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Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus: Everywhere you can buy Samsung’s newest phone

It’s been a few weeks since Samsung announced the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus, and starting today, the phones are available to purchase. There’s even a 5G version of the Note 10 Plus that’s exclusive to Verizon Wireless (for now), should you live in an area that Verizon has 5G service.  We’ve been testing the …

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Smartphones may be leaking more radiation than we think

Apple and Samsung phones released over the last three years may be producing radio frequency radiation at levels higher than current Federal Communications Commission limits allow, according to a report by the Chicago Tribune. Scientists and consumers have shown increasing concern that radio frequency radiation from our devices may have adverse effects on human health, especially with 5G rolling out …

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Comcast, Charter will reportedly use Verizon for 5G service

Verizon’s 4G LTE network currently is the backbone behind Comcast‘s and Charter’s respective mobile services, Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile. Now, it appears that the wireless carrier’s 5G network will be what powers the cable companies’ expansion into offering mobile 5G.  According to a new report from Light Reading, “at some point in the future” both Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum …

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Your new Note 10 doesn’t power down the same way. Here’s how to turn it off

When you pick up the Note 10 for the first time, you’ll likely reach for the power button on the right side, only to find… nothing. Samsung moved the power button to the left side of the phone, just beneath the volume-down button.  Wait, isn’t that the same spot the Bixby button has been? Yes! Adding to the confusion, the …

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Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G teardown shows Samsung taking a page from Apple

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G comes out on Friday, and tech repair site iFixit has already revealed the inner workings of the new flagship phone in its latest teardown. While most of the components are the standard fare for a phone, the Korean tech company made some interesting design changes with this 5G phone, including one alteration that takes …

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Otterbox’s new wireless charging system stacks up nicely

The concept of portable battery packs that stack up one on top of the other for recharging isn’t new. But Otterbox’s new OtterSpot system appears to be the first that brings a wireless charging element to the mix. Priced at $130 for a base unit and one charge pad — no, it’s not cheap — you can use the system at …

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Processor progress is alive and well, the maker of Apple’s iPhone chips says

Enough with the doom and gloom about Moore’s Law. Computing progress charted by the famous 1965 observation, along with other chip improvements, will keep our digital devices humming ever faster, said Philip Wong, head of research at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. “Without any doubt, Moore’s Law is well and alive. It’s not dead, it’s not slowing down, it’s not even …

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Meet Tesla’s self

Designing your own chips is hard. But Tesla, one of the most aggressive developers of autonomous vehicle technology, thinks it’s worth it. The company shared details Tuesday about how it fine-tuned the design of its AI chips so two of them are smart enough to power its cars’ upcoming “full self-driving” abilities. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk and his colleagues revealed …

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HyperX brings Qi wireless charging, ChargePlay pad to gaming line

Qi wireless charging is one of the best conveniences to arrive for gaming accessories: I’ve used HP’s Photon and Outpost mouse and mousepad duo, and I’m hooked. At Gamescom 2019, HyperX is launching into Qi with its first round of compatible wireless accessories and a dual-pad charger. A new keyboard, plus Xbox One and PS4 headsets, are on the way …

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Apple Card for iPhone: Available now, sign

Apple Card is available to everyone now. Here’s how you can apply for Apple Card today. Taking on its own credit card, rather than piggybacking on your bank card, is a bold move for Apple that no other media giant has sought, even Google and Samsung, two companies that also have robust mobile payment systems may not follow Apple’s footsteps.   Backed by Mastercard and Goldman Sachs, …

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