This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. In the old days, OnePlus made bargain phones. With the arrival of the OnePlus 8 earlier this year, however, the company moved squarely into the premium category. No more bargains, then? Actually, here’s one: For a limited time, and while …
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There’s no question that the Galaxy S20 Ultra is a great phone. But starting at around $1,200, it comes with a steep price (at least when it’s not on sale — check out our roundup of the best Black Friday phone deals for the most up-to-date-prices on Samsung’s Galaxy line). That being said, it’s not the only option from Samsung …
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Looking for ways to lower your bills? Consider ditching your phone plan in favor of something like this: For a limited time, Red Pocket Mobile is offering a 360-day prepaid phone-service kit for $95. That works out to less than $8 a month. The kit includes a SIM card for your choice of networks: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. See …
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This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. Searching for a job during a pandemic is a difficult task, especially as joblessness claims rise to over 740,000 in the US and many people have found themselves unemployed in recent months. If you’re …
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The latest big milestone for 5G in the US arrived last month when Apple announced its first 5G phones, the iPhone 12 lineup. But when it comes to 5G in the US, the situation is still not perfectly clear. In the weeks leading up to Apple’s big unveiling, CNET looked at how Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T’s various 5G networks were …
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Apple and Verizon are holding an event Thursday at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET to pitch the iPhone 12 and 5G wireless networking to businesses. Verizon said Monday that the event will “showcase how business customers can use the new iPhone 12 lineup and Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband to power innovative solutions,” which is about as business-sounding as you can …
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HBO Max will launch its dedicated app on Amazon’s Fire TV devices, including its popular dongle often referred to as the “Firestick,” and Fire tablets on Tuesday. The change gives HBO Max’s customers an easier way to stream the service on Amazon products, and it’s the latest development that fills in some gaps in app support on the most popular streaming devices. The …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Every fall, Apple fans dependably line up at marquee stores like Manhattan’s famed Apple Fifth Avenue Cube, spending days in folding chairs for a chance to be one of the first to get their hands on a new iPhone. But with the launch …
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Each week of the college football season has the feel of playoff intensity — one loss can derail a team’s national championship hopes. That’s especially true this year with teams playing shortened seasons to minimize the risk of athletes contracting COVID-19. The two biggest games today feature No. 5 Georgia playing No. 8 Florida in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday afternoon, …
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Verizon’s getting more aggressive when it comes to trying to lure people to its network. With the iPhone 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max set to go on preorder on Friday, the nation’s largest carrier is changing up its offers. In new deals announced Thursday and going live Friday, Verizon will offer the iPhone 12 Pro Max and 12 Pro …
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