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the future is now
Future-proof your home with the best Wi-Fi 6 routers
Wi-Fi 6 has arrived and promises speeds of up to 10Gbps by combining both the 2.4GHz and two 5GHz networks in your home. Here are the best compatible routers to take advantage of the faster speeds and greater capacity of Wi-Fi 6.
car copilots
These are the best car mounts you can buy for the Samsung Galaxy S21
It's imperative that you not fiddle with your phone while driving, so the safe bet is to put it in a car phone mount or holder. Here are some of the best ones available for the Samsung Galaxy S21.
Mutating into grasp
The long-awaited Biomutant has a release date — May 25, 2021
The action-RPG Biomutant from Experiment 101 and THQ Nordic finally has a release date. Players can expect to undergo this adventure on May 25, 2021.
Hail Mary
You can finally play Madden on Stadia later this week
After months of silence, EA's Madden NFL 21 is finally releasing for Stadia. Madden will be available on January 28th for a discounted price.
Connected health
More countries get long-awaited vital health features on the Galaxy Watch 3
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The Galaxy Watch 3 is gaining new abilities for users in 31 countries, as Samsung expands its health features outside of its home country.
buyers guide
Believe it or not, Philips Hue is not the only smart bulb you can buy
The are plenty of smart lights available that are similar to Philips Hue bulbs at nearly half the cost. Most offer easy management from a designated app on your smartphone or tablet, too.
Samsung Galaxy S21 — Everything you need in one place
productivity across screens
The Galaxy Tab S7 gets even better with new features in One UI 3.1
Ecosystem battle
Which flagship should you get: Galaxy S21 or iPhone 12?
A new wireless standard
What is UWB in the Galaxy S21 series and which models support it?
big phone big protection
These are the best heavy cases for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
All the colors of the galaxy
What color Samsung Galaxy S21 should you buy?
Official and officially awesome
These are all the first-party Samsung Galaxy S21 cases
center of attention
The Galaxy S21 will support one of Google Duo's coolest features at launch
Save your S21
These are the best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases you can buy
Plus for protection
These are the best Samsung Galaxy S21+ cases you can buy
And the winner is...
Can the Exynos 2100 keep up with the Snapdragon 888 in this speed test?
Mobile Gaming
Will Stadia work on my Android phone? Here are the Stadia compatible phones
You'll find a Stadia iOS or Android app on most phones or tablets, but which devices actually support game streaming? The list is growing by the day, but some unsupported phones will make you jump through a few hoops first.
Beat that!
The Trial is finally coming to TWD Saints & Sinners on Oculus Quest
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is easily one of the best VR games available, and sales are certainly proving that reality. The Quest version not only outsold other versions but is also finally getting The Trial next month.
pro-grade
The Xperia Pro is a broadcaster's dream phone (at an exorbitant price)
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Nearly a year after its initial unveiling, the Xperia Pro is finally launching in the U.S. with 5G support, HDMI monitoring, and countless creative tools designed for professional video and broadcasting work.
Hello Moto
The Motorola Edge S is the first phone with a Snapdragon 870
Motorola's Edge S phone has launched in China today. It's the first Edge branded phone the company's released this year, and it's also the first Android phone to ship with a Snapdragon 870.
Hello Moto
These are the very best Motorola phones you can buy
Motorola won a legion of new fans when it rebooted its phone line up a few years ago. Things haven't slowed down since then, and this little list right here is a round up of the best that Moto currently has to offer.
What you need at a glance
Your Google Assistant smart display can now show your Fitbit sleep data
Google is rolling out a new feature that makes it possible for the Assistant to show your wellness data on compatible smart displays. Currently, the feature is limited to sleep data from Fitbit devices.
All new low
Vizio's 65-inch 4K HDR Smart TV has dropped to a new low at $648 at Walmart
Includes active full-array backlighting with Vizio's Quantum Color, 90 local dimming zones, and 800 nits of brightness for cinematic images. Supports Dolby Vision HDR and has the IQ Active Processor for superior processing and 4K upscaling.
Duality
How to use Dual Messenger to run two WhatsApp accounts on your Galaxy phone
Dual Messenger is an incredibly useful utility that lets you run two accounts of a messaging service on your Galaxy phone. Here's how to set up and use Dual Messenger on your Galaxy phone.
Always watching
Keep an eye on your child with Eufy's SpaceView baby monitor down to $120
Has a large 5-inch 720p display for a sharp picture. Let's you see everything your little troublemaker is doing. Includes a wide-angle lens for when your baby starts moving around more. Get instant alerts. Has a range up to 1,000 feet.
Expanding horizons
Twitter enters the newsletter business with Revue acquisition
Twitter has acquired Revue, a newsletter startup based in Utrecht, Netherlands, to expand its business.
Make it cute
Fleksy adds a curated, artist-powered theme store to jazz up its keyboard
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Fleksy's keyboard is upping its customization again by expanding its theme store to support paid, professionally made themes by artists and graphic designers. If you've been getting bored of that solid color keyboard, it's time to try something a little bolder.
ALL THE LTE
These are the best smartwatches with LTE connectivity you can buy
If you've come to depend on your wearable for just about everything, you may benefit from a LTE smartwatch. We've rounded up some of the best options.
