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European Parliament rejects amendments protecting net neutrality — The EU has rejected legal amendments that would firmly protect the concept of net neutrality in Europe. The European Parliament voted in favor of the new regulation which proponents says establish an internet … | Glyn Moody / Ars Technica UK: |
Net neutrality: EU votes in favour of Internet fast lanes and slow lanes — MEPs confused by false claims, tired of the arguments, keen to conclude the file. — The European Parliament has passed the flawed flawed compromise text on net neutrality without including any of the amendments that would have closed serious loopholes.
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Google announces $220 ASUS OnHub router which lets you boost the Wi-Fi speed for a device with a wave of your hand; preorders start this week — Google's second OnHub router is built by ASUS, goes on sale this week — Google introduced its OnHub router this summer, promising … | Ina Fried / Re/code: |
Microsoft Executive Julie Larson-Green to Take Over Management of Office Apps — Microsoft plans to hand over the reins of Microsoft Office to longtime executive Julie Larson-Green, according to sources familiar with the company's plans. — Kirk Koenigsbauer, the corporate VP who had been leading … | Lauren Pollock / Wall Street Journal: |
Cisco to Buy Network-Security Firm Lancope for $453 Million — Acquisition is the latest move by networking giant to boost its security business — Cisco Systems Inc. agreed to buy privately held network security company Lancope Inc. for about $453 million, the latest move by the networking giant to boost its security business.
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Facebook will slow employees' Internet speeds on Tuesdays to help them better understand how their service is used in emerging markets like India — Facebook will give employees super slow Internet speeds every Tuesday to better understand markets like India
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Skype, Spotify, and others create European Tech Alliance lobbying group to influence policy-making — European tech companies create new EU lobbying group, headed by Skype co-founder Niklas Zennström — Today sees the launch of the European Tech Alliance, which aims … | Dave Tach / Polygon: |
How the Apple TV's storage technologies like app thinning and on-demand resources work, and how they impact app developers — Apple TV is a radical rethinking of your relationship with the hardware and games you own — This week, for the first time since it debuted in 2007, the Apple TV will welcome native games.| Ina Fried / Re/code: |
T-Mobile adds 2.3M customers in Q3, but revenue of $7.8B trails some analyst expectations — T-Mobile Adds 2.3 Million Customers, but Revenue and Earnings Trail Expectations — T-Mobile on Tuesday reported that it gained 2.3 million customers in the third quarter and turned a profit …
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Verizon debuts the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 with a 5.4-inch “shatterproof” screen, 48-hour battery, available October 29, starting at $26/month for the 32GB model — Verizon unveils the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 with a 5.4-inch ‘shatterproof’ screen — Ready for another new Android phone this season?
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| Phil Nickinson / Android Central: |
HTC says $399 price for One A9 is a pre-sale promotion; the phone will cost $499 starting November 7 in the US — The HTC One A9 will be more expensive in the U.S. starting Nov. 7 — Smartphone manufacturer says its regional sales teams can set their own prices; U.S. price will go up by $100
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SlashGear, PC Magazine, BetaNews, Greenbot, Engadget, TechSpot, International Business Times, Re/code, Fone Arena, Tech Times, Gizmodo, Geeky Gadgets, Mashable, Android Beat, TmoNews, PhoneDog.com, Android and Me, 9to5Google and ZDNet. Tweets: @whatthebit
| Nathan Layne / Reuters: |
Sources: Wal-Mart applied for FAA permission to test drones for home delivery, curbside pickup, and checking warehouse inventories — Exclusive: Wal-Mart seeks to test drones for home delivery, pickup — Wal-Mart Stores Inc applied Monday to U.S. regulators for permission to test drones …
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| Nathan McAlone / Business Insider: |
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