July, 2020

• 1 July

  NBC’s Peacock will stream some CBS, BET, CW shows and Paramount movies

  

  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 …

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• 1 July

  Dish completes purchase of Boost Mobile from T

  

  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 …

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• 1 July

  Heads up: Japanese city bans using smartphones while walking, report says

  

  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 …

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• 1 July

  Spotify launches $12.99 Premium Duo plan in the US

  

  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 …

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• 1 July

  New Motorola Razr to support 5G and have 48MP camera, per leaked specs

  

  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 …

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• 1 July

  Census 2020 to begin nonresponse followup in limited areas starting July 16

  

  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 …

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• 1 July

  Apple’s 5G iPhone is still expected to launch this year despite coronavirus, report says

  

  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 …

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• 1 July

  Here’s what the rumored Galaxy Z Flip 5G could look like

  

  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 …

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• 1 July

  Google pushes back plan to reopen offices

  

  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 …

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• 1 July

  How to have an Amazon Prime watch party with up to 100 friends

  

  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 …

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