detroit out – especially in their home park.
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Fix the Debt: CEOs launch drive for 'grand bargain.' Is Washington listening?
The Fix the Debt CEOs, who are dedicated to pushing Washington toward a deficit-reducing 'grand bargain,' say they were appalled by the reckless debate over the debt ceiling in 2011.
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Softbank to pay $20 billion for Sprint (+video)
Softbank reaches deal to buy 70 percent of Sprint. Softbank deal, the biggest foreign acquisition by a Japanese company, would create world's No. 3 mobile company, tied with AT&T.
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Japanese carrier Softbank in talks to scoop up Sprint NextelA Softbank deal might boost Sprint Nextel's ability to compete against Verizon and AT&T in the US.
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It's official: Windows Phone 8 will launch October 29thMicrosoft sent press invitations this week announcing the launch of its Windows Phone 8 platform on October 29. The smart phone OS will run on handsets from Nokia, Samsung, and HTC -- and there's a rumor that Microsoft may be working on its own model as well.
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Will Sprint steal MetroPCS from under T-Mobile's nose?Earlier this week, it looked as if T-Mobile's parent company Deutsche Telekom would soon acquire MetroPCS. Now come reports that Sprint is interested in the budget carrier, too.
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T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger confirmed
T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communications are set to merge, in a deal that will create an operator with more than 40 million subscribers. Both T-Mobile and Metro PCS have struggled in the highly-competitive US cellphone market.
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T-Mobile and MetroPCS could soon be merged: reportIf Deutsche Telekom does indeed acquire MetroPCS, it would give T-Mobile some extra clout in the US market.
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What you can expect from 4G LTE coverage4G LTE smartphones offer extremely fast downloads, but quality of 4G LTE connection depends on your smartphone, carrier, and location.
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Apple iPhone 5 delays? Blame the screen technology.Apple is having trouble immediately fulfilling pre-order demand for the iPhone 5. And according to a new report, that's thanks to the new 'in-cell' display technology.
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Verizon iPhone 5 secret? It works on AT&T, too.
Verizon iPhone 5 is 'unlocked,' the wireless carrier confirms. Verizon iPhone 5 accepts an AT&T card that allows use of that network, although buyers are typically signing up for two years of Verizon service.
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With 8X and 8S, HTC steals Nokia's thunderHTC has introduced a pair of new Windows Phone 8 handsets: The 8X and the 8S. Both devices are expected to launch in November.
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iPhone 5 frenzy sets sales record, causes back orders
iPhone 5 preorders topped 2 million in 24 hours, more than doubling the preorders for the previous iPhone and setting a sales record for AT&T. Because of the overwhelming demand, some iPhone 5 devices won't be delivered until October.
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4G LTE: How fast is the new iPhone 5?The new iPhone 5, which was unveiled Wednesday in San Francisco, has no shortage of features. Perhaps chief among them: 4G LTE.
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