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Verizon launches 5G Home Internet service in four markets, offers choice of Apple TV 4K or Chromecast Ultra for

Verizon has launched the first wave of its 5G Home Internet service in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Houston, and Indianapolis. The service, which accuses limited markets, boasts speeds of up to 300Mbps with Verizon throwing in an Apple TV 4K as an incentive to sign up. Verizon is offering three months for free, then the service […]

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Proposed bill in New York state could allow backdoor access for law enforcement, threatens fines for non-compliance

Let the arguments begin. A new bill proposed in New York could require that all phone manufacturers be required to implement a way for law enforcement agencies to access and decrypt user devices. This bill is somewhat similar to the Investigatory Powers Bill currently being debated in the UK, which Apple has voiced its opposition […]

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New York Times Apple Watch review hits, cites learning curve, useful aspects and ability to filter information and notifications

The New York Times has come out the door swinging with one of the very first Apple Watch reviews. The piece, penned by Farhad Manjoo, focuses on what works with the watch, what doesn’t and what needs improvement. It also makes some fairly salient points in that it cites the author’s initial hesitancy about the […]

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Nintendo bows to investor pressure, announces plans to bring games to iOS, other platforms

Sometimes you’ve got to do what the investors tell you to do, even if it means bringing the crown jewels to other platforms. Still, the upside is that it brings Mario to your iOS device. Nintendo announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Japanese mobile game maker DeNA to jointly develop games for smartphones, […]

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Apple, HBO in talks to bring HBO Now service to Apple TV

HBO could enter the partnership it wants with Apple. HBO is in talks with Apple to make Apple TV one of the launch partners for its highly anticipated streaming service when it debuts next month. HBO and streaming partner Major League Baseball Advanced Media are working to have the standalone service, called “HBO Now,” ready […]