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- November 4, 2012
  
  Grand Theft Auto V Set For Release In Spring 2013!
  
  Rockstar Games has finally given us a release time for Grand Theft Auto V! It should be launching worldwide on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Spring of 2013! We will have to wait for sometime, but I am pretty sure it will be worth the wait. In the November 8th issue of GameInformer they will be giving us the low down on Grand Theft Auto V! Rockstar Games also announced that starting November 5 you will be able to pre-order Grand Theft Auto V from many different retail outlets, including Target, BestBuy, and many others! Certain retailers will be offering a limited edition double-sided poster with the pre-order while supplies last. A trailer was supposed to be release this week, but Rockstar’s headquarters in NYC got hit hard by Hurricane Sandy and went into the dark. Since power is being restored, I am hoping we will see the latest in-depth trailer this coming week. You can see their statement here:
  
  We are working on a second trailer – unfortunately Hurricane Sandy has derailed our plans somewhat but we will have something to show soon. It’s hard to be precise as we have no power whatsoever in our New York office. We hope everyone else in affected areas is doing okay.
  
  And of course you can see the latest photos and trailers at http://www.rockstargames.com/V/. Sam Houser the founder of Rockstar Games, said “Grand Theft Auto V builds on everything we’ve learned about open world game design, We can’t wait to share it with fans.” Grand Theft Auto V is set to be one of the best games of 2013. Be sure to check NJTechReviews for the latest news on Grand Theft Auto V!
  
  Press Release
  
  Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto V Coming Spring 2013
  
  NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 30, 2012-- Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is very proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto V is expected to launch worldwide during spring 2013 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
  
  Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V is the largest and most ambitious title in the series to date. Set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and the surrounding area,Grand Theft Auto V delivers a world of unprecedented scale and detail bursting with life, from mountaintops to the depths of the ocean.
  
  “Grand Theft Auto V builds on everything we’ve learned about open world game design,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We can’t wait to share it with fans.”
  
  Beginning November 5, 2012, Grand Theft Auto V will be available for pre-order in stores everywhere. For all other information and updates on Grand Theft Auto V including the latest trailers, please visit http://www.rockstargames.com/V/.
- October 31, 2012
  
  AT&T Working As Fast As They Can For Network Restoration!
  AT&T has announced today that they are working as fast as the can to restore their network in the Northeast Area hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. AT&T’s Disaster Response Teams are working to restore wireless and wireline service, and they are working with state and local officials and emergency response teams as well. Most of the cells in the Northeast Region are working properly, however some of the areas hit hard by Hurricane Sandy like New Jersey and New York City are not fully operational. This is due to the power-outages, damaging winds, flooding, and more! They are deploying generators, moving workers from around the country into the affected regions, conducting ongoing damage assessment, deploying equipment, and more! AT&T is waiving late payment fees and is not not disconnect services because of non-payment, they are also extending the late-payment window for wireless and wireline customers who are behind due to Hurricane Sandy. AT&T and T-Mobile have entered into an agreement to enable roaming on their networks to customers of both companies in the heavily impacted areas and where capacity is available and subscribers have a compatible device. This way you will get coverage from either of the networks, which ever one is stronger in your area. You will be able to place calls just as they normally would, but their calls will be carried by whichever network is most operational in their area. This will be seamless for AT&T and T-Mobile customers with no change to their current rate plans or service agreements. AT&T is working as hard as they can, and we will update you when more information is available. For more information please see the photos, press release, and video below.
  
  Gallery
  
  Hurricane Sandy Restoration Efforts in Lower Manhattan
  
  Hurricane Sandy Network Restoration Efforts with AT&T’s GNOC Employees
  
  Press Release
  AT&T Restoration in the Northeast on an Accelerated Pace
  
  AT&T Coordinating with T-Mobile for Roaming – and Relief Organizations for Donations
  
  Dallas, Texas, October 31, 2012
  
  AT&T is taking several steps to provide assistance and relief for those in the Northeast devastated by the impact of Hurricane Sandy.
  
  Network Update:
  
  Disaster response teams from AT&T are fully engaged and making progress in restoring wireless and wireline services in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company is closely aligned with state and local officials and emergency response teams, monitoring service disruptions and coordinating our restoration efforts.
  
  The vast majority of our cell sites in the Northeast are online and working. We are making progress in areas that were especially hard-hit, including New York City and New Jersey, where flooding, power loss, transportation and debris all pose challenges. We are working around the clock, including conducting ongoing damage assessment, rapid deployment of generators and equipment, and movement of key personnel from around the region and country, such as engineers and technicians, in order to restore service as quickly as possible.
  
  AT&T also has thousands of employees, including personnel from surrounding states, working to make repairs to damaged equipment in areas where it is safe to do so.
  
  Customer Relief:
  
  In an effort to assist customers who have been impacted by this storm, AT&T will extend the late-payment window for wireless and wireline customers who are behind, waive late payment fees and will not disconnect services because of non-payment.
  
  AT&T and T-Mobile also have entered into an agreement to enable roaming on their networks to customers of both companies in the heavily impacted areas and where capacity is available and subscribers have a compatible device.
  
  AT&T and T-Mobile customers will be able to place calls just as they normally would, but their calls will be carried by whichever network is most operational in their area. This will be seamless for AT&T and T-Mobile customers with no change to their current rate plans or service agreements.
  
  Most AT&T retail stores in the Mid-Atlantic states are operating business as usual today. In the hardest hit areas, AT&T is assessing the condition of its company-owned retail stores and will begin opening them for business as soon as possible.
  
  Also, AT&T wireless customers can make a $10 donation for Hurricane Sandy relief by texting to the following non- profit organizations:
  
  REDCROSS to 90999 to support the American Red Cross
  
  STORM to 80888 to help the Salvation Army
  
  HUMANE to 80888 to give to the American Humane Society
  
  Customers who would like to contribute more can text up to five times for a total donation of $50. One hundred percent of any donation will be paid to the customer’s designated charity and the customer will be charged for the donation via the customer’s monthly AT&T bill.
  
  For more information on our efforts related to Hurricane Sandy, visit http://att.com/vitalconnections
- October 29, 2012
  
  T-Mobile Unleashes Many Devices For The Holiday Season!
  T-Mobile ended up postponing the event in NYC tonight because of Hurricane Sandy, but this will not stop them from unleashing a bunch of new devices for the holiday season! Let’s start off with the new Windows Phone 8 smartphones! The Nokia Lumia 810 will be exclusive to T-Mobile and will be running on their HSPA+42 network! One of the biggest features of the Lumia 810 is the new features to the camera application. You get a new feature called Cinemagraph that will allow you to make GIF’s, and of course panorama and group shots are back. The Nokia Lumia 810 will land on T-Mobile on November 14th! It will be $99.99 on a value plan or $149.99 with a classic plan. Both of these prices are after a $50-mail-in-rebate. And T-Mobile has one other Windows Phone 8 device up their sleeve and that is the Windows Phone 8X by HTC. It features a 4.3-inch HD-resolution super LCD 2 screen, HSPA+ 42 Network Speeds, Beats Audio, dual-core processor, Windows Phone 8, and much more! It will be available on November 14th for $149.99 on the Value Plan or $199.99 on the Classic Plan. Now, we move onto the latest Android device for T-Mobile. The just announced Nexus 4 will be coming to T-Mobile and as of now they will be the only carrier selling the device. The Nexus 4 is being made by LG and it is the next “real” Google device that is part of the Nexus lineup. It has a 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS display with Zero gap Touch technology and it has a resolution of 1280 X 768, it is a very vibrant screen with 320-ppi. It has a curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for protection. In terms of storage you can get it in a 8GB or 16GB variant, and for speed you get a 1.5GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2GB of RAM. It has wireless charging capabilities and Near Field Communications(NFC). Inside you have an embedded 2,100 mAh Li-Polymer. It is running the latest and greatest version of Android which is 4.2 JellyBean. The Nexus 4 will be available from Google Play on November 13th, while it will be available from select T-Mobile retail stores on November 14th. On both the Classic and Value plans the Nexus 4 will cost $199.99 with a 2-year contract. A new tablet named the Nexus 7 will be launching on T-Mobile on the 5th of November from Google Play. It features a 7-inch 1280-by-800 high-resolution display with Corning Gorilla Glass for protection, NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, Android 4.2, and more! T-Mobile’s variant of the Galaxy Note II is currently available both online and in store for $249.99 on a Value plan or $369.99 on a Classic plan. It features Android 4.1 JellyBean, an enhanced S Pen, 1.6GHz Quad-Core processor, 5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED screen and much more! LG new device the Optimus G is also getting a variant on T-Mobile and it features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, LG User Interface, 2,150 mAh battery, 4.5-inch qHD Corning Gorilla Glass 2 display, 5-megapixel back camera, and more! It will be available around October 31 and will cost $49.99 on a Value plan or $79.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate on a Classic plan. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be landing on November 14th on T-Mobile for $199.99 on a Value plan or $349.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate on a Classic plan. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 features a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 10.1-inch touchscreen display, Android 4.0, Samsung Touch Wiz User Interface, T-Mobile HSPA+42 speeds, and more! T-Mobile wants to provide it’s customer with exclusive gaming and entertainment experiences as well. The Galaxy Note II will be pre-loaded with EA’s Need For Speed™ Most Wanted, including four free events. Current and Future Galaxy S III customers get Marvel’s The Avengers” as a virtual preloaded, available for download in the Samsung Media Hub. They are also offering a new social gaming destination which will directly connect customers to Zynga games right from their device home screen. This will come pre-loaded or via an update on the Galaxy Note II and Optimus L9 from LG. T-Mobile will offer new accessories like AllShareCast that streams you Samsung device to a HDTV and the MOGA mobile gaming system which will bring console-quality-gaming to your smartphone! Overall, T-Mobile has unleashed a store of new devices for the 2012 Holiday Season! And I have a feeling these may not be all of them! For more information check out the press release below!
  
