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Twilio’s Programmable Wireless: An IoT service powered by T-Mobile

by Staff on Tuesday, April 24, 2018

A few days ago, Twilio officially launched its Programmable Wireless service, a SIM based Internet of Things (IoT) offering powered by the wireless network of T-Mobile.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, t-mobile, Wireless

DOJ investigating Verizon, AT&T for eSIM collusion

by Staff on Monday, April 23, 2018

It appears that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an antitrust investigation into the Big Four carriers in America, reportedly about possible eSIM tech collusion.

Appears in: AT&T, Mobile, verizon wireless, Wireless

Report: Distracted driving laws have a positive impact in states that have them

by Staff on Friday, April 20, 2018

EverQuote, the insurance provider behind the social safe driving mobile app EverDrive, has recently released its yearly EverDrive S

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, text message, text messaging, Wireless

Study: Thousands of apps on Android are illegally tracking kids

by Staff on Thursday, April 19, 2018

According to the results of a study recently conducted by a research team from the International Computer Science Institute, it turns out that the majority of free mobile apps in the Android platform geared for kids are tracking data.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile

iHeartRadio’s Playlist Radio gives all users access to playlists

by Staff on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Over the last few years, iHeartRadio has built a reputation for offering a free music service that delivers thousands of live, streaming AM and FM radio stations. And just like rival Pandora, iHeartRadio allows its users to create their personalized radio station, basically helping inspire would be disc jockeys in the digital age.

Appears in: Mobile

Owners of Pixel phones and select Nexus devices can now connect to Android Auto using Wi-Fi

by Staff on Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Before, users had to utilize a USB connector in order to use Android Auto, the platform developed by Google to give car owners an easy to use Android powered interface that offers directions, entertainment (including the user’s favorite tracks), and even incoming mobile alerts.

Appears in: android, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

Comcast to offer cable service bundled with Netflix

by Staff on Friday, April 13, 2018

Both Comcast and Netflix have jointly announced that the former will be looking to b

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

Apple Music now has 40 million subscribers

by Staff on Thursday, April 12, 2018

According to an exclusive report recently published this week by Variety, Apple Music has now reached a total number of 40 million subscribers.

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Spotify and Hulu launch $13/month bundle

by Staff on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Two of the most recognizable names in the streaming business -- Spotify and Hulu -- have decided this week to expand an existing bundle to every subscriber of Spotify who is based in the United States. Indeed, all Spotify subscribers will soon get to enjoy a bundled Spotify and Hulu experience, as long as they are willing to pay $13 every month.

Appears in: Mobile

Oregon passes legislation to restore 2015 net neutrality rules

by Staff on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Recently this week, Kate Brown, who currently sits as the governor of the state of Oregon, has signed a bill that would have every Internet service provider that has business dealings with the Beaver State to comply with the principles of net neutrality (as set by the Federal Communications Commission

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

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