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Busted by security audit: Developer outsourced critical infrastructure job to...

'Bob,' a deviously clever software developer for a critical infrastructure company outsourced his job to China so he could surf from work to support his addictions to Reddit cat videos and social media.

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Is Windows Phone's biggest threat Firefox, not iOS, Android, or Blackberry?

Microsoft's struggle to make Windows Phone a viable smartphone operating system is about to face what may be its most serious competition -- Firefox. The new operating system could eat into one of...

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Android 4.2, at last! 4 things to try after the upgrade

Got a Verizon Galaxy Nexus? This guide will help you make the most of the Android 4.2 upgrade finally on its way to your phone.

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Wireless dead zones aren't just in rural areas

Tell me about your wireless dead zones.

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Worried about Six Strikes? Copyright Alert System is ‘damned hard to trigger’

Worried about Six Strikes? Maybe you shouldn't be. After a test in which pirates tried to caught, the study found that the Copyright Alert System is ‘damned hard to trigger.’

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Death to the carrier exclusive

The carrier exclusive is the devil of smartphone deals -- and it's causing both manufacturers and consumers to suffer.

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Mobile devolution: Why Verizon's no longer a place for Android enthusiasts

If you're really into Android, Verizon's probably not the best place for you to be. Here's why.

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iPhone, smartphones and the PRISM planet

Your mobile devices are central to both real and digital life, but the recent revelation that Verizon hands over huge amounts of customer data to the PRISM-wielding NSA has serious implications for...

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Verizon and AT&T early upgrade plans are steaming hot piles of rip-off

Verizon and AT&T are introducing new plans to let you upgrade more often, but they're ridiculously confusing -- and not at all good for your wallet.

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Verizon's new Motorola Droid phones: Decent devices, terrible timing

Verizon's new Motorola-made Droid phones seem like sensible enough devices -- until you consider that Moto's heavily hyped flagship, the Moto X, launches next week. 

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Moto X vs. Droid Ultra: A real-world comparison

Using the Moto X and Droid Ultra together is really quite fascinating: The phones are incredibly similar, but the experience of using them couldn't be more different.

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HTC reveals painful Android update process

HTC, which promised regulators this year it would improve mobile security, released a detailed infographic showing the carrier bottleneck in getting out Android updates.

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Verizon streams TV on cue.

Verizon channels Intel. As if on cue, Verizon (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) recently announced a deal for Verizon to purchase Intel's OnCue Cloud TV platform. The platform...

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Broken promises: Verizon, Google, and the Chromebook data debacle

When a company promises two years of free mobile data service with a device, you expect them to deliver. So what happens when a promise suddenly evaporates after you've purchased a product? 

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Google offering $150 credits to make up for Chromebook data debacle

Some good news for owners of Google's LTE Chromebook Pixel: Following my report that data plans for the device were being disconnected prematurely, Google is stepping up to make things right.

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