{"id":6799,"date":"2022-05-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joggingvideo.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/9-great-reads-from-cnet-this-week-042122-5g-vs-cable-pixel-watch-mcmansions-and-more\/"},"modified":"2022-05-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-21T00:00:00","slug":"9-great-reads-from-cnet-this-week-042122-5g-vs-cable-pixel-watch-mcmansions-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1800birks4u.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/9-great-reads-from-cnet-this-week-042122-5g-vs-cable-pixel-watch-mcmansions-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Great Reads From CNET This Week: 5G vs. Cable, Pixel Watch, McMansions and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For many of us, our connection to the internet from our homes happens via cable. Even our phones<\/a> often rely on that, as we connect to Wi-Fi to work, Wordle, shop or spin through TikTok. There are alternatives, though, and not just satellite service.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, there’s a 5G<\/a> option for home internet, at least in some areas. CNET’s Eli Blumenthal spent a few weeks trying it out and said this broadband option shows “plenty of promise,” along with notable shortfalls.\u00a0<\/p>\n

His story is among the many in-depth features and thought-provoking commentaries that appeared on CNET this week. So here you go. These are the stories you don’t want to miss.<\/p>\n

Verizon, T-Mobile and My Personal Attempt to Replace Cable Internet With 5G<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
T-Mobile’s and Verizon’s respective 5G home internet offerings have potential, but both need work to fix consistency. \u00a0<\/p>\n
$\"Verizon$ <\/span><\/span>

\n Verizon
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What Google’s Pixel Watch Can Learn From Its Phones<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
Commentary: Google has an opportunity to make its first smartwatch stand out with Pixel-specific features.\u00a0<\/p>\n
$\"Google's$ $\"Google's$ <\/span><\/figure>\n
Don’t Just Tour That Home Online. By All Means Judge It<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
McMansion Hell and Zillow Gone Wild are part of a big world of architecture and real estate voyeurism.\u00a0<\/p>\n
$\"McMansion$ $\"McMansion$ <\/span>

\n McMansion Hell
\n <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
I Tried the ‘Anti-Instagram’ App Called BeReal, and It’s Actually Kinda Fun<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
This social app, which seeks to avoid the phoniness of its much-bigger rivals, takes just a couple minutes a day and still allows for friendly competition.<\/p>\n
$\"BeReal$ $\"BeReal$ <\/span>

\n Sarah Tew\/CNET
\n <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
On the Edge of Chaos: Why Your Brain Balances on a High Wire<\/a><\/h2>\n
We derive a wealth of benefits from teetering between calmness and mayhem.<\/p>\n

\n Getty Images
\n <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
What’s at Stake in Your Statehouse<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
Every state legislature is different, and it’s important to know what yours does and how it functions. Our guide can help.<\/p>\n
$\"The$ $\"The$ <\/span>

\n Kent German\/CNET
\n <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Stylish, Kooky ’18 1\/2′ Finds the Weird in Watergate<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
This unique take on the scandal is anything but the movie you’re expecting.<\/p>\n
$\"Sullivan$ $\"Sullivan$ <\/span>

\n Kerri McConnell \/ Waterbug Eater Films
\n <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Please Don’t Let Neil deGrasse Tyson Ruin Lunar Eclipses for You\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
“Un-spectacular,” huh?<\/p>\n
$\"Blood$ $\"Blood$ <\/span>

\n ESA\/CESAR\u2013M.Castillo
\n <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
My Favorite Things on the Internet<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
A very personal list of the best things I’ve ever seen online.<\/p>\n
$\"Scottish$ $\"Scottish$ <\/span>

\n BBC Scotland
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