TPG to refund 8,000 customers over slow FTTN NBN speeds

TPG advertised its NBN plans as “seriously fast internet.” But now the ISP will be forced to compensate nearly 8,000 of its customers after it failed to deliver adequate speeds. The ACCC today announced that TPG has agreed to compensate customers for misleading them over the speeds it could deliver over fibre to the node …

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New Facebook tools take aim at abuse and harassment

Facebook says it’s trying to make sure you’re safer when you use its services. The social network on Tuesday unveiled new tools aimed at curbing abuse and bullying on its platform. One tool is designed to make sure that when you block someone who’s been harassing you, the person can’t simply create a new account and continue to harass. The …

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YouTube on the iPhone will support vertical and square video

Platforms like Snapchat and Instagram have made recording and watching vertical videos commonplace. But if you’ve ever played a vertical video on YouTube, two giant black bars filled most of your screen. YouTube’s latest update for the iPhone changes that. On Tuesday, in a Twitter post, the venerable site for internet videos announced that the YouTube player for iOS will …

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Get a Canon TS9020 wireless all

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! Canon Cheeps! You know of my fondness for the Ninja Loop, but describing it only goes so far. …

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iOttie’s iPhone X wireless car charger gets one

Now that the latest iPhones have wireless charging capabilities, more people are looking for wireless charging pads, including ones made for the car. iOttie is one of the bigger players in the car accessory arena, and its Easy One Touch Qi Wireless Fast Charge Car Mount, which usually costs $50, is down to $35 on Amazon as a “deal of the …

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How to leave the Android Beta Program and not lose everything

It’s far too easy and tempting to join Google’s Android beta program. A click of a button to enroll your device and an OTA update later you’re helping Google test its latest and greatest software before the public. Now playing: Watch this: The final preview of Android 8.1 is available 4:35 Leaving the program, however, isn’t as seamless. Indeed, you …

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Bill Nye talks science of getting high

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Best phones of the year

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Ninja Loop: The best 5 bucks you can spend on your phone?

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Echo Spot reviews are in, Twitter’s fight against harassment evolves

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Eve V has the chops to battle the Microsoft Surface Pro

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Huawei reportedly plans US smartphone launch in 2018

Chinese phone maker Huawei plans to begin selling smartphones through a US carrier next year, an executive for the company told the Associated Press on Monday. Richard Yu, the president of Huawei Technologies’ consumer business, told the news agency its flagship Mate 10 would be the first handset offered but declined to discuss a price or identify which carrier or …

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Google gets into the spirit with Holiday Doodle series

Google declared the beginning of the holiday season on Monday with a celebratory doodle featuring two adorable penguins. The tech giant promises the Doodle is just the first in a series that will pop up on its homepage in the coming weeks. The doodles will tell the story of penguins who jet off to warmer climes to spend the holidays …

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Apple offers free next

From he moment it first went on sale, the iPhone X has been on back-order, with buyers waiting weeks for their device to arrive. Now, shipping estimates for the iPhone X have improved to allow for free next-day delivery or same-day pickup, on the US Apple store website. The free next-day delivery applies to all in-stock products purchased before 3pm local time on …

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Ofcom must tackle ‘deplorable’ mobile coverage, says Lord Adonis

To phone users in the UK, it won’t come as much of a surprise to hear this, but now it’s confirmed: Mobile coverage around the country is officially rubbish. Urgent and radical action is needed to rectify the issue, Lord Adonis, head of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), said Monday in a letter to regulator Ofcom. New figures from an NIC …

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