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Las Vegas does 5G its own way, looking to win big as a smart city

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Welcome to Las Vegas, city of smart lights, self-driving shuttles and startups. Away from the glittering, casino-strewn area known as the Strip is a far more pedestrian-looking area. It’s just a 15-minute drive from Las Vegas …

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Introducing CNET Coupons, the first stop before you shop, featuring a plethora of deals and discounts from top online retailers.  Simply head on over to our coupon page, type in your favorite store or brands to find all the deals we have available for the week. See All Coupons Here are some of the top deals available right now. Lenovo: …

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What CES 2020 taught us about this year’s phones: Cheaper foldables, 5G and more

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The phones of CES weren’t many, but they were informative, hinting at important trends we’ll see in 2020 — including cheaper applications of 2019’s most expensive features. Typically, the CES showing settles on midrange devices, but this year also brought us …

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OnePlus says its next phone will have a 120Hz display

After touting its 90-Hz displays on the OnePlus 7 line, with its next phones OnePlus seems poised to up its game once again. In a new blog post, founder and CEO Pete Lau says the company will be bringing an even smoother 120Hz “fluid display” to market in 2020.  Created in partnership with Samsung Display, Lau says the new AMOLED …

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Verizon offers mix and match pricing for Fios TV

Verizon is introducing a new more customized pricing model for its Fios TV service that allows customers to choose some of the channels and services they want in their TV package. The company says the change simplifies pricing, but it could end up being more expensive for many subscribers. In connection with the new Mix & Match on Fios pricing …

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A company you’ve never heard of launched the cheapest 5G phone yet

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. When 5G phones like the Galaxy S10 5G, the LG V50 5G and the OnePlus 7 Pro debuted in 2019, their price range of $800 to $1,000 was like a necessary evil. Yes, they were expensive but they were touting the …

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Verizon is quadrupling its output of 5G devices in 2020

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Verizon plans to launch 20 5G devices in 2020, or four times the number that came out last year. More importantly, the devices won’t all command a hefty premium. Verizon plans to release phones that initially cost about $800 in the …

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AT&T will have 15 5G phones in 2020, cover 200 million people by summer

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. AT&T’s 5G network is currently live for consumers with one phone that only works on its low-band service. As 2020 rolls on expect that number to dramatically change, as Chris Penrose, AT&T’s senior vice president of Advanced Mobility and Entertainment Solutions, …

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MediaTek brings 5G to less

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Cheaper 5G smartphones are getting another boost: new processors from MediaTek. The Taiwan-based chipmaker unveiled its Dimensity 800 series chips Tuesday, saying they’ll “bring flagship features, power and performance” to midrange smartphones.  The processors include integrated 5G modems that can tap …

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How to watch the Vikings vs. Saints NFL Wild Card game without cable

The last time these two teams met in the playoffs, the game ended in the Minneapolis Miracle, a 61-yard touchdown reception by Stefon Diggs as time expired to give the Vikings a shocking 29-24 victory. That game happened two years ago in Minnesota. The Saints will get a chance to exact their revenge at home in the Super Dome on …

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