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T-Mobile is pretty careful in keeping its status as the underdog among US carriers. In its market share gain days when it had the flamboyant John Legere as CEO, T-Mobile called itself the Un-carrier to set itself apart, and didn’t miss a chance to dis Verizon or AT&T over their plan prices and 5G network struggles.It indeed had a point, as it kept its profit margins very low compared to Big Red and Ma Bell, which resulted in both much lower plan prices, and faster 5G network expansion. Under CEO Mike Sievert, however, T-Mobile is taking it easy on the…
Even the Google Play Store is entitled to a UI refresh every now and then. Per 9to5Google, in the latest change, Google is removing the Search bar found at the top of the app storefront’s Games and Apps tabs. But fear not, Play Store fans. While you will have to add an additional touch to the screen to search, Google is adding a Search tab at the bottom of the screen. You might recall that Google tested this look back in December.Tapping on the Search tab opens a page with a search bar at the top of the display and…
Former President Donald Trump could soon receive a windfall valued as much as $3.5 billion, with shareholders of a publicly traded funding partner on Friday approving a merger with his Trump Media & Technology Group.The approval occurred Friday morning, according to a livestream of the shareholder vote. Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a so-called “blank check” company that will now merge with Trump’s media group, jumped 5.5% in morning trading.With Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC) shareholders’ approval of the deal, the businesses could soon combine, putting the former president’s Truth Social social media platform on the stock market. Trump…
Have you been feeling inexplicably giddy these past few days without winning the lottery, finding out that your secret crush has a thing for you too, or getting that big raise you were waiting for since forever? That might have something to do with the early spring weather… or Amazon’s Big Spring sale.That’s basically another Prime Day-like special event that allows anyone (even non-Prime members) to get the best possible discounts on many of the most popular tech products in the world without having to wait until fall or winter for your traditionally generous Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Christmas…
As proper deal hunters, our hearts fill with joy the moment we see great-sounding earbuds available at a discounted price. So, you can imagine the excitement when we discovered that Amazon is selling the top-tier Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 at a sweet $101 discount. This means you can snag a pair for 36% off its price if you act quickly and take advantage of this deal today! We should note that only the Black-colored model is currently discounted by that much. The variants in Graphite and White are also on sale but at slightly lower $92 (33%) and $95…
We are still months away from the official reveal of the iPhone 16. Yet, leaks and rumors are all already talking about it. We’re hearing about several improvements Apple is reportedly working on. One area where we’ve had multiple leaks and rumors so far is the design of the phone. We’re hearing about a familiar change with a vertical camera alignment on the back, and now, we’re hearing that Apple’s working on slimming its bezels. That has me thinking that basically no brand new or exciting design elements are expected. Have we reached the “perfect” iPhone design?iPhone 16 with slimmer…
Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over its iPhone – CBS News Watch CBS News The Justice Department Thursday filed a massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant unfairly tries to keep users hooked on iPhones, and charges high fees to app developers which ultimately cost consumers money. Jo Ling Kent has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Justice #Department #files #antitrust #lawsuit #Apple #iPhone
TL;DR: Galaxy S24 Ultra got a camera update in February. Another big update might be arriving in April to improve white balance and telephoto photos. There might be a smaller update in March with an underage mode and other tweaks.Last month, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra received its first significant camera update, which brought enhancements to shutter speed, video clarity, and exposure. Now, rumors suggest that a second camera update could be on the horizon.According to the well-known tipster Ice Universe, a “major” camera update for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, focusing on improvements to white balance and telephoto image quality, is…
3 What it’s like to receive a brain-computer implantJeffrey Keefer, who has Parkinson’s, agreed to having the device temporarily applied to the surface of his brain. (WSJ $)+ Former Neuralink workers think the firm is taking unnecessary risks. (Vox)+ How it feels to have a life-changing brain implant removed. (MIT Technology Review) 4 Tragic news stories drove readers to donate thousands of dollarsThe only problem is, the victims didn’t exist. (NBC News)+ Surveillance company Flock Safety claims to have solved 10% of reported US crime. Did it really? (404 Media) 5 We’re still waiting for AI we’re willing to pay…
Leaking or hacking of birthdates and social security numbers (SSNs) is dangerous because these pieces of information are critical to verifying a person’s identity. With access to someone’s birthdate and SSN, malicious actors can commit identity theft. When that happens, threat actors can apply for credit, drain your bank accounts, or obtain services in the victim’s name, leading to financial loss, damaged credit ratings, and more. So, the next time you’re in a bar, down a couple of beers, please don’t say “Hey, I was an AT&T client back in 2021” and, ten seconds later, “I have a whole Bitcoin,…
DOJ targets Apple in antitrust lawsuit, alleging monopoly practices – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple that accuses the company of monopolizing the smartphone market. This landmark case could have significant implications for both iPhone and Android users. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #DOJ #targets #Apple #antitrust #lawsuit #alleging #monopoly #practices
WhatsApp has been testing lots of new features in the last couple of months. One of these features that was first spotted in a beta version of the app was the ability to pin multiple messages to a chat.In fact, we reported about this specific feature a week ago, so it’s a bit surprising that it took WhatsApp such a short time to make it available to everyone. With the latest version of WhatsApp, users can pin up to three messages per chat (groups or individual conversations). Here is how the process of pinning multiple messages looks like:Open a WhatsApp…
Remember Samsung’s Galaxy M line? Exactly a year ago, the Galaxy M54 was launched.The Galaxy M, sitting below the Galaxy A line (and above the now discontinued Galaxy J line) is designed with budget-conscious consumers in mind, offering a blend of performance and value. These smartphones typically feature large batteries, decent displays, and cameras that perform well for the price point. The Galaxy M series is aimed at markets where affordable smartphones are in high demand, like India, and it’s sold primarily online to keep costs down.That’s on paper. In reality, though, it appeared that the Galaxy M54 is better…
That virus likely came from a single employee who happened to be shedding an enormous quantity of a very weird variant. The researchers would desperately like to find that person. But what if that person doesn’t want to be found? A few years ago, Marc Johnson, a virologist at the University of Missouri, became obsessed with weird covid variants he was seeing in wastewater samples. The ones that caught his eye were odd in a couple of different ways: they didn’t match any of the common variants, and they didn’t circulate. They would pop up in a single location, persist…
We’re almost halfway through the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Those of you who still haven’t found the ideal wireless earbuds may discover it here. We found an exciting offer on the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro live on Amazon, and we’re eager to share it with you. Although not for the first time, the earbuds can now be yours at a rather generous 53% off their price tag. As hinted, this isn’t the first time we see these top-notch earbuds at rock-bottom prices. Then again, given their comfortable fit and solid ANC, they’re more than worth it. If you don’t share…
A few days ago, we reported that the stylish Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is discounted by $60 for Amazon’s ongoing Spring Sale shopping event. The price cut was not bad, but we’ve seen better deals on this feature-packed timepiece in the past. However, it appears that Lady Luck has decided to intervene, as you can currently get Samsung’s top-of-the-line smartwatch at a whopping $104 discount!The price cut is on the 47mm Galaxy Watch 6 Classic in Silver color, which is awesome since the Silver-colored model looks more stylish than its Black-colored counterpart. If, however, you prefer the variant in Black,…