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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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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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10 ways the Android is better than iPhone 5
Sure a larger iPhone screen, 4G LTE support and a faster CPU are welcome additions, but Apple is a year late and $199 short. Android has provided all these features and more.
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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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College budget: 11 items students don't need
Car? Printer? Forget it.
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The Reformed Broker You can't win them all. And it's okay.
Even the most brilliant investors make mistakes sometimes, as evidenced this week by recent moves from David Einhorn, one of the most brilliant equity guys in history. When it comes to the market, value traps are inevitable.
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Checklist for disaster first-responders: food, blankets – and wi-fi
An Irish-based aid agency has developed a wi-fi system for use immediately after a natural disaster, when communications can be near-impossible. The US Navy is testing it this week.
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Samsung, Apple, RIM: Who tops the latest smartphone scorecard?
As earnings reports from Apple, Samsung, and others roll in, who's doing well this quarter?
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Google Fiber: What is it and should you get it?
Google Fiber - a super fast optical fiber Internet service for $70 a month – includes a free Nexus tablet. Google Fiber is only available in Kansas City, so far.
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Horizons Apple, the juggernaut, stumbles overseas
Apple reported a less than stellar Q3. But there are bright spots – including the top-selling iPad.
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Global News Blog Beijing floods unleash online criticism of government (+video)
The heaviest rain in six decades left at least 37 people dead and raised criticism online about Beijing's infrastructure.
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Jon Stewart and Spongebob return as DirecTV, Viacom reach deal
Viacom Inc. and the satellite TV service provider said Friday that they have settled a dispute that had cut off access to 17 Viacom channels for DirectTV subscribers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Horizons GameTanium: Verizon rolls out all-you-can-eat gaming service for $6 a month
For $6 a month, GameTanium gives people unlimited access to 100 phone games and 50 tablet games. Verizon says GameTanium works on 30 of its phones.
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RIM CEO: BlackBerry 10 could save the embattled company
RIM CEO Thorsten Heins admits that his company has had a hard year. But he insists that BlackBerry 10, due next year, could turn things around.
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Malware could kick 64,000 Americans offline Monday. Is your PC infected?
Without a quick check, thousands of Americans may lose Internet service Monday because of malware. Here's how to see if your machine is at risk.
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No TV ads? Maybe not. NBC, FOX, CBS sue over ad-skip feature.
NBC, FOX, and CBS have file a lawsuit against Dish Network for Autohop, a feature that blacks out commercials on pre-recorded network shows. The networks argue that the feature violates copyright laws and jeopardizes the financial foundation of the entire television industry.
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T-Mobile CEO quits amid falling revenues
T-Mobile CEO Phillipp Humm resigned Wednesday as the company continued to struggle to compete in the mobile industry. Humm had been serving as T-Mobile CEO since November 2010.
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Horizons Much-hyped Samsung Galaxy S III revs toward US stores
The Samsung Galaxy S III, which runs Android 4.0 software, could go head-to-head with the iPhone 4S.
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Samsung Galaxy S III is an iPhone contender: review
Samsung's newly released Galaxy S III phone, complete with ultra-fast 4G capability and a 4.8-inch screen, has a few advantages over Apple's iPhone 4S.
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Nokia planning to cut 10,000 jobs, close plants
Nokia Corp. will lay off 10,000 workers globally and shutter some of its facilities, the company said Thursday. The world's top cellphone maker last year, Nokia has struggled with competition from Apple and Google.
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New Verizon plans will unify devices
Their "Share Everything" plans, which trade data between devices, will likely be copied quickly by AT&T and other competitors.
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Retired NBA Finals MVPs: What are they doing now?
The Most Valuable Player in the NBA Finals is an award that's only been around since 1969. Find out what retired Finals MVPs are doing today.
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Prepaid iPhone from Virgin: $549, but only $30 a month
Prepaid iPhone appears to be Apple's next wave of expansion as Leap and now move into the no-contract prepaid iPhone market.
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Horizons Virgin Mobile's prepaid iPhone 4S could save you $750
Virgin Mobile USA, a subsidiary of Sprint, will soon offer American consumers a prepaid version of the iPhone 4S. The iPhone deal asks for more money upfront, but will save customers $750 over two years.
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Samsung Galaxy III coming to US? Legal battle looms.
Samsung Galaxy III scheduled to start selling in the US on June 21. Samsung says it will fight Apple's move to have a federal court ban sales of the Samsung Galaxy III.
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Data-only wireless plans likely in two years, AT&T CEO says
Data-only wireless plans will be offered by someone in the industry, not necessarily AT&T. Phone calls, texts would be counted as data under data-only wireless plans.
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Prepaid iPhone: $400. No contract. $55 a month for unlimited use.
Prepaid iPhone will be offered by Leap Wireless starting June 22 in some cities. Open Mobile has already started selling a prepaid iPhone in Puerto Rico.
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BlackBerry-maker RIM warns of layoffs, operating loss
RIM also hires advisers to look at strategies to reverse its downturn. RIM has seen its share of US smartphone market fall from 44 percent to 10 percent in two years.
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LightSquared, bankrupt, still aims to launch wireless network
LightSquared has filed for bankruptcy protection, saying that will give it more time to win regulatory approval. Regulators have blocked LightSquared's plans, saying they could interfere with GPS signals.
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After falling, stocks recover from Europe elections
Stock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis. In the US, the Dow finished the day down 29 points at 13,008.
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