Lucky number 7
Android
Is it a 6 or a 6a?
Google fakes out Superfans with Pixel 6a tease in coloring book
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India vs. Google
India wants to create its own operating system to compete with Google
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Analysis
Gaming
Best games
Kick back and relax with these casual Android games
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Massively amazing
Zenith The Last City is the first VR MMO that's actually worth playing
It's time to chow down!
Lost Recipes is a great cooking game with a unique historical twist
Latest stories
Change is coming
FCC approves broadband 'nutrition labels' to help you shop for internet
The FCC is moving forward with plans to mandate "nutrition labels" for broadband providers, requiring them to display relevant information for consumers.
Confusing changes
Google Play Store is dropping carrier billing support for Verizon
Google has confirmed that beginning this month, it will remove Verizon from the list of carriers supported by its carrier billing program.
Keep it secret. Keep it safe.
Messenger announces 'new' features for end-to-end encrypted chats
Messenger is rolling out several features for its secure, end-to-end encrypted chats, including screenshot notifications and group chats and calls that are now available to everyone.
Get fit with the right watch
How the Garmin Venu 2 Plus and Galaxy Watch 4 stack up for fitness fans
The new Garmin Venu 2 Plus comes fully equipped with all the Garmin metrics and software you could ever want, plus a gorgeous AMOLED display. Is it enough though to beat the more affordable and mainstream Galaxy Watch 4, backed by Samsung Health and some great fitness sensors?
A nifty revamp
WhatsApp will make sending older photos and videos less of a nightmare
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WhatsApp is working on a new way to send media files from a chat that will make it easier to find older photos and videos without having to jump through hoops.
It’s time to cut the cord!
These are the best wireless earbuds you can buy at every price
The best wireless earbuds are comfortable, sound great, don’t cost too much, and easily fit in a pocket. Here are some of our favorites that check all of those boxes!
Wear these amazing deals
Stay fit with the best fitness trackers you can buy!
There are a lot of fitness trackers out there, from regular ol' fitness trackers to full-fledged smartwatches. If you're trying to figure out which one to buy, we're here to help.
IAPs? Nope!
To heck with ads and IAPs—play these premium Android games instead!
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Yes, you have to pay upfront for most games without in-app purchases, but then you have the satisfaction of actually playing the game instead of being bothered with offers every two minutes. So here are the best Android games without those pesky IAPs!
Longer swipes
Beat Saber is getting a new block type coming soon
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Virtual reality music title Beat Saber is getting a new block type sometime in the future that will be incorporated into new songs going forward, but old songs will not be touched.
Get connected!
Metro by T-Mobile subscribers can qualify for free service or $30 off
Metro by T-Mobile is now offering discounts on its data plans for customers that qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program. With this discount, customers can get $30 per month off of their plan including the 5GB plan which is free with the discount.
A promising leak
Gaming Chromebooks with RGB keyboards are reportedly on the way
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As per a new leak, HP and Lenovo are working on "gaming Chromebooks" featuring full RGB keyboards.
Save some cash
Here's the rundown on current Disney+ prices and deals
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Looking to sign up for Disney Plus but want to make sure you get the best deal on it? Look no further!
Kids get talking
How to set up and manage Facebook Messenger Kids
If you have been mulling over setting up a Facebook Messenger Kids account for your little one, we walk through the steps of how to do it, as well as how you can manage the account with handy parental controls.
livestream discovery
Instagram adds profile banner for upcoming live, remix option for any video
Instagram has introduced a new feature that helps creators raise awareness of their upcoming livestream and another one that lets users remix any video beyond Reels.
Where are my glasses?
Looks like Meta fixed the blurry Oculus Quest 2 update
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The January 2022 V37 update for the Quest 2 was giving some users a literal headache thanks to a rendering error, but has since been fixed. Here's how to check if your Quest 2 received the update.
The Best Products
The best there are
These are the best Android phones you can buy right now
Wear with pride
These are the best Android smartwatches you can buy
It’s time to cut the cord!
These are the best wireless earbuds you can buy at every price
the future is now
Future-proof your home with the best Wi-Fi 6 routers
Chromebooks
Tappity tap tap CLICK
A guide to finding your new favorite Chromebook keyboard
give it to me now
Logitech Pen review: The best Chromebook stylus ever
Seamless sharing
Chrome OS' upcoming feature will make file transfers less of a headache
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Featured Deals
PS5 restock confirmed
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HBO Max prices get a huge discount today
Best stuff in life is free
UFC 4, Planet Coaster, and more free this month on PS Plus
Recent Reviews
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection plays things safe and cautious as a remaster, but it's still the best way available to play two great Naughty Dog games.
Rotor Riot Controller for Android
If you're looking for a traditional USB-C controller with a phone grip for Android gaming, the Rotor Riot is likely your best option. It's comfortable, widely compatible, and doesn't require charging.
