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Standards
Why you need a Pixel Stand to charge your Pixel 3 at 10 watts
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NO SLEEP TILL PURCHASE
Sonos is releasing an exclusive Play:5 Beastie Boys Edition smart speaker
It's virtual movie night!
How to load movies onto your Oculus Go
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'Allo Moto
iFixit is now selling parts straight from Motorola
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Save today!
Echo buttons, smart light switches, and more are discounted today
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All the pretty lights
Want to get an Arlo Security Light? Here's where you should stick it
Ethereum
The Ledger Nano S cryptocurrency hardware wallet has dropped to $80
On the house
SD and HD titles on Google Play Movies are being upgraded to 4K for free
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It's here
HTC Exodus blockchain phone available for pre-order — if you have crypto
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Stay on track
Microsoft To-Do picks up 'Planned' smart list on Android
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Chromebooks & Chrome OS
Chrome on ARM
Chrome may soon embrace Snapdragon laptops with native ARM version
Large and in charge
The Lenovo Yoga Chromebook is now on sale at Best Buy for $699
No Oreo for you
Chrome OS is skipping Oreo entirely, grabs Pie and new Assistant UI
Chromeship Enterprise
Is a Chromebook a good business laptop?
Double trouble
Google's next Chrome OS detachable is the Google Pixel Slate
where'd you come from?
The Chromebook C423 is a new mid-ranger from Asus
Hello there
HP Chromebook x360 14 announced, costs $599 and pre-orders open today
Beware the big G
With Google lurking, gaming has never been more critical to Microsoft
Help & How-To
Hey Alexa Play Spotify
Play Spotify with Amazon Echo
Watch wirelessly
YouTube is crediting YouTube TV accounts for Tuesday's outage
Tech or treat!
Get a costume for your phone with one of our custom themes
Stay up to date
How to update the firmware on the Sony WH1000XM3 headphones
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How easy is it to set up LIFX with Google Home?
Steaming delight
What live TV services does the Amazon Echo Show support?
Black Box
How to use an old phone as a dash cam
Alexa stop listening to me
How to disable the microphone on the Amazon Echo
Head to head
I spy a subscription plan
Amazon Cloud Cam vs. Netgear Arlo Q: Which should you buy?
OG PlayStation
Should you get the PlayStation Classic or go for the original?
Secure your stuff
Nest Secure vs. Ring Alarm: Which should you buy?
buyers guide
Sony WH1000XM3 vs. Sony MDR-1000X: Should you upgrade?
Home security
Nest Secure vs. Vivint home security: Which should you buy?
An obvious choice
Google Pixel 3 vs. Google Pixel: Should you upgrade?
Big choice
Google Pixel 3 XL vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Which should you buy?
Security Cameras
Netgear Arlo Q Plus vs. Nest Cam IQ: Which should you buy?
PlayStation 4 and Android Gaming
Make space
Should you wall mount your PlayStation 4?
Pipe Down
Keep your PlayStation 4 Pro quiet with these tips
Post-Apocalyptic Nuclear Awesomeness
Fallout 76 for PS4: 5 main factions revealed
Outlaw time
New gameplay footage leaks ahead of Red Dead Redemption 2's PS4 launch
Save New York in style
How to unlock the three new suits from Spider-Man's The Heist DLC for PS4
DIY
5 PlayStation 4 issues and how to fix them
Powerful Power
The best replacement power cord for the PlayStation 4
Android & Chill
Google's Project Stream is so good it should worry the console makers
Google Pixel 3 + 3 XL: Everything in one place
Protect your notch
Best Heavy Duty Cases for Google Pixel 3 XL
Shake it up
Are you sticking with the Pixel 3's default launcher?
Tons of options
Here's every Google Pixel 3 case we could find
Take a picture, it'll last longer... maybe...
Google will issue a Pixel 3 update to address disappearing photos
Cut down your pocket carry
Best Wallet Cases for Google Pixel 3
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Not good
Google Pixel 3s purchased from Best Buy are SIM locked to Verizon [update]
Price politics
Google doesn't need to make a 'cheap' Pixel phone
Good choice
What Pixel 3 cases do you recommend buying?
The OnePlus 6T — We're excited about this one!
