Dos Dots
Catch the unveiling of the Huawei Mate40 series on October 22
Buckle Up
Google Pixel 5 review: The best Pixel ever
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Google spent a lot of time over the past few years coming up with new ways to impress us. This year, it impressed me simply by being less ambitious.
Tweet away!
Twitter brings its new share menu to Android, a month after iOS release
Twitter says it's begun testing its new share menu on Android, more than two months after it started testing it on iOS and nearly a month after its release on Apple's mobile OS.
Qui-bye!
Just six months old, Quibi is already shutting down
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The mobile-oriented streaming platform is shutting its doors just six months after its launch, owing to poor viewership and difficult legal battles.
Choose your character
Samsung's AR emoji will offer more customization options in the future
Samsung's AR emoji will soon be able to be customized with new clothing and accessory options as part of an expanded partnership with avatar creator Tafi.
learn about samsung
The Galaxy S20 FE is the best Samsung phone you can buy
Samsung makes a lot of phones — from $1,300 flagships with insane 50x zoom cameras to $250 budget phones with massive batteries. These are the best Samsung phones you need to know about in 2020.
Your own private cloud
Create your own private cloud with these NAS enclosures
There are lots of great choices if you're looking for the best NAS for home use. With NAS enclosures that excel at 4K streaming via Plex and built-in solutions that come with their own hard drives, these are the best NAS enclosures for home use in 2020.
expand your galaxy
Upgrade the storage in your Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with a microSD card
There's never enough storage when you're downloading movies and TV shows to watch offline, but the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra allows you to expand from the base 128GB and fit more files than ever on your phone.
Our bad
Spotify clears up Wear OS offline playback miscommunication
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Wear OS users wanted to know why Spotify didn't support offline playback on their devices. A community manager's response just added more confusion.
Relive The Force
Tales From the Galaxy's Edge trailer wields The Force and a release date
Stories far and wide reveal The Force in this full-length Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy's Edge trailer, coming next month for Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2.
Chromebooks continue to grow up
Google is finally adding a recycle bin to Chromebooks
A recycle bin for Chrome OS is the one obvious missing feature that Google's finally adding to its desktop platform.
A new connection
Ubisoft games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla are getting cross-save support
Ubisoft is launching Ubisoft Connect, a service that replaces Ubisoft Club and Uplay. Through Ubisoft Connect, upcoming titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla will support cross-save across all platforms.
Coming Soon
Does Visible support 5G?
Visible customers are stuck using Verizon's LTE network for now, but for most people, that's more than enough speed. Support for Verizon's nationwide 5G network is in the works and is coming to compatible phones soon but don't expect any benefits just yet.
Next-generation
Everything you need to know about the PS5: Release date, price, and more
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Sony has officially confirmed that it is working on the PlayStation 5. Here's everything we know about it so far.
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Huawei and ZTE have been banned from Sweden's 5G networks
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Sweden is the latest country to ban Huawei from its 5G networks, citing national security concerns. Alongside Huawei, ZTE is also barred.
New Drop
Upgrade to 4K with Dell's new 27-inch IPS monitor on sale for just $300
Just released at the end of September, this is its first price drop. Has ultra thin bezels on three sides and 4K UHD resolution. Includes AMD FreeSync to reduce screen tearing while gaming. Has HDMI and DisplayPort connections.
Google Pixel 5
Where's the big boy
Where's the "XL" version of the Pixel 5 hiding?
There's always something
Are you concerned about Pixel 5 manufacturing issues?
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This is the One
Google Pixel 5 vs. OnePlus 8T: Which should you buy?
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Better in every way
The Pixel 3 was a great phone, but the Pixel 5 is a serious upgrade
Pixel showdown
The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are here — but which one should you buy?
How to watch
UCL returns
How to watch Ajax vs Liverpool: Live stream Champions League football
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Here it goes
How to watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Dodgers live stream anywhere
Don't miss it
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Group stage action
How to watch PSG vs Man United: Live stream Champions League football
Kickoff time
How to watch Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys live stream
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Recent Reviews
NIVRANA Battery Pack for Oculus Quest
The NIVRANA Battery Pack for Oculus Quest is comfortable and adds a massive battery to the Oculus Quest. It's a bit pricey but ultimately helps improve the VR experience.
