Cricket Wireless, the prepaid service from AT&T, is announcing a new perk on Thursday for those with its $60-per-month unlimited plan: a free subscription to the ad-supported version of HBO Max. Normally $10 per month, this version of HBO Max includes HBO and the service’s new Max originals such as The Flight Attendant, Gossip Girl …
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It’s unclear when Amazon will update its Kindle e-readers — it could happen this year — but the Kindle Paperwhite has returned to its all-time low of $80, and the standard Kindle is also on sale for $65, which is $25 off. The Paperwhite is the best deal but but you can also snag a Kids Kindle, which includes a …
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Veteran streaming service Netflix is expanding into video games and plans to offer ad-free games for mobile devices with no extra cost to subscribers as early as next year. Netflix’s plans to enter the gaming world won’t be the first, but it could shake up the industry for other competing services and subscriptions as well. The streaming market is thoroughly saturated: These …
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Apple took the Fakespot review app off its App Store on Friday, after it received a complaint from Amazon that said Fakespot inaccurately detects bad sellers and fake write-ups on its store. The move capped a month of back-and-forth between Apple, Amazon and Fakespot over the app, Fakespot CEO Saoud Khalifah said in an interview. Amazon said in a statement …
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I have a feeling this deal will sell out quickly, so grab it while you can if you’re looking for a cheap wireless charging stand. Today only, Woot has the Mophie Universal Wireless Multi Coil Charge Stand on sale for $8. It’s been out a few years and only charges at up to 7.5-watt speeds, but it’s designed to work …
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Online grocery service Instacart appointed Fidji Simo, a longtime Facebook executive and head of the social network’s mobile app, as its new chief executive officer Thursday. Simo will take over the role starting Aug. 2. Apoorva Mehta, the company’s founder and previous CEO, will transition to executive chairman of the board. “I fell in love with Instacart first as a …
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Amazon Prime Video will exclusively stream live-action movies from Universal’s film studios about eight months after they hit theaters and four months after they stream exclusively on rival service Peacock first, according to a complex new licensing deal between Amazon and NBCUniversal announced Thursday. The deal joins others confirming how the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed big-screen movie release cycles, …
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After being delayed six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Tomorrow War is finally here. And while you won’t be able to see the high-octane action film starring Chris Pratt and Yvonne Strahovski in theaters, you can still have a great movie experience with your big TV, a soundbar and Amazon Prime. Prime Video subscription See at Prime Video What is The …
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Netflix has upgraded mobile downloads for Android phones and tablets so that you can watch partially downloaded titles offline. The change — which means you can watch the portion of a movie or episode you successfully downloaded before you lost connectivity — is available for Android phones and tablets now, and Netflix is going to test it for iPhones and iPads in the …
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YouTube TV, Google’s live TV streaming service designed to replace cable, is getting more pixels. Starting Monday, subscribers can add an upgrade package, called 4K Plus, which delivers TV programming in 4K resolution and HDR, including live sports like the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the MLB All-Star Game. Basic YouTube TV service costs $65 per month and adding 4K Plus increases the price another $20, …
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