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Ina Fried

Ina Fried

Senior Editor, Mobile

    Latest articles by Ina Fried

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    FCC Allows Further Testing of LTE Service in Unlicensed Spectrum Used by Wi-FiFCC Allows Further Testing of LTE Service in Unlicensed Spectrum Used by Wi-Fi
    Technology

    The Wi-Fi Alliance says it remains concerned about commercial deployment, but didn’t oppose the request to allow further testing.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Why Former Microsoft Executive Doug Burgum Wants to Be Governor of North Dakota (Q&A)Why Former Microsoft Executive Doug Burgum Wants to Be Governor of North Dakota (Q&A)
    Technology

    “The role of governor is the closest thing to a CEO job in government,” says Burgum, one of three main Republican candidates.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    ESPN’s ‘Virtual 3’ Technology Shows Whether Shot Is Really a Three-PointerESPN’s ‘Virtual 3’ Technology Shows Whether Shot Is Really a Three-Pointer
    Technology

    The technology debuted during Saturday’s NBA broadcast of the Cavs-Spurs game.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Job Fair, Tech Training Programs Aim to Boost Silicon Valley DiversityJob Fair, Tech Training Programs Aim to Boost Silicon Valley Diversity
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    A pair of Bay Area programs look to give people from underrepresented groups new pathways into the tech industry.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    British Singer Beatie Wolfe Uses NFC, Other Technology to Bring Her Music Closer to FansBritish Singer Beatie Wolfe Uses NFC, Other Technology to Bring Her Music Closer to Fans
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    The singer-songwriter weaves a tale of music history from the days of Lennon and Hendrix through to the present using a range of technology.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    President Obama Wants $4 Billion to Bring Computer Science to All SchoolsPresident Obama Wants $4 Billion to Bring Computer Science to All Schools
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    But the administration needs congressional approval for most of those billions.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Microsoft Earnings Top Estimates on Strong Cloud BusinessMicrosoft Earnings Top Estimates on Strong Cloud Business
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    The company says business pilot programs for Windows 10 should help the software soon run on 200 million devices.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Samsung Sees Q4 Earnings Dip, Predicts a Tough 2016 for Mobile DevicesSamsung Sees Q4 Earnings Dip, Predicts a Tough 2016 for Mobile Devices
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    The company says it hopes to grow smartphone shipments this year despite slumping demand and increased competition.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Why Starry Faces an Uphill Battle in Its Quest to Shake Up Home Internet ServiceWhy Starry Faces an Uphill Battle in Its Quest to Shake Up Home Internet Service
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    It has been tried before and hasn’t worked all that well.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    AT&T Adds 2.8 Million Customers but Wireless Revenue FallsAT&T Adds 2.8 Million Customers but Wireless Revenue Falls
    Technology

    Overall revenue and earnings were in the ballpark of what analysts were expecting.

    By Ina Fried