  Press Release
  Smartphone Powerhouses, Exclusive Gaming Experiences and Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data – All for T-Mobile Customers This Holiday
  
  T-Mobile brings amazing 4G experiences to consumers this holiday with Windows Phone 8, Android smartphones and exclusive gaming services
  
  Bellevue, Wash. — Oct. 29, 2012
  
  Continuing to deliver on choice, value and amazing 4G experiences this holiday, T-Mobile USA, Inc. today unveiled its full lineup of smartphones, tablets and innovative services for the upcoming season. Featuring the latest cutting-edge products and services, T-Mobile’s portfolio offers the newest Windows Phone 8 devices, including the Nokia Lumia 810 and the Windows Phone 8X by HTC; the Google Nexus 4 with T-Mobile as a premier launch partner; and the Samsung Galaxy Note II featuring premium gaming experiences from world-class partners such as EA and MOGA™. Combined with T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, T-Mobile’s portfolio is providing its customers with the devices, innovative services and 4G experiences they desire this holiday.
  
  “At T-Mobile, we recognize consumers want to choose the device that best fits their lifestyle. Whether they are new to the smartphone market, love entertainment and movies, or enjoy playing games on their device, T-Mobile’s product lineup provides the latest, cutting-edge products to choose from,” said Brad Duea, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “When you combine these products with our innovative applications, exclusive gaming partnerships and a truly unlimited nationwide 4G Data plan, our customers have the best choice and value in the industry for their wireless service.”
  
  Windows Phone 8
  
  T-Mobile will have two Windows Phone 8 devices – the Nokia Lumia 810 and the Windows Phone 8X by HTC.
  
  The Nokia Lumia 810 is an exclusive to T-Mobile and offers access to T-Mobile’s fastest 4G network (HSPA+42), an enhanced camera with Carl Zeiss optics for crisp photographs, impactful design, integrated wireless charging via swappable back covers, navigation features and high-performance – all in a simple silouhette.
  
  With the Lumia 810, users can capture, share and relive life’s moments with new camera features such as Cinemagraph, a lens that creates animated GIFs, as well as panorama settings and Group Shoot, which allows the customer to choose the best faces and smiles from a burst of photos and stitch them together to produce the perfect group shot.
  
  The Windows Phone 8X by HTC is a premium Windows Phone 8 device that packs a punch with a beautiful 4.3-inch HD-resolution super LCD 2 screen, a powerful dual-core processor and fast speeds running on T-Mobile’s HSPA+42 network. Customers will enjoy the feel of the pure uni-body design in California Blue, access to Windows Phone’s Live Tiles, immersive studio-quality sound with Beats Audio^™ and incredible camera capabilities of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC.
  
  Both devices are powered by the new Windows Phone 8 operating system, making it easy for users to personalize their device and experiences and always stay connected to friends and family. Taking advantage of the only truly Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, on a nationwide 4G network, T-Mobile customers will see a superior value with T-Mobile’s lineup of Windows Phone 8 devices.
  
  Latest Android^™ Devices
  
  T-Mobile will continue its history of providing customers the best Android devices available, including two of the newest options: the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7.
  
  Nexus 4 is the latest device in the Google Nexus lineup and T-Mobile will be the premier U.S. launch partner. With cutting edge hardware designed collaboratively by LG and Google, favorite Google Apps, and the latest version of Android, Nexus 4 puts the best of Google in the palm of a customer’s hand. And, with access to T-Mobile’s fastest 4G (HSPA+42) network, T-Mobile is again giving its customers the best choice of devices. Nexus 4 comes with a high-performance 8MP camera and takes stunning Photo Sphere images to capture every detail of the world. The all new camera lets customers quickly view and edit photos with powerful new tools, and share favorite shots in a snap. When combined with T-Mobile’s Value plans or T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, the Nexus 4 gives consumers a top-notch Android experience.
  
  With a stunning 7” display, powerful quad-core processor and all-day battery life, Nexus 7 was built to bring the best of Google in a slim, portable device. With a vibrant, 1280-by-800 high-resolution display, Nexus 7 brings apps, games, books and movies to life in stunning clarity. Over one million pixels in your hand means text is sharper, HD movies are more vivid and gameplay is smooth and dynamic. All of this is protected under scratch-resistant Corning™ Gorilla Glass and designed for the whole family to pass around and enjoy. Nexus 7 was built by ASUS and comes with a NVIDIA^® Tegra^® 3 quad core processor so everything is faster – pages load quickly, gameplay is smooth and responsive, and running multiple apps is a breeze.
  
  T-Mobile also recently announced the Samsung Galaxy Note II, giving customers a powerful all-in-one device with a 5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED^® screen and a speedy 1.6 GHz quad-core, Samsung Exynos processor that are perfect for gaming, productivity, entertainment and more.
  
  For the value-conscious shopper, T-Mobile will offer the LG Optimus L9. Featuring a gorgeous 4.5-inch qHD Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass 2 display and equipped with a long-lasting 2,150 mAh battery, users can listen to music, explore the Internet or chat with friends and family for hours with just one charge.
  
  Further, T-Mobile will continue to offer the Samsung Galaxy S^® III and Samsung Galaxy S^® Relay^™ 4G,rounding out a complete portfolio of powerful Android smartphones.
  
  Innovative Gaming Experiences
  
  Only T-Mobile provides its customers with access to the most innovative and compelling gaming experiences made possible with the exclusive content, devices and accessories gamers want paired with T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan. T-Mobile customers now can realize truly unlimited 4G gaming experiences – without having to worry about surprise bills or overage fees.
  
  T-Mobile will be the first U.S. carrier to preload EA’s Need For Speed™ Most Wanted game on the Galaxy Note II, including four free events. In addition, this T-Mobile exclusive version of the Need for Speed™ Most Wantedgame on the Galaxy Note II will be optimized to interact with a MOGA^™ mobile gaming system, bringing an immersive, console-quality gaming experience to the palms of T-Mobile customers’ hands.
  
  Further, T-Mobile will offer a new social gaming destination which will directly connect customers to Zynga games right from their device homescreen. The Zynga games destination will feature With Friends games, is pre-loaded on the Samsung Galaxy Note II and LG Optimus L9 and will be accessible via the Bonus Apps widget on several other Android devices this month.
  
