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Thursday, 5 February 2015

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Sprint and RadioShack pen deal to establish 1,750 co-branded stores

After hearing various rumblings on such an agreement in recent days, it looks like Sprint has struck a deal with RadioShack that would see the carrier expanding into 1,750 RadioShack locations. According to the press release, the deal will "establish co-branded stores that will exclusively sell mobile devices across Sprint's brand portfolio as well as RadioShack products, services and accessories."

From Sprint:

Under the terms of the new agreement, Sprint would effectively operate a store within a RadioShack store, occupying approximately one third of the retail space of each location. Sprint employees will sell mobile devices and plans on all Sprint brands including Boost and Virgin Mobile. The stores will be co-branded with Sprint being the primary brand on storefronts and in marketing materials.

The deal comes in the wake of RadioShack's recent bankruptcy filing, and will allow the brand to live on through the store-in-store agreement. The deal would also more than double Sprint's current brick-and-mortar locations, which currently stand at 1,100.

Source: Sprint

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A Horrifying Short Film About How Facebook Could Turn Even Creepier

From Argentina, this ghostly horror short from director Andrés Borghi examines the ways in which Facebook affects relationships ... particularly those that Just. Won't. Die. Though it has some familiar stylistic elements, it's eerie, well-paced, and has a supremely creepy score.

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Underwater vehicle uses a balloon to dart like an octopus

The octopus-inspired device, inflated and ready to go

When you inflate a balloon and then release it without tying the valve shut, it certainly shoots away quickly. Octopi utilize the same basic principle, although they suck in and then rapidly expel water. An international team of scientists have now replicated that system in a soft-bodied miniature underwater vehicle, which could pave the way for very quickly-accelerating full-size submersibles. .. Continue Reading Underwater vehicle uses a balloon to dart like an octopus

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Twitter says it 'sucks' at fighting trolls, health insurer Anthem gets hit by hack

The CEO of Twitter wants to do more to stop abuse, and the Anthem health insurance hack is an identity thief's dream. In the meantime, look forward to smart Swatches and Apple's next streaming service.

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RadioShack files for bankruptcy as Sprint agrees to share stores

Sprint will work with the investor behind RadioShack to re-create the stores under the two brands.

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With its Web app or iOS app, you can use NameChk to check the availability of a username across dozens of websites.

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How RadioShack Helped Build Silicon Valley

Today, RadioShack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As it goes, so goes one of the unsung heroes of a generation of tinkerers and builders, a key piece of the Silicon Valley tech-boom puzzle.

The post How RadioShack Helped Build Silicon Valley appeared first on WIRED.

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Kickstarter backers beware: This high tech laundry ball smells like a scam

There's a new smart home gizmo on the loose that's making quite a splash on Kickstarter, but you might want to take a closer look before you whip out your wallet for Crystal Wash 2.0. Something smells fishy about this project.

The post Kickstarter backers beware: This high tech laundry ball smells like a scam appeared first on Digital Trends.

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Guy Ritchie-esque manga and a playable cat: Check out Persona 5’s gameplay

Atlus has released the first gameplay trailer for its upcoming Japanese roleplaying game, Persona 5, set to arrive in the west on PS3 and PS4 later this year.

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