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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:
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.
32 essential Android tips and tricks

Several weeks ago, we highlighted 40 useful iPhone tricks everyone should know. We got such good feedback from that feature that we wanted to share the love with Android users – who, after all, make up the largest proportion of the smart phone community.
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?
40 iPhone tips and tricks everyone should know

With hundreds of iPhone features and 500,000 iOS apps, it's easy to miss some of Apple's best tricks. Here are 40 of our favorite.

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AT&T and T-Mobile merger in jeopardy as Justice Department takes action

An AT&T and T-Mobile merger would mean 'higher prices' for customers, says the Justice Department, which is suing to block the deal. Is the AT&T and T-Mobile merger now a bust?
Samsung Galaxy S II comes to Sprint; Verizon passes?

The highly-acclaimed Samsung Galaxy S II smart phone is coming to the U.S., appearing first from Sprint. But there are indications that Verizon might pass it over for a newer Samsung handset instead.
Galaxy Tab 8.9: Samsung's Goldilocks tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 will fall somewhere in between the 7-inch original and the 10.1-inch update. Can this Galaxy Tab draw the interest of 'modern professionals on the move'? Samsung thinks so.
Cellphones: Most service survived Irene

Cellphones went dead after 400 cell towers went offline in parts of North Carolina and Virginia. But other areas hit by hurricane Irene were mostly spared.
Decreased worker wages will hurt stock market

The gap between corporate earnings and worker wages is widening as company payrolls shrink. But workers are consumers, and decreased consumer spending will hurt corporations in the long run.
Earthquake plays havoc with East Coast cell networks

Cell networks went down in many areas immediately following the 5.8-magnitude quake. But Verizon, AT&T, and others say there was no damage to their networks. Here's why.
Lil Wayne accident: Why skateboarders should wear helmets

Lil Wayne accident: Rap star Lil Wayne fell and hurt his head while skateboarding. Is Lil Wayne now Exhibit A for wearing a helmet while skateboarding?
Is an LTE iPhone coming this year?

A 4G LTE iPhone is on the way, one site says. The catch: It may not be a 4G LTE iPhone 5.
Is a Sprint iPhone 5 on the way?

A Sprint iPhone 5 could arrive this fall, according to a pair of new reports.
Dow skids 600, worst day since credit crisis

The Dow closed down 634 points, the S&P 500 lost 79 points, and the Nasdaq ended 174 points lower. For every stock that rose at the New York Stock Exchange, more than 69 fell.
Verizon iPhone activations still trail those of AT&T

The Verizon iPhone was gobbled up by the millions in Q2 of this year. But the AT&T iPhone saw more activations.
Stocks to open down over debt impasse

Stocks weighed down by Washington debt-limit talks, mixed corporate earnings. Stocks in Europe lifted by second Greek bailout.
Apple stock: Would Apple TV send it higher?

Apple stock rose on Wednesday after the company reported strong earnings. But how much higher would Apple stock rise if it launched an Apple TV?
Apple storms ahead with new MacBook Air, record sales

Apple's iPad sales double. Asia sales nearly quadruple. Now, Apple rolls out the new MacBook Air.
Droid Bionic gets sign-up screen, but no release date

Droid Bionic will run on the Verizon 4G LTE. When the Bionic gets here, however, is anyone's guess.
Droid Bionic 4G aimed for August: report

Droid Bionic, an "all-powerful, unstoppable machine," looks to be nearing launch.
With video chat, will Facebook become your new phone company?

Millions of Facebook users will still pay the likes of Verizon for traditional phone service and Internet access. But video chat got a lot more publicity with Facebook's announcement this week.
Stocks snap six-day losing streak; VIX falls

The Dow gained about 75 points, as stocks closed higher for the first time in June
Stocks end lower for sixth straight session

After Ben Bernanke's worrisome outlook on Tuesday, stocks fell Wednesday, with the Dow losing about 21 points
Steve Jobs plans for a comeback at WWDC next week

Steve Jobs, who is currently on medical leave from Apple, will take the stage to deliver the Apple WWDC keynote. What does Steve Jobs' return say about his company?
HTC Sensation 4G set for June 15 launch

HTC Sensation 4G, the latest phone from HTC, was unveiled this week by T-Mobile.
Apple iOS 5: What does Apple have in store for iPad and iPhone?

iOS 5 could include upgraded widgets, over-the-air updates, and iCloud support for iPad and iPhone.
4G network: AT&T to launch in five cities

4G network from AT&T – its next-generation wireless service – is set to launch this summer. Is your city on the list for its initial 4G network?
Whistleblower rules: Get paid to report fraud

Whistleblower rules to offer tipsters up to 30 percent of the money the government recovers in a fraud. New whistleblower rules will take effect in two months.
Stocks end modestly higher as energy gains

The Dow rose about 38 points, with DuPont rising and Verizon falling. The Nasdaq rose about 15 points.