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We all want  to get online instantly. That’s just part of why finding a new internet plan for your home and mobile devices can be such a frustrating experience. Not to mention comparing all the different benefits, variables, costs, and reading the fine print to find one that’s affordable and a good fit for your situation can be incredibly stressful. How to Watch All the 'Alien' Movies Online In Order Before 'Alien: Romulus' Hits Theaters




	The good news? Whether you’re moving to a new space, or you’re just trying to save some dough, the best internet plans out there not...

We Found the 8 Best Internet Plans for Every Home Setup

Sifting through the offers from internet providers in your area can make your eyes glaze over. You're likely checking available speeds and pricing along with fine-print details like data caps and equipment fees to ensure you get the best plan for you. Another factor to consider is equally important but easy to overlook: the connection type or what technology your internet service provider uses to send internet to your home. We at CNET have encountered them all and can tell you first-hand the difference the connection type can make.

Internet Connection Types Explained

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If you think you need to saddle yourself with a contract to get a good deal from AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile, you're wrong. These three services (and countless others) offer affordable pre-paid phone plans, too. There are no long-term contracts. And any of these plans can typically be activated on any unlocked smartphone.Our in-house team of cell phone experts have researched and tested many pre-paid cellular plans. We ultimately chose these eight as our top picks.Best pre-paid phone plan: Mint Mobile (12-months pre-paid, unlimited)Best budget pre-paid phone plan: Tello (5GB/unlimited minutes and text)Best pre-paid phone plan for international calling: Ultra MobileBest...

The 8 best nationwide pre-paid cell phone plans in 2024

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AT&T is one of the largest and most popular telecom providers in the US. Still, the company has had several recent issues that might convince you to switch providers. One of the most prominent was that a threat actor stole millions of customer call and text records in April 2024. An unrelated study followed this news and revealed that the provider's speeds fell compared to T-Mobile.

How to transfer a number from AT&T

Brutal heat and violent storms can wreak havoc on strained power grids, and this summer may be one of the worst on record. If extreme weather or any other power-disrupting event knocks your power out, it could take your internet connection with it. Unlike other causes for internet outages, loss...

How to Keep Your Internet on When the Power Is Out

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Coach Prime wants consumers to know they can watch DirecTV without a satellite dish. The company best known for providing the traditional TV bundle through satellite dishes posted on the sides of houses and on top of buildings is rolling out the next iteration of its ad campaign, “For the Birds,” with NFL star-turned-college football coach Deion Sanders joining the flock.

DirecTV is pushing its pay TV bundle — without a satellite dish

Home Depot says consumers are feeling crummy about the economy, and they’re dishing out less to remodel their homes.

Home Depot issues a warning about the economy

Users of Cash App have interesting news today as the company has completed a class-action lawsuit that could see Cash App users eligible for up to $2,500. According to CNET, the lawsuit claims that Block and Cash App were negligent when a “former Cash App Investing employee accessed account data without permission in 2022 and when an unauthorized user accessed certain Cash App accounts in 2023, using recycled phone numbers that were linked to the accounts.”

Cash App Settles Lawsuit and Integrates With Google Play

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Find your router's best spot up off the floor and avoid interference from metal objects like an HVAC unit. Check software settings to optimize bandwidth and make sure your software is up-to-date. An older router may struggle to keep up with multiple devices connecting at once. Consider a faster router...

5 reasons why your Wi-Fi might be slow

At some point while riding the subway or traveling outside of populated areas, you've probably seen your iPhone display "SOS" in the corner. You shouldn't be too concerned: All it means is you don't have your regular cellular service and you can only make emergency calls. What's worse is that...

If Your iPhone Is Stuck in SOS Mode, Here's What You Should Do

While VPNs, or virtual private networks, are great at protecting your privacy, there's an unavoidable trade-off: They slow down your internet speeds, often by 50% or more. It's the nature of how VPNs work, and there's really no way around it. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and routes your connection through a remote server. Though this keeps your online activity private, it is this process that's primarily responsible for the speed loss. It takes time to encrypt and decrypt your traffic and for your data to make the round trip to the VPN server and back to your device. However, there are several things you can try if you want to achieve the fastest possible speeds from your VPN connection.

Is Your VPN Crushing Your Internet Speeds? Here's How to Fix It

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President Joe Biden’s first public event planned since his exit from the 2024 race last month marked a cause close to home: Announcing a major financial award from the cancer-curing policy arm he created in the wake of his son Beau Biden’s death.

With ‘Cancer Moonshot’ announcement, Biden turns to causes most important to him in final months in office

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Google will unveil the Pixel 9 phones on Tuesday, which will surely pack various Gemini AI features. That’s what we’d’ expect from Google, even without all the leaks that have already spoiled some of these surprises. However, the industry might be more interested in the success of the iPhone 16 and the Apple Intelligence suite of apps and features that will be available on all four Apple phones.
Insider Ming-Chi Kuo says that AI has been a strong driver for phones that turned genAI features into a key sales point, like the Galaxy S24 series, but that momentum is slowing down....

The success of iPhone 16’s AI might matter to more companies than just Apple

New iPhones are coming soon. The iPhone 16 lineup will debut in September, and an iPhone SE 4 is set for next spring. In a normal year, Apple keeps selling the previous year’s iPhones at a reduced price. But based on what we know about the new models coming soon, it’s hard to see much of a future for the standard iPhone 15—especially without Apple Intelligence.

The iPhone 15 may be obsolete faster than any model in history

Update: This deal has expired and is no longer available on Amazon. Instead, you can find the same offer directly on Boost Mobile's website. With every major shopping event, like Amazon Prime Day, comes a "free phone" deal. As you'd expect, they're almost always too good to be true, whether offered by AT&T, T-Mobile, or Amazon. The latest variation comes via Boost Mobile, who's selling any iPhone 15 model, including the Pro Max, for just one penny. What's the deal with this deal? I break down the fine print below.

You can still buy an iPhone 15 for one cent after Prime Day - everything to know

We’re just one month away from fall, and the kickoff of Apple’s major product launch season. Summer has been quiet for new products, but Apple is gearing up for a big fall 2024 starting with its iPhone 16 event in September. Here are all the new Apple products...

These are the new Apple products launching this fall 2024

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Apple is rumored to offer Wi-Fi 7 on the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, making Wi-Fi better on these phones than the base models.

iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max just tipped for huge Wi-Fi upgrade — but not the iPhone 16

Looking for Google's new Pixel 9 Pro Fold? You won't find it at AT&T. The carrier has confirmed to CNET that it will not be offering Google's newest Pixel Fold to its customers. The decision would be a blow to Google's device ambitions as it would make it harder for...

AT&T Says It Won't Carry Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

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Best prepaid home internet service of 2024

Discover the best prepaid home internet services on the market to choose the best prepaid internet plan for your...

Best prepaid home internet service of 2024

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