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Chris Welch

Chris Welch

Former Senior Reviewer

Former Senior Reviewer

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    Samsung is releasing a new Gear VR because the Note 8 won’t fit in older headsetsSamsung is releasing a new Gear VR because the Note 8 won’t fit in older headsets
    Hulu’s live TV service now supports web browsers on PC and MacHulu’s live TV service now supports web browsers on PC and Mac
    Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 comes with a 6.3-inch screen and dual camera
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    Preorders start tomorrow and the new Note goes on sale September 15th.

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    CrashPlan is shutting down its cloud backup service for consumersCrashPlan is shutting down its cloud backup service for consumers
    Verizon’s good unlimited data plan is now three bad unlimited plansVerizon’s good unlimited data plan is now three bad unlimited plans
    Samsung’s 2017 TVs can now identify music with ShazamSamsung’s 2017 TVs can now identify music with Shazam
    The Essential Phone will get two years of Android software updatesThe Essential Phone will get two years of Android software updates
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    Google Home can now make phone calls in the US and CanadaGoogle Home can now make phone calls in the US and Canada

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