Make your special nerd happy
The Star Wars fan in your life wants this stuff
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Star Wars fans are practically swimming in options for cool things to show off their love, but it's up to you to find the quality gifts in the pile.
Russell Holly
Russell is a Contributing Editor at Android Central. He's a former server admin who has been using Android since the HTC G1, and quite literally wrote the book on Android tablets. You can usually find him chasing the next tech trend, much to the pain of his wallet. Find him on Facebook and Twitter.
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Automate your world
Need some Routines inspiration? Here are the best ones for your home
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Amazon has made it easy to create your own task combinations. These are my favorites.
12 Days of Tech Tips
3 important steps for keeping your kids safe online in 2022
If you're concerned about keeping your child and their information safe while they enjoy the internet, there are three simple things you can do to protect them.
Play more games
Get the PS4 lover in your life the best gift
If you have someone in your life that lives or dies by their PlayStation 4, these gift ideas may make you their favorite person this year.
Bluetooth all the way
The best gamepad for your Gear VR
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.
So much potential
Bowflex Velocore Bike review: Additional polish required
Bowflex is making some great hardware here, but the folks using Android to make a better user experience are in serious need of support from Google.
BEEP BOOP BEEP WOOOOOOP
Review: This projector looks like R2-D2, runs Android, and kicks ass
Anker's Nebula Capsule 2 just got an epic Limited Edition release, and Star Wars fans are going to love it.
Alexa, do it for me
Have an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot? Here's our guide on easy setup!
Amazon's home assistant speaker range is an incredible add-on to just about every home, but you need to know how to set up your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot to get the most out of it. Here's what you need to know.
Give me the B Team
Star Wars gamers had a great year, and it's only going to get better
If you're a fan of Star Wars, there was so much going on this year to appreciate.
Can I get a Linking Book to the liquor store?
Want to make your inner child cry? Play Myst in VR.
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It's Myst. It's in VR. There really isn't much else to say here.
Better sounds
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro review: Happy, happy earholes
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Razer's new Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds deliver great sound for every environment, with very few compromises.
making the best of it
COVID-19 ruined Thanksgiving, but I found a way to bring my family together
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There will be no grand family gathering for my family this year, but this dead-simple tech will make sure everyone can be together anyway.
Our Spider-Man
Review: Spider-Man: Miles Morales was everything I hoped it would be
It's the perfect sequel to a damn near perfect game, and exactly what the PlayStation 5 needs to get people excited to play on the next generation of consoles.
No more remotes
Adjust the volume, the channel, or turn off the TV with an Amazon Echo
No matter what television you have, Amazon Echo can be given the power to control it.
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.
Bad Takes Everywhere
A Stadia exec just made everyone angry, and it's not the first time
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Typhoon Studios' creative Director has a history of bad takes, but today's was a real doozy.
Gig economy jokes
Vacation Simulator: Back to Job made me laugh until I cried
This free expansion for one of the best games in VR today will give you plenty to do, and lots to think about.
Gonna need more Gs
You can now use Stadia without WiFi!
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It's time to game, no matter where you are. Stadia is beginning to experiment with streaming via 4G and 5G mobile data.
Stream all the Things!
NVIDIA Shield TV 4K review: Improving on the best
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NVIDIA has refreshed its Shield TV platform, and it's exactly what I wanted from a new streaming machine.
Just start over
Ending sexual assault in the video game industry requires a total reboot
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Things in the gaming industry aren't going to get better until we change everything, and it's time we as a community admit this.