The cheaper options
Pixel 3 vs. iPhone XR: Which should you buy?
Google and Apple are getting closer when it comes to hardware, but software couldn't be more different.
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Welcome to the future
OnePlus 6T, Xperia XZ3, Honor 8X, and more now support ARCore
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These are all the phones that can take advantage of Google's augmented reality platform, ARCore.
improvements everywhere
Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Review: Bigger, better, and much louder
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Amazon is playing catch-up to Google Home when it comes to hardware design, but this update is exactly what it needed to be.
Whoops
Ingress has a huge Google+ problem
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Huge communities of Ingress players have used Google+ as an organizing tool for years, and Niantic still has no solid plans for what happens when it shuts down.
Augment my reality
Niantic's massive reboot to Ingress, called Prime, is finally here
Step one of a huge campaign to completely revitalize the first global AR game has arrived, and it is fantastic.
Dios mio! Its Diablo!
Pre-registry for Diablo Immortal open on Google Play Store
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Blizzard announced a brand new, mobile-first Diablo game at BlizzCon, and less than a day later, pre-registration on Google Play for the game is now open!
What works for you
Google Home Hub vs. Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen)
Google and Amazon are competing for important spaces throughout your home, but if you're already invested in the Google ecosystem, it's not even a competition.
Sit back and lauch
Use smart home tech to make your Halloween home a bit more terrifying
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Connected Home tech is great for automating your life, and you can use it to have a little fun when kids come to your door screaming Trick or Treat.
The sequel really is better
Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) review: The same, but way better
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The first generation Echo Show never really felt like a complete thought, but almost every problem I had with it has been addressed by the upgrade.
Assistant in every room
Google Home Hub Review: Little, fierce, and nearly perfect
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This is exactly the smart display experience I wanted, for every room but the kitchen.
Goodbye unification
I'm pretty sure Google is breaking up with me
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All of the things I've enjoyed about Google for so long are going away, and there's not much I can really do about it.
More Assistant To Love
Google Home Hub vs. Lenovo Smart Display: Which should you buy?
Google's new smart display aims at being the center of your connected home, but Lenovo's experience already does a really good job in that space.
You have my attention
LG Watch W7 hands-on: Weirdly practical, weirdly pricey
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LG is doing something truly clever with its latest watch, but the compromises it takes to pull it off may not be worth it to everyone.
No broken televisions please
Creed: Rise to Glory Review: My body hurts and I love it
Survios is back with another killer VR game, only this time you're throwing punches.
best of the best
Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Apple Watch Series 4: Which should you buy?
Samsung and Apple have released their top-of-the-line watches, but choosing between them isn't as easy as you'd think.
Healthy Living
Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch a good health tracker?
Most people think of Fitbit or Apple when they think of fitness trackers, but the Samsung Galaxy Watch is a solid addition to this category.
Wrist Computer Showdown
Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Misfit Vapor: Which should you buy?
Misfit is a powerful name in the world of fitness trackers, but its first watch struggles to compete with Samsung's latest offering.
Use what you want
Can I use a Galaxy Watch even if I don't have a Galaxy phone?
Samsung's wearables haven't always been usable with other phones, even those also running Android. The Galaxy Watch is a little different, but there's a catch.
I'll keep my bezels, thanks
The best Android phone without a notch
You don't gain anything by having a cut into your display thanks to all of these sensors that can't be hidden, so why deal with an ugly notch when you don't have to?
Bluetooth all the way
The best gamepad for your Gear VR
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Samsung's Gear VR headset opens the doors to a lot of quality games, but more than a few of those experiences are dramatically improved by adding a gamepad. Here's a quick look at some of the best.