T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network is getting a boost. On Tuesday, the self-proclaimed “un-carrier” announced that it has turned on a new version of its 5G network that should allow for better coverage and lower latency. Known as Standalone 5G (or SA 5G), this version of 5G does not need to be anchored to any …
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Samsung Pay’s best feature no longer beats Google Pay. Here’s why I made the switch
With the occasional exception of retrieving a credit card from my wallet, I’ve barely reached inside my purse since mid-March when I began to work from home and shelter in place. One arm of my sunglasses hangs lazily over the side, next to a soft cleaning cloth that’s also draped over the edge. It isn’t just the coronavirus lockdown that’s turned …
Read More »Disney Plus hits 60.5 million subscribers, helped by Hamilton bump
Disney Plus has grown to 60.5 million subscribers as of Monday, Disney said as it announced fiscal third-quarter results. It’s lightning-fast growth that even Disney never predicted. Initially, the company projected its streaming service would reach between 60 million and 90 million subscribers about five years after launch. Instead, within eight months, it’s already crossed the low end of that range. The latest figures, …
Read More »This $12 iPhone case looks like a Game Boy and really plays 36 games
Update: Looks like most of these have sold out. As of Aug. 7, there are only a few cases still in stock: iPhone XR, iPhone X/XS and the iPhone XS Max. Yes, of course your iPhone can play games. But for a moment, imagine an iPhone case that looks like a Game Boy — and actually works like one, complete with a …
Read More »Walmart pushes back launch of Amazon Prime rival, report says
Walmart has delayed the launch of its paid membership service, according to a Tuesday report by Recode. Walmart Plus, which will reportedly cost $98 a year and include perks such as same-day grocery delivery and discounts at Walmart gas stations, aims to be a potential competitor to Amazon Prime. The service was first reportedly slated to launch in March or April …
Read More »Booking.com will cut workforce by a quarter
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Booking.com will reduce its 17,000-person workforce by around 25% due to the coronavirus pandemic‘s impact on its business, the company confirmed to CNET via email on Tuesday. The travel website’s parent company is based in Norwalk, Connecticut, and its main office is in …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Note 20 reportedly leaked in AT&T promo video
A promotional video of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 reportedly leaked on Tuesday. The video, which looks to be from AT&T, purportedly features both the Note 20 and its larger sibling, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, a day before their expected unveiling at Samsung Unpacked 2020. The video shows that the phones will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ …
Read More »Now What: Why we’re trading cash for contactless
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