Verizon is raising its price of smartwatch plans from $10 to $15, letting customers know in an email sent to those with affected plans.
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One UI 6.1 to fix issue with custom themes in Samsung Keyboard
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Expand Expanding CloseReview: The Asus Zephyrus G16 2024 sets a high bar for gaming and creator laptops
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Can you turn off YouTube’s invasive new TV screensaver?
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Expand Expanding CloseThe Oura Ring makes its way to Target’s physical and online store
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Expand Expanding CloseHuawei’s Pura 70 series flagship houses a motorized retractable camera for over $1,300
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s April 2024 security patch is available for these Galaxy devices
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Expand Expanding CloseVisible is rolling out annual plans with significant discounts
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Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp Meta AI: How to chat with the messaging app’s new chatbot
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Expand Expanding CloseFallout 4 and Fallout 76 hit GeForce Now in celebration of TV series
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Expand Expanding CloseDuckDuckGo launches VPN service in new Privacy Pro subscription
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Expand Expanding CloseHow to use Gboard’s number pad, and how to switch back if it gets stuck
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy AI features like Live Translate add more languages
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Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: The Ecovacs X2 Combo unites trusted performance with extra versatility
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV is broadcasting the best solar eclipse locations for free
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