  The Best Entertainment Value
  
  T-Mobile is bringing innovative entertainment applications and services to its holiday devices. The Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II enable T-Mobile customers to bring their entertainment to the big screen by wirelessly sharing content, such as games, movies and TV shows on their smartphone, to any HDMI-capable TV via the AllShare Cast feature and AllShare Cast Wireless Hub accessory.
  
  Addtionally, only at T-Mobile, new and existing owners of the Samsung Galaxy S III will receive “Marvel’s The Avengers” – the number 1 movie of the year and 3rd biggest release of all time – as a virtual preload, available for download in the Samsung Media Hub. Taking advantage of T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, customers can download unlimited video content, such as “Marvel’s The Avengers,” on our nationwide 4G network without having to worry about data caps, speed limits or overages.
  
  T-Mobile is also excited to partner with Samsung to deliver the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, a high-powered, premium entertainment device. Running Android 4.0 and powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor with access to T-Mobile’s fast 4G (HSPA+ 42) network, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is the ideal device for customers who want to stay connected and entertained wherever and whenever.
  
  Pricing and Availability
  
  Information about devices and services can be found at the embedded links below or www.T-Mobile.com. Full pricing and availability information is expected as follows:
  
  Windows Phone 8
  
  Nokia Lumia 810:
  
  Expected to be available on 11/14
  
  Value Plan: $99.99 down payment after a $50 mail-in rebate card and 20 equal payments of $20 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans.
  
  Classic Plan: $149.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card and with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  Windows Phone 8X by HTC:
  
  Expected to be available on 11/14
  
  Value Plan: $149.99 down payment after a $50 mail-in rebate card and 20 equal payments of $20 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  Classic Plan: $199.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card and with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  Android
  
  Google Nexus 4:
  
  Available via Google Play on 11/13 and in select T-Mobile retail stores and online starting 11/14
  
  Value Plan: $199.99 out of pocket down payment and 20 equal payments of $20 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  Classic Plan: $199.99 with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  Google Nexus 7:
  
  Available with T-Mobile service via Google Play starting 11/5
  
  Samsung Galaxy Note II:
  
  Currently available online and in retail stores
  
  Value Plan: $249.99 out of pocket down payment and 20 equal payments of $20 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  Classic Plan: $369.99 with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  LG Optimus L9:
  
  Expected to be available online and in retail stores starting 10/31
  
  Value Plan: $49.99 out of pocket down payment and 20 equal payments of $15 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  Classic Plan: $79.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1:
  
  Expected to be available starting 11/14 online and in retail stores
  
  Value Mobile Broadband Plan: $199.99 out of pocket down payment and 20 equal payments of $15 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
  
  Classic Plan: $349.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two year service agreement on qualifying mobile broadband data plans
  
  Samsung Galaxy S III:
  
  Currently available online and in retail stores. For more information, visit: http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s3
  
  Accessories
  
  The AllShare Cast Wireless Hub accessory is currently available in T-Mobile retail stores and at www.T-Mobile.com for $99.99.
  
  The MOGA^™ Mobile Gaming System will be available at www.T-Mobile.com on 10/31 for $49.99 and will be in select T-Mobile retail stores on 11/14.
  
  ¹Device Pricing on Value Plans: For well qualified buyers on approved credit; 0 percent APR. Down payment and unfinanced portion required at purchase.
- October 28, 2012
  
  Sprint Prepares For Hurricane Sandy!
  Sprint is preparing it’s network as Hurricane Sandy moves up the Easy Coast. They are also strategically staging Sprint Emergency Response Team personal and resources. They are also their mobilizing Network Disaster Recovery staff. Sprint is Actively monitoring the continued path of Hurricane Sandy, instituting flood prevention measures at Sprint network facilities and retail stores, fully fueling all permanent generators and mobilizing portable generators, Sprint’s network strike teams are on standby and ready to deploy following Sandy’s landfall, making sure that their generators and equipment are all operational, and more. Sprint Emergency Response Team’s Satellite Cell on Light Truck are preparing and mobilizing mobile phone, broadband devices, staff and other equipment at its Sterling, Va. hub to provide wireless communications service to local first responders and more. Sprint’s Network Disaster Recovery team prepares for these natural disasters throughout the entire year. Sprint’s Emergency Response Team have prior experience with providing restoration of service and with providing Sprint Mobile Broadband devices, fully charged Sprint Direct Connect phones to facilitate coordination among disaster relief and emergency response agencies, public safety officials and medical personnel. They have release a list of tips prepare for a hurricane, severe flood or other natural disasters which can be seen below. Sprint suggests that you keep your wireless phone and backup batteries fully charged, get extra batteries and charge them, Sprint Direct connector send a text message as wireless networks sometimes experience heavy traffic during emergency events, if power goes out a car adapter for your wireless phone should enable you to recharge the battery, and more. Be sure to check out the full list of tips, Sprint’s preparations, and more in the press release below! Stay Safe!
  
  Press Release
  Sprint Prepares its Network and Emergency Response for Hurricane Sandy and Nor’easter Conditions
  
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), October 28, 2012 – As Hurricane Sandy continues a path towards the East Coast and is projected to merge with a nor’easter in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, Sprint(NYSE:S) is preparing its network, mobilizing Network Disaster Recovery staff, and strategically staging Sprint Emergency Response Team (ERT) personnel and resources to serve customers and mitigate storm impact.
  
  Sprint’s preparations include:
  
  Actively monitoring the continued path of Hurricane Sandy and the nor’easter while instituting flood prevention measures at Sprint network facilities and retail stores.
  
  Fully fueling all permanent generators and mobilizing portable generators into threatened areas to ensure they’re available to meet response needs based on the current track and intensity of Sandy and the nor’easter.
  
  Verifying operational readiness of generators and emergency equipment at all mobile switching centers and network Points of Presence (POP) – the facilities where traffic enters and leaves the company’s global IP network, which facilitate dedicated data services for Sprint’s corporate and government customers, as well as other critical communications.
  
  Ensuring Sprint network strike teams are on standby and ready to deploy following Sandy’s landfall and the nor’easter’s impact.
  
  Providing any local public safety agency in need of emergency communications assistance with 14 days of service free of charge for 25 Sprint ERT wireless devices in states where an official “state of emergency” has been declared, including Connecticut Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
  
  Preparing and mobilizing the Sprint Emergency Response Team’s SatCOLT (Satellite Cell on Light Truck) assets, mobile phone and broadband devices, reservist staff and other equipment at its Sterling, Va. hub to provide wireless communications service to local first responders, emergency command centers and other public safety officials in the field.
  
  Additionally, throughout 2012, Sprint’s Network Disaster Recovery team conducted a series of exercises, workshops and drills in the Northeast focused on hurricane preparedness training, tactical planning, service restoration and incident management.
  
  Sprint’s commitment to consumers, first responders and emergency medical officials
  
  Created in 2002, the Sprint Emergency Response Team is a group of seasoned personnel with expertise in providing immediate restoration of wireless voice, data and IP service, Sprint Mobile Broadband devices, and fully charged Sprint Direct Connect phones to facilitate coordination among disaster relief and emergency response agencies, public safety officials and medical personnel.
  
  Sprint ERT maintains a 24-hour hotline, 365 days a year, to rapidly address client needs. Since its creation, Sprint ERT has conducted more than 5,200 deployments, and provided emergency wireless support for more than 1,250 events.
  
  Wireless consumers residing in Sandy’s projected path are also encouraged to use the following tips to prepare for a hurricane, severe flood or other natural disasters:
  
  Keep your wireless phone and backup batteries fully charged, and be aware that an interruption of wireline and commercial power could affect wireless calls.
  
  If possible, get extra batteries and charge them.
  
  In times of commercial power outages, a car adapter for your wireless phone should enable you to recharge the battery.
  
  Keep phones and necessary accessories in a sealed plastic bag to avoid water damage.
  
  Load family and emergency numbers into your wireless phone.
  
  Use your Sprint camera phone to take digital pictures or video of your property and valuables before the storm hits, so you have “before” pictures in the event of any storm damage.
  
