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How ISPs get away with shiesty internet speed claims

Bill Snyder

A watchdog group charged Comcast with misleading consumers about Internet speeds. But Comcast isn't the only company to blame — ISPs rarely tell the truth about real-world upload and download speeds.

IoT is now growing faster than smartphones

Stephen Lawson

If there were any doubt that IoT is for real, one fact ought to dispel it: For the first time, U.S. mobile operators are adding IoT connections to their networks faster than they’re adding phones.

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10 killer PC upgrades that are shockingly cheap

Brad Chacos

Looking to put more pep in your PC's step? These surprisingly cheap PC upgrades and accessories do the trick without breaking the bank.

Should you buy a Jawbone tracker before it gives up on wearables?

James A. Martin

Amidst rumors of a potential sale of Jawbone's wearables business, the company's UP3 and UP4 fitness trackers are available for half off. Here's one good reason to buy while the price is right.