Month: August 2022

Google Pixel 7 release date leaked – and it’s earlier than we expected

Audio player loading… Noted YouTuber Jon Prosser claims that both the Google Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro will go on sale on October 13 (opens in new tab), according to what he claims are “very reputable sources.” Our friends at Android Authority (opens in new tab) note that…

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In Pennyslvania, campaign volunteers are getting a taste of gig work

Starting Monday, ordering a free “Josh for Governor” yard sign will be as easy as responding to a text message for Pennsylvania voters. The Josh Shapiro campaign’s new voter outreach program mixes voter file data and gig economy-like delivery services to create “a universe that is primed” to accept good…

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US auctions regional 2.4GHz licences to boost rural 5G

Audio player loading… The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a new auction of mid-band spectrum that should improve 5G coverage in rural areas of the US. The sale of 2.5GHz airwaves will be sold on a regional basis, with 8,017 licences up for grabs, allowing operators to target communities…

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The best Xbox games for 2022

A series of missteps put Microsoft in second place before the Xbox One even came out. With the launch of the Xbox Series X and S, though, Microsoft is in a great position to compete. Both are well-priced, well-specced consoles with a huge library of games spanning two decades. Microsoft’s…

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The New York City Subway will soon finally get full mobile coverage in tunnels

Audio player loading… Passengers on the New York Subway will be able to make calls and access the Internet on their smartphones as part of a $600 million project to bring mobile phone coverage to the entire network with ten years. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has signed a deal…

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Intel is working on a new type of processor you’ve never heard of

Audio player loading… Intel has let slip information about a new type of processor soon to make its way into the company’s portfolio: the versatile processing unit, or VPU.  Although no formal announcement has been made, written materials published by Intel alongside a new Linux driver confirmed the existence of…

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