Dish’s Boost Mobile is adding some new “limited-time” plans for cost-conscious customers who would prefer savings on their wireless bill over unlimited high-speed data or features like a mobile hotspot. The new plans include unlimited talk and text and start at either $10 per month for 2GB of high-speed data or $15 per month for …
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October, 2020
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21 October
Hide unsightly cables with this 125
Nothing ruins decor like ugly black cords. If you’ve ever wall-mounted a TV, you know what I mean. But even the cords running along your baseboards are an unsightly mess. Before you start drilling holes in walls and enduring the grief of fishing those cords through them, consider a simpler solution: a raceway kit. Like this one: For a limited …
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21 October
Acer is ready for 2021 with 11th
Acer isn’t waiting until CES 2021 to show off what’s coming next. At its Next @ Acer event Wednesday, it announced updates to its consumer and Chromebook laptop lines as well as its creator-friendly Concept D line and new gaming monitors with faster frame rates. The PC maker is best known for thin-and-light systems such as the Spin 5, as well …
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21 October
The Cheapskate Show podcast: $1,000 flagship phones aren’t worth the money
Are you about to spend a grand (or more!) on a new iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or the like? Stop the madness! If you’ll just wait a while, you can get the same model for less. Or consider whether you need such an expensive phone after all. The Cheapskate Show is here to explain why you probably don’t. Seriously, have you …
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21 October
The iPhone now has 5G. Here’s why you still aren’t excited
Apple has entered the 5G business and, in the eyes of many, that could be the match that lights a 5G fire. But a quick scan of CNET headlines suggests that even Apple’s pixie dust isn’t yet enough to get 5G into orbit. Now what? Communicating what 5G does and when it will do it is a huge perception problem. …
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21 October
This top
I’m a longtime fan of height-adjustable desks, which let you easily alternate between sitting and standing throughout the day. And with so many of us working (and schooling) from home, now’s the time to consider investing in one. Thankfully, you don’t have to invest a fortune. For a limited time, and while supplies last, ZDNet Academy has the FlexiSpot EC1 …
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21 October
Verizon’s third
Verizon on Wednesday announced what it called “strong” third-quarter earnings, thanks to growth in its wireless phone business and Fios home internet service. The company reported an earnings per share of $1.05 for the quarter, down from analyst estimates of $1.24 according to Yahoo Finance. On an adjusted non-GAAP basis the company says its EPS was $1.25, beating analyst expectations, …
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21 October
Amazon rolls out free choose
Amazon on Wednesday launched free grocery pickup with one-hour arrival windows for orders of $35 or more from Whole Foods Markets for Amazon Prime members. It’s available from all Whole Foods stores in the US. The new pickup option joins Amazon Fresh, a free same-day grocery delivery service (in many cities) for $35 minimum orders. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, …
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21 October
5G report card: Is it time to get it yet?
The first iPhones with 5G have arrived and, to judge by CNET headlines, the best reasons to buy one of them are either to prevent FOMO, hope for network speeds you may seldom see or to get a MagSafe power connector. Hardly a resounding endorsement to jump right in. As we (blessedly) round the corner on the last part of 2020, it’s …
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21 October
Whatever happened to AR and VR?
Augmented reality and virtual reality are still often spoken of in the same breath, perhaps because neither has broken out enough yet to demand its own clear spotlight. 2020’s location disruption seemed like a perfect time to showcase the power of these two technologies, but it hasn’t been. Now what? AR darling Magic Leap failed to wave away the haze …
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