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Firms Refuse to Cut Service to Stolen Kindles, iPhones

Product producers often know who stole a device, but won't say

By Mat Probasco, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 7, 2009 8:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – Digital gadget manufacturers may know who stole your cell phone, satellite radio or ebook reader, because they're often registered and used by the thief. But good luck getting tech companies to share that information, or even to shut off service to the device, reports the... Read full story »

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