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How the Duolingo Founders Offered Free Education To Millions

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As stars fill the night sky in Veracruz, Mexico, 23-year-old Uziel Alejandro López kicks back at home to play on his Android smartphone. His thumbs breeze over the brightly colored screen, but this...

Major change unlikely despite open-Internet ruling

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Court's ruling against open-Internet rules won't mean major changes to access NEW YORK (AP) — Don't expect major changes to how you access your favorite websites and services despite a...
    






Wireless Association Site Estimates Apps’ Data Usage

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CTIA, the wireless association, has launched a new site that enables mobile device users to estimate data requirements for popular apps. Unless you’re one of the lucky ones with an unlimited data...
    






Jabil’s Shortfall May Not Mean Much To Apple’s Results

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One of the reasons Apple was down $4 on Wednesday and down over $16 at its low (and possibly one reason it was down over $6 on Thursday) was Jabil’s poor guidance for its February quarter. Two of the...
    






iPhone 5S is the Best-Selling Smartphone at All Four Major U.S. Carriers

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Apple is the top choice of Americans in smartphones. 4 months ago, Samsung was the top smartphone vendor in the US. Samsung Galaxy S4 was the most popular smartphone in August 2013. And Apple's...
    






AT&T CEO Says Big Subsidies on Smartphones Will End

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For years, the way that most people get their hands on a new smartphone is to buy one with a new contract for two years with a carrier. Those two-year contracts bring with them big subsidies on the...
    






FCC may soon allow phone calls in flights

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The Federal Aviation Administration made a decision last month to lift the restriction on using electronic devices on all phases of flight. However, phone calls are still not allowed in flights. But...