Rebecca SpearStaff WriterRebecca Spear is a staff writer for Android Central who loves following the latest tech, drawing with her Wacom, and playing video games. You can find her posting about her pets, art, and video game preferences on Twitter @rrspear. Grid List Latest articles by Rebecca Spear Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) vs. Nest Hub (2nd Gen): Which should you buy? By Rebecca Spear published 11 November 22 Choosing the better small smart screen is a close call and depends on which home assistant you prefer. Overall, we think that the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the better option. Best heavy duty & kid cases for Amazon Fire HD 8 tablets 2022 By Rebecca Spear published 11 November 22 Do you have an Amazon Fire tablet that you want to protect? Here are our top picks for cases that'll keep your little ones from destroying your prized tablet. Best Amazon Fire HD 10 & 10 Plus cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Jeramy Johnson, Chris Wedel published 10 November 22 Amazon Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus may be affordable, but they still need protection to survive everyday use, which is why we've rounded some of the best cases for the duo available in the market. Best Amazon Fire HD 8 & 8 Plus cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Chris Wedel published 3 October 22 Keep your Fire HD 8 or 8 Plus secure with a great case. Genshin Impact Element guide: All Elements, Elemental Reactions, and Status Effects By Rebecca Spear published 9 September 22 Each Genshin Impact character is a master of a specific element. When certain Elements touch, they produce status effects that can help you or hurt you in battle. Genshin Impact ascension guide: Materials, quests, levels, and requirements By Rebecca Spear published 7 September 22 When you hit a leveling-up wall in Genshin Impact, you know it's time to ascend your characters and weapons. Here's everything you need to know about ascension, materials, and other requirements. Genshin Impact character guide: All playable characters, Passive Talents, Elemental Burst attacks, and more By Rebecca Spear, Samuel Tolbert published 6 September 22 There are currently 54 playable characters in Genshin Impact, including the starting Traveler. Here's each one listed with their weapon type, element, Passive Talent, and Elemental Burst. Genshin Impact Stormterror Guide: How to break the tower seals and defeat the dragon By Rebecca Spear published 26 August 22 Before you can face Stormterror, you first need to wind your way into the wind dome and then break the seals on the dragon's lair. We'll walk you through how to do all of that. Best Samsung Galaxy S10+ cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Olivia Lipski last updated 1 September 22 Keep your Samsung Galaxy S10+ shining like new. Best accessories for Amazon Fire HD 10 in 2022 By Rebecca Spear last updated 9 September 22 You've got a sweet little Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet that didn't break the bank. That leaves some money left over for accessories. Best cheap smart locks 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Olivia Lipski last updated 29 July 22 Trying to find a reliable smart lock while on a budget? These are the best inexpensive smart locks on the market that will protect your home. Best smart locks 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Olivia Lipski last updated 23 September 22 Use our list of smart locks to choose the best combination of brains and brawns to protect your home, whether you want something with a fingerprint sensor or just a basic lock. Best Roborock vacuums 2022 By Rebecca Spear published 27 July 22 We've tested and compared several Roborock robot vacuums to see which ones are the best. See which ones fit your needs. Best Galaxy Tab S5e Cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear last updated 24 August 22 If you want to keep your Galaxy Tab S5e looking perfect, you should really invest in a quality case. Here are our top picks. How to use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with an Android phone By Rebecca Spear published 7 July 22 Want to up your Android gaming experience? Here's how to pair your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with your Android phone. Best Samsung Galaxy S10 cases 2022 By Joe Maring, Rebecca Spear, Rajat Sharma published 1 July 22 Despite its age, the Samsung Galaxy S10 continues to be a solid and reliable smartphone — as long as you protect it with a quality case. Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Christine Persaud published 28 June 22 The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a really helpful tablet. Protect your investment by purchasing one of these reliable cases 22 Amazon Echo accessories you never knew existed (but should definitely check out!) By Rebecca Spear published 27 June 22 While Amazon Echo devices are pretty great on their own, these accessories can make them even better. Best wallet cases for Google Pixel 5 in 2022 By Rebecca Spear last updated 28 July 22 Turn your Pixel 5 into the one-stop location for all your personal things with a wallet case. Whether you're looking for soft leather or a harder material, there are plenty of trusted options. PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced in the June 2022 showcase By Rebecca Spear last updated 2 June 22 Sony gave us a look at several upcoming games in the June 2022 State of Play. I lost my Pixel phone in New York, but against all odds I got it back By Rebecca Spear last updated 11 May 22 I lost my Android phone in New York City on a work trip. But I managed to get it back with the help of Google and some luck. How to find your lost Android phone By Rebecca Spear, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 31 August 22 Worried about misplacing your phone or (worse yet) having it stolen? Ease your fears and set up a tracking system before your worst-case scenario strikes. Best Star Wars games for PS4 & PS5 in 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Samuel Tolbert published 3 May 22 We've rounded up the best Star Wars games available. No matter what you're in the mood for, there's a Star Wars game for you. Best smart garage door openers 2022 By Rebecca Spear last updated 18 November 22 If you've ever wondered if you left your garage door open while you're away, a smart garage door opener is for you. Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy gave me strength to leave the Mormon religion By Rebecca Spear last updated 22 March 22 Aloy is a powerful character who has made a big impression over the years. 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Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) vs. Nest Hub (2nd Gen): Which should you buy? By Rebecca Spear published 11 November 22 Choosing the better small smart screen is a close call and depends on which home assistant you prefer. Overall, we think that the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the better option.
