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T-Mobile and Sprint merger approved by Justice Department

The United States Justice Department has approved the $26 billion merger deal between T-Mobile and Sprint. After over a year in regulatory limbo, the merger received the green light from the last federal agency to hold out, with the Federal Communications Commission already signaling that it will approve the deal. The companies will have to […]

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T-Mobile won’t sell the Galaxy Fold

Despite Samsung finally announcing a release window for the Galaxy Fold, it is still not looking good for the struggling foldable phone. Reports indicate that T-Mobile has backed away from being a retailer for the phone. “T-Mobile will not carry the Galaxy Fold because we already offer customers a wide range of the latest smartphones,” […]

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Apple officially purchases Intel’s 5G modem business

After a report surfaced that Apple would be buying Intel’s 5G modem business, Apple announced the $1 billion acquisition. The acquisition includes thousands of wireless tech patents, 2,200 employees, and more and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019. “This agreement enables us to focus on developing technology for the 5G network […]

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Nintendo will launch a Disney-themed Switch in Japan

On October 10, Nintendo will be releasing this very Japan-only Nintendo Switch model, which is covered in images and logos from Disney’s Tsum Tsum line. If you’re unfamiliar, Tsum Tsum is a line of Disney figures and toys that feature beloved characters in a more kawaii design. They’re often found in gacha vending machines, conveniently […]

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Facebook confirms new FTC antitrust investigation

Facebook on Wednesday 24th July confirmed that the Federal Trade Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into the social media giant. While reporting its second quarter financial results, Facebook said the Federal Trade Commission informed it of the investigation in June.  The Federal Trade Commission is now officially investigating Facebook for potential violations of US […]

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Google’s Nest Hub Max will arrive on September 9th

After its reveal back at I/O 2019, the Google Nest Hub Max is finally getting a launch date. Google has confirmed to CNET that the smart display will be available on September 9th. The Nest Hub Max certainly aims to fix those shortcomings. It ships with a larger 10-inch display, upgrades the audio experience with […]

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FTC hits Facebook with $5 billion fine and new privacy checks

The Federal Trade Commission formally announced its $5 billion settlement with Facebook, which is the culmination of a years-long investigation into the Cambridge Analytica scandal and other privacy breaches. The FTC alleges that Facebook violated the law by failing to protect data from third parties, serving ads through the use of phone numbers provided for […]

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Nintendo will reportedly fix Joy-Con drift for free, even out of warranty

Nintendo has reportedly instructed customer support representatives to offer free Joy-Con repairs with “drift” issues for free. So if your Nintendo Switch joysticks are becoming unreliable, pointing your game in random directions even if you haven’t physically pushed them that way, you may be experiencing “Joy-Con Drift.” And though Nintendo hasn’t officially admitted to a […]