Peacock, NBCUniversal‘s streaming service launching nationwide in two weeks, will stream shows that originally ran on CBS, Showtime and the CW, as well as certain classic Paramount movies through a licensing deal with ViacomCBS, the companies said Thursday.  ViacomCBS runs a constellation of TV networks and the Paramount movie studio — as well as its own …

Dish is officially a wireless carrier. After being brought in by the Department of Justice to help allay competition concerns with T-Mobile’s merger with Sprint, Dish on Wednesday said that it has completed its purchase of Boost Mobile, Sprint’s prepaid service.  With the deal completed, Boost users are now Dish’s first wireless customers as it begins to build out its …

Japan’s Yamato City is prohibiting pedestrians from using smartphones while walking around the neighborhood’s public roads, squares and parks, according to a Wednesday report from NDTV. It’s reportedly the first ban of its kind to be imposed in Japan.  There’s reportedly no punishment in place if you don’t abide by the prohibition. The ban’s advocates — both young and old …

Spotify on Wednesday launched a Premium Duo subscription plan in the US, letting two people living at the same address subscribe together at a discounted price. The music streaming service’s Duo plan costs $12.99 per month, halfway between Spotify’s $9.99 individual plan and its $14.99 family plan.  See at Spotify With the new plan, each person gets their own Premium …

The next iteration of Motorola‘s revived Razr flip phone will support 5G and feature a 48-megapixel camera and a 6.2-inch screen, according to specs leaked late Wednesday by noted leaker Evan Blass. The much-rumored sequel to the revival of the iconic phone was widely expected to come to North America as early as this September. When 2019’s Razr went on …

Starting July 16, Census takers will begin conducting in-person interviews for households that haven’t yet responded to the 2020 US Census. The endeavor will start in six Area Census Offices, which include the cities of New Orleans, Kansas City, Mo. and Boise, Idaho, and will expand across the US. Though the bureau originally scheduled nonresponse followups to begin May 13, the …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple fans largely know what to expect from the next iPhone, from its likely new colors to its included super fast 5G wireless capabilities. What they’re not as sure of is the launch date. The iPhone maker was among the first companies to …

Update, July 22: Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be released Aug. 7 for $1,450. Original story follows. Images purporting to be the rumored Galaxy Z Flip 5G. TENAA via MySmartPrice Images and reports have surfaced detailing the rumored Galaxy Z Flip 5G phone. It’s not much different from the current Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, other than being …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Google is delaying the reopening of its US offices after coronavirus cases surged in several states. CEO Sundar Pichai previously said the search giant would start bringing workers back beginning July 6, but an internal memo said its offices will remain closed until …

Amazon isn’t one to let Netflix Party have all the fun. The company just announced a new service for your next binge watch with friends: Amazon Prime Video Watch Party. You can use it to watch hundreds of movies and shows from Amazon’s catalog while chatting with up to 100 friends, no plugin or download required.  Amazon started rolling out the …