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Sprint no longer selling Pre over the phone
07.07.2009 22:12
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, Palm, Sprint We've just received word from Sprint that starting tomorrow, July 8, folks will no longer be able to call into telesales to order a Pre over the cold comfort of the phone. We're told the move is being made so that the carrier "can focus inventory in sales channels where customers have the best opportunity to experience Ready Now, and we can deliver the best purchasing experience," which can be interpreted a couple of ways: either telesales are hurting Sprint's ability to properly stock local stores, they're not happy with the out-of-box experience new customers are getting without the in-store VIP treatment, or a combination of the two. Feel free to continue calling Sprint if you just want to chat or talk about how your barbecue went on the 4th, of course -- just don't expect to get a Pre out of it.Sprint no longer selling Pre over the phone originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Shenandoah National Park Goes High-Tech With GPS Ranger Trail Guides
07.07.2009 22:08
washingtonpost.com
If a GPS unit talks in the woods, will anybody hear it?
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Government Agencies, Washington Post Targeted in Cyberattack
07.07.2009 22:08
washingtonpost.com
A widespread and coordinated cyberattack during the past few days has targeted Web sites operated by major government agencies, including the departments of Homeland Security and Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Trade Commission, according to several computer security ...
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Venture Capitalists, Start-Ups at Odds Over Who Should Get Funds
07.07.2009 22:08
washingtonpost.com
Dozens of executives from small technology firms descended on the halls of Capitol Hill yesterday to protest a proposed change to a popular government program that they say is crucial to their survival during tough economic times.
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‘Virtual Assistants' Find Demand for Services in Tight Labor Market
07.07.2009 22:08
washingtonpost.com
Michael Hanik used to have 12 employees, a warehouse and trucks to run his medical devices catalogue company.
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Federal Web sites knocked out by cyber attack
07.07.2009 22:08
washingtonpost.com
WASHINGTON -- A widespread and unusually resilient computer attack that began July 4 knocked out the Web sites of several government agencies, including some that are responsible for fighting cyber crime, The Associated Press has learned.
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Sony CEO dismisses price cut chatter on PlayStation
07.07.2009 20:01
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SUN VALLEY, Idaho, July 7 - Sony Corp Chief Executive Howard Stringer brushed off concerns that the PlayStation 3 video game console is too expensive, and said the company is unlikely to sell parts of its business amid the recession.
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Google, YouTube win dismissal of some damages claims
07.07.2009 20:01
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A U.S. judge dismissed some damages claims in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Google Inc and its video-sharing Web site YouTube.com but left open the possibility that non-U.S. based rights owners could seek damages for live broadcasts, if they prevail.
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South Korea sounds warning after hacking attacks
07.07.2009 20:01
reuters.com
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean authorities issued a cyber security warning on Wednesday after the Web sites of several major government agencies and financial institutions were disabled by apparent hacker attacks.
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Chinese go online to vent ire at Xinjiang unrest
07.07.2009 20:01
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese are venting their anger online after ethnic violence in the Muslim region of Xinjiang left at least 156 dead but are playing a cat-and-mouse game with censors who appear to be removing some posts and blogs.
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Yahoo, NFL settle lawsuit over fantasy league
07.07.2009 20:01
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Yahoo! Inc and the National Football League's players union settled a lawsuit on Monday over whether the Web company should pay royalties for using players' data on its fantasy league game, both sides said on Tuesday.
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Dell launches digital forensics service for police
07.07.2009 20:01
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LONDON (Reuters) - Dell Inc, the world's second-biggest maker of personal computers, launched a package of hardware, software and services on Tuesday designed to help police convict more criminals as digital evidence proliferates.
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U.S antitrust regulators approve Nokia-Nortel deal
07.07.2009 20:01
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. antitrust regulators have approved a Nokia Siemens bid for a portion of Canada's bankrupt Nortel Networks Inc, the Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday.
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VMware slashes prices to ward off Oracle threat
07.07.2009 20:01
reuters.com
BOSTON (Reuters) - Virtualization software VMware Inc is slashing prices to ward off increasing competition from billionaire Larry Ellison's aggressive technology giant Oracle Corp.
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U want a job? Txt us, sez mobile phone co
07.07.2009 20:01
reuters.com
LONDON (Reuters) - Want a job in marketing? Sell yourself in a 160 character text message and cut the waffle.
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