Unlock the speed
OnePlus 6T pop-up events will be held all around the globe
consider my flagship killed
I switched from the S9 to the OnePlus 6 and I'm not going back
It's time to settle
Here's why OnePlus is getting rid of the headphone jack on the OnePlus 6T
Type-C all the things
OnePlus announces Type-C Bullets earbuds, launching with OnePlus 6T
Android & Chill
I want a OnePlus 6T in my stocking this Christmas
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OnePlus 6T retail box reveals in-display fingerprint sensor
Time to get serious
The OnePlus 6T will launch on T-Mobile for $550 this fall
Strong foundation
The Oppo R17 offers a glimpse as to what the OnePlus 6T might look like
Ready for primetime
Qualcomm's 5G modem will debut on 'at least' two flagships in 2019
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Qualcomm says the first phone with its 5G NR module will make its debut in the first half of 2019.
Game on
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 675 brings lag-free gaming to mid-range phones
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The Snapdragon 675 is now official with fourth-gen Kryo cores and is aimed squarely at gamers.
Retail Recycle
This new eBay feature makes it easy to sell your phone instantly
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Get cash for the devices you no longer use.
Up up and away
Skydio's R1 Self-Flying 4K Camera Smart Drone has finally arrived at Amazon
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The R1 will track and follow its subject all on its own while capturing 4K footage in the process.
buyers guide
Are the Sony WH1000XM3 earpads replaceable?
Sony's latest noise-canceling headphones are among the best on the market, but replacing the earpads isn't as simple as you might hope.
Large and in charge
None of Huawei's Mate 20 phones will be sold in the U.S.
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The Huawei Mate 20 series has landed, and this time around, there are four new phones to keep an eye out for. Here's everything you need to know!
Thrifty
Spend less on earbuds with these sub-$20 picks!
It's not easy to find a pair of sub-$20 earbuds that sound good and have a microphone. But we found them.
Last year's goods
Should you buy a Galaxy Note 8 in 2018?
The Galaxy Note 9 is currently Samsung's best smartphone, but if you want to save a couple hundred bucks, the Note 8 is still a good purchase.
Coming Soon
The Lenovo Smart Display is also available for pre-order in Canada
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Smart Displays aren't currently available in Canada, but according to a new Best Buy listing, that should be changing soon.
Safe and secure
UK Deal: Get the Blink XT home security system at its lowest price ever
Don't blink, you might miss this deal.
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Finally warmed up after 400 episodes
...and a clock, and microwave, and a... [#acpodcast]
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We celebrate 400 episodes of the show with in-depth looks at Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, Google Home Hub, and the new Huawei Mate 20 series phones. Plus, Ara Wagoner talks to T-Mobile's Des Smith about the history of Android!
Always improving
Better Together is rolling out to Dev channel Chromebooks
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Chrome OS and its three main channels — Stable, Beta, and Developer — are constantly changing. And the Developer channel just got a feature we've been wanting for a long time.
Lifetime Subscription
VPNSecure is currently 94% off
Banking information. Mortgage payment history. Your important documents. Nearly all of your life is online these days, and while convenient that can be scary.
Smart Lights
Use your smart home to set the right mood with Lifx's $26 multi-color bulb
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Compatible with a wide range of smart home ecosystems and platforms, this bulb just plain works.
Warranties and SD cards and rebates, oh my!
B&H Photo has a sweet deal on the LG V40 ThinQ
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LG's latest phone sports 5 cameras, a high-end DAC — and 3.5mm headphone jack — and B&H has a deal that's sweeter than that Halloween candy you're stocking up on for next week.
🙌🏼 ❤️ ❓
Best replacement watch bands for the Gear S3
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The Samsung Gear S3 is one of our favorite smartwatches. Best of all, Samsung makes it easy to upgrade the band to something new.
A breath of fresh air
OnePlus 6's OxygenOS Open Beta gets October security patch
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OnePlus's OxygenOS Open Beta allows OnePlus users to test out new features before everyone else. Here's what you need to know!
Makin' room
How to expand the storage on your Oculus Go
The Oculus Go doesn't support OTG storage yet, but that doesn't mean you can't expand its capacity.
Let's have some fun
Best accessories to use with your Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition
Now that your child is experiencing the wonder of the Echo Dot Kids Edition, you'll likely want to check out some great accessories to pair with this family-friendly smart home speaker.
slim fit
Keep your Note 9 thin, slim, and sexy with these beautiful cases
A thin case is the best way to protect your Galaxy Note 9 without adding unwanted bulk or heft. Here are our favorite ones.