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T-Mobile Hits Customers With Another Price Hike

2025-03-14

T-Mobile is raising prices again, adding a $5 per-line increase to some older plans starting in April or May. The increase, announced in an internal memo, won't affect all legacy plans or those with current plans (Go5G, Go5G Plus, Go5G Next), price lock guarantees, or promotional free lines – millions of customers are unaffected. The company cites rising costs as the reason. While the exact number of affected customers remains unclear, those impacted should receive notification by March 13th. Importantly, customers who received a price increase last June will not see an additional increase this time.

(www.cnet.com)

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Christie's First AI Art Auction Sparks Controversy: $728K Sales Amidst Artist Protests

2025-03-09

Christie's held its first-ever AI art auction, generating $728,784 in sales and attracting a young audience. However, the auction faced protests from over 5,600 artists who claim AI models were trained on copyrighted works without permission, exploiting human artists. Christie's responded that art often builds upon previous works and that the auction aimed to explore the digital art space. Refik Anadol's 'Machine Hallucinations – ISS Dreams – A' fetched the highest price at $277,200.

(www.cnet.com)

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Starlink Mini: Portable High-Speed Internet Anywhere

2025-01-04

SpaceX's Starlink has launched a portable mini satellite dish for $599, offering high-speed internet virtually anywhere. With monthly plans starting at $50, this backpack-friendly device delivers speeds up to 100Mbps, ideal for digital nomads and those in remote areas. Durable and weather-resistant, it supports up to 128 devices and boasts low latency, perfect for online gaming. Elon Musk showcased its impressive speed, calling it world-changing.

(www.cnet.com)

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A Billion Pixels a Second: Inside Apple's iPhone 16 Camera Labs

2025-01-04

CNET gained exclusive access to Apple's secretive labs in Cupertino, revealing the technology behind the iPhone 16 Pro's groundbreaking audio and video capabilities. The article details how Apple uses an anechoic chamber for microphone testing, machine learning for audio enhancement, and a Dolby Atmos theater for video calibration. The result? Stunning 4K 120fps slow-motion video and the innovative Audio Mix feature, simplifying professional-level audio editing for everyday users.

(www.cnet.com)

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