Best heavy duty & kid cases for Amazon Fire HD 8 tablets 2022 By Rebecca Spear published 11 November 22 Do you have an Amazon Fire tablet that you want to protect? Here are our top picks for cases that'll keep your little ones from destroying your prized tablet.
Best Amazon Fire HD 10 & 10 Plus cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Jeramy Johnson, Chris Wedel published 10 November 22 Amazon Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus may be affordable, but they still need protection to survive everyday use, which is why we've rounded some of the best cases for the duo available in the market.
Best Amazon Fire HD 8 & 8 Plus cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Chris Wedel published 3 October 22 Keep your Fire HD 8 or 8 Plus secure with a great case.
Genshin Impact Element guide: All Elements, Elemental Reactions, and Status Effects By Rebecca Spear published 9 September 22 Each Genshin Impact character is a master of a specific element. When certain Elements touch, they produce status effects that can help you or hurt you in battle.
Genshin Impact ascension guide: Materials, quests, levels, and requirements By Rebecca Spear published 7 September 22 When you hit a leveling-up wall in Genshin Impact, you know it's time to ascend your characters and weapons. Here's everything you need to know about ascension, materials, and other requirements.
Genshin Impact character guide: All playable characters, Passive Talents, Elemental Burst attacks, and more By Rebecca Spear, Samuel Tolbert published 6 September 22 There are currently 54 playable characters in Genshin Impact, including the starting Traveler. Here's each one listed with their weapon type, element, Passive Talent, and Elemental Burst.
Genshin Impact Stormterror Guide: How to break the tower seals and defeat the dragon By Rebecca Spear published 26 August 22 Before you can face Stormterror, you first need to wind your way into the wind dome and then break the seals on the dragon's lair. We'll walk you through how to do all of that.
Best Samsung Galaxy S10+ cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Olivia Lipski last updated 1 September 22 Keep your Samsung Galaxy S10+ shining like new.
Best accessories for Amazon Fire HD 10 in 2022 By Rebecca Spear last updated 9 September 22 You've got a sweet little Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet that didn't break the bank. That leaves some money left over for accessories.
Best cheap smart locks 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Olivia Lipski last updated 29 July 22 Trying to find a reliable smart lock while on a budget? These are the best inexpensive smart locks on the market that will protect your home.
Best smart locks 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Olivia Lipski last updated 23 September 22 Use our list of smart locks to choose the best combination of brains and brawns to protect your home, whether you want something with a fingerprint sensor or just a basic lock.
Best Roborock vacuums 2022 By Rebecca Spear published 27 July 22 We've tested and compared several Roborock robot vacuums to see which ones are the best. See which ones fit your needs.
Best Galaxy Tab S5e Cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear last updated 24 August 22 If you want to keep your Galaxy Tab S5e looking perfect, you should really invest in a quality case. Here are our top picks.
How to use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with an Android phone By Rebecca Spear published 7 July 22 Want to up your Android gaming experience? Here's how to pair your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with your Android phone.
Best Samsung Galaxy S10 cases 2022 By Joe Maring, Rebecca Spear, Rajat Sharma published 1 July 22 Despite its age, the Samsung Galaxy S10 continues to be a solid and reliable smartphone — as long as you protect it with a quality case.
Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite cases 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Christine Persaud published 28 June 22 The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a really helpful tablet. Protect your investment by purchasing one of these reliable cases
22 Amazon Echo accessories you never knew existed (but should definitely check out!) By Rebecca Spear published 27 June 22 While Amazon Echo devices are pretty great on their own, these accessories can make them even better.
Best wallet cases for Google Pixel 5 in 2022 By Rebecca Spear last updated 28 July 22 Turn your Pixel 5 into the one-stop location for all your personal things with a wallet case. Whether you're looking for soft leather or a harder material, there are plenty of trusted options.
PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced in the June 2022 showcase By Rebecca Spear last updated 2 June 22 Sony gave us a look at several upcoming games in the June 2022 State of Play.
I lost my Pixel phone in New York, but against all odds I got it back By Rebecca Spear last updated 11 May 22 I lost my Android phone in New York City on a work trip. But I managed to get it back with the help of Google and some luck.
How to find your lost Android phone By Rebecca Spear, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 31 August 22 Worried about misplacing your phone or (worse yet) having it stolen? Ease your fears and set up a tracking system before your worst-case scenario strikes.
Best Star Wars games for PS4 & PS5 in 2022 By Rebecca Spear, Samuel Tolbert published 3 May 22 We've rounded up the best Star Wars games available. No matter what you're in the mood for, there's a Star Wars game for you.
Best smart garage door openers 2022 By Rebecca Spear last updated 18 November 22 If you've ever wondered if you left your garage door open while you're away, a smart garage door opener is for you.
Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy gave me strength to leave the Mormon religion By Rebecca Spear last updated 22 March 22 Aloy is a powerful character who has made a big impression over the years. Her resolve helped me make one of the biggest decisions in my life.
