Palm is best known as a pioneer in the worlds of personal digital assistants and smartphones. Even though the company has been dead for years, the brand still boasts a cult following among techies who stared at screens before staring at screens was a thing. So it’s surprising that Palm’s resurrection comes in the form …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Palm’s crazy sidekick phone concept that’s not a phone. CNET’s Pixel 3 review. Just a note: Because of technical difficulties, we were only able to record the audio podcast. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Why Samsung felt the need to add four rear cameras to a phone. AT&T’s tease for a new streaming TV bundle. Google omitting the camera being a savvy move for the Home Hub. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET …
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On this podcast, we talk about: The Pixel 3 and that inconsistent use of the notch The Pixel Slate and that missing keyboard The Home Hub and that absent camera The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder. …
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Google’s new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will come with a new accessory in the box: a pair of wired Pixel Bud-style earbuds. The phones, unveiled at a Google event on Tuesday, come with the new Google Pixel USB-C earbuds, as well as a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter for using legacy headphones. The new wired earbuds are available only in white, …
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T-Mobile’s newly rebranded prepaid service, Metro, is jumping on the 5G bandwagon too. The service, rebranded from MetroPCS, launched with new plans on Monday. But the company also said at an event at Grand Central Terminal in New York that it’s committing to offering 5G for Metro next year. “When we talk about 5G for all, it’s not just nationwide …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Everything Microsoft announced at its Surface launch event. The Surface headphones. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder. Now playing: Watch this: We break down Microsoft’s new Surface laptop, headphones… 3:49 …
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The OnePlus 6T has been officially announced and here’s our review. On this podcast, we talk about: CNET’s exclusive interview with the CEO of OnePlus, and whether you’re willing to trade away your headphone jack for an in-screen fingerprint reader. The limitations of Verizon’s 5G Home service. Amazon lifting the minimum wage for its employees. The 3:59 gives you bite-size …
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The Federal Communications Commission is trying to pave a smoother road to our 5G future. The government agency plans to consider freeing up more radio airwaves for use in 5G networks in its next monthly meeting, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement. The commission will look to the 3.5 gigahertz spectrum band as a potential source of radio …
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Verizon has turned 5G into reality. Sort of. Last month, Verizon unveiled its plans for its 5G home broadband service, called Verizon 5G Home. Installation began today, with customers in select neighborhoods in Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento, California, able to order the service, which costs $50 for Verizon Wireless customers and $70 for those who aren’t. Not everyone …
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