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Best ways to customize and decorate your Oculus Go

If you've wanted to add a bit more spice to your plain gray Oculus Go headset, here's the place to do it. Inside we've got all the tips and tricks to customize your favorite tech!

In the settings

How to stop your Android phone from sharing your location with Google

Jerry Hildenbrand 25 min ago 1

All the settings you need to know when Google doesn't need to know.

Add these to your library!

Every PlayStation VR game with HOTAS support

Essa Kidwell 46 min ago

HOTAS controllers add some incredible immersion to any VR experience. If you're looking to go deeper with PlayStation VR, this is where you need to start.

The best there are

The Galaxy S9+ is the best phone out right now — period

Andrew Martonik 1 hour ago

It's neck-and-neck with the Pixel 2 XL, but the Galaxy S9+ is still the best Android phone you can buy.

Save today!

Nintendo Switch games, Cooler Master keyboar, and more are discounted today

Jared DiPane 1 hour ago

We have our eyes on the deals all day long so you can take a break. Be sure to check out the big discounts on these Cooler Master keyboard and mice combos, Nintendo Switch games, SanDisk microSD cards and more!

Mount up

Stay connected and safe with this $25 dashboard mount for your phone

Joe Maring 2 hours ago

iOttie's Easy One Touch 4 is an affordable, safe, and fun dashboard mount for your phone that should be in everyone's car.

connected home

NVIDIA's new Shield TV bundle throws in a Samsung SmartThings Link

Phil Nickinson 2 hours ago 4

The whole smash costs $219, but we're already seeing it on sale.

Filter me up

A widespread Instagram hack is locking users out of their accounts

Joe Maring 2 hours ago 1

If you share pictures and/or videos online, chances are you do so through Instagram. Whether you're a newbie or Insta pro, here's everything you need to know about the app!

Hello, darkness, my old friend

Dark themes on Android should be the norm, not the exception

Ara Wagoner 3 hours ago 30

The themes that our phones and apps present to us with have an impact that goes far beyond marketing. Android continues to run away from its dark origins and user outcry, but blinding white themes are just as bad for Android as they are for users

Hey big brother

Google still tracks your location even when you turn off Location History

Joe Maring 3 hours ago 10

Turned off Location History to stop sharing your whereabouts with Google? Turns out the search giant still knows exactly where you're at.

Security

Older Amazon Fire TV devices finally get a 2013-era Android safeguard

Phil Nickinson 3 hours ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of not keeping your Android-based code up to date.

buyers guide

Best wireless charging pads for the Galaxy S9

Marc Lagace 4 hours ago 2

Wireless charging is super efficient — as long as you buy the right wireless charging pad. These are the best charging pads for the Samsung Galaxy S9!

Strong foundation

The Oppo R17 offers a glimpse as to what the OnePlus 6T might look like

Joe Maring 4 hours ago 5

The Oppo R17 was recently announced in China, and if past handsets from the OEM are anything to go by, this is likely what the OnePlus 6T will end up looking like.

Generally not worth it

Fortnite for Android offers more frustration than fun

Marc Lagace 5 hours ago 4

With laggy frame rates and sub-par controls, Fortnite for Android leaves a lot to be desired.

Out of order

Samsung Gear devices now support Pie, app renamed to Galaxy Wearable

Joe Maring 5 hours ago 23

Samsung's rolling out a new update to its Samsung Gear app that renames it to Galaxy Wearable and finally adds support for devices running Android 9 Pie.

So many options!

What color Galaxy Note 9 should you buy?

Hayato Huseman 6 hours ago 13

The Galaxy Note 9 is an incredible phone ... but what's the best-looking finish?

Large and in charge

Here's your first look at the Huawei Mate 20 Lite

Joe Maring 6 hours ago 10

Before 2018 is up, Huawei's expected to unveil its latest trio of smartphones with the Mate 20 family. Here's everything we know about it so far!

Ohh pretty colors

What Galaxy Note 9 color are you getting?

Joe Maring 6 hours ago 13

At launch, Samsung's selling the Note 9 in Ocean Blue and Lavender Purple in the U.S. Which color are you picking up?

Budget wonders

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1: Divergence

Harish Jonnalagadda 14 hours ago

ASUS' ZenFone Max Pro M1 has a monstrous battery that sets it apart in the budget category. The Mi A2 is looking to outmatch it with class-leading cameras.

