Xiaomi has taken the wraps off its inaugural phones for 2020, kickstarting its ambitious pledge to launch more than 10 5G phones in 2020. The world’s fourth largest phone maker unveiled its best-in-class Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro on Feb. 13 to the Chinese market at an online event in Beijing, launching on the …
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27 March
Facebook says more people are watching live videos amid coronavirus crisis
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Facebook said Friday that it’s seeing an uptick in the number of people who watch live videos on the social network as more people social distance themselves from friends and family because of the coronavirus outbreak. From February to March, the number of …
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27 March
Pack your drone for adventure in this Lowepro backpack that’s 83% off
If you’ve ever taken your drone on a trip to do some aerial photography, you know that simply tossing it onto the back seat doesn’t work — it’s too risky for your expensive and fragile flight hardware. Rugged drone backpacks don’t come cheap, though. Lowepro’s BP 400, designed for the DJI Phantom, lists for $150 at Lowepro and is regularly …
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27 March
These neckband sport earphones include active noise cancellation for just $28
Working from home and need to block out the sounds of kids playing, dogs barking and other distractions? Consider the one-two punch of noise-isolating, noise-canceling earphones. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Sopownic Direct via Amazon once again has the the Vogek JH-ANC10 sport earphones with active noise-cancelling for $27.99. That’s after applying promo code BIGSALEGO at checkout. See …
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27 March
Roku offers a free month of premium channels amid coronavirus outbreak
While many are staying home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, Roku says it wants to help people using its streaming devices “find and watch the content that matters most right now.” The company on Friday debuted its “Home Together” initiative. In addition to highlighting things like news, family entertainment and fitness content, Roku says it’s lined up …
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27 March
FCC gives access to 5.9GHz spectrum for rural wireless broadband amid coronavirus pandemic
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The US Federal Communications Commission is taking some steps to help get broadband to rural Americans who don’t have it. On Friday, the agency granted nearly three dozen fixed-wireless internet service providers, or WISPs, temporary access to the 5.9GHz band of spectrum. The …
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27 March
Enter for your chance to win CNET’s Sony Sound Sweepstakes*
Need something to take your mind off This Coronavirus Life? Start by taking your ears off it, ideally by listening to your favorite calming music, podcasts (like, say, This American Life) and meditations. Of course, to really enjoy that stuff, you’ll want the best possible headphones. Read more: Free entertainment to help you beat the coronavirus quarantine blues Perfect time for a …
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27 March
Coronavirus turns phone launches into surreal experiences
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Exactly one year ago, I was sitting in one of many cavernous halls in a Paris convention center watching Huawei CEO Richard Yu unveil the P30 Pro flagship phone. It was very much a typical tech launch event. Dramatic lighting and booming music …
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27 March
Apple creates coronavirus screening app, website in partnership with CDC and White House
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple on Friday released a COVID-19 website and app with a screening tool and other information about the coronavirus outbreak. Apple said the app and site are meant to “make it easy for people across the country to get trusted information and guidance at …
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27 March
Amazon unintentionally hid competitor’s faster delivery options, report says
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, e-commerce giant Amazon confirmed that it would significantly delay US deliveries of non-essential items until late April in favor of shipping medical and home staples faster. On Friday, a report from Recode said Amazon may have unintentionally hid that some …
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