Save big + get 3 months free! Sign up for ExpressVPN today
Android
ultra super exclusive
Google invites Pixel Superfans to an exclusive 'Tech Talk' on October 19
2
Continuous scrolling
Google Search update lets you doomscroll until your thumbs fall off
Technical support
Does your Android phone keep shutting off? Here's how to fix it!
6
Navigate from your home screen
New Google Maps widget brings its most handy features to your home screen
1
Analysis
Taking a second look
Review: One year on, the Chromecast with Google TV only has one flaw
43
And the world keeps spinnin'
Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2H) review: Faster, better, and much pricier
1
Keeps on improving
Review: The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra makes a great watch even better
5
Looking forward to Quest 2's year two
The Oculus Quest 2's one-year anniversary marks how much it has grown
3
It's alright
Motorola edge (2021) review: The (promo) price is right
2
Gaming
Get your game on
These are the best action-packed games for Android!
Fingers crossed
Register for a chance to buy a PS5 this holiday through Sony
Their Magic is Sparkles
Jiggle Physics 100: Alan Wake Remastered; Zelda 35th Anniversary
Unwelcome change
Samsung Health update removes one of its useful features — but here's a fix
Samsung's Health app no longer displays its continuous heart rate graph and instead displays your heart rate data as time bars following a recent update. Some users are dissatisfied.
Make a wish
All characters you can unlock in Genshin Impact
There are currently 41 playable characters, including the starting Traveler. Here's each one listed with their weapon type, element, Passive Talent, and Elemental Burst.
iOS style on Android
Get the iOS-style Google Photos memory widget on your Android phone
You can get the cool iOS style memory widget for Google Photos on your Android phone too. Here's how you can enable it.
Black Friday approaches...
Don't wait until Black Friday to score a great Android phone deal
If you're hoping to find a new phone at a discount, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to shop for one. This year's sale is lasting longer than ever, and a number of early Black Friday deals are already live!
Red-haired archer
Genshin Impact: How to unlock Aloy as a playable character
Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn is now available in Genshin Impact. Here's how to unlock Aloy as a playable character so you don't miss out on this special crossover.
Semi-informed gossip
AC Podcast 547: ColorOS in a Scooby Doo mask
In addition to looking ahead at what's certain to be a massive week of tech news, Ara, Alex, and Nick, discuss OPPO's ColorOS 12, a new Pixel Stand, 'Pixel Pass' rumors, new Acer Chromebooks, and more. Listen now Subscribe in Spotify: Audio Subscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: Audio Download directly: Audio Links: OPPO ColorOS 12 (Android 12) hands-on: Everything you...
Flipping out wireless
The best wireless chargers to juice up your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3's unique design can really benefit from different wireless chargers that consider its size, folding positions, and where its wireless charging coil lies. We've rounded up the best options available, so you can easily choose which works best for you.
take your pick
Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic or Apple Watch Series 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and Apple Watch Series 7 have a lot in common, but there are a few key differences that will help you pick the right one for your needs.
New Update
Google's latest Chrome OS update makes Chromebooks even more accessible
1
Google has started rolling out the stable Chrome OS M94 update with new accessibility features and numerous bug fixes.
5G for all devices
With 5G, should carriers to continue limiting mobile hotspots?
4
Carriers have been touting 5G as a huge step forward in the way we use our phones with increased speeds and greater capacity. Even with increased premium data on many plans, hotspot capacity has remained mostly stagnant with plans maxing out at 40GB of high-speed tethering.
fan edition time?
Many think Samsung will unveil new hardware at Unpacked Part 2
Samsung's fall 2021 Unpacked Part 2 event is next week, so we asked our readers what they expect to see unveiled there. Perhaps it's wishful thinking, but most are hoping for the Galaxy S21 FE.
Time to go mobile
Here are all the Xbox Game Pass for Android games you can play right now
Xbox Game Pass for Android has officially launched, allowing you to stream games to your phone via Xbox Cloud gaming. Here's a list of all known titles available for you to play right now.
Turn your home into a movie theater
XGIMI Aura is a 4K Ultra Short Throw laser projector powered by Android TV
XGIMI has launched a new Android TV-powered 4K laser projector that can achieve a display size of 100 inches from just 8 inches away.
Don't bother
Spotify opens the waitlist to buy Car Thing, its weird $80 'smart player'
3
Spotify is now letting fans of its streaming service sign up for a waitlist to purchase Car Thing, the company's first hardware device.
More security
WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encrypted Google Drive, iCloud backups
5
You will soon be able to protect your WhatsApp backups using end-to-end encryption.
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
Extend your display
Get some extra screen and be more productive with these Chromebook monitors
Big improvements
Chrome OS' Phone Hub feature is about to become a lot more useful
See it in action
Google is testing one of Chrome OS's most requested features
2
Random Access Memories
How much RAM does my Chromebook need?
