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Verizon’s new unlimited prepaid plans are not a great deal
Verizon Wireless is offering a new prepaid phone plan for data-hungry customers who want to save a little bit of cash — but they're not the best value in town.
Android users to get premium version of Comcast’s Peacock for free
Users of Google's Android operating system will get free access to the premium version of Comcast's Peacock for three months, executive said on Friday.
Pluto TV the largest free streaming service in the world, executive says
Pluto TV is quickly becoming one of the most-dominant ad-supported streaming services in the world — and that momentum shows no sign of slowing down.
Popular science blog closes after New York Times journalist threatens to blow anonymity
A niche science blog that has found a devoted following has closed after the blog's anonymous author said their identity was set to be exposed in an upcoming New York Times profile.
Best noise-cancelling headphones to drown out fireworks
Fireworks. For some reason, they're everywhere now — and they're driving everyone crazy. But it doesn't have to — just grab a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Here are some of the best...
HBO subscribers report access problems after paying through Roku, Amazon
Roku and Amazon users who pay for HBO Now natively through those platforms are having troubles accessing HBO Max on other devices.
Philo inks deal with Epix, Starz to provide first add-ons for budget streaming service
Philo has signed a deal with Lionsgate and MGM Studios to bring two premium movie networks to its budget streaming service as add-on packages.
Feds to probe T-Mobile over national mobile phone network outage
In a post on Twitter, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the hours-long outage "unacceptable."
Mobile phone customers report problems with phone calls, text messages
Customers across the country are reporting issues with T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T phone services.
Sprint customers to move to T-Mobile’s enhanced network on Monday
T-Mobile U.S. will switch more than 1 million Sprint customers to their enhanced 5G network on Monday.
Verizon launches Yahoo! Mobile, a no-frills unlimited phone service
Verizon has launched a new wireless phone service under the Yahoo! brand that offers unlimited talk, text and data for just $40 a month.
Lawmakers set sights on video services popular with kids
Two Democratic lawmakers have proposed a measure that would drastically change the way online companies like YouTube serve up content to underage users.