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Comcast and Charter to Launch Joint Streaming Platform

Comcast and Charter Communications are working together to create a new streaming option, the cable giants said Wednesday. They’ll develop a stable of products that they describe as “a next-generation streaming platform on a variety of branded 4K streaming devices and smart TVs,” folding in “all the top apps,” for customers who’ve grown accustomed to …

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How We Test TVs

Did you know CNET reviews TVs by comparing them directly in a side-by-side lineup, after each has been measured and evaluated with specialized equipment and software? Did you know the main instrument used to measure those televisions costs about $28,000? Did you know CNET TV reviews include gaming, 4K high dynamic range performance, off-angle and bright room evaluations, in addition to …

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Last Chance to Get 10 Free Kindle Ebooks from Amazon for World Book Day

World Book Day (aka World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book) may have passed, but Amazon is still giving away 10 Kindle ebooks from around the world to celebrate the occasion. You must have an Amazon account to download the books and a Kindle, Amazon Fire tablet or the Kindle app on a phone, tablet or PC to …

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Is Samsung’s 45

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Plus and S22 Ultra support faster 45-watt fast charging, one of the key features that distinguishes them from the less expensive Galaxy S22. Cheaper Samsung devices like the Galaxy S22 and S21 FE only support 25-watt fast charging instead. The catch, however, is that neither of the required power adapters come in the box with your phone …

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Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD Is Fast, Rugged and the Size of a Credit Card

For the new T7 Shield portable SSD, Samsung took its speedy T7 model and cranked up the durability so you can drop it, step on it, get it wet and dusty, and it will still read and write at speeds up to 10Gbps. The drive has the footprint of a credit card and weighs only 3.3 ounces (94 grams), but …

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Stock Up on Cables and Wireless Chargers With 40% Off ESR Gear

From getting directions to checking emails on the fly, your phone is a big part of your daily life. And getting caught with a dead battery can throw a wrench in your usual routine. That’s why it’s worth investing in extra cables and charging accessories so you’re always juiced up and ready to go. And right now, Amazon is offering …

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Canceling Netflix or Peloton? Try One of These Free Alternatives

With the cost of living going up everywhere, groceries, fuel and rent have become less affordable, and people are looking at their monthly spending to see where they can make cuts. The streaming and subscription landscape keeps changing as well, bringing price fluctuations and new options. It’s a good idea to audit your subscriptions every once in a while to …

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Save $75 Off 1TB SanDisk Ultra MicroSD Card

Great things sometimes come in tiny packages. And with so many advancements in the memory card market, you can often get much more storage for less than you’d have paid a few years ago. This SanDisk Ultra microSD card features 1TB of storage, giving you plenty of room for photos, full HD videos and more. It also comes with an …

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New Sennheiser Sport True Wireless Earbuds Add Fins, Ship May 3

Sennheiser keeps rolling out new true-wireless earbuds. While the company’s new flagship Momentum True Wireless 3 buds are due to be unveiled in the coming days, it today officially announced the new Sport True Wireless Earbuds. Available for preorder now for $130 (£120, AU$200), they ship on May 3. The Sport True Wireless are essentially the CX True Wireless ($130) …

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Zipline Drones to Deliver Medicine to Remote Japanese Islands

A startup drone company will begin delivering prescription drugs and other medical supplies in May to hospitals in Japan’s hard-to-reach Goto Islands.  Zipline, a drone maker based in South San Francisco, and Toyota Tsusho Corp, a logistics subsidiary of the car manufacturer, said the service will cut delivery times to 30 minutes from several hours. Toyota Tsusho, which invested in …

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