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> The NFC Forum said HCE technology is an "exciting development." Release
> According to a new study, the use of mobile phones is outpacing the use of TVs. Article
> Samsung is reportedly developing a smart watch that would use a SIM card. Article
> China Mobile posted its first annual earnings decline in more than a decade. Article
> Google Search can now access a phone's camera. Article
> According to new numbers from Flurry, Android and iOS are relatively evenly matched among mobile gamers. Article
Wireless Tech News
> Google, AT&T and Verizon have shared vision for a 3.5 GHz framework. Article
> GE announced that it is working with development partners to license a proprietary process for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that can be used to create tiny radio-frequency switches for wireless devices as well as network infrastructure. Article
Telecom News
> FirstLight Fiber has begun offering its wholesale Ethernet Access service throughout its entire footprint serving upstate New York and northern New England. Article
> The U.S. Marine Corps in Quantico, Va., has enlisted CenturyLink to help with its voice, data and network telecommunications infrastructure service. Article
Cable News
> DirecTV said that it is looking at venues for a new form of boxing programming debuting this summer. Article
> IP video technology provider aioTV has developed a 4K version of its Passbox application platform that could be used to deliver Ultra HD programming to subscribers using both traditional pay TV and over-the-top video services. Article
And finally… Airbnb could be valued as high as $10 billion. Article