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US Marshals Service to convert Clear Channel digital billboards into real-time wanted posters | The Verge

The US Marshals Service USMS, which is responsible for apprehending fugitives across the country, has signed a deal with Clear Channel Outdoor to use the companys digital billboards to display “hot pursuit messages” about wanted criminals. Drafted by the USMS … Continue reading

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Apple appeases European lawmakers with Lightning-to-microUSB adapter — Engadget

We do love products that only exist to circumvent the finer points of legislation hello there, Aston Martin Cygnet, but even better are the ones that actually serve a purpose. To comply with the European Commissions insistence that all smartphones … Continue reading

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Phil Schiller explains why there is no NFC or wireless charging on the iPhone 5 | iMore.com

Prior to the iPhone 5 event we saw a lot of rumors floated about NFC (Near Field Communications) and whether or not Apple would include it in their new, flagship device. Now that the event is over, the iPhone 5 … Continue reading

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iPhone 5 announcement analysis: Is Apples iPhone 5 disappointing?

The only thing more predictable than the iPhone 5 itself was the world’s response to it. Months of leaks, photos and videos leading up to yesterday’s unveiling meant that we all knew exactly what was coming from Apple’s AAPL new … Continue reading

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FaceTime cellular cost: Verizon, Sprint confirm free FaceTime

We weren’t aware that people used FaceTime so frequently, but the tech world erupted recently when AT&T T confirmed that it planned to force customers into a new shared data plan in order to use FaceTime over cellular data connections. … Continue reading

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Watch or follow the iPhone 5 Event

Here are some of the places to watch or listen to the event @ 1:00pm EST http://live.gizmodo.com/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/engadgets-iphone-5-pre-event-broadcast-live-from-san-francisco/ http://live.gdgt.com/live-iphone-5-launch-coverage/ http://live.twit.tv/ Image courtesy of Gizmodo

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iPhone 5 pre-orders on Friday, September 14? | iMore.com

iMore previously heard Apple was planning to start iPhone 5 pre-orders the same day as the announcement event, September 12. That was similar to the iPad 3 event and pre-order being on the same day back in March. Now, however, … Continue reading

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Grab a Free Year of Unlimited Backup from CrashPlan

CrashPlan, one of our favorite online backup tools, is running a promotion for a free year of unlimited backup for one computer normally $50 or for up to ten computers for nearly 60% off $50 for the year instead of … Continue reading

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iPad mini photos leak, may reveal working tablet for first time

Purported images of a model based on Apple’s AAPL upcoming iPad mini tablet were published by a Chinese blog on Tuesday, possibly revealing the finished design of Apple’s upcoming tablet for the first time. French Apple blog Nowhereelse.fr picked up the … Continue reading

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New HTC One X+ details trickle out | Android Atlas – CNET Reviews

A smattering of hardware specs for the rumored HTC One X+ arrived online courtesy of an anonymous XDA developer known as Football4PDA. According to his unconfirmed tweet, the faster and more powerful One X will run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 4.5 and offer a … Continue reading

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