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| Nick Fox / The Official Google Blog: |
Google's MVNO is called Project Fi, costs $20/month + $10/GB for data in US and abroad, available for Nexus 6, runs on Sprint and T-Mobile networks — Say hi to Fi: A new way to say hello — In today's mobile world, fast and reliable connectivity is almost second nature.
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| Josh Constine / TechCrunch: |
Facebook Creative Labs releases Android dialer called Hello with robust caller ID, call blocking, and local business search — “Hello” Is Facebook's New Android-Only Social Caller ID App — Say goodbye to calls from unknown numbers. Facebook's newest app Hello instantly matches phone numbers …
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| Andrew Cunningham / Ars Technica: |
Intel Compute Stick review: its small size, energy efficiency, and low price of $149, come at the expense of barely acceptable performance and few ports — Intel's Compute Stick: A full PC that's tiny in size (and performance) — Mini-review: Atom-powered mini PC is a good streaming stick but a slow desktop.
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| Asif S. / SamMobile: |
Rooting Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will disable Samsung Pay — Thinking of rooting your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge? Don't, or you'll lose this important feature — Samsung just released two great smartphones earlier this month, the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge, which have been selling like hot cakes.
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| Taylor Soper / GeekWire: |
Zirx raises $30M to expand smartphone-powered on-demand valet service nationwide … Parking can be a pain, but it seems as though Zirx has a solid solution — at least that's what investors think. — The on-demand valet startup today announced a $30 million funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners … | Ina Fried / Re/code: |
Microsoft Band now integrates with cycling apps Strava and MapMyRide, offers in-depth sleep information, maximum oxygen levels during workouts, more — Microsoft Bulks Up Fitness Band With Cycling Features, Sleep Data — Aiming to be a more serious player in the fitness space … | Xbox Wire: |
Xbox One updated with over-the-air TV for the US and Canada, Miracast streaming support, more — New Features in Preview for Xbox App on Windows 10 and Xbox One — Xbox keeps getting better with more new features coming to preview this month for both Xbox One consoles and the Xbox app on Windows 10.
| Douglas MacMillan / Wall Street Journal: |
Selfie app Shots raises $8.5M, led by Chinese VC firm WI Harper, adds more social features — Selfie App Shots Moves Beyond Bieber With $8.5 Million in Funding — Shots, a mobile app for sharing selfies, owes much of its early popularity to Justin Bieber.
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| Alexia Tsotsis / TechCrunch: |
Sources: Apple gives Watch Edition with unique 18k gold link band to fashion icons like Beyonce, Karl Lagerfeld, and Anna Wintour — Put A Gold Band On It — Nothing separates the “haves” and the 1% like a prohibitively expensive consumer product. Whether it's a Hermes Birkin Bag or a McLaren P1 GTR …
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| Gabe Rivera / Techmeme News: |
Techmeme's hiring section now included on its mobile site, and Mediagazer gets job ads too — Mediagazer introduces ads for media jobs, and Techmeme's job ads now extend to its mobile site — For nearly four years, Techmeme has offered space on our front page for companies to advertise … | Kyle Orland / Ars Technica: |
VR developers can now apply for free HTC Vive dev kits — Valve will start shipping to devs in Spring, though “supplies may be limited.” — Developers eager to get their hands on the Valve-supported HTC Vive can now sign up to be considered for a free developer kit.
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