ViacomCBS is upping its digital offerings with a revamped streaming service to better compete with Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, HBO Max and Peacock in the ongoing streaming wars. The changes will come later this year and build on CBS‘ existing All Access streaming service, CEO Bob Bakish said during an earnings conference call …

Mozilla has a new virtual private network service and if you have a Chromebook, a Windows 10 computer or an Android device in the US, you can start using a beta version now. Called Firefox Private Network, the new service is designed to function as a full-device VPN and give better protection when surfing the web or when using public Wi-Fi networks.  The company …

Microsoft is giving Office a mobile update. On Wednesday Microsoft released a new version of its Microsoft Office app for iOS and Android that will now corral three of the software giant’s most popular products — Word, Excel and PowerPoint — into a single Office app.  Having launched in a preview last year, the new update is available now globally on Android …

You can add a new name to the ever-growing list of streaming companies: Redbox. The movie rental service is throwing its hat into the streaming ring with a new service called Free Live TV. It won’t cost you anything but, at least thus far, doesn’t appear to have much to offer.  The service, which was spotted last week by Cord …

After a wild trade deadline revamped a host of playoff contenders in the NBA, and a controversial finish to the dunk contest Saturday night, it’s time to start focusing on the league’s next big event: the All-Star game itself. The main showcase takes place Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on TNT but you don’t need cable to watch. Live-TV streaming services starting …

After a lengthy legal battle, one of the states that led the charge to block T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion merger with Sprint is laying down its arms. In a statement Sunday, New York Attorney General Letitia James — who spearheaded the case against the merger alongside California AG Xavier Becerra — said she will not be appealing a US District judge’s …

Motorola’s new Razr has had a long opening week. It’s been open and closed a whole bunch, early reviews have been mixed and now Samsung has a new cheaper and more impressive rival in the Galaxy Z Flip coming out on Friday. Are you still thinking of ponying up $1,499 for the new foldable? You may want to keep in …

T-Mobile’s deal with Sprint is almost across the finish line after a New York court decision that the pending $26.5 billion transaction could go ahead. US District Judge Victor Marrero formally ruled on Tuesday in favor of the deal, which will combine the third- and fourth-largest US wireless carriers.   Fourteen state attorneys general, led by New York and California, had …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. AT&T is joining the likes of Amazon, Facebook, LG, Ericsson and Sony in withdrawing from the upcoming Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona over coronavirus concerns.  In a statement shared with CNET on Tuesday, the wireless carrier said it’ll no longer participate as …

Motorola and Samsung may be capturing immediate attention with their respective foldable phones, but they aren’t the only ones experimenting with new ways to use Android. Microsoft announced plans in October to launch a new Surface Duo dual-screen Android phone this year, and at least according to a new video that appeared over the weekend, those plans seem to still …