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Ina Fried

Ina Fried

Senior Editor, Mobile

    Latest articles by Ina Fried

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    Microsoft’s offensive teen chatbot is so groundedMicrosoft’s offensive teen chatbot is so grounded
    Technology

    The company says it won’t bring its Twitter chatbot back until it is sure Tay can represent the best, rather than the worst, of humans’ online behavior.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    We Can All Learn Something From How Quickly Microsoft’s Chatbot Turned Into a RacistWe Can All Learn Something From How Quickly Microsoft’s Chatbot Turned Into a Racist
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    Racism, sexism and xenophobia are all too easily learned.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Latest iPad Pro Makes It Even Easier to Switch Wireless CarriersLatest iPad Pro Makes It Even Easier to Switch Wireless Carriers
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    The new iPad Pro has an embedded version of Apple’s custom SIM card to support use on more than 100 networks worldwide.

    By Ina Fried
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    Apple May Only Sell a Few Million iPhone SEs in the U.S. This YearApple May Only Sell a Few Million iPhone SEs in the U.S. This Year
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    Packing a lot of high-end features into a smaller, cheaper package could help Apple globally, but Americans tend to go all or nothing when it comes to their smartphones.

    By Ina Fried
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    Legendary Intel CEO Andy Grove Leaves a Legacy of TenacityLegendary Intel CEO Andy Grove Leaves a Legacy of Tenacity
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    Andy Grove endured Nazi occupation, survived Soviet oppression and battled through prostate cancer on his path to helping create the world’s largest chipmaker.

    By Ina Fried
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    Apple’s March 21 Event: New iPhone, iPad Pro, Apple Watch Dropped to $299Apple’s March 21 Event: New iPhone, iPad Pro, Apple Watch Dropped to $299
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    Details of Apple’s product news.

    By Dawn Chmielewski and Ina Fried
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    AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile All Register to Bid in Upcoming Wireless Spectrum AuctionAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile All Register to Bid in Upcoming Wireless Spectrum Auction
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    It’s part of a two-step auction the FCC is holding for airwaves being ceded by TV broadcasters in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.

    By Ina Fried
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    Motorola Head Rick Osterloh Leaving Lenovo Amid ReorganizationMotorola Head Rick Osterloh Leaving Lenovo Amid Reorganization
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    As part of the move, Lenovo is adding responsibility for phablets to its PC unit.

    By Ina Fried
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    Nextbit Cancels Verizon and Sprint Versions of Its SmartphoneNextbit Cancels Verizon and Sprint Versions of Its Smartphone
    Technology

    The company faced further delays in getting the Android phone approved for use on CDMA networks. Instead, it will offer refunds.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    A Subscription Box for Those Who Often Don’t Fit Easily Into BoxesA Subscription Box for Those Who Often Don’t Fit Easily Into Boxes
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    The effort, launched in the past week on Indiegogo, aims to provide items to transgender youth through a “Give One, Get One” business model.

    By Ina Fried