  Wireless networks sometimes experience heavy traffic during emergency events, so rather than call, remember to use Sprint® Direct Connect^®or send a text message.
  
  For more information about Sprint’s hurricane preparation efforts, retail store closings, and to learn what you can do to prepare for a major storm, visit www.sprint.com/hurricaneinformation. Public safety officials seeking information about services from the Sprint Emergency Response Team should call 1-888-639-0020, email[email protected], or visit Sprint ERT’s Facebook page.
- October 28, 2012
  
  T-Mobile Prepares For Hurricane Sandy!
  T-Mobile is preparing for Hurricane Sandy, their engineering teams are continuing to prepare and monitoring the storm. They are setting up regional command centers and staging areas in and around the Eastern Seaboard. These are mostly located in the areas that will have the potential for landfall and severe impact. Throughput the year they have made large investments throughout the entire year in cell-on-wheels(COW’s), extra cell site backup generators, microwave technology equipment, and other equipment and tools. These have helped to enhance the stability of the network and will help with network recovery operations. In addition T-Mobile is has access to additional fuel supplies for generators and company vehicles for the use in network recovery, are coordinating closely with the recovery efforts of local, state and federal agencies in the areas affected by the potential storm, have access to extra fuel supplies for generators and company vehicles, are setting up cell-on-wheels(COW’s), T-Mobile has crisis plans for employees, monitoring evacuation efforts and routes, Equipment is being readied to be trucked into affected areas, and much more! T-Mobile has also complied several tips which can be seen below. T-Mobile has highly suggested that you Keep your phone batteries charged at all times, consider purchasing a portable battery pack and have it charged ahead of time, utilize text messaging to communicate instead of voice calls to save battery, Learn about T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling: http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1680, and if needed you can contact T-Mobile Customer Care at http://my.t-mobile.com, by calling 611 from your T-Mobile handset or dial 1-800-937-8997. For more information on T-Mobile preparation for Hurricane Sandy, please see the press release below. Stay Safe!
  
  Press Release
  Statement: T-Mobile Prepares for Impact of Hurricane Sandy
  
  Readying Network Along Entire Eastern Seaboard, Including Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
  
  Bellevue, Wash. — Oct. 26, 2012
  
  T-Mobile engineering teams are monitoring and continuing to prepare for Hurricane Sandy, establishing regional staging areas and network Command Centers throughout the Eastern Seaboard, and especially in the areas of potential landfall or severe impact, including the mid-Atlantic states of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware; New Jersey, New York and areas north including Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
  
  T-Mobile has made significant investments throughout the year in supplemental cell site backup generators, microwave technology equipment and cell-on-wheels (COWs), along with other tools and equipment to enhance the stability and, when necessary, the recovery of our network operations.
  
  T-Mobile is taking the following additional steps to prepare the company’s network for the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy:
  
  T-Mobile has access to additional fuel supplies for generators and company vehicles for the use in network recovery and other emergency circumstances.
  
  Backup generators and fuel tanks for regional network switch operations are being put in place and tested, and fuel is being topped off for all generators in the potential path of Hurricane Sandy.
  
  Equipment is being readied to be trucked into affected areas to facilitate back-haul or data communication from the cell sites to T-Mobile’s network switches in the event that fixed-line service fails.
  
  T-Mobile is staging COWs in neighboring markets to move in and provide additional wireless communications capacity in the hardest-hit areas.
  
  The company is monitoring evacuation efforts and routes, and taking steps to increase wireless capacity in these areas.
  
  T-Mobile will coordinate closely with the recovery efforts of local, state and federal agencies in the areas affected by the potential storm.
  
  For employees, T-Mobile has crisis plans in place for those in the path of a storm, and will respond quickly to help safeguard our employees and our facilities.
  
  Tips for T-Mobile Customers
  
  To better facilitate communication during and after Hurricane Sandy, and to alleviate anticipated network congestion, T-Mobile recommends its customers follow these important tips:
  
  Keep your phone batteries charged at all times. Have an alternative plan to recharge your battery in case of a power outage, such as charging your wireless device by using your car charger or having extra mobile phone batteries on hand.
  
  Consider purchasing a portable battery pack and have it charged ahead of time so that you will have a back-up source of power for your phone.
  
  Utilize text messaging to communicate instead of voice calls. Text messaging has a greater success rate in getting through the network during high-usage periods versus voice calls.
  
  Keep your voice calls short in duration.
  
  Now is a good time to begin familiarizing yourself with WiFi calling functionality, a unique feature that allows all T-Mobile customers to place calls via WiFi and can come in very handy in the event that the T-Mobile network experiences service delays or disruptions due to capacity issues, power issues, or high winds and severe weather. Learn about T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling: http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1680
  
  For T-Mobile Customer Care assistance, please visit http://my.t-mobile.com, call 611 from your T-Mobile handset or dial 1-800-937-8997.
- October 28, 2012
  
  AT&T Finishes Prepping For Hurricane Sandy!
  
  AT&T has finished prepping for Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey! They have a large amount of workers and disaster response equipment on standby, this way AT&T will be ready for a quick response. AT&T has gotten a disaster preparedness certification under the Department of Homeland Security Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Program and they are the first private sector company to get this. Since 1991 $600 million has been invested into AT&T’s Network Disaster Recovery function. This will help to make sure that wire line and wireless communications will work during emergency situations. They have over 320 technology equipment trailers as well as a large supply of workers to aid as well. They will work together with Emergency Operations Centers and Local Response Centers. Throughout the year AT&T has simulations and drills to make sure they are prepared for these types of emergencies situations. They are bringing in and deploying many portable generators in New Jersey. They are coming on flat beds from different areas, to help with the response time and to keep the network running. And of course they are topping off the tanks with gas, to make sure they can run for the full-time. AT&T is also positioning additional emergency response equipment in strategic locations where the hurricane is supposed to make landfall. They have also installed permanent and back up generators at switching sites and critical cell sites. The AT&T Global Network Operations Center in Bedminster, N.J. controls the readiness and response of the network. You can see a photo of the operations center above. AT&T has also prepared a list of tips for consumers and small business which can be seen below. For instance you should keep your wireless phone batteries charged at all time, forward your home number to your wireless number, please look over the tips below. AT&T has done a lot of preparation for Hurricane Sandy, for more information check out the full list of tips below, a gallery, and a press release.
  
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  AT&T NETWORKS PREPARED AS HURRICANE SANDY APPROACHES NEW JERSEY
  
  Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips
  
  New JERSEY, Oct. 27, 2012 - With an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby as Hurricane Sandy nears the Garden State, AT&T* is ready to respond quickly. AT&T is the first private sector company in the nation to receive disaster preparedness certification under the Department of Homeland Security Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Program.
  
  Since 1991, AT&T has invested more than $600 million in our Network Disaster Recovery function – one of the industry’s largest and most advanced disaster response programs – to help ensure the flow of wireless and wireline communications during emergencies. The NDR arsenal of equipment includes more than 320 technology and equipment trailers that can be quickly deployed to respond to events, such as hurricanes. The Network Disaster Recovery team works closely with local AT&T network personnel, regional Emergency Operations Centers and Local Response Centers to restore and maintain service until permanent repairs can be made.
  
  To help maximize network reliability during a storm, AT&T conducts readiness drills and simulations throughout the year to ensure our networks are prepared and our personnel are ready to respond at a moment’s notice, and our networks are monitored 24/7.
  
  Other preparations include:
  *       Topping off fuel at generators positioned at cell sites
  *       Deploying portable generators to staging areas for rapid deployments – we conduct safety and serviceability checks at this time
  *       Staging additional emergency response equipment in strategic locations in areas outside of the predicted landfall, ready to move in rapidly as the storm passed. This equipment includes additional generators, fuel tankers.
  *       Place 3rd party vendors and suppliers on standby, retaining their skilled resources for the event. This multiplies the number of support players in region.
  
  In addition, AT&T has continued to enhance network redundancy in hurricane-prone areas by installing more back-up and permanent generators at critical cell sites and switching facilities; locating critical equipment to less vulnerable areas; upgrading electronics critical to network operations above expected flood levels; and protecting physical facilities against flooding.
  
