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OnePlus 10T Scraps Alert Slider, Adds 'Crater' Camera System
The phone will come in black and green, with a bigger battery and faster charging. The OnePlus 10T is launching at an in-person event in New York on Aug. 3, but OnePlus isn't waiting until then to show off the details. In a post Monday, the company shared more on the phone's design, including its battery and camera system. The 10T will be available in two colors, which the company calls moonston ... Read more
2022-07-25 20:27:44
Google Doodle Drums Up Celebration for the Steelpan
Invented in the 20th century, the instrument has roots that go back to the 1700s. Tuesday's Google Doodle celebrates the steelpan, a percussion instrument made of 55-gallon steel cargo drums that produces music by striking different size dents in the drum's convex belly with mallets. Widely regarded as the only major musical instrument to be invented in the 20th century, the steelpan originated ... Read more
2022-07-25 20:27:24
I Have 5G at Home, So Why Can't I Get 5G Home Internet?
You may see those precious 5G bars on your mobile device, but you might still have to wait to sign up for home broadband service. I have to confess: Sometimes 5G still baffles me. One of the questions I'm often asked is, "I can get 5G on my phone at home, but I can't get my provider's 5G home internet product. Why is that?" I ran up against this myself when I switched carriers earlier ... Read more
2022-07-25 20:27:02
Amazon Prime subscription price raised by £1 a month
Amazon is to raise the price of its Prime service for UK customers. From September, monthly subscriptions will go up £1 to £8.99 and annual membership will increase from £79 to £95. Amazon said the price rise was its first in the UK since 2014 and was due to "increased inflation and operating costs". Other services such as Netflix have also increased subscription prices due to increas ... Read more
2022-07-25 20:25:11
How Does the Newest M2 MacBook Air Leave Room for the iPad?
Apple's Mac lineup keeps getting more polished. The iPad, however, is a slowly evolving question mark. With the latest M2-equipped, redesigned MacBook Air, Apple looks like it's delivered a completely useful and highly functional laptop. The Mac line, which once looked like it was slipping into irrelevance, feels stronger than ever. This seems like a good time to buy one, except for one big quest ... Read more
2022-07-24 20:47:35
T-Mobile Agrees to $500M Settlement in Massive Data Breach
The breach affected more than 76 million people, the carrier says. T-Mobile has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed by customers over a data breach revealed last year that exposed highly sensitive personal information belonging to an estimated 76.6 million people. The wireless carrier said in a court filing Friday it will pay $350 million to settle the customers' claims and an addition ... Read more
2022-07-24 20:47:15
Woot Has Lightning Charging Cables on Sale Starting at $2 Right Now
You can never have too many charging cables, and now's the time to stock up with big discounts at Woot. Lost your phone's charging cable or dealing with cords that have frayed? Get your power back with MFi-certified Lightning cables that are universally compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPods and more. You can grab an Amazon Basics USB-A to Lightning charging cable for as low as $2 at Woot. Prices ... Read more
2022-07-24 20:46:57
Before Downloading iOS 15.6, Check Out All the Updates It Brings to iPhone
Apple's new iPhone software is here, and it may be the last one before iOS 16. Apple released iOS 15.6 on July 20, which means you can now download the update to your iPhone. The new mobile operating system folds in bug fixes -- including for an error that incorrectly showed phone storage as full -- and a new feature for watching live sports in the TV app. The TV app will now let people restart ... Read more
2022-07-24 20:45:44
Turn on Windows 11 Dark Mode in 3 Short Steps
You can quickly flip your device to dark mode if you like the aesthetic or if it feels better on your eyes. Does your Windows 11 device feel too bright most of the time, regardless of the brightness settings? There might be an easy fix for you. Most devices now allow you to choose a default display mode: either light mode or dark mode. The default light mode uses dark text on light (usually white ... Read more
2022-07-20 04:06:42
Best Cell Phone Trade-In Options for iPhones and Android Phones
Looking to get the best value for your old phone? Here are your best options. The rapid advancement of smartphone technology sometimes makes getting a new smartphone irresistible even if you already have a terrific device. Your personal needs might have changed, too, or maybe you want a better camera or a smartphone in the latest color. No matter what your reasons for buying a new phone, you'll n ... Read more
2022-07-19 20:27:48