April, 2019

• 23 April

  Asus ROG goes all out with 2019 gaming laptop updates

  

  Of all the manufacturers gearing up for today’s launches of the ninth-gen Intel mobile Core processors and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 and 1660 Ti, none seemed busier than Asus.  In addition to the usual revving of its gaming notebooks, the company introduced some new designs in conjunction with a new affordable G series, added some AMD Ryzen-based options …

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• 23 April

  Samsung’s giant Galaxy View 2 tablet pops up in purported renders

  

  Just when you were wondering when Samsung would deliver its replacement for the ginormous Galaxy View tablet, along come apparent renders of its smaller successor, the Galaxy View 2. Obtained by SamMobile, the photos show a circular cutout rather than a handle, and a folding design rather than a kickstand. (Though Samsung may not want to hear the word “fold” for …

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• 23 April

  Sony challenges Samsung for 8K crown with $70,000 98

  

  The 2019 8K TV battle lines have been drawn, and both heavyweight contenders have thrown down the platinum-plated gauntlet. In one corner is Samsung, the champion by dint have having introduced the first 8K TV to the US, the $15,000 85-inch Q900. Now its other new models are out, including a 98-inch version that costs — wait for it — …

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• 23 April

  Google questioned by Congress over Sensorvault location database

  

  Congress wants answers from Google about a database that law enforcement has been using for location data to help with criminal investigations. The database, called Sensorvault, has detailed location records from hundreds of millions of phones around the world, according to a report earlier this month from the New York Times. It’s meant to collect information on the users of …

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• 23 April

  OnePlus 7 Pro confirmed to launch May 14

  

  Editors’ Note, May 14, 2019: CNET’s OnePlus 7 Pro review is here. Read more about the new phone from OnePlus.   Following yesterday’s confirmation from OnePlus CEO Pete Lau that the OnePlus 7 Pro is indeed real and have 5G connectivity, OnePlus has officially set a date for the phone’s launch: May 14 at 11 a.m. ET. The OnePlus 7 …

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• 23 April

  Galaxy Fold release delayed until June while Samsung investigates breaking screens

  

  Samsung hit the pause button on its beleaguered Galaxy Fold after several incidents with screens last week left early-production review units unusable. Although the phone-maker said that it will announce a new release date for its first foldable phone “in the coming weeks,” AT&T on Tuesday sent an email to preorder customers with a new shipping date: June 13. CNET has fully reviewed the …

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• 23 April

  Google spinoff Wing lands FAA clearance for drone deliveries

  

  The US Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation gave Wing, a drone startup under Google parent company Alphabet, the same certifications as small airlines, Wing confirmed Tuesday. The clearance makes Wing the first drone company to get the same government approval as an airline.  “Air Carrier Certification means that we can begin a commercial service delivering goods from …

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• 23 April

  Twitter beats expectations as users grow and streamlining continues

  

  Twitter is soaring high as users flock to the social network amid its efforts to crack down on abusive content and make the platform a more pleasant place to be. On Tuesday, Twitter said that monthly active users increased to 330 million in the first quarter from 321 million users in the fourth quarter. From now on, though, Twitter will …

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• 23 April

  Philo is raising prices, but you can grandfather in at the $16 rate

  

  Well, poop. Following in the recent footsteps of live-TV streaming services DirecTV Now, Hulu and YouTube TV, cord-cutter favorite Philo is raising prices. Sort of. Starting May 6, the company’s $16-per-month plan is going away, leaving only the $20-per-month option. That’s the bad news. The good news is that if you’re already a subscriber at the lower tier or you …

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• 23 April

  Mom wants you to put your phone down more than flowers, report says

  

  Mother’s Day is fast approaching. While it’s nice to show your mom that you appreciate her with something special, what she really wants is to spend time with you — without your phone. Restaurant reservations app OpenTable on Tuesday launched #DiningMode. The national campaign is aimed at getting people to turn off and put aside devices on Mother’s Day to be present …

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