Broadband use surged 30% to 40% during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, and even reached 60% in some areas, an industry group has concluded. Although the internet shouldered the load without much problem, you might consider upgrading your own network equipment to avoid issues. The broadband use increase began as people started working from …
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April, 2021
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7 April
Pinterest wants to remind you to be kind online
Pinterest said Wednesday it’s releasing new guidelines and tools to moderate comments, including a “positivity reminder” if a user is about to post a hurtful or offensive remark. The introduction of the new features and guidelines, known as the Creator Code, highlights how social media platforms are responding to criticism that they’re not doing enough to curb online bullying, abuse …
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7 April
Apple’s Find My app can now help you find more things
Apple is growing its Find My network to include devices made by third-party companies, including Belkin, Chipolo and VanMoof. Find My functionality launched in 2009 along with iPhone 3GS. Over the past 12 years it has grown from just tracking lost iPhones to being able to find most Apple products like Macs, Apple Watches and AirPods. With the launch of …
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7 April
Sentien Audio: The next true wearable?
When I first heard of the Sentien Audio headset, I thought I was reading the pitch from yet another company touting the future. Its Kickstarter touts its headset as “Your New Superpower.” What could be so great about a pair of $300 bone-conduction headphones? The company says you can put these headphones on in the morning and then take them …
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7 April
Galaxy A32 vs. Galaxy A42 vs. Galaxy A52 vs. Galaxy S20 FE: Samsung’s 5G phones compared
Samsung’s popular Galaxy A series lineup will start hitting shelves in the US as early as this Thursday, starting with the $110 Galaxy A02S all the way up to the $500 Galaxy A52 5G. Of the five new Galaxy A models, there are three 5G-enabled phones, the Galaxy A32 5G, A42 5G and A52 5G. Only the A42 5G can …
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7 April
Mpow’s M9 waterproof true wireless earbuds are back on sale for $21
I’ve tried many a cheap earbud that sounded good when listening to music but came up short on calls — Zoom, voice and otherwise. If that’s a priority for you, consider this: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon seller MpowTech has the Mpow M9 true wireless earbuds are just $21 when you clip the on-page $6-off coupon …
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T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier event had plenty of news. From the official launch of its home broadband product to an automatic upgrade to unlimited for those still on tiered or shared data plans, the carrier had much to say on Wednesday as it looks to build on its 5G lead. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know. Home Internet …
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7 April
Cambridge Audio Evo high
Cambridge Audio has a history of doing things its own way — Bluetooth turntables, anyone? — so its new high-end streaming amp’s quirks are perfectly on-brand. The Cambridge Audio Evo offers wooden trim, a “dual concentric dial” and a higher-power version aimed directly at the competition: the Naim Uniti Atom and the NAD M10. There are two Evo models with …
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Have an old tiered or a shared data plan on Sprint or T-Mobile? It’s about to become an unlimited plan. As part of its Un-carrier Next event on Wednesday T-Mobile announced that a new initiative it calls the “Great Unlimited Trade-Up.” The premise of the new offer is simple: Put more people on unlimited plans even if they currently pay …
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7 April
Samsung’s Galaxy A Series starts at $110 for 4G, $280 for 5G phone in the US
Samsung’s inexpensive Galaxy A phone lineup is arriving in the US this week, with five new models starting as low as $110 for the 4G-enabled Galaxy A02S and going as high as $500 for the Galaxy A52 5G. With the new lineup, Samsung will now have one of the cheapest 5G phones on the US market, the $280 Galaxy A32 …
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