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Best tips for wrangling Bixby to get it to do what you want

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Posted by Jen Karner on 17 Aug 2017 10:00 am
Getting Bixby Voice to do what you want can be pesky, but these tips can help. Bixby Voice for Samsung's Galaxy S8 delivers a pocket assistant that you can talk to in order to get things done. However, if you can't seem to get Bixby to do what you're asking, then this assistant can be more of a hassle than a help. That's why we've put together this handy list of tips to get Bixby Voice to...

How to deal with Daydream display flicker on Galaxy S8

Posted by Jen Karner on 16 Aug 2017 4:30 pm
Stop the flicker with this tip! You need to be able to see what is going on when you have a VR headset on, but if you have issues with your display then you can give yourself a headache or cause damage to your eyes. Some users have reported an issue where the display on their Galaxy S8 flickers brightly and repeatedly. This is a disorienting issue that absolutely nobody wants to run into, but...

How to set up Google Home with multiple users

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Posted by Jen Karner on 16 Aug 2017 3:10 pm
Google can differentiate between up to six Google accounts, making it easy for the whole house to use! Google Home works by recognizing your voice, letting you listen to music, add items to your shopping list and even check the day's news. With multi-user support, that goes a step further allowing up to six different accounts to link to a single Google Home. This means that every account can...

How to use Bixby Vision

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Posted by Jen Karner on 16 Aug 2017 1:00 pm
Bixby Vision can help you find images, shop and even translate text from different languages! Bixby Vision for Samsung's Galaxy S8 delivers a feature built to take your pocket assistant to the next level. Using Bixby Vision you can extract or translate text, search for images similar to what your camera sees, shop for those items, and plenty more. With so much going on it can be hard to get a...

What to do when your VR app is asking for Gear VR instead of Daydream

Posted by Jen Karner on 15 Aug 2017 2:30 pm
Make sure your VR headset launches the right version of the app. The Daydream compatibility update has rolled out to users of Samsung's Galaxy S8 giving them far more options for VR than any other phone can deliver right now. The ability to play both Gear VR and Daydream games on one device is huge and delivers access to dozens of new apps and games. However, some folks have run into an issue...

How to replace Bixby Voice with Google Assistant on your Galaxy S8

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Posted by Jen Karner on 15 Aug 2017 8:00 am
Replace Bixby with Google Assistant in a jiffy! When it comes to having a pocket assistant for your Galaxy S8 not everyone is sold on using Bixby Voice. If you prefer using Google Assistant, or you want to give a different assistant a try, then there are a few things you'll need to do. The Galaxy S8 has a dedicated button to map Bixby, along with voice commands. However, there are a few things...

Mantis Headphones complete your PlayStation VR experience!

Posted by Jen Karner on 11 Aug 2017 2:30 pm
Clip on headphones are a great alternative to earbuds. Stepping into another world is a part of the awesome glory of enjoying a game in VR. If you don't have a decent pair of earbuds, or headphones though, you won't really be able to truly immerse yourself in the experience. I've been using the earbuds that originally came with my PlayStation VR since I picked it up in October, but the truth...

Most popular Bixby Voice commands

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Posted by Jen Karner on 10 Aug 2017 9:00 am
Commands can let Bixby do all sorts of things for you. Bixby Voice for Galaxy S8 brings an assistant to your pocket. There is plenty that Bixby is capable of doing by using commands, from playing music from your favorite app, to adding items to your calendar. We've got the details on the most awesome commands to aid you in your Bixby adventures! Navigation Music Camera Calendar Navigation...

Dino Frontier review on PlayStation VR

Posted by Jen Karner on 9 Aug 2017 2:30 pm
Build a town, attract settlers, and domesticate dinosaurs. When I stumble onto the location where I'll build my town, there isn't much of anything here. A single settler, and a dead dinosaur, surrounded by woods and bushes that bear fruit. To call it inhospitable would be a bit of an understatement I think. But aside from the lack of...well...anything, it's a good place to start. I send the...

How to customize Bixby Home

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Posted by Jen Karner on 9 Aug 2017 7:00 am
Bixby is more than just a voice. Bixby Home is the central hub where Bixby can deliver summaries of what is going on in your apps in the form of cards, provided of course that you're rocking a Galaxy S8. We've got the details on how to customize the look of Bixby Home, as well as the information it displays for you! How to add cards to Bixby Home How to find compatible apps How to pin a card...

