5G is the next generation of wireless networks and it does a lot of things better than 4G. It will arrive in fits and spurts as the networks and devices debut and mature, but the recent pandemic and disruptions it has caused may stoke an appetite for the best connectivity everywhere, as our lives have moved …
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A song can be an “oldie but goodie,” but what about a speaker? That’s how I’m tempted to describe the JBL Flip 4, which hit the scene about three years ago but is still a perfectly good product — a borderline great one, in fact. Price back then: $100. Price right now: For a limited time, and while supplies last, …
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Google is reportedly planning to bring a new Chromecast Ultra to market this year. The device will be a dongle with an external remote and will be based on Android TV 9to5Google reported Tuesday, citing unidentified sources. This means it could be able to access streaming apps like Disney Plus, Hulu, Netflix and YouTube TV. The new Chromecast Ultra is …
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Your tax refund might seem like new money, but in reality, it belonged to you all along. You simply overpaid on taxes, and now the government is returning your money. While you might be tempted to invest that cash in Future You — college fund, retirement, leaky roof or the like — I’m here to say that it’s a lot …
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Best Buy has kicked off another weekend sale with solid deals on a wide range of products. This one runs through Sunday, March 8 at 10 p.m. PT, meaning you just have a few hours left to take advantage these deals. As usual, there are discounts on TVs, headphones and laptops — and a noteworthy deal on the newest MacBook Pro. …
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Leaked images and information on Sony’s WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones suggest the device could feature upgrades including Bluetooth 5.0 as well as up to 40 hours of battery life. Tech blogger Everton Favretto shared photos of the over-the-ear headphones on Twitter on Thursday, which were posted by Anatel, the Brazilian equivalent of the Federal Communications Commission. The headphones look quite similar to Sony’s …
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If you’re a fan of foldable phones, February has been a good month. Motorola launched its new Razr foldable phone, with retro looks, a clamshell design and a tall folding screen. On Tuesday at the Samsung Unpacked event in San Francisco, the Galaxy Z Flip debuted, which also has a flip-phone design with a foldable screen. The Razr and Galaxy …
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We are celebrating college team fandom by partnering with CBS Sports for its Student Superfan Sweepstakes. Here are the prizes: One grand prize winner will take home a $1,000 gift card. Two second prizes of a smartwatch with an approximate retail value up to $300. Two third prizes consist of a $250 gift card. Fours winners will take home the …
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For years, iOS has maintained an iron grip on its reputation as the most secure mobile operating system, but Android 10’s granular controls over app permissions and increased efforts toward security updates are a noticeable improvement. Plus, the upcoming Android 11 (currently available as a developer preview) further shows Google is making more headway with its latest privacy-focused features. Both Android …
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Sorry for the late notice, but Best Buy is having a flash sale — and it’ll be gone in a flash. (It ends tonight at 9:59 p.m. PT, 12:59 a.m. ET.) As usual, the sale encompasses a wide variety of items — TVs, headphones, laptops and so on — many of which have been discounted before. Still, there are some …
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