August, 2019

• 18 August

  Three switches on 5G for London homes

  

  UK mobile carrier Three switched on its 5G on Monday, but unlike other networks, it’s not for mobile phone customers — at first anyway. Instead, Three’s 5G offering is based around home broadband provision, using fibre-like, ultrafast speeds to provide an alternative to traditional broadband services. The buzz around 5G has so far focused on …

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• 18 August

  FCC declares 5G safe, 5G devices hit 100, Beijing wants 10,000 base stations

  

  When the Pentagon pours money into its own 5G shop and the Moscow mobile industry shakes hands with Qualcomm for a network roll-out deal, it’s time to sit up and take note of the role 5G is already playing among geopolitical movers and shakers. This past week also saw more US local government issues piling up as municipalities continue their …

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• 18 August

  Sling TV: Everything you need to know

  

  Sling TV ($35 at Sling TV) was the first live TV streaming service — appearing in February 2015 — and while it spawned a number of competitors it’s one of the cheapest, and the best, ways to cut the cable TV cord. In fact we awarded it our Editors’ Choice among budget live TV streaming services, surpassing cheaper competitors and …

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• 17 August

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  And another one’s gone. With the Justice Department signing off on T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion acquisition of Sprint in July, and with the Federal Communications Commission set to vote on the merger soon, the number of nationwide wireless mobile carriers will drop to three, for the moment.  With the merger moving ahead, you might wonder if now is the time to switch to …

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• 17 August

  The Audiophiliac is on hiatus

  

  The Audiophiliac is 12 years old — that’s a good long run, and this blog has been the most satisfying gig in my writing career. I came to CNET long before that, focusing on reviews and articles here and there, but the Audiophiliac was more personal, covering a wider range of subjects and ideas than my other pieces for CNET. The …

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• 17 August

  Google Maps adds an enormous arrow for the directionally challenged. Turn it on now

  

  Trying to follow Google Maps navigation and walking at the same time isn’t always the easiest, especially if you’re on a busy street or a shaky connection means that navigation lags ever so slightly. Even just following the small blue dots guiding you can be a challenge — they’re just not easy to see and don’t always pinpoint exactly where you …

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• 17 August

  A new Spectacles is coming, Sega Genesis Mini first take

  

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• 16 August

  Your phone screen is covered in disgusting germs. Kill them with the $64 PhoneSoap 3

  

  I have mixed feelings about today’s deal, but it’s one of those things that’s in the “you decide” category. Because while I’m not convinced phone germs are a real problem, I strongly believe in “better safe than sorry.” So let me start with the deal, then explain my thinking. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the …

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• 16 August

  We’re giving away a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

  

  Now is your chance to get a brand new Galaxy Note 10 Plus for free. The recently announced phone comes with a 6.8-inch screen, a fourth rear camera for AR video and drawing, a 10-megapixel front facing camera, a 4,300mAh battery with fast charging and it runs Android Pie. Check out our first impressions to take a closer look at all …

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• 16 August

  Dashcam deal: The Vantrue N2 Pro for $135 (save $65)

  

  I won’t go so far as to say a dashcam is an automotive essential, but there are plenty of benefits to owning one. Not convinced? Check out Nicolas Towner’s article on how to choose the right dashcam, which lists the various benefits of owning one, or Roadshow’s Brian Cooley on the key features of dashcams and the best features of …

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