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Looking for a basement-cheap plan for your phone? Give MetroPCS’ $30 plan a look

MetroPCS announced that, starting today, you can get unlimited talk and text, along with 1GB of 4G LTE, for $30 a month.
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Google aids in the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone with Ebola-proof Android tablets

As a way for the company to help in the fight against Ebola, Google developed an Ebola-proof Android tablet based on a Sony Xperia tablet.
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Judge approves $10 million settlement in Target data breach lawsuit

A federal judge gave preliminary approval to Target's $10 million settlement for its data breach lawsuit.
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In the market for a $40 Android tablet? Take a look at the Jide Ultra Remix Android tablet

Through its upcoming Kickstarter campaign, the Jide Ultra Remix Android tablet can be yours for $40, as long as you're okay with beta software.
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Use the sound of your beautiful voice to find your phone with Android Wear

Google updated Android Wear with the ability to find your device with your voice.
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Angry Birds developer Rovio has clipped wings, as profits continue to decline

Angry Birds developer Rovio reported a 73 percent decrease in operating profits from 2013, down to just $10.8 million for all of 2014.
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Uber-mania continues as there are now more Uber drivers in New York City than yellow taxis

The Taxi and Limousine Commission announced there are more Uber cars registered in New York City than there are yellow taxis.
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Upworthy unleashed clickbait on the Internet, but now it wants to take it back

Upworthy cofounder Peter Koechley apologized for his site's usage of sensationalized, clickbait headlines.
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Now’s a good time to buy from Google: Get $50 in Play Store credit with your new device

If you purchase a Nexus 6, Nexus 9, or any Android Wear device from Google's new dedicated device store, it will give you $50 in Google Play credit.
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Premera Blue Cross is the latest health insurer to fall victim to a cyberattack

Premera Blue Cross, a health insurer based in the Pacific Northwest, announced it was the victim of a cyberattack.
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Good deal: Buy a Moto X from Motorola’s website, get the Moto E for free (seriously)

From now until March 24, when you buy the Moto X (2014) Pure Edition, you will get the 3G variant of the Moto E for free.
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The Innos D6000 has not just one, but two, count ’em, two, batteries

While the Innos D6000 may look like any other Android smartphone, its two batteries are what set the handset apart from all the rest.
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For some reason, BlackBerry released the $1,950 Porsche Design P’9983 Graphite

For some weird reason, BlackBerry announced yet another luxury smartphone, the Porsche Design P'9983 Graphite.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini arrives on AT&T shores on March 20

AT&T announced it will carry the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, which was announced last summer. It will be available on March 20.
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You could soon head on over to an Apple Store to trade-in your Android phone for an iPhone

Apple Stores could soon let you trade in any smartphone, including Android smartphones, for an iPhone.
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Sprint brings together the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Tab 4 in a new bundle

Sprint announced a new promotion that bundles the Samsung Galaxy S5 or S5 Sport and the Galaxy Tab 4 for $100 a month.
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Sprint will now reimburse all your costs, including cancellation fees, if you switch

Sprint announced a promotion that will reimburse all costs associated with leaving a carrier, such as early termination fees and phone installment plans.
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In spite of privacy concerns, the CISA cybersecurity bill moves forward

The Senate Intelligence Committee passed CISA, an updated version of CISPA, by a wide margin.
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Sandy Hook victim Victoria Soto’s family applies for trademark to lower online harassment

The family of Sandy Hook teacher Victoria Soto, who was killed during the shooting, applied for a trademark for her name to curb online harassment.
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Facebook forced to face class action lawsuit over children’s online purchases

A U.S. District Court judge allowed a lawsuit that asks Facebook to change how it handles online transactions by minors to move forward.
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A group of bipartisan senators bring back the online sales tax bill from the dead

The Marketplace Fairness Act, an online sales tax bill that was introduced in 2013, has been revived by a bipartisan group of senators.
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Study reveals people are terrible at remembering what Apple’s logo looks like

In a recent UCLA study, scientists found that an extremely low number of students were able to accurately reproduce the Apple logo with minimal error.
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DirecTV is in hot water after the FTC charges it with deceptive advertising

The FTC brought forth deceptive advertising charges against DirecTV, alleging the provider did not properly disclose additional information for their deals.
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Want a chance at a $25,000 Amazon shopping spree? Just download an app

Amazon is giving one lucky person a $25,000 shopping spree on the online marketplace giant. The sweepstakes ends on April 15.
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If you’re going to drop $10K on an Apple Watch, protect it with the Bumper (updated)

The Bumper is a case that protects the Apple Watch. It's currently seeking funding on Indiegogo, where designer ActionProof hopes to garner $10,000.
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Man gets detained at Canadian border for not coughing up his BlackBerry password

Quebec man Alain Philippon was detained at a Canadian airport for refusing to unlock his BlackBerry smartphone.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 saves a cop’s life, cop gets rewarded with a Galaxy S6

A Thailand police officer is thankful he's alive after having a bullet meant for his left waist hit his Samsung Galaxy Note 2 instead.
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Cyanogen CEO predicts doom for Samsung, Apple

Cyanogen CEO Kirt McMaster believes Samsung could be slaughtered in five years, with budget devices to blame for its possible downfall.
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AT&T wants to make sure you’re as healthy as possible with ForHealth

During Mobile World Congress, AT&T announced ForHealth, the carrier's health service that collects health and fitness data.
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BlackBerry is open to making another tablet, so long as it’s ‘iconic’

In an interview during Mobile World Congress, BlackBerry CEO John Chen confirmed he is open to having his company create another tablet.
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Want to pay off your student debts? Why not play this online trivia game

Need help paying off student loans? Why not try out Givling, an online trivia game that helps pay off student loans once it earns a certain amount of money.
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Samsung decides to take a breather from the smartwatch space — For now

Samsung confirmed that the company is taking a break from making smartwatches and is reevaluating how it can make a "more perfect product."
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Blackphone returns for round 2 with the Blackphone 2 and Blackphone+ tablet

Silent Circle returned to MWC this year to announce the privacy-centric Blackphone 2 and Blackphone+, the company's Blackphone tablet.

Popsicase turns your iPhone 6 into a popsicle (just make sure not to lick it)

Meet Popsicase, a case that essentially turns your iPhone 6 into a popsicle, thanks to the foldaway handle tucked in the back.