Information Technology
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States, FCC on collision course over net neutrality
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - State governments are becoming a pivotal player in the battle over net neutrality. In recent weeks, legislatures stretching from California to Massachusetts have introdu...
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Analysis: How some cities are attracting 5G ahead of others
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - As communities nationwide wait to learn how high-speed mobile networks will figure in a long-promised infrastructure plan, some cities are already attracting private inv...
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A new (and free) chatbot may help employees report instances of harassment
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said the Spot service can help employees determine if harassment took place. The service allows employees...
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Analysis: Why Twitter is now profitable for the first time ever
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Twitter posted a surprise profit in its Thursday earnings report - marking the first time it's ever made money as a public company. The company attributed its improved f...
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Breaking up with your smartphone is really hard (just ask these people)
Feb 10, 2018 12:00 am - Maya Oren wants to dial back her dependence on her smartphone. She plans to do it slowly by getting a new phone - a simple one that doesn't download apps or take photos ...
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Retired couple keep getting free items from Amazon. They want it to stop.
Feb 08, 2018 12:00 am - The first items to arrive were the plastic fan — which plugs into your computer's USB port — and the phone charger that doubles as an electric hand warmer. It was Octobe...
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Apple HomePod early reviews: Great sound quality, but Siri still stinks
Feb 07, 2018 12:00 am - Apple's new HomePod speaker was praised by early reviewers for its audio quality but panned for its integration with the company's Siri digital assistant. The company's ...
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Apple executives, Facebook billionaires endorse tech diets
Feb 05, 2018 12:00 am - At Google, some employees use a tool that restricts time spent on email. A senior Apple Inc. executive said his wife used a device that sets iPhone and iPad limits for t...
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Microsoft's cloud continues to grow as it chases Amazon
Feb 03, 2018 12:00 am - Microsoft reported encouraging growth Wednesday in what is becoming its most important business: cloud computing. The company, which has focused on the cloud to lead it ...
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KodakCoin's co-creator calls stock surge 'a terrible distraction'
Feb 03, 2018 12:00 am - When Kodak announced on Jan. 9 that it was planning to launch its own cryptocurrency, investors swooned. By the end of the next day, Kodak's share price had nearly quadr...