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The dating app Tinder said Wednesday that it’ll begin testing a new video chat feature called Face to Face for some users in 13 countries, including the US. Tinder said it aims to make people feel comfortable and in control when using its video chat. For that reason, Face to Face makes sure both people …

It’s official. Samsung will unveil its newest mobile devices — likely the Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2 and a confirmed 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip — during a virtual Unpacked event on Aug. 5. The company on Tuesday said it will host a live, digital event at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT at www.samsung.com. The plan follows similar moves by …

Peacock, a new streaming service from Comcast’s NBCUniversal, launches in the US next week, but if you’re hoping it will bring you some surprise new movies to stream during your coronavirus lockdown, don’t hold your breath. Peacock won’t likely deliver any Hamilton-style launches along the lines of Disney Plus — at least, not soon.  “Certainly nothing near term,” Matt Strauss, the …

Samsung expects only a 7.4% decline in sales this quarter and a 23% rise in operating profit, as the novel coronavirus continues to ravage the globe. The company benefited from a one-time gain and from demand for its processors while its consumer-facing businesses likely struggled.  The company on Monday estimated that its second-quarter sales will total 51 trillion Korean won …

Disney Plus mobile-app downloads jumped 72% in the US last weekend as the streaming service dropped Hamilton, the highly anticipated film version of the award-winning musical that Disney originally planned to release in theaters more than a year from now.  Mobile app downloads surged 72.4% in the US on Friday through Sunday, compared with the average number of downloads during the four preceding …

Telephone engineer David Snowdon was just returning to his van after an assignment repairing a cell site when a car sped past him, spun around and stopped right in front of him. Two men got out of the vehicle and asked him if he had anything to do with 5G masts. “You better not be or there will be fucking …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple fans largely know what to expect from the next iPhone, from its likely new colors to its included super fast 5G wireless capabilities. What they’re not as sure of is the launch date. The iPhone maker was among the first companies to …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Google is delaying the reopening of its US offices after coronavirus cases surged in several states. CEO Sundar Pichai previously said the search giant would start bringing workers back beginning July 6, but an internal memo said its offices will remain closed until …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. This was supposed to be the year 5G went mainstream. Huge swaths of the world would be blanketed with coverage. Every major handset maker — including Apple — would offer a wide variety of 5G phones. After years of hype and last year’s …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. When hailing an Uber, passengers in certain cities will now get a new prompt that tells them disinfectant wipes will be available during their ride. Through a partnership with Clorox, Uber said Tuesday it’s distributing hundreds of thousands of canisters of the cleaning …