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Systemwars

Wireless Carries Throttling Firefighters

I just assumed that wireless carriers didn't throttle any of their paying customers during emergencies, but apparently that's not the case. This is unreal! I don't know if it will help, but I contacted the elected officials in my state and asked them to support the bill.
Of Course Wireless Carriers Are Fighting a Bill That Stops Them From Throttling Firefighter's Data The top lobbying group for the wireless communications industry is fighting against legislation that would effectively ban the supremely shitty business practice of throttling mobile data for first responders during a state of emergency. GIZMODO.COM
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CptJaneway
The almighty dollar is king, even in the face of literal  life or death! Data transfer speed is precious and these companies know it. They exploit us at every turn. It has to come to an end. 
Hammond
It is ridiculous that a data company would even consider throttling mobile data in such instances. Why would anyone think of subjecting a company to twice the cost of a data plan in the event of an emergency? Surely this has to be stopped at all... See more
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Phoenix

A Must Read For Crypto Enthusiasts

The mark of a white paper was supposed to be one of the things that lent to the coins legitimacy. It turns out that many of these are written from scratch by freelancers who know nothing about digital currency. Sometimes the actual crypto founder doesn't even have a plan.
Confessions of a White Paper writer We dive into this murky industry and find out how who writes these things, what goes into the research and how much it really costs to get one written. DECRYPTMEDIA.COM
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Kwanjo

Samsung recalling Galaxy Fold back

Goodbye Samsung Galaxy Fold... The Samsung Galaxy Fold is going back. I'll be patiently awaiting the return of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. In the meantime here's a temporary Samsung Galaxy Fo... YOUTUBE.COM
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Sphera
That's fast. I expect the phones to have issues since it's a new technology, but I didn't think it would be huge enough for Samsung to pull back all the units they had released. I'd say it's a good move, though you can't help but wonder why it... See more
SystemWars
I think Samsung only loaned them out for 10 days to reviewers, which was understood upfront by all parties.  That helps explain how Samsung was able to pull all of them back so quickly.  I imagine this is a PR nightmare for the company.  
Sphera
That seems like a nation-wide beta stage or something like that. If it had been explained from the beginning that they could take away the phone at any moment, I suppose it didn't hurt as much as it should. It gave the impression that Samsung... See more
CptJaneway
It's a shame, really. So many people were very excited for this release. It's been an absolute failure thus far. I know there's still work to be done on the product, but Samsung gave us the impression the phones were much more stable and... See more
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Jamiex

What to do when someone blocks you

We got into a business deal with a certain friend but he couldn't do what he was required to do, on time. After a while, his phone would ring and go straight to voicemail. I had to use a friend to get him to play his part. It can be frustrating when people bar our calls but I am not sure if it is... See more
How to Tell If Someone Blocked Your Number How do you know if someone blocked your number? It might not be immediately obvious, but we've got some tips to help you know if someone blocked you. LIFEWIRE.COM
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SystemWars
@Jamiex Nice share!  I've helped victims of domestic violence and I didn't realize that the abuser could determine that their number was blocked.  That's good to know.   @Sphera, thanks for the useful tip!
CptJaneway
I'm not sure any of these are real indications that your number is blocked. I hope people take this information with a grain of salt. 
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Eyeforaneye

Backyard Tech

The backyard is one area of my home I've never thought too much about in terms of which smart home gadgets would be helpful. For those who spend lots of time in the backyard, these items might make summer even sweeter.
A Guide to High-Tech Gadgets for Outdoor Entertaining MANSIONGLOBAL.COM
Smart Home
Octane
I absolutely love being outside during the warm months.  Some of those gadgets are out of my price range, but it's something to aspire to for later.  
codechaser
That SkyVue television is fantastic.  Talk about upgrading the whole outdoor entertainment experience.  Very cool that you can operate it with your smartphone - I'm always losing the remote at home. 
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Pettyboop

Too Many Streaming Services?

