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@FierceWireless: #LTE to Wi-Fi offloading is driving @IEEEorg's 802.11HEW effort. Article #WiFi | Follow@FierceWireless
> Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer penned a last letter to shareholders explaining where the company is headed. Letter
> Speculation about Bill Gates' role at Microsoft is intensifying after CEO Steve Ballmer's announcement that he is retiring next year. Article
> Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is shaking up the market. Article
> AT&T is teaming with FiLIP Technologies on a smart watch for kids. Article
> Leaked pictures of HTC's One Max indicate the smartphone may have a fingerprint scanner. Article
> Sequans announced the availability of its VZ20M and VZ21M single-mode LTE modules, which are certified by Verizon Wireless. Release
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> According to an mBlox study, 80 percent of respondents said they would share location data to receive SMS or push notifications for discount coupons and relevant offers. Article
> Developers weigh in Facebook's retooled app install ads. Article
And finally… If you are heading to the Bahamas for Christmas, Cable & Wireless will have LTE service available for you. Release