Nov 29, 2016

Cricket Wireless launches DirecTV Now service, streaming will not be zero-rated


Cricket Wireless has just launched the DirecTV Now service on its network. This comes as no surprise; AT&T itself – the company that currently owns both DirecTV and Cricket – launched DirecTV Now yesterday. However, it looks like there’s one major difference between how DirecTV Now works on AT&T and how it works on Cricket.
The interesting part is that, unlike AT&T, Cricket is not zero-rating DirecTV Now streaming. AT&T has drawn a considerable amount of criticism among net neutrality supporters for zero-rating DirecTV Now traffic and is currently investigated … – Source



Cricket Wireless launches DirecTV Now service, streaming will not be zero-rated

Innovations transforming city breaks


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Whether you are travelling to a city for business, pleasure or both, new technologies are finding ways to enhance and improve the experience. Apps for your smartphone and innovations in the hotel industry are mak… – Source



Innovations transforming city breaks

The startup school of hard knocks with Jason Goldberg at Disrupt London, Dec 5-6


TechCrunch Disrupt in London is on December 5-6. That’s next week. Grab tickets here. We’re excited to have serial entrepreneur Jason Goldberg, Founder & CEO, Pepo, come to speak about his long experience.

Prior to Pepo Jason founded Hem, Fab, Social Median, and Jobster. Pepo is the place for live conversations: “Create and join conversations that match your interests. Read More


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The startup school of hard knocks with Jason Goldberg at Disrupt London, Dec 5-6

Indians went on an iPhone buying spree after government demonetized currency


India’s push to invalidate much of its cash earlier this month has taken a toll on several businesses including smartphone sales, but at least, one player, Apple will have little to complaint about.


Following India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s major announcement, Apple sold more than 100,000 iPhones in India in three days, according to industry estimates cited by the Economic Times.


SEE ALSO: India’s futile attempt to go cashless is a reality check for our dream epayments future


With demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, the Indian government aims to curb “black money”, or the cash that remains unreported to tax authority. Following the announcement, some …


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Indians went on an iPhone buying spree after government demonetized currency

Unlocked Motorola Moto Z receives $200 price cut for limited time


If you are a Motorola fan in the US and are in the market for a flagship smartphone, here’s a deal for you: the Motorola Moto Z (unlocked, 64GB) is currently going for under $500 in the country – $499.99 to be precise.


Amazon has the device (Lunar Grey variant) listed on its website for that price, down from the $699.99 price tag it usually carrier there. A quick look at Motorola’s official website also reveals the $699.99 price tag, meaning purchasing from Amazon will actually save you $200.


Sadly, the deal – as of writing – expires in another couple of hours. So, those planning to…


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Unlocked Motorola Moto Z receives $200 price cut for limited time

How to make spammy calendar notifications go away


Spammers have unfortunately devised a new way to invade phones: calendar invitations.


A rash of calendar spam has invaded iPhones in recent weeks as many people are getting a wave of calendar invitations from Chinese email addresses, which are sending annoying notifications.


Dear Apple, how to prevent these unsolicited Apple iCalendar event invites from Chinese spammers about deals on Ray-Ban glasses? #iCalSpam


— Steven (@stevenom) November 28, 2016


Anyone else getting weird #blackFriday spam invites to sales in the iPhone iCal app?? @AppleSupport…?!


— Samantha Massell (@smassellsings) …


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How to make spammy calendar notifications go away

Laser vision


Lasers have been around since the 1960s, but today’s highly accurate versions are transforming surgery, computing, engineering and mapping. – Source



Laser vision

[Deal Alert] Sony's Xperia XZ has fallen to just $499.99 on Amazon ($150 off)


The Xperia XZ hasn’t been out for long in the United States, but its prices just keep dropping. Just a few days ago, this very phone went from its MSRP of $649.99 to as low as $581.98, but now, it’s gone down another $80 or so to $499.99. That’s a pretty damn good price for such a new device, even if you have to flash different firmware to get the fingerprint sensor to work.


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[Deal Alert] Sony’s Xperia XZ has fallen to just $499.99 on Amazon ($150 off) was written by the awesome team at Android Police.


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[Deal Alert] Sony's Xperia XZ has fallen to just $499.99 on Amazon ($150 off)

Uber's self-driving car partner skirted state rules to get noticed


Remember how Otto demonstrated a self-driving big rig truck without anyone in the cabin, making a great case for its eventual acquisition by Uber? It turns out that the company knowingly broke the rules, according to Backchannel… but also didn’t ha… – Source



Uber's self-driving car partner skirted state rules to get noticed

Save $100 today! T-Mobile is offering a free Apple iPhone 7 memory upgrade for Cyber Monday


Available today only, T-Mobile is offering a free memory upgrade for the Apple iPhone 7. Buy the 128GB iPhone 7 for the price of the 32GB model. Or make your friends, parents and that annoying mime on the sidewalk jealous, by picking up the 256GB iPhone 7 for the price of the 128GB unit. You’ll save $100 by taking advantage of this deal.


The iPhone 7 free memory upgrade is available today only. Orders must be placed online or through T-Mobile telesales at 1-877-413-5903. T-Mobile doesn’t want to offer this deal inside its stores today because after all, it is Cyber Monday!


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Save $100 today! T-Mobile is offering a free Apple iPhone 7 memory upgrade for Cyber Monday