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New York caps Internet prices for low-income customers
ISPs will have to offer a $15 a month package to low-income households under a new state law in New York.
Study finds AT&T leads 5G race in reliability, download speeds
A survey by RootMetrics offered praise for all three carriers, but AT&T earned the most high marks in some surprising categories.
Samsung may start making OLED TVs with LG screens
Samsung is in the process of buying more than 1 million OLED panels from LG, according to reports.
Samsung rolls out touchscreen fix for fan-favorite phone
Samsung is rolling out a firmware update that customers hope will solve an aggravating problem with a popular phone.
Couple used AT&T employee IDs to defraud customers, steal millions
Two scammers managed to use real employee ID numbers to siphon hundreds of thousands of dollars from AT&T customer accounts.
Apple readying new TV accessory with speakers, camera
Apple is developing a new Apple TV device with integrated speakers and a video camera, according to a report.
Logitech to stop manufacturing Harmony universal remotes
Logitech says it will stop manufacturing its line of Harmony universal remotes, officially putting an end to a business that has been one of its cornerstones since 2004.
Researchers: Fake Netflix app spreads malware on Android devices
Computer researchers say a fake Netflix app called "FlixOnline" was actually malware designed to hijack WhatsApp accounts on Android devices.
Verizon faces strong pushback over TracFone merger
Public interest groups warned the FCC this week that Verizon's proposed merger with TracFone could hurt millions of low-income customers.
Feds issue recall for Verizon hotspots due to fire concerns
The Ellipsis Jetpack has been recalled over concerns that the device could overheat and burst into flames.
Mozilla ending support for Firefox on Amazon Fire TV, Echo devices
The Mozilla Foundation says it will stop distributing a version of its Firefox browser for certain Amazon devices by the end of this month.
Personal info of Atlantic magazine staffers, contractors breached in cyber attack
The attack was discovered last month when Atlantic Media discovered an intrusion in some of its computer systems.