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5G

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Latest in 5G

A new 5G cell tower stands on a high-rise building
COVID-19

Study debunks 5G health conspiracy theory (again)

By Andrew Paul

Boeing plane interior cockpit
Aviation

Improved 5G coverage could ground some flights starting July 1

By Andrew Paul

5G wifi router sitting on a home counter.
Tech Hacks

Read this before setting up a 5G WiFi network at home

By David Nield

A 5G mobile test station sits on the flight line at Hill Air Force Base, Utah
Military

Why the US military wants 5G on the front lines

By Kelsey D. Atherton

telecom 5G expansion clash with airlines
Aviation

Aviation concerns have grounded a planned 5G expansion—again

By Colleen Hagerty

a person looks out a plane window and holds a smartphone
Aviation

Why 5G has airlines so spooked

By Colleen Hagerty

Hand holding iphone
Tech Hacks

5G is fast, but not perfect. Here’s why you might want to turn it off sometimes.

By David Nield

Asus ROG Rapture GT0AXE110000
Internet

What the heck is WiFi 6E?

By Stan Horaczek

The moon is in line to get LTE.
Moons

The moon will soon have cell service

By Charlie Wood

Someone holding a cellphone and wearing a mask
COVID-19

All the info you need to refute 5G conspiracy theories

By Tchéhouali Destiny/The Conversation

HTC Proton headset.
Technology

VR headsets may finally look less ugly

By Stan Horaczek

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