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Engadget Daily: Flip-phones in Japan, what you need to know about net neutrality and more!

You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

Japan: the country where flip-phones refuse to die

The reign of the flip-phone is definitely over, but folks in Japan just can't seem to let it go. In fact, A Docomo spokesman told us foldable handsets are still so popular that many of their customers prefer it over a smartphone.

What you need to know about net neutrality

The concept of net neutrality is simple, however, its implications are enormous. Read on as our own Ben Gilbert breaks down the arguments behind an open internet and dissects how ISP regulation could affect you.

AT&T's multibillion dollar DirecTV purchase could hinge on... football?

AT&T is planning to buy DirecTV, but one factor could stand in the way: football. According to an interesting clause between parties, the purchase can be terminated if DirecTV fails to secure the rights to continue offering NFL Sunday Ticket.

Watch Michael Jackson's holographic return at the Billboard Music Awards

Just after releasing his posthumous record called Xscape, Michael Jasckson made a holographic appearance at the Billboard Music Awards. And yes, there was moonwalking.

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