Stunner

Galaxy Note 9's screen receives record-setting rating from DisplayMate

Andrew Martonik 18 hours ago 70

The Galaxy Note 9 marks another leap in display quality for Samsung, with the stylus-packing phone's display taking home DisplayMate's highest rating yet.

Something to do while you wait for the next season

An amazing new RWBY game is coming to Android!

Russell Holly 19 hours ago 2

Rooster Teeth's hit series is coming to Android in game form, and it looks pretty great.

There can only be one

Fortnite's Android beta is now available for non-Samsung phones

Marc Lagace 22 hours ago 51

The wait is over! The Fortnite Android beta is officially rolling out, with Samsung Galaxy users getting the first crack at the game. Other phones will get access to the beta starting August 12.

Buy or wait

Should you buy the Galaxy Note 9 or wait for the Google Pixel 3 XL?

Andrew Martonik 1 day ago 209

The Galaxy Note 9 has just been announced, and many potential buyers are torn between buying it and waiting for the new Google Pixel 3 XL.

Hey Alexa

Get all the benefits of Alexa with better sound quality than an Echo

Daniel Bader 1 day ago

Not everything Alexa has to be an Echo. There are some great options out there for smart speakers without Amazon's logo on the box.

dex-top operating system

Samsung DeX review, 2018 edition: More productive, but still problematic

Tom Westrick 1 day ago 19

DeX still isn't quite ready to replace most desktops, but in the right situation in may be right for you.

Get me through

9 Android apps that power my work, my wonder, and my will to live

Ara Wagoner 1 day ago 10

There are millions of apps available for Android. My device has hundreds of apps, but among them, there are a few that I quite simply can’t live without.

Build yourself a smarter home

The 4 best smart plugs for Alexa and Google Home

Marc Lagace 1 day ago 19

Save on your summer energy costs with the right smart plugs that work with both Google Home and Alexa.

What's on?

Netflix CFO David Wells is leaving the company

Joe Maring 1 day ago 31

Here's everything you should know about the world's most popular video streaming service — Netflix!

Dark themes on Android should be the norm, not the exception

What color Galaxy Note 9 should you buy?

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Best ways to customize and decorate your Oculus Go

How to stop your Android phone from sharing your location with Google

Every PlayStation VR game with HOTAS support

The Galaxy S9+ is the best phone out right now — period

Nintendo Switch games, Cooler Master keyboar, and more are discounted today

Stay connected and safe with this $25 dashboard mount for your phone

NVIDIA's new Shield TV bundle throws in a Samsung SmartThings Link

A widespread Instagram hack is locking users out of their accounts

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The Galaxy S9+ is the best phone out right now — period

The Moto G6 is the best budget phone you can buy right now

The Moto X4 is the best phone you can buy for under $400

The LG Stylo 4 is the best phone at MetroPCS you can buy

The Nokia 2 is the best phone you can buy for under $100 right now

Help & How To

Anker Nebula Mars II tips and tricks to get the most from your projector

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs. Galaxy S9+: Which should you buy?

How to fix a shaking screen in Google Daydream

How to take a screenshot on the Galaxy Note 9

Security keys are a great fail-safe way to get into your Google account

Deals

Grab a Choetech wireless charger for your car or nightstand on sale today

The Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II is a no-brainer purchase at just $299

This $13 TrackR Pixel can help prevent you from misplacing your gadgets

Echo Dot and Echo Spot are discounted today only at Amazon Canada

Grab a SanDisk 200GB microSD card for just $48 today

Dark themes on Android should be the norm, not the exception

Google still tracks your location even when you turn off Location History

Older Amazon Fire TV devices finally get a 2013-era Android safeguard

Best wireless charging pads for the Galaxy S9

The Oppo R17 offers a glimpse as to what the OnePlus 6T might look like

Fortnite for Android offers more frustration than fun

Samsung Gear devices now support Pie, app renamed to Galaxy Wearable

What color Galaxy Note 9 should you buy?

Here's your first look at the Huawei Mate 20 Lite

What Galaxy Note 9 color are you getting?

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1: Divergence

Galaxy Note 9's screen receives record-setting rating from DisplayMate

An amazing new RWBY game is coming to Android!

Fortnite's Android beta is now available for non-Samsung phones

Should you buy the Galaxy Note 9 or wait for the Google Pixel 3 XL?

Get all the benefits of Alexa with better sound quality than an Echo

Samsung DeX review, 2018 edition: More productive, but still problematic

9 Android apps that power my work, my wonder, and my will to live

The 4 best smart plugs for Alexa and Google Home

Netflix CFO David Wells is leaving the company

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