  Just as we prepare our networks and personnel, AT&T encourages residents and small businesses to consider the following recommendations in preparation for the storm.
  
  Consumer Tips:
  *       Keep your wireless phone batteries charged at all times. Have an alternative plan to recharge your battery in case of a power outage, such as using your car charger to charge your device or having extra mobile phone batteries on hand or an independently charged power pack that can charge your phone without electrical power (please note, some phones do not have a battery than can be replaced).
  *       Keep your wireless phone dry. The biggest threat to your device during a hurricane is water, so keep your equipment safe from the elements by storing it in a baggie or some other type of protective covering.
  *       Have a family communication plan in place. Designate someone out of the area as a central contact, and make certain that all family members know who to contact if they get separated. Most importantly, practice your emergency plan in advance.
  *       Program all of your emergency contact numbers and e-mail addresses into your mobile phone. Numbers should include the police department, fire station and hospital, as well as your family members.
  *       Forward your home number to your wireless number in the event of an evacuation. Because call forwarding is based out of the telephone central office, you will get incoming calls from your landline phone even if your local telephone service is disrupted at your home. In the unlikely event that the central office is not operational, services such as Voicemail, Call Forwarding, Remote Access call forwarding and call forwarding busy line/don’t answer may be useful.
  *       Track the storm and access weather information on your wireless device. Many homes lose power during severe weather. If you have a wireless device that provides access to the Internet, you can download weather apps, watch weather reports and keep updated with local radar and severe weather alerts.
  *       Camera phones provide assistance. If you have a camera phone, take, store and send photos – even video clips – of damaged property to your insurance company from your device.
  *       Take advantage of location-based mapping technology. Services such as AT&T Navigator and AT&T FamilyMap<https://familymap.wireless.att.com/finder-att-family/flashDemo.htm> can help you seek evacuation routes or avoid traffic congestion from downed trees or power lines, as well as track a family member’s wireless device in case you get separated.
  
  Small Business Tips:
  *       Set up a call-forwarding service to a predetermined backup location. Set up a single or multiple hotline number(s) for employees, employees’ families, customers and partners, as appropriate, to call so that all parties know about the business situation and emergency plan. For this to be most effective, maintain an updated contact list, including mobile and home phone numbers and e-mail addresses, for all employees.
  *       Protect hardware/software/data records/employee records, etc. Routinely back up these files to an off-site location and consider cloud services. Use a generator for supplying backup power to vital computer hardware and other mission-critical equipment. Prearrange the replacement of damaged hardware with vendors to ensure quick business recovery.
  *       Outline detailed plans for evacuation and shelter-in-place plans. Practice these plans (employee training, etc.). Establish a backup location for your business and meeting place for all employees.
  *       Assemble a crisis-management team and coordinate efforts with neighboring businesses and building management. Be aware that disasters affecting your suppliers also affect your business. Outline a plan for supply chain continuity for business essentials.
  *       Consider a back-up cellular network. A microcell acts like a small cell site at a business location.
  *       Maximizing Service During and After a Hurricane:
  *       Try text messaging. During an emergency situation, text messages may go through more quickly than voice calls because they require fewer network resources. All of AT&T’s wireless devices are text messaging capable. Depending on your text or data plan, additional charges may apply.
  *       Be prepared for high call volume. During an emergency, many people are trying to use their phones at the same time. The increased calling volume may create network congestion, leading to “fast busy” signals on your wireless phone or a slow dial tone on your landline phone. If this happens, hang up, wait several seconds and then try the call again. This allows your original call data to clear the network before you try again.
  *       Keep non-emergency calls to a minimum, and limit your calls to the most important ones. If there is severe weather, chances are many people will be attempting to place calls to loved ones, friends and business associates.
  
  Additional information and tips for disaster preparedness can be found atwww.att.com/vitalconnections<http://www.att.com/vitalconnections>.
- October 27, 2012
  
  Verizon Prepares For Hurricane Sandy!
  
  Verizon has begun preparations for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to make landfall on the East Coast over the next couple of days. They prepare year round for natural disasters and emergencies, this way they can provide customers with service even in the worst weather conditions. Verizon’s employees are on standby to respond in a crisis if customer or emergency first responded support is required or if network equipment is endangered. If need be Verizon can bring in employees from other parts of the country to help in other parts of the country. If power goes out, Verizon has generators and backup batteries at cell towers, cell sites, switching centers, and many other facilities to keep the network going. They also can bring in extra portable generators for deployment to storm-stricken facilities. Verizon’s crisis management team based in the East Coast is completing preparations for the storm and is closely monitoring Hurricane Sandy. They are preparing car chargers, extra batteries for phones, and more to have for customers. They are positioning vehicles and equipments into critical area, and of course are stocking up on critical supplies for quick deployment to hard hit areas. As many of you know Verizon has an entire fleet of emergency vehicles already positioned in many different regions, they also have a fleet of Mobile Command Centers, satellite trailers, and 2(two) 53(fifty-three)-foot mobile emergency calling centers. The mobile command centers and emergency calling centers were deployed in different parts of New Jersey after Hurricane Irene last year. You can see photos of these vehicles in the gallery below. They also have MERIT, The Major Emergency Response Team, which is the first environmental hazmat response team. They are also on standby in case they need to be rapidly deployed. If there is a Verizon Residential Outage please report it too Verizon online at www.verizon.com/outage or call 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966). You can see a list customer-readiness tips from Verizon, by clicking here. And Verizon has also prepared a quick video on customer-readiness tips as well; You can see this video below. It is great to see that Verizon is preparing for Hurricane Sandy. You can see a photo gallery, video, and press release below. Stay Safe!
  
  Are You Ready For A Natural Disaster? Quick Tips From Verizon
  
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  Verizon Networks Ready to Serve Consumers, Businesses as Hurricane Sandy Threatens East Coast
  
  BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – October 26, 2012 –
  
  Verizon’s networks are ready to serve customers as Hurricane Sandy is forecast to make landfall somewhere along the Eastern Seaboard over the next several days.
  
  Verizon prepares year-round for natural disasters and other emergencies to provide customers with reliable wireless and wireline coverage so they can keep the doors of their businesses open; stay in touch with family and friends; and check the latest weather conditions on their TVs, PCs, tablets or smartphones using their Verizon services.
  
  Employees are on standby to respond to any crisis in the event network equipment is endangered or when emergency first-responder or customer support is required. Verizon also can deploy employees from unaffected parts of the country to help restore services in hard-hit areas.
  
  The Verizon communications networks require power to operate. If commercial power fails, backup batteries and generators in the company’s switching centers, cell sites and other facilities keep power flowing so the company’s networks can continue to deliver services to customers. Portable generators also are available for deployment to storm-stricken facilities when needed.
  
  Verizon crisis management teams along the East Coast continue to closely monitor the storm’s path and complete required preparations, such as confirming staff schedules; testing and confirming fuel supplies for backup generators; adding critical inventory such as spare smartphone batteries and car chargers to meet customer demand; moving vehicles and other portable equipment from low-lying areas; and stocking critical supplies in centralized locations for rapid deployment to hard-hit areas.
  
  In addition, Verizon’s disaster recovery fleet of emergency vehicles stands ready for deployment to the affected region, if needed. The fleet includes a 51-foot mobile command center; two 53-foot mobile emergency calling centers; and satellite trailers. (Click here to view Verizon’s disaster recovery fleet.)
  
  Verizon also has the industry’s first environmental hazmat response team, the Major Emergency Response Incident Team (MERIT), which will remain on standby to deploy immediately, if needed. This team is specially trained for rapid deployment to manage hazardous materials emergencies involving or threatening Verizon’s critical communications facilities or infrastructure, or other company assets.
  
