Oh great, here comes 6G
Oh great, here comes 6G It’s like 5G, but one more. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images It brings me no pleasure to say this, but friends: The next G cometh. The standard formally known as 6G is still being established, but it’s going to be a major topic of discussion at […]
A presidential refresher on wireless terminology, courtesy of Trump Mobile
A presidential refresher on wireless terminology, courtesy of Trump Mobile Next-gen wireless technology for dummies. Where’s the Trump Phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone’s whereabouts. As usual, we’re still waiting for a response. In the meantime, we’re publishing a little […]
Donald Trump reminds the entire world he has no idea what 6G means
Donald Trump reminds the entire world he has no idea what 6G means When business leaders spout buzzwords like “AI,” “8K” and “5G,” sometimes in the same sentence, we often get a sneaking suspicion they don’t know what they mean! With President Donald Trump, there’s no need to wonder: he clearly has no idea. “What […]
All the places I used my Trump Mobile wireless service this week
All the places I used my Trump Mobile wireless service this week Hey, I got my SIM card. Where’s the Trump Phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone’s whereabouts. As usual, we’re still waiting for a response. In the meantime, we’re […]
I signed up for Trump Mobile two weeks ago and I still don’t have my SIM
I signed up for Trump Mobile two weeks ago and I still don't have my SIM Dude, where’s my card? Where’s the Trump Phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. While we wait, we tried to order a Trump Mobile SIM card so we can test the service on a different device. […]
Mint Mobile’s prepaid home internet plan is really cheap under very specific circumstances
Mint Mobile's prepaid home internet plan is really cheap under very specific circumstances Minternet is an unforgivable portmanteau. Mint Mobile is trying something a bit less “mobile” with its new prepaid 5G home internet plan that goes for as little as $30 a month. To get that price, you will need to also have a […]
MLB will use robot umpires beginning next season
MLB will use robot umpires beginning next season Major League Baseball will use so-called robot umpires at home plate beginning in 2026, the league announced today. The system has been tested in minor league games (as explained in this video, included below), spring training, and events like the 2025 All-Star Game. The Automated Ball-Strike System […]
Why is the President selling me phone service now?
Why is the President selling me phone service now? Blame Ryan Reynolds. With a new wireless brand from the hosts of SmartLess emerging last week, and the debut of Trump Mobile this week, it sure seems like there’s a hot new trend in Celebrities Selling Things: phone service. How did it come to this? Why […]
FCC investigation looms over EchoStar’s missed interest payments and a new satellite
FCC investigation looms over EchoStar's missed interest payments and a new satellite FCC investigation looms over EchoStar’s missed interest payments and a new satellite EchoStar is skipping interest payments even as it commissions a new Dish TV satellite — citing “uncertainty” caused by a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) probe. The company just missed a $183 […]
T-Mobile is shuffling its high-end plans
T-Mobile is shuffling its high-end plans T-Mobile is shaking things up again. T-Mobile is replacing its Go5G plans with a couple of new options, complete with a five-year guarantee that it won’t raise your rate. But as always, there’s a bit of a catch. The new Experience More and Experience Beyond plans match the outgoing […]