Featured Deals
Shipping now
Here's how to track down a missing Amazon package
Best stuff in life is free
Hell Let Loose, Mortal Kombat X, and more free this month on PS Plus
Recent Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S21
The Galaxy S21 delivers the flagship Samsung experience in a reasonably small and affordable package. It's a generally great phone for the majority of users, but its lower price point comes with a few compromises. Even months later, it continues to be a solid deal — if you know where to look.
OPPO ColorOS 12 (Android 12) hands-on: Everything you need is here
ColorOS 12 is here, and it gives us a first look at OPPO's Android 12-based interface. With a new inclusive design and exciting new features, there is a lot to like here.
Fossil Gen 5 LTE
The Fossil Gen 5 LTE is a decent Wear OS smartwatch that marries the company's best hardware generation with the benefits of cellular connectivity, but is that enough to stand out against the latest smartwatches?
Keep an eye on your home
Protect the inside of your home with these indoor security cameras
Home security is a topic people are paying ever more attention to these days, and we've got a round-up of the best indoor security cameras on the market today to help you secure your home.
Mesh networking
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi routers you can buy
Make sure you have a fast and reliable wireless connection right where you need it with one of these excellent mesh Wi-Fi kits, which allows you to place smaller routers and beacons around your home for maximum coverage.
Stand and deliver
Standing more is good for your back but it doesn't have to break the bank
Doctors and pundits have said that "sitting is the new smoking." If that's true, we should make every effort to stand as much as possible, especially while working. Here are some of the best affordable standing desks for your home, office, or home office.
MAX-imum streaming
These are the best shows on HBO Max right now
HBO Max provides subscribers with access to both HBO classics and new Max originals, meaning there's tons of content to choose from. With that in mind, here's a selection of the best shows on HBO Max right now.
You'll flip for these cases
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 cases 2021
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is here in more colors than you could imagine. You should show off and protect those colors with a quality case. These are the best cases from Samsung, Spigen, Incipio, and beyond.
Don't blink and miss these accessories
These accessories will upgrade your Blink cameras' security potential
Blink cameras are an affordable way to self-monitor your home, but they won't reach their full potential on their own. These accessories will help you install your cams more easily, enable local storage, improve your battery life, and even disguise them so they can't be spotted easily.
💵💵💵
Twitter wants to hijack your tweet conversations with contextual ads
2
Twitter is testing a new format for ads that places them within a tweet thread. This may become a new way for creators to monetize their content.
Lock up those photos
Use a Locked Folder to keep your private images, private
Google recently introduced a Locked Folder feature for Google Photos, which secures your files behind your passcode or fingerprint and prevents it from syncing to the cloud. Here’s how to enable that feature.
New alliance
Carl Pei's Nothing to supercharge its future products with Qualcomm chips
Nothing, a startup founded by Carl Pei, has teamed up with Qualcomm to power its future product ecosystem with the Snapdragon platform.
Security matters
Make sure you're at least using 2FA on your Google account
1
It's a little bit of an extra hassle, but enabling two-step authentication on your Google account dramatically improves your security.
realistic lighting and shadows
List of every PS5 game that supports ray tracing
Ray tracing will soon become a staple with the new console generation, and a number PS5 games already support the rendering technique. Here's every PS5 game with ray tracing.
I want
Nanoleaf's new smart light bars bring sleek, modular designs to your home
Nanoleaf launches its latest smart lights, the Nanoleaf Lines, giving users more ways to add color to any space.
Your digital life
The definitive ranking of two-factor authentication methods
7
You should be using two-factor authentication and you already know this. But you also need to know which method of 2FA is right for you.
Couldn't Get Easier
New update makes Google Assistant Driving Mode a lot easier to initiate
The new Assistant Driving Mode dashboard UI has started rolling out widely, along with the new Bluetooth auto-launch feature.
MVNOs
Should you get Mint Mobile or Cricket Wireless?
Alternative carriers are popping up all the time. Here's how Mint Mobile and Cricket Wireless — two of the best — measure up against each other.
Relax and Refresh
HTC's new Vive Flow isn't the Oculus Quest 2 competitor we were hoping for
HTC announced the new Vive Flow smart glasses that are more focused on portability and streaming content than playing demanding games in virtual reality.
Phone insurance
Is Verizon phone insurance worth the extra monthly fee?
2
Verizon offers a few phone insurance plans to protect your device should it be lost, stolen, or experience any damage or malfunctions. Here's everything you need to know about Verizon phone insurance and whether it's worth it for you.
Verizon LTE
Is there any reason to get Verizon over Visible?
Visible has the most essential features of the Verizon network for most people. However, Verizon still has a few tricks up its sleeve with more consistent service and a more comprehensive array of plans.
The next big update
Here's when your phone will get the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 update
Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 is now official. The update will begin rolling out to the Realme GT later this month.
eco-friendly
Here's how to get eco-friendly driving directions when using Google Maps
1
If you're looking for eco-friendly driving directions in Google Maps, we can help.
Psst!
1Password finally rolls out one of its most requested sharing features
1Password now allows you to securely share passwords with anyone or only with specific people, with the option to set when their access expires.