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Opera’s new built

The desktop version of the Opera browser has just been updated with a free built-in VPN service. That’s a big deal for those who are looking to bypass geo-restricted content gates. A virtual private network (VPN) services allows users to hide their location and is mostly used by those concerned privacy or wanting to access content only available in certain …

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Comcast unveils plan to ditch the cable box; FCC hints it’s not good enough

Sometimes, you almost want to feel sorry for cable companies. Customers hate them. The cord-cutting trend seems to be picking up momentum. And the government is beginning to cast its gaze on them, too. Last week, President Obama added his support to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent edict calling for standardized cable-box compatibility. If that moves to the point of …

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I’ve been paying for my set

Comcast and its Xfinity cable service are looking to make it easier for customers to watch cable without a set-top box. Yet the timing of the change is just a tad questionable, coming soon after the Federal Communications Commission said it wants to open up the set-top box market and free folks from monthly payments for a cable box. Also …

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Acer debuts new gaming PCs with VR support and a powerful 2

Acer introduced a range of new products on Thursday at a press event in New York City. The Taiwanese electronics company announced a variety of gaming products, a high-end 2-in-1 notebook, an enterprise-level Chromebook and more. Beyond computers, Acer also highlighted a new smartphone and a range of health and fitness devices, including a GPS-equipped biking computer with a built-in …

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10 signs it’s time to get a new phone

For some, the sign it’s time to get a new phone is when Tim Cook takes to the stage in September and announces a new iPhone is upon us. Or when Samsung unveils its latest Galaxy phone for Android. If you aren’t on anything resembling a regular upgrade cycle, then your aging phone may be dropping some none-too-subtle hints that …

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Get an iPad Air 2 with free lifetime data for $313.84

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Stay with me, cheeps — today’s deal requires a bit of instruction. Not too long ago, an iPad discount was a rare thing. …

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