Android users will soon have another tool to help in the fight against robocalls and spam calls. Last week, Google announced the company’s Phone app will add a new Verified Calls feature to tell you not only what business is calling you, but why they’re calling. Knowing that an unknown number is really who it claims to be …
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13 September
Amazon Halo fitness tracker sounds awesome, but also like a Black Mirror episode
Update, Sept. 28, 2021: Amazon announced several new Echo and Ring devices during the annual fall product launch event. We also got a first look at several new health-related products, including the Halo View fitness tracker and two health platforms: Halo Nutrition and Halo Fitness. Original story follows. Amazon has entered the health and fitness world with Halo, a subscription service and accompanying fitness band that unlocks an …
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13 September
Android 11: You can install Google’s new OS on these phones today. Here’s how
Android 11 is ready for your phone, as long as it’s compatible. And if it isn’t yet, it could be soon — phone brands will want to fast-track Google’s new operating system for their top phones. The Android 11 update brings a slew of new features, including a screen to control your connected devices, redesigned media controls, improved notifications and a …
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13 September
Celebrate Psycho’s 60th anniversary by buying it in 4K for $9 (Update: Expired)
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror film Psycho is 60 years old — the movie’s general release was Sept. 8, 1960. What better way to celebrate the debut of this controversial film than by watching it, and a handful of other Hitchcock classics, in glorious 4K? Well, good news: There are a few places you can find it for a discount. The best price …
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12 September
Razr returns: Motorola re
When it came out in February, the Motorola Razr was a hyped-up vision of the future with roots planted firmly in the past. It was the first modern smartphone that could fold in half with a foldable display — but it packed nostalgic appeal too, because it looked like a clamshell from the early 2000s. In short, the phone was …
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12 September
Asus Zenfone 7 Pro is a flipping cool phone, but you’ll have to pay for it
7.0 Zenfone 7 Pro $899 at eBay Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Zenfone 7 Pro Like Flipping camera Uninterrupted display Long lasting battery Refresh rates Don’t Like Not water resistant Phone gets hot No support for wireless charging Steep increase in price More than a year after Asus impressed with a flipping camera on its flagship Zenfone …
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12 September
3 weekend deals: 20% off speakers, 30% off Monos luggage and 44% off a 3
Welcome to the weekend. There’s a slew of ways to save some money right now, so I’ve rounded up some intriguing (but utterly unrelated) deals all in one place for your browsing pleasure. And if you have a few minutes to spare, remember to check out the Cheapskate Show podcast, in which Rick and I discuss ways to save money …
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12 September
You can now pay for parking directly in the Google Maps app. Here’s how
Drivers in Austin, Texas, can now use Google Pay directly within the Google Maps app on iOS and Android to pay for parking. The new feature, part of a partnership with transportation software company Passport, will become available in more states in the coming weeks. “We’re excited to work with Passport to help drivers in Austin pay for parking more …
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12 September
Mint Mobile’s new unlimited plan includes 5G for $30 a month
Shopping for a single line of phone service that includes 5G, mobile hotspot, Wi-Fi calling and unlimited high-speed data? The best deal right now is a new one from Mint Mobile (famously owned by Ryan Reynolds): $30 a month when you prepay for 12 months. However, if you’re not sure you want to commit to the carrier for that long, …
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12 September
Samsung The Premiere is a 130
Samsung TVs go big, topping out at 85 inches for 2020, but what if that’s not big enough? Never fear, the world’s top TV maker has something even more massive to keep you entertained at home. The Premiere is an all-new projector that uses ultra-short-throw laser technology to create an image measuring up to 130 inches. That’s less than half …
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