Rainbow Six Extraction on Stadia
Rainbow Six Extraction launches on Stadia with heart-pumping action that supports up to three players cooperatively across other versions on PC and consoles. However, it doesn't have enough to sustain replayability.
Pixel perfect protection
Here are the best cases for your Google Pixel 5a
If you treat it right, your shiny new Google Pixel 5a will be with you for years to come, but proper care starts with a proper case. These are the best Pixel 5a cases you can buy right now, from heavy-duty to clear, from fabric to folios.
Tube tunes
Everything you need to know about YouTube Music!
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YouTube Music is one of the best music streaming services, but is it "the" best? We'll help you decide and give you all the latest on prices, updates, and tips for improving recommendations.
expand your galaxy
Make room for more movies on your Galaxy S20 with a microSD card
There's never enough storage when you're downloading movies and TV shows to watch offline, but thankfully you can get high-capacity, high-performance microSD cards to expand your Galaxy S20. Here are the best cards you can buy today.
Stream free on Pluto TV
Here's how you can watch Pluto TV from anywhere
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Pluto TV makes it easy to stream a ton of live television channels for free. Here's what you need to do to watch Pluto TV from anywhere.
AT LAST
Horizon Forbidden West has gone gold for PS5, PS4
Horizon Forbidden West has gone gold, according to the team over at Guerrilla Games. This means that the game's development is done and physical copies can be printed.
Turn and face the strange
Jazz up your Galaxy Watch 4 with a new watch face via your phone or watch
While Samsung pre-loaded the Galaxy Watch 4 with a bountiful bevy of watch faces, and if that bubble-fonted default face isn't your favorite, we can switch it out for something even cooler. Here are the ways to change and customize watch faces on the Galaxy Watch 4.
That’s what I like
How to improve your YouTube Music recommendations
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Since your YouTube Music recommendations and algorithm are based on your YouTube history, years of fads, viral songs, and old tastes can skew the music it serves up to you. Here’s how to fix that.
Impressive sales
LG reports record Q4 sales, full-year revenue jumps 28.7% to $63.1 billion
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LG posted consolidated revenue of KRW 74.72 trillion (about $63.16 billion) in 2021, thanks to higher demand for premium TVs and home appliances.
It's not going to happen
Meta doubles down on Oculus Quest name change and everyone hates it
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The response to Meta's Oculus Quest rebranding is less than ideal for the company as it tried to move away from the Facebook name.
Back up
Discord is back to normal after a major outage left users unable to connect
Discord servers should be back to normal after a brief outage last lasted a couple of hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Covid strikes again
Lenovo plans for virtual MWC 2022 while Xiaomi and Oppo commit to stay
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Lenovo has said it will no longer hold an in-person MWC booth "due to the ongoing trends surrounding COVID," while other brands hold steady (for now).
Picture perfect
The Pixel 5a, Pixel 6 series gain Netflix HD and HDR streaming support
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Months after their release, Google's 2021 Pixel lineup finally gain HD and HDR support on Netflix. This includes the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro.
Welcome to the VR Family!
PlayStation VR games releasing in January 2022 and beyond
PlayStation VR has a solid lineup of games, with more added every so often. So we've put together a list of everything releasing this month!
Android + Windows
Android apps hit Windows 11 Release Preview Channel, make public debut soon
Microsoft announced two updates to Android apps on Windows 11, signaling an imminent release for Windows 11 users not on the Insider builds.
Do you need it?
Poll: Do you care if the Galaxy S22 Ultra launches with less RAM?
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With rumors circulating that the S22 Ultra is launching with less RAM than the S21 Ultra, Android Central wants to know if this affects your thoughts on the upcoming smartphone.
Crystal clear
The PS VR2 display will be more than twice as pixel-dense as the Quest 2
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A new report by Display Supply Chain Consultants indicates that the PS VR2's visual quality will absolutely obliterate the competition.
More angry birds
Impressions: Angry Birds Journey is familiar in all the wrong ways
Angry Birds Journey is more Angry Birds, but its mechanics are where its familiarity ends.
Likely a minor upgrade
OnePlus Nord 2T leak reveals a Dimensity 1300 chipset and 80W fast charging
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A new report from Digit suggests the next Nord phone from OnePlus will have a flagship-grade chipset and support 80W wired charging.
Who's listening?
Should you buy the Nest Hub Max or Facebook Portal+?
Facebook's latest flagship video-calling device, the Portal+, has excellent hardware and helpful features. But how does it stack up against Google's Nest Hub Max, and which is the better buy? Let's see if we can clear up the decision a bit for you.
level up
Here are 10 Synology tips to get the most out of your NAS
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Whether you're just getting started with a Synology NAS or looking to learn more about the platform, these are the best tips and tricks for your Synology NAS.
No hotword needed
You can now tell Google Assistant to shut up on Nest devices in a snap
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Google Assistant now lets you stop it short in its blabber by simply telling it to "stop" without having to say "Hey Google" first.