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> Altair introduced a 3.5 GHz LTE tablet that has a 9.7-inch screen and runs Android. Release
> HDTracks.com is collaborating with Sprint to offer customers with an HTC One or LG G2 a free music sampler with 24-bit audio. Release
> Nuance Communications is reportedly exploring the possible sale of the company. One possible buyer is Samsung. Article (sub. req.)
> BlackBerry launches BBM Protected, an encrypted IM service. Post
> Google wants to launch its Project Loon high-altitude balloon project that allows Internet connectivity next year. Article
> China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has a list of more than 300 patents and applications held by Microsoft. Of those, Microsoft claims 127 are implemented on Android. Article
> Motorola announced that the Moto G LTE will be available for $219. Article
> Nexmo announced a strategic partnership with YTL Communications to make Yes the first mobile operator to offer cloud-based, two way communications, including SMS and virtual voice phone numbers, in the Malaysian market. Release
Mobile Developer News
> Your mobile app received bad reviews, now what? Article
> Apple's opportunity to create "app bundles" is intriguing but its success will depend upon the creativity of the developers. Commentary
Cable News
> Aereo's CEO says that if his company loses its case with the Supreme Court, he is willing to consider paying broadcasters for the right to retransmit their signals. Article
> The worldwide pay-TV set-top box market continued to retract in the first quarter, with revenue down 3 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2013, Infonetics Research reports. Article
Telecom News
> Level 3's $5.7 billion acquisition of tw telecom will make the new company a powerful threat to traditional telcos like AT&T and Verizon. Commentary
> Cisco continues to cling onto its No. 1 position in the cloud infrastructure market, marginally increasing the gap between second-ranked HP, according to first-quarter data from Synergy Research Group. Article
And finally… An action sports filmmaker is raising funds on Kickstarter for the HEXO+, a drone that will autonomously follow you to get aerial footage of your video projects. Article