  Residential customers should contact Verizon online at www.verizon.com/outage or call 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966) to report any service-related issue. Business customers should contact their regular customer service centers or account teams as needed.
- September 18, 2012
  
  Harmonix Unveils New Songs And Pre-Order Specials For Dance Central 3!
  Today, Harmonix announced some new songs and exclusive pre-order specials for Dance Central 3! And just to remind you Dance Central 3 is launching October 26th in the US, Latin America, and Canada, while Europe, Asia, and Australia get it on October 19th! They already have many great songs from artists like the Village People, Usher, LMFAO, and many other artists, they have just announced Boom Boom Pow-Black Eyed Peas, Now That We Found Love-Heavy D & The Boyz, Firework-Katy Perry, Wild Ones-Flo Rida ft. Sia, On The Floor-Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull, Boyfriend-Justin Bieber, Let The Music Play-Shannon, Beware Of The Boys (Mundian To Bach Ke)-Panjabi MC, Starships-Nicki Minaj, and You’ve Got It (The Right Stuff)-New Kids On The Block! These are great additions to the already big Dance Central 3 soundtrack! Harmonix also announced a few pre-order specials, you can see them broken down by each country below in the press release! These bonus songs are by artists like Usher, Lady Gaga, LMFAO and Nicki Minaj! Be sure to check out the great deals below and be sure to grab them while you can! For more information please see the press release below, gallery, and video below!
  
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  NEW TRACKS, PRE-ORDER BONUSES ANNOUNCED FOR DANCE CENTRAL 3!
  
  Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
  
  With only a few weeks until the release of Dance Central 3, Harmonix is excited to announce more tracks for the game’s hit-packed soundtrack, along with the addition of hot bonus tracks for fans who pre-order or purchase at their favorite retailer, while supplies last!
  
  In addition to tracks already announced from 50 Cent, LMFAO, Usher, Village People, and more, the following Dance Central 3 tracks were revealed today!
  
  Black Eyed Peas – “Boom Boom Pow”
  
  Flo Rida ft. Sia – “Wild Ones”
  
  Heavy D & The Boyz – “Now That We Found Love”
  
  Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull – “On The Floor”
  
  Justin Bieber – “Boyfriend”
  
  Katy Perry – “Firework”
  
  New Kids On The Block – “You’ve Got It (The Right Stuff)”
  
  Nicki Minaj – “Starships”
  
  Panjabi MC – “Beware Of The Boys (Mundian To Bach Ke)”
  
  Shannon – “Let The Music Play”
  
  Some of the amazing tracks announced for Dance Central 3 are featured in the latest Dance Centralgameplay preview! Check out great music, new moves, and what folks are already saying about the hottest game on Kinect for Xbox 360!
  
  Harmonix and Microsoft are also pleased to announce that, for a limited time only, fans of the franchise will be able to get even more chart-topping dance hits for Dance Central 3 by pre-ordering or purchasing a copy of the game at launch from participating retailers. Bonus tracks include hits from Usher, Lady Gaga, LMFAO and Nicki Minaj. Pre-order Dance Central 3 today to guarantee access to these bonus tracks while supplies last! Check out the bonuses below broken down by region!
  
  UNITED STATES
  
  BEST BUY
  BONUS TRACKS: Usher ft. Pharrell – “Twisted”; Usher – “Euphoria”
  CLICK HERE TO PREORDER
  
  WAL-MART
  BONUS TRACKS: LMFAO – “Sorry For Party Rocking”; Nicki Minaj – “Whip It”
  CLICK HERE TO PREORDER
  
  AMAZON
  BONUS TRACKS: Lady Gaga “Alejandro”; Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”
  CLICK HERE TO PREORDER
  
  CANADA
  
  FUTURE SHOP
  BONUS TRACK: Usher – “Euphoria”
  
  BEST BUY
  BONUS TRACK: Lady Gaga “Alejandro”
  
  EB GAMES
  BONUS TRACK: Usher ft. Pharrell – “Twisted”
  
  WAL-MART
  BONUS TRACK: Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”
  
  SPAIN
  
  GAMESTOP
  BONUS TRACK: Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”
  
  MEDIA MARKT
  BONUS TRACK: Lady Gaga “Alejandro”
  
  GAME
  BONUS TRACK: Usher – “Euphoria”
  
  GENERICA
  BONUS TRACK: Usher ft. Pharrell – “Twisted”
  
  UK
  
  AMAZON
  BONUS TRACK: Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”
  
  GAME
  BONUS TRACK: Lady Gaga “Alejandro”
  
  TESCO
  BONUS TRACK: Usher ft. Pharrell – “Twisted”
  
  FRANCE
  
  FNAC
  BONUS TRACKS: Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”; Lady Gaga “Alejandro”; Usher ft. Pharrell – “Twisted”
  
  GERMANY
  
  AMAZON
  BONUS TRACK: Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”
  
  MEDIA SATURN
  BONUS TRACK: Lady Gaga “Alejandro”
  
  GAMESTOP
  BONUS TRACK: Usher ft. Pharrell – “Twisted”
  
  Dance Central 3, will be available in stores on October 16th in U.S., Canada and Latin America, and October 19th in Europe, Asia, and Australia!
  
  Follow Dance Central on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates!
- September 17, 2012
  
  Verizon Unveils A Mobile Security App For Android!
  Recently Verizon Wireless announced, a new mobile security application for Android! This application will help your protect your smartphone from both digital and physical threats. Believe it or not your smartphone is vulnerable to the same security threats that your computer is venerable too. The Verizon Mobile Security Application will let your remotely lock, locate, alarm, wipe data, and more on your device. There will be 3(three) different version of the application, Basic, Premium, or Premium With Total Equipment Coverage. Verizon Mobile Security Basic will provide you Virus protection and McAfee SiteAdvisor to identify/warn you of suspicious viruses. This version is free but, does require a data connection. For $1.99-a-month you get Premium which will allow you to do everything in the Basic Plan plus McAfee App Alert, and locate/alarm/lock/erase your device. If you currently subscribe to Total Equipment Coverage from Verizon and Asurion, you can add Verizon Mobile Security Premium for just $1.00 a month! Overall, I am very happy to see that Verizon is launching a Mobile Security application/service for Android smartphones. The different service models will help you find the right plan for your needs. You can download the application in the “Verizon Channel” of the Google Play Store! The price of your plan will be shown on your monthly bill, making billing very easy. For more information on the Verizon Mobil Security application please visit: www.verizonwireless.com/mobilesecurity or see the press release below!
  
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  VERIZON WIRELESS LAUNCHES MOBILE SECURITY APP FOR ANDROID^™ TO HELP CUSTOMERS BEEF UP PROTECTION
  
  Verizon Mobile Security Combined with Verizon Wireless Network Protections Deliver Superior Mobile Safeguard Technology
  
  BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – While most consumers with smartphones understand they are carrying around the functions of a computer, many do not realize that smartphones are susceptible to some of the same security and privacy threats that plague laptops and desktops. Verizon Wireless has always taken great strides to protect the security of its customers and its network using sophisticated network intrusion and data analysis tools. Today, the company expands its security protection products with the introduction of Verizon Mobile Security, an application that helps customers secure and protect Android^™ smartphones against digital and physical threats.
  
  Reaffirming Verizon Wireless’ commitment to robust security, Verizon Mobile Security helps customers protect their devices from digital threats and equips customers with the power to remotely locate, alarm, lock and even wipe data from a misplaced or lost device. Verizon Mobile Security, available on Androidsmartphones running Android 2.1 or higher, combines the security capabilities of Asurion and McAfee.
  
  In today’s information technology society, smartphone customers expect a high level of security and protection. Malware can invade a smartphone when a consumer unknowingly clicks a malicious link in a text message or email, surfs a risky website, or downloads and uses a potentially unsafe app on their device. Once the device is infected, malware can collect and send data from the device, such as location information, personal information and login credentials, to untrusted third parties. According to the “McAfee Threats Report: Second Quarter 2012,” approximately 13,000 distinct pieces of mobile malware have been discovered so far in 2012 – a significant year-over-year increase as less than 2,000 distinct pieces were found in 2011. Verizon Mobile Security delivers three valuable options to help secure and protect customers from these digital threats:
  
  Verizon Mobile Security Basic – Provides antivirus protection, powered by McAfee, to detect viruses and malware, and McAfee^® SiteAdvisor^® to identify and warn customers of suspicious websites. There is no charge to download Verizon Mobile Security Basic, but a Verizon Wireless data plan is required and data usage will apply.
  
