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Unpossible
Mainline kernel support for Android is complicated and maybe impossible
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Easy choice
Is the Galaxy Note 10+ worth the extra money over the Note 10?
Battle of the best Echos
What's the best premium Echo speaker? The Echo Studio or Echo Plus?
Smart screen middleweights
What's the best mid-sized smart screen? Echo Show 8 or Nest Hub?
Nesting at home
Which small Nest smart speaker should grace your home: Nest Hub or Mini?
Android Gaming & PlayStation
THERE'S A TRICK
Turn off HDR to improve Google Stadia image quality
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Be the best to beat the best
Don't settle for the DualShock when there are other PS4 controllers
Half-Life 3 (kind of) confirmed
Everything we know (so far) about Half-Life: Alyx
Must buy
PlayStation 4 games you have to play right now
Half-Life Returns
Check out the reveal trailer for Half-Life: Alyx, Valve's flagship VR game
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Black Friday 2019
No matter your taste, your phone needs a case
Protect your Pixel 4 this Black Friday with discounted cases
Go forth and save!
Make your home smarter and safer with Amazon UK's deals on Ring and eero
This is not a drill
Amazon UK's hardware is discounted RIGHT NOW for Black Friday
Unleash your data
Expand your storage capacity with these discounted SanDisk SD cards!
buyers guide
These are the best Chromebooks to buy this Black Friday
Latest Stories
Gridlock
A bipartisan block of 15 senators is opposing new trade licenses for Huawei
As the Commerce Department begins issuing U.S. companies licenses to start trading with Huawei, 15 members of the Senate have asked the Trump administration to reconsider the decision.
Storage wars
Which Oculus Quest should you buy?
The Oculus Quest comes in two variants with dramatically different storage capacities. Here's how to decide which is best for you.
See thru
Show off that gorgeous Galaxy S9 or S9+ design with these clear cases
What's the point of getting a phone as beautifully designed as the Galaxy S9 or S9+ if you're just going to cover it up? That's where these clear cases come in so you can show off your devices and all of their glory.
Android Central Digital Offers
Become a certified Microsoft Excel pro with this $21 bundle
Anyone who’s worked in an office in the past thirty years has doubtlessly worked with Excel, but having only a baseline understanding of this increasingly powerful and popular program isn’t enough if you want to succeed in a data-driven world.
Google doubles down on Android security with an upgraded bug bounty program
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Google is giving its Android Security Rewards program a shot in the arm by introducing new reward tiers, including a particular challenge that could yield a cool $1.5 million for any security researcher that cracks it.
Choose wisely ...
Which of Amazon's Fire HD tablets best fits your life?
When you think of Android tablets, it's time to think of Amazon. But now you've got a choice to make.
Stream down!
Netflix is back up!
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The Netflix service is experiencing an outage through large parts of Europe and the Northeastern U.S.
A really smart speaker
The biggest mistake people make when buying a smart speaker on Black Friday
Whether it be during the holidays seasons or not, smart speakers have been on the rise. However, there’s one mistake people tend to make when purchasing their smart speaker.
Another One
Amazon may launch its own game streaming service next year
Project xCloud Preview launched in October and Google Stadia started rolling out to those who preordered the kit a few days ago. We know that a bunch of companies like EA are also working on their own streaming platforms, but the rumors that Amazon may be joining the mix have gained more traction.
Battle of the big smart screens
Which big smart screen is right for you? Nest Hub Max or Amazon Echo Show
Google recently updated its Nest Hub product line to introduce a larger version, the Nest Hub Max. As with the different size versions of the Amazon Echo Show, it takes what was great about the smaller version and takes it up a notch. But should you get it over Amazon's Echo Show? We'll help you decide.
SO MANY DEALS
Thursday's best deals: Samsung Galaxy S10, PhoneSoap 3, Beats, and more
It's just over a week until Black Friday sales kick off, but that doesn't mean you have to wait until Thanksgiving to start saving. Many amazing deals are already live, and we've rounded up the best of them below.
Streaming freedom
Spotify free now works on Amazon Alexa and Bose speakers
Spotify now allows free users to listen on their Amazon Alexa and Bose speakers.
What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in December 2019
Netflix brings the funny, The Expanse is back on Amazon, and Hulu ventures further Into the Dark.
Amazon Echo 💪
Amazon's super useful and ultra-cheap Echo Flex is now available to buy
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The Echo Flex plugs directly into any standard outlet and gives you direct Alexa access in places that may be hard to put a traditional smart speaker.
uh oh
Chromecast Ultras are reportedly overheating due to Stadia
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Multiple Stadia users on Reddit are reporting that playing for even brief periods of time is enough to cause the Chromecast Ultra included in the Founder's Edition to overheat.