Dish says it’s confident its 5G network will cover a fifth of the US by the middle of next month, even though it launched just this Wednesday and is available in one city. Better known for its satellite TV services, Dish made the rosy forecast on Friday in its first-quarter earnings report. The prediction was …
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What’s happening Three of the largest tech companies say they’re going to adopt features that support passwordless logins for websites and apps. Why it matters Many people historically rely on easily hacked passwords, which leads to potentially catastrophic risks for their personal information. What it means for you Eventually, everyday people may be able to dump passwords all together. If …
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Dish, which took on the role of fourth US mobile carrier after the T-Mobile and Sprint merger finalized in April 2020, has blown past several deadlines over the years in getting its 5G network up and running. But Dish’s 5G service is finally going live in Las Vegas on Wednesday, and the company has listed over 100 cities that will …
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If you’re like me, you’d lose your head if it wasn’t attached. There’s no shame in it. Not everyone is perfectly organized all the time. But for those times when you need to know what things are where, it helps to have a friend in your pocket. Meet AirTag. With an easy one-tap setup, you can instantly connect your AirTag …
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Disney’s upgraded MagicBand will let you live like the Mandalorian and go bounty hunting in Galaxy’s Edge in Florida’s Walt Disney World this summer. The MagicBand Plus is a wearable device that connects aspects of the Play Disney Parks and My Disney Experience apps, the park and hotel. The company gave journalists a preview of the interactive Star Wars game …
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Spotify is catching the metaverse wave. On Tuesday, the company debuted Spotify Island on Roblox, one of the newest additions on the uber-popular gaming platform. With eyes set on Roblox’s 50 million-plus audience, Spotify is planting its flag firmly in the metaverse, the vast virtual frontier where you can do things like compete, earn prizes, buy merchandise or just hang …
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AT&T has announced price hikes for its older mobile plans and is encouraging subscribers to upgrade to the carrier’s newer Unlimited plans. Monthly fees for non-Unlimited plans will increase up to $6 per month for single-line customers and up to $12 per month for family accounts, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the news. AT&T cited higher business costs as …
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If you’re still in search of a great Mother’s Day gift, tech accessories are often a good way to go, particularly given how many devices we use to stay connected these days. Right now you can save 20% off select items in the women’s collection at Nomad when you use coupon code MOM20 at checkout. Nomad’s sleek, minimalist designs will …
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Popular messaging app Telegram seems to be exploring a new way to make money: a “premium” subscription with exclusive stickers and reaction emojis. As earlier reported by Android Police, beta testers for Telegram’s iOS app noticed the features in version 8.7.2. Telegram users will reportedly be prompted to sign up for a paid subscription once they select certain reactions or stickers …
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If you spent some serious cash on a flashy new piece of tech like a smartwatch or tablet, it’s worth spending just a little bit more on some accessories to make sure your device is protected. A new case or screen protector could end up saving you hundreds of dollars, and right now at Target, you can score all the …
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