President Trump on Monday withdrew his nomination of Michael O’Rielly to serve another term as a commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission. O’Rielly, a Republican, has served on the FCC since 2013. He was first nominated by President Barack Obama and was sworn in for a second term in 2015. This would have been his …
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A promotional video of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 reportedly leaked on Tuesday. The video, which looks to be from AT&T, purportedly features both the Note 20 and its larger sibling, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, a day before their expected unveiling at Samsung Unpacked 2020. The video shows that the phones will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ …
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Google’s Pixel 4A may have taken a while to arrive, but it’s just one of three new Pixels coming this year. In addition to the 4A, Google on Monday announced its next two phones: what the search giant is calling the Pixel 4A (5G) and the Pixel 5. While not much is known on either the Pixel 4A 5G or …
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It’s a busy day for Google. On top of a new Pixel 4A budget phone Monday, the tech giant announced the Pixel 4A 5G, and an upcoming flagship phone, the Pixel 5. Though you can already preorder the Pixel 4A, which ships Aug. 20, the Pixel 4A 5G and Pixel 5 will be available sometime in the fall. They will …
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After months of delays, Google on Monday unveiled the Pixel 4A, a budget phone carrying a $349 price tag that’s less than half the cost of last year’s Pixel 4 flagship. The 4A is Google’s latest entry in the midtier phone market and comes as the company struggles to gain traction in the premium phone game. The lower price is unintentionally …
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In addition to the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G, Google on Monday took the wraps off the budget-friendly Pixel 4A. Available for preorder today and shipping out Aug. 20, the phone costs $349 (£349, AU$599) and features the same camera as the main camera on the Pixel 4 from 2019. For more information, read CNET’s full Pixel 4A review. Read more: Here’s how …
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Verizon is expanding its 5G service, at least for those who are traveling internationally. On Monday the wireless giant announced that it has reached a deal with South Korean wireless provider LG U Plus to allow for those visiting the country to be able to take advantage of 5G. Verizon says that those traveling will be able to use South …
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Huawei is playing to win with the release of its P40 Pro superphone. The hardware includes the phone-maker’s winning camera capable of 10x optical zoom, a generously sized 6.58-inch screen and a 4,200-mAh battery, which is all impressively crammed into a comparatively compact handset. But it’s hardly the only high-end phone around. In fact, the premium smartphone playing field is only …
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Disney Plus, the popular new streaming service from Disney, is giving Netflix a run for its money. The filmed version of the Broadway smash hit Hamilton streamed exclusively on Disney Plus earlier in July, and on Friday, Beyoncé’s visual album Black Is King started streaming exclusively on the platform, too. The new visual album, a companion to her Lion King-inspired album …
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This story is part of Generation China, CNET’s series exploring the nation’s technological ambition. Some of the most compelling phones on the planet are made by Chinese brands: OnePlus, TCL, Oppo, Xiaomi, ZTE and Huawei. Many of these devices bring high-end features at prices that undercut premium phones by hundreds of dollars. Others are the first to use new technologies …
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