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Qualcomm 205 chipset gives feature phones 4G LTE

Thanks to the Nokia 3310 reboot, what’s old is new again — especially when it comes to retro technology that makes us remember the good old days. But while it’s fun to wax nostalgic about feature phones and how they’re durable, easy to use and last days without a charge, no one wants the sluggish …

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M&S pulls Google ads for fear of appearing next to extremists

British retailer Marks and Spencer over the weekend became the latest company to remove its ads from Google for fear they’ll be snuggled up against extremist content. M&S joins the British government and banks RBS, Lloyds and HSBC in suspending its adverts from all of Google’s platforms in the wake of an investigation by The Times that uncovered advertisements for …

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Best projectors you can actually afford

Nothing beats a home theater projector at putting up a jaw-dropping image for as little money as possible. Sure it’s not quite as plug-and-play as a TV. You’ll need the space and a dark room, and it really helps to have a screen and a separate audio system (or at least a decent powered speaker). A projector takes a minute …

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How and when to preorder the LG G6

LG’s latest flagship phone, the LG G6, has an official launch date of April 7, and many carriers are now taking preorders. The LG G6 ($150 at Amazon) packs a large 5.7-inch screen with a lanky 18:9 aspect ratio into a trim, nearly bezel-less design. It’s the first phone to feature Dolby Vision HDR, while around back you get two …

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These cases improve Apple TV’s slippery remote

When we reviewed the fourth-generation Apple TV back in late 2015, we talked about how awesome its remote was and how it was a wonder of touchpad responsiveness. But that remote isn’t perfect. Chief among its flaws is a slim design that makes it tough to grip, and a symmetrical button arrangement that makes it hard to tell which end …

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India has a new biggest telco thanks to $23BN merger

India has a new largest mobile network operator and it’s all thanks to a $23 billion merger of two former rivals. The Vodafone Group announced on Monday that it was merging its Indian operations with competitor Idea Cellular to create a new giant in India’s telco space, boasting over 400 million customers. India is the world’s second largest mobile phones …

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Five tips for buying new speakers

No one ever said shopping for speakers is easy, so before you make any rash buying decisions, think about what kind of speakers you want. Spending time mulling over the possibilities will be time well spent. Or to put it another way, it’s not about searching for the best speaker, the goal should be finding the right speaker for you. …

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