July 14, 2010 - Today's most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment:
iPhone Antenna Issues? Try Duct Tape: As controversy surrounding the new iPhone grows, Apple is telling users experiencing antenna issues to put duct tape over the lower left side of the device. This seems like a low-tech remedy for a high tech gadget, but I tried it and a small strip of duct tape solves the problem. Duct tape to the rescue once again.
Facebook Will Always Be Free: Facebook is putting some users fears to rest. The social network continues to proclaim "it's free (and always will be)." While this may not come as a surprise, there are still skeptics who believe that Facebook could begin to charge for membership. They say they won't. I believe them.
TV ratings hit a record low during the first week of July: The four major networks (CBS, NBC, ABC, & Fox) averaged 18.9 million viewers for the week. To put that in perspective, "American Idol" usually has higher ratings for a single episode.
Sprint 4G is Real: The wireless provider unleashed service in New York and California, both of which find users suffering from AT&T's clogged network, as well as 41 other metro markets across 16 states. Currently, Sprint is the only provider in the US to offer 4G service.
Today's Video -- Shelly Palmer Talks About The iPhone 4 on Fox5's Good Day NY
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Apple hasn't said anything of the sort. Consumer Reports recommended Duct Tape in one of their rare moments of sarcasm.
And since when were there four major networks and since when would Fox be the fourth?