Listen up
Hear everything with $20 off the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset
The headset uses USB audio to simulate surround sound, so you'll know where the enemy is at all times. Has 53mm drivers, a noise-cancelling mic, and memory foam ear pads for long-term comfort. Compatible with Xbox, PS4, PC, Mac, and more.
Note replacement
If there's no Galaxy Note 21 this year, what phone will you buy instead?
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It's looking more and more likely that we won't have a Galaxy Note 21 this year. Assuming that's true, what phone will you buy instead?
Star-Spangled Discounts
Presidents Day Sale: All the best early deals and unprecedented savings
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Stores aren't waiting for February 15 to kick off their Presidents' Day sales, so why wait until then to start shopping? We're gathering all the best early Presidents' Day sales you should know about before the 3-day weekend begins.
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The best there are
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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
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Recent Reviews
Xiaomi Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34
Xiaomi's ultrawide gaming monitor is now available outside of China for the first time, and it delivers an incredible value in this category. The monitor uses a Samsung VA panel and has 144Hz refresh rate along with FreeSync. Is this the best budget ultrawide gaming monitor around? Let's find out.
Moto G Power (2021)
The Moto G Power (2020) was one of the best phones of last year, so how does its successor compare? That's, uh, a tricky question to answer. Let's dig in with our full Moto G Power (2021) review.
Amazfit GTS 2 Mini
Trying to decide if you want a cheap fitness tracker or a smartwatch for fitness? The GTS 2 Mini gives you the best of both worlds, with a beautiful display, long battery life, accurate health tracking, built-in GPS, and more for a seriously low price.
Blazing speeds!
T-Mobile beats Verizon and AT&T to take U.S. 5G speed crown
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According to Opensignal’s latest 5G User Experience Report, T-Mobile offers the fastest average 5G download speed in the U.S. The carrier is also ahead of Verizon and AT&T when it comes to 5G availability.
Android 2021
Android 12 is coming sooner than you think — here's what we know so far
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What's next for the latest version of Android? From rumored features, interface changes, availability, and more, here's everything we know so far about Android 12!
It's not all bad news
OnePlus 9 Pro camera leak hints at major disappointment
According to tipster Max Jambor, OnePlus' next flagship phones will not offer a periscope lens. However, a teardown of the OnePlus camera app has revealed that the two phones will come with several new features such as a moon mode and focus peaking.
same easy setup
Setting up PSVR on PS5 works almost the same as on PS4
Got a new PS5 and want to use your PSVR with it? You'll need to contact Sony for a PlayStation Camera adapter first. Once that'll all set, the process is almost exactly the same.
Always getting better
Android 11: Everything you need to know!
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Android 11 is the latest Android version, packing features like chat bubbles and revamped notifications. Here's everything you need to know about it!
VOIP all day
VoLTE: How to use it and why you should care
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VoLTE — or Voice over LTE — is the new standard for calling throughout the U.S., Canada, and parts of Europe. Not only does it facilitate much higher call quality between cell phones, but it allows devices to stay connected to LTE while on a call, improving data speeds for everyone.
This is the next level
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888: Everything you need to know
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The Snapdragon 888 is here, and we have all the details. The chipset is set to power 2021 flagships, and delivers an incredible 25% increase in performance over the last generation. Here's everything you need to know about the Snapdragon 888.
Better sound
Netflix brings ‘studio-quality’ sound to Android devices with new update
The latest update for the Netflix Android app adds support for a new xHE-AAC codec, which promises to bring 'studio-quality' sound and several other improvements.
Affordable 5G
The Blade X1 is an affordable 5G phone on Visible's already cheap rate plan
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Visible is launching the new Blade X1 5G, the latest in its Blade smartphone lineup by ZTE and the first to support 5G connectivity on Verizon's network.
you didn't see that
Google finally fixes this awkward privacy-invading feature on Chrome
Notifications on Google Chrome are generally no big deal until you're sharing your screen during a work meeting and one pops up with some sensitive information. Google is finally fixing this.
new ways to privacy
Google is testing new ways to make your browsing data more private
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Google's Privacy Sandbox that was announced last year has a number of proposals on how to phase out internet-based cookies that track user browsing.
it's about time
Spotify plans to take on Audible with its new collection of audiobooks
Spotify is diving into the audiobooks market with its first collection of classic literary works recorded by celebrities and public figures.
Control the temperature
These are the best smart thermostats if you have multiple zones
The Ecobee SmartThermostat isn't the only way to get a multi-zone heating and cooling system, but if you're starting from scratch it is the best way. Plus it doubles as an Alexa-enabled speaker for better integration with your Amazon Echo speakers.
Health matters
Samsung's next Galaxy Watch could get this life-saving feature
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Samsung's next Galaxy Watch could ship with a very useful feature for people with diabetes. The company is reportedly adding an optical blood glucose tracker to beef up its health credentials.
Up your game
These are the best gaming accessories for almost any Android phone
Mobile gaming is getting bigger and more competitive each and every day. We've rounded up the best gaming accessories so that you can be the best at whatever game you choose to play.