For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Cities throughout the US have emptied out amid the coronavirus outbreak. Millions of people are working from home, children are attending school remotely, and no one’s heading to ballparks, nightclubs or movie theaters. They’ve all turned to their …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday temporarily waived rules in its Rural Health Care and E-Rate programs to help promote better access to broadband for telehealth and distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic. The agency announced that it has waived “gift rules” in …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Broadband and wireless companies are signing a “Keep Americans Connected Pledge” at the request of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai, to ensure customers in the US aren’t cut off from communications services during the coronavirus pandemic. Pai said in a release Friday that …
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LG’s V60 ThinQ 5G was announced last month, and while plenty of products and events have been delayed in recent weeks, the phone still appears to be on track. On Monday the new dual-screen capable phone got pricing and release information from AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. AT&T’s V60 ThinQ 5G will be available online starting this Friday for $900, while …
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California won’t appeal a US District Court decision allowing the $26.5 billion merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra said Wednesday after reaching a settlement with T-Mobile. The state of California, which was leading the fight to stop the merger, was the last big holdout in getting the merger finalized. Last month, a US district judge in …
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The most exciting time in college basketball has begun. This week marks the start of college basketball conference tournaments featuring many of the biggest schools. In a whirlwind season that has seemingly had several top-25 teams lose every week, the conference games provide a chance for teams that are near-locks for next week’s March Madness a time to tighten up …
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OnePlus confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will both be 5G enabled. Speaking exclusively to CNET, OnePlus CEO and co-founder Pete Lau explained that “going forward, we’re all in on 5G“. Taking note of how carriers are expanding their 5G coverage month by month, Lau said that it’s an opportunity that OnePlus wants to capture — especially …
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Samsung’s Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Plus Ultra hit stores on Friday, March 6 and with it, the first big 5G launch gets underway. While the Galaxy S10 line from last year was largely 4G-focused, Samsung’s S20 phones are the first major family of devices to incorporate 5G on every US carrier, and they’re ready from the get-go to tap into …
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The Federal Communications Commission will vote later this month on rules requiring all companies that provide phone service to implement automatic call blocking technology to fight illegal robocalls. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced Friday that the agency will give phone and cable companies until June 20, 2021, to comply with the new rules. In June, the FCC proposed and sought …
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The wait is over. Starting Friday, March 6, you can walk into a retail store and purchase a Galaxy S20, S20 Plus or S20 Ultra. All three phones have improved cameras, a faster display, and 5G capabilities. The foldable Galaxy Z Flip, which Samsung announced at the same time as the S20 trio, quickly sold out after the company started taking …
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