Month: July 2021
Biden infrastructure deal includes billions for US broadband, says White House Fibre optics
US President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have reached a deal regarding a new infrastructure package that will also include billions to improve the country’s broadband connectivity. As reported by The Verge, the entire infrastructure package will cost $1.2tn over the next eight years and will include…
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AMD’s Radeon RX 6600XT is its next flagship 1080p GPU
After making a return to the mid-range with its RX 6700 XT GPU, AMD has launched its 1080p flagship, the RX 6600 XT. A successor to the excellent and popular RX 5600 XT card, the new model has considerably more power on tap with 9.6 teraflops of RDNA 2 performance,…
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AMD’s new Radeon RX 6600 XT offers 1080p RDNA 2 gaming for $379
AMD has a new entry-level RX 6000-series GPU: the $379 RX 6600 XT, which is still based on the same RDNA 2 architecture as its beefier cousins, but it offers a more wallet-friendly price point. The new card promises the “ultimate 1080p gaming experience,” for customers who don’t necessarily need…
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Warning – these tax credit scam websites could steal your identity Fraud
Cybercriminals have already created over 50 fake websites in an effort to steal the identities and personal information of US parents set to receive their first child tax credit payments this month. According to a new report from the cybersecurity firm DomainTools, scammers immediately saw an opportunity when US President…
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Dish adds HBO Max and will now offer HBO and Cinemax
Following a prolonged standoff between Dish Network and AT&T over licensing terms to carry HBO channels, Dish has reached an agreement with WarnerMedia to offer HBO, HBO Max, and Cinemax. Dish TV customers nationwide will be able to access both the HBO and Cinemax networks today, though they’ll need to…
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Verizon’s new hotspot plans are built for your #vanlife dreams
Verizon has introduced new mobile hotspot plans, with four options to choose from starting at 15GB for $20 per month up to 150GB for $80 per month. They offer standalone and unlimited plan add-on mobile hotspot data that’s ready to be taken on the road. Maybe in a Class B…
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