Unihertz Atom XL
Small phones are rare and so are rugged phones, so to find that combo in a single affordable device is near unicorn status. The Atom XL from Unihertz offers some great features focused on a rugged life, however, the company forgot to build in a decent camera or display for outdoor lighting.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
The Galaxy S20 FE is the latest in Samsung's crusade to dominate every pricing tier with a well-rounded device that makes the appropriate sacrifices while maintaining the company's standards for quality and performance.
Dueling noise-cancelers
Can Bose's new QC Earbuds match up against the AirPods Pro?
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Apple AirPods Pro couldn't look any more different, but beyond their respective looks, these two have great feature sets that narrow your choice down to key attributes.
Tweeting at the moon
Angry Birds VR and Acron scare up some spooky fun updates for Halloween
Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs and Acron: Attack of the Squirrels are getting free big Halloween-themed updates!
The best there are
These are the best Android phones you can buy right now
There are so many great Android phones to buy, so it can be tough to know which one to buy. These are the best of the best at each price point.
Similar but different
OnePlus' upcoming Nord N10 5G could look a lot like the OnePlus 8T
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Leaker Max J has claimed that the upcoming Nord N10 5G will have a similar camera bump on the back as the OnePlus 8T. The Nord N10 5G is expected to be unveiled on October 26, alongside the entry-level Nord N100.
More improvements
Surfshark boosts protocol offering with new Wireguard support
Surfshark has announced that it's added Wireguard support to its popular VPN service, increasing the security of it overall.
A new challenger emerges
Acer's new $109 Google Assistant smart speaker has RGB lighting, DTS audio
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Acer has launched a new Google Assistant smart speaker with DTS sound and RGB base-lighting. Dubbed Halo, the smart speaker will go on sale in the U.S. in Q1 2021.
Breaking it all down
Google antitrust FAQ: What the U.S. government's lawsuit means for you
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It actually happened. The U.S. government has issued an antitrust lawsuit against Google, making it one of the largest antitrust cases the country has ever seen. Here's what you need to know about it.
LTE, at long last
The first Snapdragon-powered Acer Chromebook is here!
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It has been a gangbusters year for business-grade Chromebooks, and the Chromebook Spin 513 looks poised to carve out quite the niche for itself thanks to the option for LTE data and ample RAM options.
Could it be true?
Huawei Mate 40 Pro price leaked ahead of official launch
According to an early Amazon listing, the Mate 40 Pro is going to be priced at €1199 in Europe for the base 8GB/256GB version.
Ring Ring
Is the new Ring Alarm (2nd Gen) a worthy upgrade?
DIY security is nothing new, but the 2nd gen Ring Alarm brings some fancy new looks to the table and some new functionality. Is it worth the upgrade, or should you stick with the 1st Gen Ring Alarm?
Have some fun
These are the best games for your Android phone
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We're rounding up the best games, free and premium, you should be playing today.
#Vote
Twitter will make it harder to retweet before the U.S. election
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Twitter's new change will encourage users to quote tweet rather than retweet in an effort to encourage more thoughtful commentary before the U.S. Election.
if you're reading this it's too late
How to back up and restore text messages on Android
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Keeping your SMS messages backed up is a great idea because you never know when you might accidentally delete some important text messages or simply want to transfer your old messages over to a new phone. We'll show you how!
At long last
You can now play Spotify podcasts on your Google Assistant devices
You can now play and control Spotify podcasts on your smart speakers using the Google Assistant. The functionality is now rolling out globally.
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iPhone 12 'a step behind' Android competition in 5G battery tests
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Early testing of the iPhone 12's battery has reportedly revealed the device is 'a step behind' Android's 5G competition, and that there is a clear impact on performance compared to last year's 4G-only iPhone models.