That speedier 5G network wireless carriers are promising to build could interfere with the accuracy of weather forecasts. For months, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have been sounding the alarm that wireless spectrum the Federal Communications Commission is auctioning off to use for 5G wireless networks could interfere with data collection …
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17 May
AT&T Watch TV review: Great freebie, not
Update, June 30, 2020: AT&T Watch TV is no longer taking new subscribers or letting users whose subscription has lapsed to sign up again. New AT&T Unlimited wireless plans now include HBO Max instead of Watch TV. Our original review, published in May 2019, follows. What’s the main reason cable subscribers cut the cord? They want to save money. While …
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17 May
Samsung Notebook Odyssey gaming laptop available May 24 for $2,000
If you were wondering what happened to that gaming laptop Samsung announced back at CES 2019, well, wonder no more. The Notebook Odyssey is available to order starting today for $2,000 (approximately AU$2,910 or £1,570 converted) and features the GeForce RTX 2060 GPU paired with a six-core Intel Core i7 processor. Aside from the updated internal hardware, Samsung redesigned the chassis and cooling, and …
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17 May
Best audio gifts for Father’s Day
This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. If your dad is hard to buy for, then it’s hard to go wrong with the gift of audio. From Bluetooth speakers to turntables to AV receivers, there’s bound to be something he’ll like. These are the best audio gifts this Father’s …
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17 May
I bought a used Samsung Galaxy S9 for $315
Cheeps, I’m bad at keeping secrets, so I’m going to jump the gun a bit and announce that the 2019 Cheapskate Mystery Box is coming soon! Last year we sold all 250 boxes (in about six minutes) and raised over $12,000 for charity. This year we’re planning to offer 1,000 boxes, hopefully via some kind of lottery system so everyone …
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17 May
Lyft sued by investors over allegedly ‘misleading’ IPO statements
Lyft is facing a class-action lawsuit from investors who allege the ride-hailing business overstated its market position during its initial public offering. Investors said they’re owed money after buying a stake in the company, which saw its shares fall by $9.02 earlier in May. Rosen Law Firm said on Friday that investors are also arguing that Lyft’s public statements were …
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17 May
Facebook wants your data: 5 ways to keep it safe
Facebook has all the photos you took at your girls’ weekend at the beach. That’s no surprise, because you posted them to your profile page. But Facebook has ways to get even more information about your getaway. The company isn’t just a social network. It’s an ad network too, and it follows you around on the internet and in real …
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17 May
EU competition commissioner: Facebook breakup would be ‘last resort’
Should Facebook be broken up? In recent weeks, some politicians in the US and even one of Facebook’s co-founders have expressed strong opinions that the world’s largest social network has grown too powerful, and that it should be split off into its component parts. But the EU, typically more heavy-handed than the US when it comes to regulating Silicon Valley …
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17 May
Google is tracking your purchases through Gmail
Google is keeping a list of your online purchases, thanks to confirmation emails being sent to your Gmail account. As discovered by CNBC, Gmail users can click to see a list of their transactions, which goes back at least five years. “Only you can see your purchases,” Google says on the page. “Google protects your privacy and security.” Though Google …
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17 May
Microsoft unveils Minecraft Earth, an AR game for the Pokemon Go generation
Pokemon Go changed the way people think of mobile games, with its slick use of augmented reality overlaying computer-generated monsters on the real world. Now Minecraft wants to change the way we think of AR. Microsoft on Friday announced a new take on Minecraft as the game marks 10 years since its initial release. The free title, called Minecraft Earth, …
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