It’s been a few weeks since Samsung announced the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus, and starting today, the phones are available to purchase. There’s even a 5G version of the Note 10 Plus that’s exclusive to Verizon Wireless (for now), should you live in an area that Verizon has 5G service. We’ve been testing the …
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August, 2019
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23 August
Qualcomm can keep current business practices for now, appeals court says
A US appeals court on Friday froze an antitrust ruling against Qualcomm, allowing the chipmaker to maintain its current business practices for now. Qualcomm has been embroiled in a lawsuit with the US Federal Trade Commission, which two years ago accused the chipmaker of operating a monopoly and forcing Apple and other customers to work with it exclusively. The Ninth US Circuit …
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23 August
Comcast, Charter will reportedly use Verizon for 5G service
Verizon’s 4G LTE network currently is the backbone behind Comcast‘s and Charter’s respective mobile services, Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile. Now, it appears that the wireless carrier’s 5G network will be what powers the cable companies’ expansion into offering mobile 5G. According to a new report from Light Reading, “at some point in the future” both Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum …
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23 August
Android Q quits sweet naming tradition. Is now Android 10
Google on Thursday revealed that the next generation of its mobile operating system, previously called Android Q, will be ditching the dessert monikers that have been a part of its system updates for years. It will simply be known as Android 10. “As a global operating system, it’s important that these names are clear and relatable for everyone in the …
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23 August
Apple shares drop after Trump says US ‘doesn’t need China’
In a series of tweets on Friday, President Donald Trump said US companies should “immediately start looking for an alternative to China.” The message appears to have hit tech stocks hard, with shares in Apple and several US chipmakers dropping. Shares of Apple fell about 4.1%, CNBC reported Friday. Qualcomm chips declined 2.7%, while Nvidia lost 4.8%, and Advanced Micro …
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23 August
Pokemon Go adds Jirachi research tasks after countdown
We wouldn’t advise playing Pokemon Go on eight phones to get this new Pokemon, but Niantic added new special research that’ll let you add Jirachi to your Pokedex Tuesday. The augmented reality (AR) game developer also revealed its September Ultra Bonus event. Previously, you’d been able to catch Jirachi’s mythical predecessors Mew and Celebi after completing a series of in-game …
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23 August
FAA warns you not to put a flamethrower on that drone
The US Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday put out a notice reminding the general public that it’s illegal to operate a drone with a dangerous weapon attached. Among the things you shouldn’t stick on a drone, according to the FAA: guns, bombs, fireworks and flamethrowers. “Perhaps you’ve seen online photos and videos of drones with attached guns, bombs, fireworks, flamethrowers, …
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23 August
Facebook’s Libra backers reportedly looking to cut ties with cryptocurrency
At least three early backers of Libra, a cryptocurrency Facebook unveiled plans for earlier this year, are discussing ways to distance themselves from the project, the Financial Times reported Thursday. The move stems from intensifying regulatory scrutiny of the digital currency, FT said. Facebook and 27 partners unveiled plans for Libra in June. Since then, the social media giant has faced …
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23 August
These 4 things are on sale for $10 or less, and you should get them all
The best things in life are free: hugs, nature walks, pretty much everything inside your local library. The second-best things in life are cheap, like the four items I’ve rounded up for you today. They’re all priced below $10 (thanks to coupons and/or coupon codes) and all extremely useful. They’re also, I should add, in stock at the time of …
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23 August
Your new Note 10 doesn’t power down the same way. Here’s how to turn it off
When you pick up the Note 10 for the first time, you’ll likely reach for the power button on the right side, only to find… nothing. Samsung moved the power button to the left side of the phone, just beneath the volume-down button. Wait, isn’t that the same spot the Bixby button has been? Yes! Adding to the confusion, the …
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