Back in August, Google unveiled the Pixel ($695 at Amazon) 4A, an affordable $349 (£349, AU$599) phone with an excellent camera. Fast-forward to October and the company launched its main flagship, the Pixel 5, and a 5G version of the Pixel 4A, aptly called the Pixel 4A 5G. This phone not only connects to the …
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The early performance numbers proffered by Apple and others looked promising. By switching away from Intel chips to its own Apple silicon M1 design, the latest Macs were much faster than previous versions, even faster than most Windows PCs. At least on paper. I got a chance to test all three new systems — the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and …
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It all started with two trips to China. The first, in August 2019, brought Jason Keats to Hong Kong just as protesters took over the airport. The head of R&D for the once-buzzy startup Essential Products was there to work on the company’s upcoming Project Gem, an eye-catching new smartphone with an unusual, skinny design. The second was in January. …
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The first 5G phones from Apple and Google may only just be hitting the market, but that hasn’t stopped those companies from working with others on developing what 6G might look like. As spotted by Mobile World Live, tech giants Apple, Google and LG have joined the industry group “Next G Alliance,” whose goals include advancing “North American global leadership …
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How low can they go? I’m talking about prices for big TVs, of course, not the participants in Limbo Mania 2020. Just last month, I was stoked to see a 70-inch model marked down to $500. Best Buy, today: Hold my beer. For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get the Hisense H65 70-inch 4K UHD Smart …
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Roku’s rollout of support for Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit is now underway. On Wednesday the streaming giant announced that it has begun issuing the update, part of Roku OS 9.4, to a variety of its devices including its Ultra streaming box, Streambar and Smart Soundbar speakers, as well as the Streaming Stick Plus and Premiere streaming sticks. The company says …
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Next year, 5G won’t just be for pricey handsets, thanks to a push by the companies making chips for the devices. MediaTek on Tuesday joined Qualcomm in introducing 5G processors for less expensive smartphones. The Taiwanese company’s Dimensity 700 will enable 5G phones that cost less than $250. And it likely will address an important market: prepaid smartphones in the …
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Comcast and Walmart are in talks about getting into the smart TV market, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The retailer is apparently looking at promoting TVs that carry Comcast software, anonymous sources told the paper. A deal would give Comcast the opportunity to promote Peacock, the streaming service it launched earlier this year, the Journal noted. Neither Comcast nor …
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AT&T has announced some hefty discounts for the Google Pixel 5 and 4A 5G devices starting in November. According to a blog post, you’ll be able to get the new phones at discounts of up to $425 off. With eligible trade-ins, customers will get the Pixel 5 for $425 off (or $10/month) or the Pixel 4A 5G for $375 off …
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As mobile carriers continue to roll out and expand their 5G coverage throughout this year and the next, phones that can connect to the next-gen network are becoming more affordable. The latest device to tout 5G and a low price is the LG K92 5G. For US carriers AT&T and Cricket, the phone will be available on Nov. 6 for $395 and …
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