The FCC’s chief has dubbed it a “failed” attempt at “micromanaging the internet.” Digital civil liberties activists call it a principle that must be upheld. Now Reddit has weighed in on net neutrality, and its users are seeing red. Net neutrality is the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally and that internet …
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Ahhh, Australia — we’re tech savvy, we invented Wi-Fi and the Hills Hoist, but we always seem to be invited late to the tech party. But all that’s about to change. Amazon is coming to Australia. And it’s about bloody time. According to a handful of reports, Amazon is preparing sellers who use its network for a soft launch in …
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Do you have to face crowdes, rude people and possible trampling for the best Black Friday deals? The answer is no, for the most part. Most retailers are having awesome sales online. Here are some things to consider. Stress vs. savings If you’re the type of person that can blaze through crowds without blinking and love the rush of snagging …
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Some good news for Pixel 2 owners with noisy phones. Back in October, some Pixel 2 buyers noticed strange noises emanating from their phones, including clicks like a ticking clock and high-pitched sounds. Google acknowledged the problem affecting some devices, and promised a fix. Looks like it’s coming sooner rather than later. A Google community manager identified as Orrin shared on Google’s …
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Apple products are rarely discounted, even during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But there are still a handful of deals, including some impressive ones, on MacBooks, iMac desktops and iPad tablets if you know where to look. (And for more than just Macs, see our Black Friday deals on all sorts of laptops, tablets and PCs.) Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch) New …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! The current-gen Fire HD 10 for $100? There’s simply never been a better deal on a 10-inch tablet. …
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Chances are, you’ve probably never heard of OnePlus. But ask an Android aficionado and you’ll likely get a smile. That’s because OnePlus has spent the last three years creating a company almost exclusively catering to savvy and hardcore Android users. It’s done so by packing premium features and specifications into smartphones that are significantly cheaper than traditional flagship offerings from the likes …
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Editors’ note: This article was first published Nov. 17 and has since been updated with B&H and Adorama Black Friday deals. Also, expired deals have been pruned. There aren’t many Black Friday deals on cameras to get excited about — at least not yet, unless you want to wade into some murky shopping waters. For instance, Abe’s of Maine deals are …
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Sales the day after Thanksgiving are as much of a tradition as carving turkey. But if you’re hoping to snag steep discounts this year, mark your calendar. Black Friday isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. When does Black Friday start? Black Friday used to be exclusive to the day after Thanksgiving. This year, that day occurs on Nov. …
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Cutting the cable TV cord and shopping on or around Black Friday are two great ways to save money, and they go perfectly together. Whether you’re about to ditch cable TV or you never had it in the first place, chances are that you’re watching a good portion of your TV via streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Video, …
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