How to improve Bixby Voice using Samsung Feedback

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Posted by Jen Karner on 8 Aug 2017 3:00 pm
Bixby improves as you interact. Bixby Voice is the built in pocket assistant for Galaxy S8 users and it can easily answer your questions and help you access the apps you want with just a few words. However, if Bixby Voice doesn't understand what you are saying, then you definitely aren't going to get the results that you've been hoping for. There is an easy way to help fine tune what Bixby...

Samsung now makes the best phone for Google Daydream

Posted by Jen Karner on 8 Aug 2017 2:30 pm
To get the best experience on Daydream, you'll want the best phone for the job. Google Daydream delivers an excellent way to comfortably jump into and enjoy VR. Trying to figure out which phone is the absolute best for VR as well as be a solid phone can be a bit of a hassle. That's why we've done the legwork with you! From it's excellent display, to better Bluetooth functionality, the Samsung...

How to upgrade your PlayStation 4 Pro hard drive

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Posted by Jen Karner on 8 Aug 2017 1:00 pm
Upgrading your PlayStation 4 Pro hard drive doesn't have to give you a headache.{.intro} Your PlayStation 4 Pro is a gaming beast, capable of delivering you tons of excellent games, apps, experiences, and even VR if you've picked up a PlayStation VR. The time may come when you want to upgrade your hard drive, and when that happens, it isn't a super long and drawn-out process. You will need...

How to change the language and speaking style of Bixby Voice

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Posted by Jen Karner on 4 Aug 2017 1:00 pm
How do I change the language or speaking style of Bixby? Bixby Voice responds to your queries as a virtual assistant that lives in your pocket. Some folks might not want to listen to the Bixby voice "Stephanie" or you might be hoping to switch those responses to another language. This is a pretty simple process from within the settings of the Bixby app, and it should only take you a few...

How to disable Bixby voice

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Posted by Jen Karner on 3 Aug 2017 4:00 pm
You can disable Bixby Voice with just a few taps! Bixby Voice lets you ask questions to your Galaxy S8 and receive answers vocally. While this is handy for some people, not everybody wants to have Bixby answering questions for them. By turning off Bixby Voice, holding the Bixby button will now launch the app instead of a speech bubble. Turning Bixby Off — or back on — only takes a few moments...

Theseus Review on PlayStation VR

Posted by Jen Karner on 3 Aug 2017 3:30 pm
Help the girl, slay the Minotaur, escape the labyrinth. I can feel the slight tug of the red, bloody waters as I trudge towards a narrow tower of light. It's where two absolutely massive, towering doors stand, the only structure in this strange landscape I find myself in. I manage to reach the doors, push my way through them, and I am absorbed by a bright, blinding white light. I gasp, sitting...

These are the PlayStation VR games coming out this month!

Posted by Jen Karner on 3 Aug 2017 12:30 pm
What new games does PlayStation VR have in store this month? Playstation VR has a great selection of games for you to browse through for your adventures in VR. Happily, the list of games is always expanding, and adding new titles for you to choose from. If you've been trying to figure out what is appearing this month, we've got you covered. August has a wave of awesome new games to check out...

How to access your Bixby History

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Posted by Jen Karner on 3 Aug 2017 8:00 am
Bixby History shows you everything from the past 7 days. Bixby Voice delivers a virtual assistant for your Samsung Galaxy S8. It also records all of the questions you ask and the answers that Bixby delivers to you. If you've been wanting to take a look at everything you've asked, you can access the History feature from within the Bixby app. It only shows you the last 7 days' worth of questions...

Play your way to success with Pokémon Go on Android!

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Posted by Jen Karner on 1 Aug 2017 6:00 am
Prepare to raid! Pokemon Go introduced raids just over a month ago, and it's become clear that Android users are going to run into some issues. From lag to needing to restart to the ever-dreaded battery issues, there are problems that you should be aware of. That doesn't mean that it's time to jump ship, though, because there are plenty of ways to help yourself out. Equipment matters When...

A heatsink that works is a beautiful thing

Posted by Jen Karner on 31 Jul 2017 2:30 pm
Beat the heat in VR with this heatsink! The fact that Daydream heats up your phone is no surprise, but the fact that you can mitigate this issue can be news to plenty of people. We took the time to test out a heat sink for Daydream and see whether it really did make a difference in our VR experience. Read more at VRHeads

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