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Omate’s Nanoblock Watch Will Track Your Fidgety Kid
My kid loves "fidgety things." If yours does too, they might enjoy the Omate x Nanoblock smartwatch. The Nanoblock, which will be unveiled at Mobile World Congress, is a typical kids' watch-phone; it's locked to an app on a parent's phone and can only call them. But...
Don’t Be Afraid of Huawei and ZTE
Don't throw out your ZTE phone. US intelligence chiefs paint a dark pictureof ZTE and Huawei, which they claim are Chinese spying operations, but we haven't seen a shred of actual evidence that either company's phones are dangerous to Americans in any way. The...
New YouTube TV Channels Come With a Price Hike
YouTube's streaming TV service is getting a bunch of new channels—and a higher price. On March 13, the price of YouTube TV is going up from $35 to $40 a month for new members. On a positive note, though, the price hike won't affect current members or those who sign up...
Microsoft’s Surface Pro Getting $200 Price Cut This Weekend
In the market for a new 2-in-1 detachable-hybrid tablet? Microsoft just announced a sweet Surface Pro deal you might want to consider. To celebrate Surface Pro's fifth birthday, Microsoft will be knocking $200 off the price of the device over President's Day weekend....
Verizon Adds $30 Monthly Prepaid Option With 500MB of Data
Looking to dial back your phone bill to save some cash? Verizon has a new prepaid option you might be interested in: 500MB of data, plus unlimited US talk and text, for $30 a month. This new, entry-level plan is best suited for budget-conscious consumers who don't...
Google Trials ‘Promising’ System for Locating 911 Callers
A new Google system may shave precious seconds off the amount of time it takes emergency responders to locate those who call 911 from a cell phone. According to The Wall Street Journal, the web giant trialed this new system in several states including Texas,...
Amazon Prime’s Latest Perk: 2-Hour Whole Foods Deliveries
In need of some gluten free bread and avocados in a hurry? If you're an Amazon Prime member and live in Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas, or Virginia Beach, Amazon will now deliver those ingredients from Whole Foods to your door in two hours or less, for free. The online...
After Carrier Drama, Huawei Mate 10 Pro Up for Pre-Order
Huawei hasn't exactly faced an easy road bringing its latest flagship smartphone, the Mate 10 Pro, to the US. But despite the drama, those in the US who are interested in the Mate 10 Pro can now pre order the unlocked version via Amazon, Best Buy, Microsoft, Newegg,...
Alexa Now Lets You Create Music Playlists With Your Voice
Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is getting a handy new feature for music lovers: the ability to create playlists with your voice. Announced Thursday, the new feature is available for Prime Music listeners and Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers in the US. To try it out,...