Netflix used to be new and original, now it has lots of competition from other streaming services. As the market gets crowded, Netflix is losing the rights to some content. Have we reached peak saturation when it comes to streaming services?
All Your Favorite Shows Are Probably Leaving Netflix Now that Disney and NBCUniversal are getting into the streaming business, the rerun you’re probably half-watching right now while you second screen might be leaving Netflix, meaning we’re either going to have to go back to the days of box sets or invest in a lot of new streaming services. THEMUSE.JEZEBEL.COM
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EyeForAnEye
The thing is, most people will go with the familiar instead of uncharted territory. We all know and trust Netflix, so they still hold the advantage. Users aren't going to want to shell out money for each network's streaming service. They will... See more
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Dante5

TV improvements happen rapidly

Would you sell your current TV in order to purchase a newer model? Upgrades and advancements in technology tend to happen so fast and it can be hard to keep up. It would be much easier if changes in technology were incorporated in existing TV models.
LG C9 OLED (OLED55C9, OLED65C9, OLED77C9) review LG’s new OLED has evolved into the smartest TV on the planet TECHRADAR.COM
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PettyBoop
I've noticed that too.  T.V.  I wish televisions were modular so you could upgrade what you wanted to without buying a whole new television set.  
EyeForAnEye
I don't think most people rush to upgrade their television set. Even upgrading a phone all the time is becoming a less common practice. Personally, I'll keep my television until it stops functioning.
Jamiex - Edited
It is true that most people don't necessarily rush to purchase the newest T.V set. With this in mind, who do these companies target when they release newer sets? I keenly follow trends so as to stay updated but I would only make purchase if and... See more
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Paradox84

25 Best Gadgets in 2019.

There are a lot of really cool things on this list I've never heard of. The pet treat flinging device for example. Dogs everywhere are rejoicing. The metabolism device sounds invaluable for those who are trying to lose weight.
25 Cool gadgets you need to see (best gadgets 2019) Keeping up with tech trends is what we do best. Check out these 30 cool gadgets that we just can’t get enough of. THEGADGETFLOW.COM
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Dante5
I am passionate about exercising so I love the indoor rowing machine. There are really cool gadgets in this list that I would love to own. It seems like the LG Z9 8K 88-inch OLED TV is yet to be launched.
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Octane

Apple Comes in at #1, Razer at #2 in Tech Support

Apple usually dominates this yearly competition, so it's no surprise that they're in the #1 spot. But take a look at Razer in the #2 spot - that's a huge improvement from last years report.
Laptop Tech Support Showdown! Our 2019 Ratings Each year, Laptop Mag puts laptop manufacturer’s tech support to the test by going undercover. Here are our customer service rankings. LAPTOPMAG.COM
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paradox84
Looks like my laptop manufacturer (Asus) only scored at 69%. Eek. I hope I never have to call into their support line. I get too frustrated with incompetent customer service reps.
Dante5
I agree that there is no point in having a laptop from a company that doesn't provide great quality support. It is exciting to see Razer rank so highly this year and maybe this will even increase the sales.
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Pettyboop

Smart Home Tech - The Good, the Bad, and Everything In Between

I've added a few smart home devices to my house and I'm mostly concerned about privacy and the longevity of my devices before they become obsolete. I failed to consider either of those issues when I first started buying. This article provides a good list of things to look at before making that... See more
11 aspects to consider when adopting smart home technologies THENEXTWEB.COM
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paradox84
Thanks for sharing. The article brings up some interesting points. I didn't consider the data that would be available and the money that can be saved as a result. Are the privacy and security concerns worth the possible savings? I'm not sure... See more
Jamiex
Security issues are what come to mind first and foremost. It is almost impossible not to share personal information when talking about smart devices. The list is quite elaborate and factual.
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Kwanjo

Huawei P30 Pro teardown shows meticulous engineering and impressive cameras

Too bad Huawei has got a reputation crisis on its hand for surveillance now.
Watch Huawei’s P30 Pro (and its crazy periscope camera) get taken apart THENEXTWEB.COM
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Boilerplate
Huawei's actually stepping outside the foldable box so to speak and I like seeing something that's different.  The fingerprint scanner is nice and I like their idea of possibly creating a transparent smartphone  in the future.  Very nice!
paradox84
I hope Huawei can make it through to the other side of this security scandal. I think it's mostly political and nothing to do with the actual devices at all. It's unfortunate. 
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Chiang

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL likely specs - a minor specs bump with just a single rear camera

Google Play reveals likely Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, confirms Android 9, screen, other specs - 9to5Google Just last month, our sources confirmed that Google's mid-range devices would indeed be named the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL. We also learned... 9TO5GOOGLE.COM
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PettyBoop
The Pixel3a includes an OLED screen and a 12-megapixel rear camera which are nice and it has as much RAM as we've seen in some iPhone models.  I've read earlier, that its rumored price is supposed to be around $500 - $600.  If that's true, it's... See more