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chrismills@bgr.comAndroid Oreo is coming “soon” to most people, according to Google. But some lucky users are already running the final beta release on their devices, and they’ve found a surprising — and very …
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Business
Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved?
For the last six months, Verizon was doing well. It introduced an excellent Unlimited data plan with minimal restrictions and an affordable price, and subscribers fell over themselves to sign up. Well, that’s …
Science
This is the only eclipse photo you need
If your friends are anything like mine, every single social app that encourages over-sharing is full of blurry eclipse photos right now. As it turns out, turning up the digital zoom to 11 …
Tech
When you can actually expect Android Oreo on your phone
In a ritualistic ceremony conducted while out of sight of the sun, Google officially named the eighth version of Android “Oreo” today. At the same time, it also pushed the final version of …
Tech
iOS 11 beta 7 is here, go download it now
The sun may be about to vanish for a significant proportion of the US population, but in Apple’s coding cave, it’s business as usual. The iOS development team has just pushed iOS 11 …
Science
How to safely watch the solar eclipse if you don’t have eclipse glasses
You’re probably aware that a total solar eclipse is going to pass over the US today, giving hundreds of millions of people the rare opportunity to watch the moon block out the sun. …
Science
While you’re watching the eclipse, solar power companies are going to have a really bad day
The internet is about to explode with anticipation for Monday’s solar eclipse. Traffic jams have backed up the entire state of Oregon, Harbor Freight is out of welding masks, and vets are issuing …
Business
Federal commission wants AT&T to pay $4 billion in fines for misleading DirecTV ads
The Federal Trade Commission has claimed during court proceedings that AT&T should pay $3.95 billion to settle a false-advertising lawsuit filed against DirecTV, the satellite TV subsidiary, back in 2015. The FTC says …
Tech
Samsung will offer big freebies to sell the Note 8 before the iPhone 8 launch
Samsung’s in a precarious position. It needs the Galaxy Note 8 to be a success, given the way the Note 7 debacle went. But it’s launching just weeks before Apple is slated to …
Tech
T-Mobile has a huge sale on two LG flagship phones
T-Mobile is rolling out a buy-one-get-one-free deal on LG’s current flagship phones, the LG G6 and LG V20. Provided you meet the terms and conditions of the deal, T-Mobile will give you a …
Science
Adding water to your whiskey actually makes it better
As with anything involved with the murky science behind alcohol and drinking, whether to add water to your whiskey has long been a contentious topic. Some people swear by drinks on the rocks …
Entertainment
AT&T is giving away Apple TVs again
AT&T has reactivated an old deal that gives a free 32GB Apple TV to anyone who signs up for a three-month prepaid DirecTV Now subscription. The offer is a good deal even if …
Business
Comcast’s surprisingly good wireless plans now available nationwide
Normally, Comcast internet plans aren’t the kind of thing we wax lyrical about. But Comcast’s brand-new Xfinity Mobile plans — which run on Verizon’s excellent network — are actually worth considering. You get …
