Alex Wagner

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Alex Wagner

Editorial Director of News and Content for PhoneDog Media. Arsenal, beer, video games. Can be followed on Twitter at @alw. I participate in the Amazon Associates program, which means I may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links.

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TikTok

TikTok and WeChat both avoid being banned in the US

Today was supposed to be the day that TikTok and WeChat would be banned from being downloaded in the US, but the two apps have received last-minute reprieves. First up, TikTok has confirmed that it...
PlayStation logo

Sony admits PS5 pre-orders 'could have been a lot smoother', says more stock is coming

When the PlayStation 5 pricing and launch date were announced earlier this week, Sony said that pre-orders would begin the next day. Most retailers went ahead and began pre-orders at various times...
Amazon

Amazon hosting event on September 24, new Echo devices may be coming

The past few years, Amazon has held an event in late September to introduce new Alexa-powered Echo devices. And despite the pandemic, Amazon is planning to keep up this tradition in 2020. Amazon...
Nest Audio speaker leak

Nest Audio speaker leaks in new images ahead of Google event

That Google Chromecast with Google TV isn't the only new Google device that's leaking out today. Images of a new Nest smart speaker have leaked out. We actually already got one early look at this new...
ZenKey

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon team up to launch ZenKey and simplify app logins

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have been talking for a couple years now about rolling out a new security solution for consumers, and this week it's officially gone live in some mobile apps. ZenKey...
Apple Watch SE

Apple Watch Series 6 and SE get launch day deals from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon

Apple's got two new smartwatches launching today and all three major US carriers are running special offers on them. The Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE are both getting deals from AT&T,...
Google Chromecast Android TV

Google's Chromecast with Android TV revealed in leaked images

Google's upcoming Android TV-powered Chromecast has leaked out quite a few times in the past, including images and pricing rumors. But today we're getting our best look yet at the upcoming device....
Galaxy S20 FE

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE poses for some hands-on photos

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has leaked several times in renders, but today we're getting our first look at a real phone. New photos show the Galaxy S20 FE in the flesh. The device in the photos from...
TikTok

TikTok and WeChat app store downloads will be banned in the US on September 20

The US government previously threatened to ban TikTok in the US on September 20, and today it said that it'll be following through. The US Department of Commerce says that it will ban TikTok and...

Verizon adds new Unlimited Plus plan with 5G for tablets and hotspots

Verizon is making some changes to its lineup of connected device plans this week. First up, a new Unlimited Plus plan that's priced at $30 per month. Tablets on this plan get unlimited 5G (mmWave)...
iOS 14 logo

iOS 14.2 beta 1 update released by Apple to developers

Just one day after launching iOS 14 to the public, Apple has begun beta testing of its next iOS update. iOS 14.2 beta 1 is available to download for registered iOS developers. It's rolling out over...
Apple Watch

Apple Watch Series 5 and Series 3 are on sale today

New Apple Watch models are launching this week, but if you're in the market for a new smartwatch and you want a deal, there are some nice discounts available on older Apple Watches right now. Amazon...
Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X and Series S pre-order start time revealed by Microsoft

Yesterday Sony said that PlayStation 5 pre-orders would begin today, September 17, but they ended up going live throughout last night at various retailers. Now Microsoft has revealed that Xbox Series...
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Google Pay for Android is getting an updated design

Google Pay is getting a new design that's starting to roll out widely today. The new-look Google Pay ditches the bottom tab and instead has all of its navigation in the slide-out hamburger menu (via...
Pixel Buds

Google Pixel Buds getting new update to fix specific audio cutout issue

Google's got a new Pixel Buds update out that promises to fix a weird audio cutout bug that's been plaguing some owners. The new Pixel Buds firmware update v552 is now rolling out, and Google says...

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