September, 2022

• 1 September

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  T-Mobile confirmed on Wednesday another round of layoffs, part of a broader restructuring program resulting from its 2020 acquisition of Sprint.  The recent round of layoffs, which according to The Wall Street Journal affects network operations and engineering groups, follows a major round that left 5,000 workers out of a job last year. T-Mobile also let go …

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• 1 September

  Save 20% Sitewide on Tech Accessories With Satechi’s Labor Day Sale

  

  Satechi’s sleek laptop, tablet and charging accessories are some of our favorites on the market right now — claiming multiple spots on our list of the best USB-C chargers, docks, batteries and other accessories. And right now, you can pick up some of these top-rated accessories for less. The company has started rolling out the Labor Day savings a little …

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• 1 September

  Samsung Is Launching Yet Another Cheap 5G Phone in the US

  

  What’s happening Samsung’s new Galaxy A23 5G phone adds a $300 option to the line’s A-series of phones. Why it matters The cheaper phone comes as inflation is hitting phone customers who are looking for cheaper smartphone options. Samsung is bringing its new $300 Galaxy A23 5G phone to the US, which adds another model into the company’s A-series of …

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• 1 September

  Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases

  

  Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Flip 4 is building on the success of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, 2021’s sleeper smartphone hit. While the case options for the Z Flip 4 case aren’t that extensive, there are more for this model than its predecessor. We’ve also seen some improvements as case makers learn from their earlier efforts. While we haven’t quite tried …

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• 1 September

  Streaming Services to Cancel or Keep in September 2022

  

  September ushers in fall premiere season for traditional and cable networks, bringing new episodes of primetime TV shows and sports back to the screen. Whether you’re a cord-cutter or not, it’s likely your streaming plate will get a little fuller. Between The Rings of Power on Prime Video, House of the Dragon on HBO Max and Hulu’s lineup of network …

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• 1 September

  Best Verizon Deals: Up to $800 Off Galaxy Phones, $440 Off iPhone Models

  

  If you’re on Verizon and are looking for the absolute best Verizon deals to take advantage of, we’ve got you covered. Though there are plenty of great deals on phones and phone plans out there, this guide focuses on Verizon deals that are available for current customers. That means we aren’t highlighting offers that require you to add a new line since most people …

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• 1 September

  Need Better Cell Phone Reception? Try These 10 Tips to Boost Your Weak Signal

  

  No matter how connected we all are, service disruptions, bad weather and remote locations can all lead to weak or no cell phone signal. That’s not good if you need to get directions in the middle of nowhere or make a call from your dead-zone apartment — but there are several tips and tricks you can use to improve your …

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• 1 September

  Google Has a Plan to Get You Accurate Midterm Election Info

  

  Google is updating search as it looks to ensure accurate voting information ahead of the US midterm elections in November, the company said in a blog post Thursday. Through a new partnership, when you search for “how to vote” or make other voting-related inquiries (in both English and Spanish), Google will pull up information sourced from Democracy Works. The nonpartisan and …

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• 1 September

  Instagram Phishing Scam Exploits Users’ Desire to Be Verified, Report Says

  

  If you receive an email about becoming verified on Instagram, be careful, it may well be a scam. Cybersecurity company Vade reported Thursday that since late July, some users have been receiving a suspicious email from hackers posing as Instagram. The email says the user’s profile has been reviewed and selected for verification.  The email uses the subject line “ig …

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• 1 September

  Get 27 Months of Access to the Top

  

  These days there are a lot of virtual private network providers to choose from, so how do you know you’re getting service from a good one? We spend a lot of time testing VPN providers across a variety of variables — including speed, security and privacy — and compiling our list of the best VPN services. One of our favorites is even …

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