Carriers are fully in the swing of deploying their 5G networks , with AT&T , Verizon , and T-Mobile all having now rolled out nationwide networks using a combination of Sub-6 and mmWave spectrum . That’s good news for those who want to enjoy 5G on their smartphones — but it may have an impact on another internet connection too: the home internet connection. Along with massively supporting mobile 5G , carriers are also beginning to launch 5G home internet services, sometimes called fixed wireless . These services basically involve the use of a gateway, which connects to your carrier’s 5G network and turns that signal into Wi-Fi for your home devices. Here’s everything you need to know about the 5G home internet plans currently on offer. Verizon 5G home internet Verizon’s 5G home internet service is currently the most robust in the U.S. The company has been pushing a 5G Home Internet service of one flavor or another since late 2018, and while it’s available in … [Read more...] about 5G home internet: Carriers, coverage, and plans
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LG’s SmartThinQ appliances cook up support for both Alexa and Google Assistant
Whether you’re an Amazon Alexa loyalist or a Google Assistant fan, you’ll be able to control your smart kitchen with your voice. That is, if your smart kitchen is outfitted with LG smart appliances. The company announced on Tuesday that its line of SmartThinQ appliances are now compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making LG one of the first major appliance manufacturers to offer integrations with both services. As it stands, LG already offers more than 100 SmartThinQ appliances , including refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, and vacuums. And more and more of those are now capable of being controlled hands-free. The ability to connect with both Alexa and Assistant is thanks to LG’s open-platform, open-partnership, open-connectivity ecosystem. By allowing everyone to play equally, LG is making your life easier, ensuring that you don’t have to buy a whole new smart home hub when you buy new connected appliances. … [Read more...] about LG’s SmartThinQ appliances cook up support for both Alexa and Google Assistant
The cheapest 4K TV deal available today is this crazy discount at Walmart
This could be the best time of year to update your home theater setup, just check out these 4K TV deals . Leading the pack is an awesome deal at Walmart, where you can score a whopping $240 off this 50-inch Sceptre A328 4K Android Smart TV with Google Assistant. This perfectly sized smart TV is down to $260 from its regular price of $500 — that’s nearly 50% off! A 50-inch TV is the perfect size for most home theater setups, whether you live in an apartment or a larger home with a living room or den. This size of TV can also be perfect for a bedroom. The key here is that 50 inches won’t overwhelm the space, and a proper 4K TV will provide enough clarity, color, and context to reduce or eliminate the need for a larger screen in the same size space. This 4K TV has some fabulous features, but let’s start with its greatest standout: The built-in Google Assistant. With this 4K TV, suddenly you have an entire smart home hub in front of you. Control everything with your voice while … [Read more...] about The cheapest 4K TV deal available today is this crazy discount at Walmart
Intel 8-Core Tiger Lake-H CPUs Claw Their Way Into Lenovo’s Legion Laptops
Intel's 11th-Gen eight-core Tiger Lake-H 45W processors for mobile devices are expected to land in the first quarter, and, judging by the latest retailer listings (via momomo_us ), the 10nm chips shouldn't be far off. Intel has launched several Tiger Lake chips that adhere to power limits under 35W. However, the chipmaker will have to roll out the 45W parts if it really wants to compete against AMD's core-heavy Ryzen 5000 (Cezanne) processors. Like all Tiger Lake offerings, the 45W processors are based on Intel's 10nm SuperFin (10SF) process node and wield Willow Cove cores and Xe LP graphics. Besides the power limit increase, the 45W chips also bump Tiger Lake's maximum core count of up to eight cores, while current Tiger Lake processors on the market max out at four cores. However, the Tiger Lake-H 45W processors will allow Intel to contend with AMD in mobile high-end gaming and workstation devices. Intel 11th Generation Tiger Lake-H 45W Specifications … [Read more...] about Intel 8-Core Tiger Lake-H CPUs Claw Their Way Into Lenovo’s Legion Laptops