  Verizon Mobile Security Premium – Includes the security features of Verizon Mobile Security Basic, as well as McAfee App Alert, which delivers information about which apps have the ability to access, store or transmit data to or from the device. Available for $1.99/month per line, Verizon Mobile Security Premium also provides recovery features from Asurion that allow customers to remotely locate, alarm, lock or wipe data from a lost or misplaced device using their My Verizon accounts.
  
  Verizon Mobile Security Premium with Total Equipment Coverage – Customers with Total Equipment Coverage can add Verizon Mobile Security Premium for $1/month per line. Total Equipment Coverage combines the benefits of Asurion’s Wireless Protection Plan for lost, stolen, and damaged devices, and Verizon Wireless’ Extended Warranty for mechanical or electrical defects after the manufacturer’s warranty expires.
  
  Verizon Mobile Security can be downloaded from the Verizon Channel in Google Play on more than 30 Android smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy S^®III and DROID RAZR^™ M by Motorola. After Verizon Mobile Security Premium is purchased, customers get the ease and convenience of direct billing to their monthly account statements. A Verizon Wireless data plan is required and data usage applies.
  
  For more information about Verizon Mobile Security, visit www.verizonwireless.com/mobilesecurity. Customers can also check out http://youreguide.vzw.com/a1/verizon-mobile-security-app/ for best practices gained from real-life scenarios and hands-on experience.
- August 2, 2012
  
  LoJack For Laptops Review (Absolute Software)
  
  Our friends over at Absolute Software have sent us LoJack For Laptops for us to review. First we gave you information on computer thefts over the year and then we gave you our interview with Ward Clapham the VP of Recovery Services over at Absolute. And now we have our review of LoJack For Laptops for you. We went over the setup, features, and more. Our full review of LoJack For Laptops begins now.
  
  Setup
  
  Installation and Setup up for LoJack for Laptops is as simple as inserting the disc or hitting download. In some cases it may have been pre-installed on your computer, as they partner with many companies like Lenovo. You simply install the device and give it the permissions its requests. This makes sure that it can properly locate your device, lock it, delete your data and be able to recover it. You will make an account with Absolute/LoJack for Laptops, which requires you to give them your name, email, phone number, and address. This will all help in case your device is stolen and to recover your account. However, you can hold on to your address if you would like too. There is no application that get’s installed on your computer, it is all based off of the web. And everything that you need is there. Overall, Absolute did a great job in making sure that the setup and install is easy. As the product is meant to be there in case it happens, and hopefully you wont have to use the recover service. But it does a great job of providing assurance just in case your device is stolen. They have you make a 4-digit PIN that is your second level of security when accessing the account, deleting the info, and recovering the device. Absolute takes your security very safely and they understand how important of a device your computer or laptop may be.
  
  User Interface
  
  Just as the installation and setup is simple, the user interface is made to be simple. At the top it will say “Welcome to the Customer Center (Insert Your Name Here)”, and this your greeting. This is like mission control for the security of your devices. You can access all of your devices, settings, FAQ’s and support from this page. You can also report a theft very easily from this page, of course you should report it to your local authorities first. You also see all of the information regarding your commuter and your subscription with LoJack for Laptops. It will give you your registration code, serial number, make and model of the device, expiration date, subscription type, device status, and license status. You also have the option to print this information out, delete this device from your account, or enable/disable the locating feature. LoJack does require you to read a large agreement before turning on the locating, they don’t want you tracking other people by installing it on their computer. They want to make sure you use it with in what the law terms to be legal uses. Overall, the user interface is just another great part of LoJack for Laptops.
  
  Features: Locate, Lock, Delete, Recover
  
  Locate, Lock, Delete, Recover; They are the 4(four) main features of LoJack for Laptops, depending on which subscription you get. The difference between standard and premium, is that premium will guarantee your laptop. Meaning that if your laptop is stolen, and they cannot recover you will get up to $1000 for the loss of the device(terms and conditions may apply). First off Locate let’s you see where your laptop is according to its IP address. So it may not be right on target and it updates automatically there is no refresh. One feature I wish the map had was the ability to zoom in on the location, hopefully they will add this in a future update. One neat feature is that it will you show your recent were about as well as your current location. It will also tell you the last time it was located. Lock is basically what it sounds like, with some added capabilities. This is perfect if your device is missing, you can lock out the computer and display a message. And before locking the computer you have to enter your PIN, one thing to note is that before recovering the device or starting to recover it you will have to unlock it. LoJack for Laptops does not offer you anyway to back up your information. Some of their competitors do offer some cloud backup, but this not available currently with this service. It would be nice to see this feature added in the future. Delete lets you delete everything but the operating system, thus removing all of your data which can be very helpful if your computer is stolen. It would be nice if you could remove certain files off of the device. Recovery is where you report the theft, and when submitting the report you can no longer access or make changes to locate, lock, or delete. Of course before reporting the theft itself you should and need to report it to your local authorities.
  
  Bottom Line
  
  LoJack for Laptops by Absolute Software is definitely a great piece of software. I would suggest that anyone who has a laptop who travels should at least look into getting or trying out LoJack for Laptops. For the minimum price of only $19.99 a year, it is worth the price. The premium edition will cost you a little more at $39.99 for a year. Keep in mind that LoJack for Laptops may be pre-installed on your computer, just check with your manufacture. One advantage that LoJack for Laptops has is that many of their employees are ex-police officers or some type of security work. So, it is up to you to make the final decision, but I would highly suggest checking out LoJack for Laptops from Absolute Software. For More Info On LoJack For Laptops By Absolute Software, By Clicking Here. We would like to thank Absolute Software for providing us with a copy of “LoJack For Laptops By Absolute Software”.
- July 27, 2012
  
  Springsteen’s Continues North American Leg Of Wrecking Ball Tour!
  
  Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band have just announced 16 more shows on their 2nd North American Leg of the Wrecking Ball Tour! This is an extension to the previously announced show that kick off August 14 at Fenway Park up in Boston! And this week Bruce and the Band are closing out there 11-week European leg of the tour. Filled with some of his longest shows, rarest songs, and many memorable moments. The new dates include stops in Ontario, Virginia, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado, British Columbia, Oregon, California, and Arizona! These shows start off on October 19th in Ottawa, Ontario and end on December 6th in Glendale, Arizona! On sale dates range from as soon as August 3rd to as long as September 28th! Pricing details should be coming shortly, but as with most of his shows tickets are hard to come by. We will keep you updated, but for more information check out the press release below!
  
  Press Release
  
  JULY 27, 2012
  
  Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band
  
  Extends North American Leg Of ‘Wrecking Ball’
  
  World Tour
  
  Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announce sixteen additional dates in the U.S. and Canada for the fall leg of the ‘Wrecking Ball’ World Tour, which will kick off August 14 at Boston’s Fenway Park.
  
  The tour closes out an 11-week European run this week that has included three of the longest shows of Springsteen’s career and garnered universal acclaim, being called “gigantic” (Rolling Stone), “thrilling” (The Atlantic) and “the stuff of legend” (Irish Independent). Tickets are currently available for previously announced shows in Moncton, NB (Aug 26); Vernon Downs, NY (Aug 29); Philadelphia, PA (Sept 3); and East Rutherford, NJ (Sept 19).
  
  Springsteen is the subject of a 19-page profile in this week’s newyorker.com by editor David Remnick. Remnick sheds light on Springsteen’s approach to recording and touring in 2012.
  
