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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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New iPhone: big key to Apple's future
New iPhone to appear later this year. But analysts expect sales of old iPhone to dip and supplies of new iPhone to be constrained for several months.
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Horizons AT&T's new shared data plan saves money, but not for everyone
Following Verizon's lead, AT&T offers a new shared data plan. Now, customers can have one bill for multiple devices.
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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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DNSChanger cutoff is more whimper than bang. Score one for the good guys.
Cutting off Internet access to computers infected with the nasty DNSChanger trojan did not bring about doomsday after all. Why, beyond the obvious, that's good news in the cybersecurity world.
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The Simple Dollar Retirement: What's the best investment option?
Retirement saving can seem daunting, especially with the wealth of options out there. Which is best for you? Retirement is question 10 in this week's mailbag.
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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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Stop fretting over the wrong gadget specs
Some specs don't tell the whole story. Here's what to look for when shopping for a new camera, smart phone, or laptop.
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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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Verizon’s Share Everything plans: Will a new plan cost you more?
Would one of Verizon's new Share Everything plans cost you more or less than your current plan? Read on to find out.
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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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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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Saving Money Ten things worth splurging on
The old expression, 'you get what you pay for,' isn't always true. But for these ten goods and services, it is.
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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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Horizons The Apple iPhone goes prepaid, courtesy of Cricket
Cricket Communications will begin offering a prepaid iPhone to US customers.
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Opinion: Inconvenient truths to a ban on texting while driving
In Ohio, heated debate accompanied the move to ban texting while driving. That surprised me. Who could oppose such a thing? Ah, but then the law of unintended consequences put a whole new light on the controversy.
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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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Horizons Samsung unveils the Galaxy S III
Samsung unveiled its latest flagship Android phone at a "Mobile Unpacked" event in London on Thursday. The handset features an 8-megapixel camera and some nifty "natural interaction" features, all running on "Ice Cream Sandwich," the latest Android operating system.
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4G? LTE? What's the difference?
Shopping for a new smart phone? Expect to see signs for 4G and 4G LTE. Who's the fastest of them all?
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House passes cybersecurity bill despite veto threat over privacy protections
The cybersecurity bill seeks to protect the nation from cyberattack, but concerns over how personal information is shared with the government and corporations has sparked opposition and a veto threat from the Obama administration.
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Change Agent Looking for a few good boomers to help others
Retiring baby boomers are proving to be valuable volunteers. 'A part of paying for our spot on earth is to help those who need help,' says one.
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Horizons Apple earnings still going strong post-Jobs
Apple earnings report had some impressive sales numbers: a 94 percent profit increase over last year, and huge profits on iPad and iPhone sales. A lot of the growth is coming from Asian markets, and Apple earnings are expected to expand there in months to come.
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Horizons Ice Cream Sandwich to hit a range of Samsung phones (sorry T-Mobile subscribers)
Samsung says Ice Cream Sandwich will be rolled out to a range of its smartphones and tablets. Unless, of course, your carrier is T-Mobile.
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Apple earnings will report this evening; stocks rise
Apple earnings for the first quarter will be reported after the close of the stock market Tuesday. In anticipation of he Apple earnings report, Apple stock has fallen sharply.
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Could an 'iPad mini' stamp out the Kindle Fire?
Rumors of a 7-inch 'iPad mini' continue to flood the Internet. Will Apple CEO Tim Cook succumb to the popularity of smaller, cheaper tablets such as the Kindle Fire, or continue to follow in Steve Jobs' footsteps?
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