Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET I’m notoriously bad at predicting the future (I once dismissed Bluetooth as a niche technology that would never serve any useful purpose), but I feel like we’ve reached a tipping point. No, I don’t mean that all future fundraising efforts will involve getting doused with a bucket of something, though that’s …
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Virgin Mobile What’s the sweet spot for smartphone screens? Some users prefer smaller ones that can be tapped and swiped with a single thumb, while others want the equivalent of a dinner plate. Me, I read a lot on my phone, so I’m definitely leaning toward a bigger screen — even if it means a slightly less comfortable addition to …
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HP Earlier this year, with no one looking (and almost no one noticing), HP unveiled an entry-level 8-inch tablet priced at a tempting $169.99. Cut to today: The HP Home & Home Office Store is offering the HP 8 tablet for $134.99, shipped, when you apply coupon code DEALNEWS15HP at checkout. How does that compare with, say, the original iPad …
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The 5.5-inch Aquos Crystal X and 5-inch Aquos Crystal. Only the latter is expected in the US. Sharp If you believe the latest iPhone 6 rumors , the next Apple handset will have considerably less bezel surrounding the screen than its predecessors. But nothing quite like this. According to photos and news discovered today by PhoneArena, Sprint will unveil the …
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Your mileage may vary, but Ting can definitely save you money over the long haul. Ting The smartphone world has its share of disruptors. Over here you’ve got Republic Wireless and TextNow offering cheap, no-contract service powered heavily by Wi-Fi. Over there you’ve got the unlocked OnePlus One smartphone delivering flagship features for half the price of a Galaxy S5. …
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Stock-Point Looking for a solid smartphone and dirt-cheap monthly service to go with it? Today’s your lucky day. For a limited time, and while supplies last, electronics dealer Stock-Point has the refurbished Republic Wireless Moto X (black) for $199, plus an obnoxious $15 for shipping. (It’s also available in white for the same price.) The phone sells new for $299. …
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Giv Mobile’s new plans are competitive, and every one of them gives money to charity. Giv Mobile Looking for a new carrier for your smartphone? Giv Mobile, an MVNO that operates on T-Mobile’s network, can provide a home for any T-Mobile-compatible or unlocked GSM phone. Even better, the company gives 8 percent of your monthly payment to charity. Today, Giv …
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Samsung Patience is a virtue. And for cheapskates, it’s a must. Take smartphones: last year’s state-of-the-art model is this year’s bargain. Here’s the latest proof: Today only, and while supplies last, Yugster has the refurbished Samsung Galaxy S4 Active unlocked GSM smartphone for $274.99, plus $5 for shipping. It’s available in your choice of Dive Blue or Urban Gray colors. …
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FreedomPop has some good deals on tablets, but you can also BYO Sprint-ready model. Either way: free service! FreedomPop FreedomPop, the company best known for offering free mobile phone service, is getting into the tablet game. As of this morning, FreedomPop will sell the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 with free, no-contract service, or let you bring your …
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Surprise! Siri will read your text messages aloud. All you have to do is ask. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET My friends and family are so tech-challenged. How tech-challenged are they?! My friends and family are so tech-challenged, they don’t even know one of Siri’s all-time greatest features. I learned this after telling a friend about it and getting a blank …
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