  Read more reviews from Europe here:
  
  “Springsteen has the gift to conjure powerful, intimate moments on a grand scale” guardian.co.uk
  
  “The E Street Band reclaim their title as the greatest live act in the world.” herald.ie
  
  New 2012 ‘Wrecking Ball’ Dates:
  
  October 19 – Ottawa, ON – Scotiabank Place (on sale 8/17, www.capitaltickets.ca)
  
  October 21 – Hamilton, ON – Copps Coliseum (on sale 8/17, www.ticketmaster.ca)
  
  October 23 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena (on sale 9/14, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  October 25 – Hartford, CT – XL Center (on sale 8/10, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  October 27 – Pittsburgh, PA – CONSOL Energy Center (on sale 8/17, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  November 1 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center (on sale 8/04, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  November 3 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center (on sale 8/17, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  November 11 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center (on sale 8/04, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  November 15 – Omaha, NE – CenturyLink Center (on sale 8/18, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  November 17 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center (on sale 8/03, www.axs.com)
  
  November 19 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center (on sale 8/13, www.tickethorse.com)
  
  November 26 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena (on sale 9/28, www.ticketmaster.ca)
  
  November 28 – Portland, OR – The Rose Garden (on sale TBD, www.rosequarter.com)
  
  November 30 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena (on sale 9/21, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  December 4 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center (on sale TBD, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  December 6 – Glendale, AZ – Jobing.com Arena (on sale 9/15, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  Previously Announced 2012 ‘Wrecking Ball’ Dates:
  
  August 14 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park (on sale now, www.etix.com)
  
  August 15 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park (on sale now, www.etix.com)
  
  August 18 – Foxboro, MA – Gillette Stadium (on sale now, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  August 24 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre (on sale now, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  August 26 – Moncton, NB – Magnetic Hill (on sale now, www.tickets.moncton.ca)
  
  August 29 – Vernon, NY – Vernon Downs Raceway (on sale now, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  September 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park (on sale now, www.comcasttix.com)
  
  September 3 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park (on sale now, www.comcasttix.com)
  
  September 7 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field (on sale now, www.tickets.com)
  
  September 8 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field (on sale now, www.tickets.com)
  
  September 14 – Washington, DC – Nationals Park (on sale now, www.tickets.com)
  
  September 19 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium (on sale now, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  September 21 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium (on sale now, www.ticketmaster.com)
  
  September 22 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium (on sale now, www.ticketmaster.com)
- July 26, 2012
  
  Bruce Springsteen Continues Rocking In The Fall!(At Least For 1 More Night)
  
  Bruce Springsteen’s Fall Tour has been rumored for quite some time. And the Bryce Jordan Center has just confirmed it! Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will be rocking the center for 1 night only on November 1, 2012! This will be his 3rd(third) time performing at the Bruce Jordan Center and he is sure to draw a big crowd! This will be part of the Wrecking Ball tour, which has been rocking the world for quite some time. In fact the band’s final shows in Europe are in this week. And his first show back in the US will be August 18 in Boston. The tickets for the November 1 show will go on sale Saturday, August 4th at 10AM, and they will be a hard ticket to get. They will be releasing detailed ticket information on Monday July 30, which is next week. We are hearing that the rest of the tour will be announced some time tomorrow, Friday July 27th! You Can See The Event On The Bryce Jordan Center’s Website, By Clicking Here. For more info see the small press release below and we will update when more dates and information is available!
  
  Press Release
  
  Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
  
  “Wrecking Ball” Tour
  
  On Sale Saturday, August 4 at 10am.
  
  Magic City Productions is proud to present Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band’s ‘Wrecking Ball’ Tour” at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at Saturday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. Detailed ticket information will be released Monday, July 30.
  
  Springsteen & the E Street Band have already earned accolades for their stellar performances on the current tour. Rolling Stone called the show “epic,” the New York Times said “explosive” and the Boston Globe wrote of the concert’s “energy that bordered on superhuman.” Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Wrecking Ball’ (Columbia) was released last month and debuted at #1 in the U.S. and 14 other countries.
  
  http://brucespringsteen.net/
- July 20, 2012
  
  Ward Clapham VP Of Recovery Services At Absolute Software Interview
  
  Last week we gave you some information on computer thefts and introduced you to LoJack for Laptops by Absolute Software. It is an anti theft software that gets installed on your computer, let’s you track your computer and start an investigation if it is ever stolen. We also told you that we would have an interview with Ward Clapham the Vice President of Recovery Services at Absolute Software. Today we have that interview for you. We went over his background, details about the software and investigations, and much more!
  
  1.) Can you give us a little background on your previous work before joining Absolute Software?
  
  Prior to joining Absolute Software, I was the superintendent in charge of the detachment in Richmond, Canada. I also served as Chief Officer for the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service (Transit Police) for two years. My many accomplishments include: Recipient of the Head of Public Service of Canada Award for Valuing and Supporting People—Leadership, Recipient of the Canadian Order of Merit of the Police Forces for Conspicuous Merit and Exceptional Service and the Recipient of the Queens Golden Jubilee Award for Community Policing.
  
  2.) What does your job as the VP or recovery services entail?
  
  I lead the Global Absolute Investigations and Recovery team that helps organizations of all sizes and consumers be reunited with their stolen devices. Me and my team have investigated and assisted police in recovering over 25,000 laptops in 93 countries.
  
  3.) How many investigations have your personally worked on?
  
  I have worked on countless investigations.
  
  4.) Are there any specific investigations that you would like to tell us about?
  
  There are many, but the most important ones revolve around crimes more serious than a stolen laptop such as murder, gangs, drugs and racketeering charges. Although we have a very good chance of recovering your stolen laptop, the investigation can also lead to the recovery of other stolen property and the person who violated you or your property. 1 out of 6, over 4000 to date, of our investigations result in criminal charges, including murder, robbery and identity theft and we have recovered over $29 million dollars in stolen devices, of which $3 million was collateral stolen property.
  
  5.) Do you think LoJack for Laptops by Absolute Software is a product that everyone should have installed on their computers?
  
  Yes, we are a necessary layer of security every person should use to protect their computer and the important information it contains like family photos and financial information. And even though LoJack for Laptops is built for consumers, it’s the same Computrace technology we provide to businesses. We call it persistence technology because it’s virtually tamper-proof.
  
  6.) Can LoJack protect me against having my identity stolen?
  
  Yes. Once a customer requests assistance, our investigation can help identify the suspect as well as any information that may have been accessed post-theft. We can tell if a new operating system has been installed, if the hard drive has been removed, or if the owner’s files are still on the computer. And since we have excellent relationships with police agencies around the world, we support police in their criminal investigations to ensure the criminal is caught and charged. LoJack for Laptops also provides customers with the ability to remotely delete sensitive information from a computer regardless of user or location.
  
  7.) What’s the real financial impact of having my laptop stolen besides the device itself?
  
  I call it ‘ Your Connected Life” – and with this connected life comes a heavy price tag if it is lost or stolen. Think of what is on your laptop right now, now and think about how you would feel if it was suddenly gone, without the opportunity to remove the photos, banking information, personal correspondence, and other parts of your digital life that are stored on it.
  
  8.) Do you have any advice for college students who have just purchased a new laptop?
  
  Protect your laptop, your school work and your music! Universities and colleges will tell you that laptop theft is at the top of the list when it comes to security concerns on campus. Not only can we help to get it back, but we help identify the criminal element on the campus for law enforcement. Many young adults are inexperienced when it comes to safeguarding their valuables and are often too trusting when at college. We have many crime prevention and laptop protection tips for college students, but when you’re dealing with a worst case scenario, at least there is peace of mind in knowing you have a dedicated team of investigators working to recover your property.
  
  9.) Why do you think many of the thefts occur at airports or the other common locations as mentioned in the 2011 Computer Theft Report?
  
  We are a transient society, and with devices being so mobile and small, they can go anywhere with us. More people travel today than ever before and everyone likes to stay connected. When you consider so many people and so many devices in a stressful environment like an airport, it’s no surprise that so many devices are stolen. People are stuck in security or worried about missing a flight. All it takes is a single second of inattention or distraction and a thief can strike. Other thefts can occur simply due to carelessness on the part of the owner, such as leaving a laptop unattended to go to the washroom or for a coffee.
  
  10.) Is there anything else you would like our readers to know?
  
  Yes, we are the only company that provides Computrace persistence technology as well as an investigations and recovery team of former police officers. We provide over 1000 years of combined experience that is on your side, working just for you to get recover your laptop and your digital life.
  
  For more laptop prevention tips visit the LoJack for Laptops Blog: http://blog.lojackforlaptops.com
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