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Is it worth it to buy the Facebook Portal?
Not sure about how Facebook Portal fits into your life? Here’s all you need to know!
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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Something that works
Looking for a new Android phone for your kid? Start here!
Your kids have reached a point where they aren't right beside you at all times. For some, that means it's time to make sure they have a phone, and these are the phones you should consider.
Quality in every way
These are without a doubt the best bone conduction headphones
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The best bone conduction headphones you can buy today have been unseated by a new headset, but it's the sequel to the ones everyone loves so much.
Do it again next year
Launching the Pixel 3a months late is working out perfectly for Google
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Google may not have done it on purpose, but I think the Pixel 3a is getting the love it is right now because of the time between launches.
This is way better
Hands-on with Google Assistant Driving mode, a new way to drive safely
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There's no firm timeline, but eventually Google will move folks from Android Auto on phones to this new Assistant-based UI.
A nice polish
What's new in AR / VR at Google I/O 2019
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For the first time in a couple of years, Google's AR and VR announcements were fairly tame.
Better all around
Google just quietly announced a massive change to how Android updates work
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Google's Project Mainline is a much bigger deal than anyone really knows, and it's going to be awesome.
I need that Wasabi
We tried Stadia's controller and you should be really excited about it
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Google is finally letting people touch its new controller for Stadia, and if you like controllers you can already buy this is going to feel right at home.
All The Essentials
Here are all the services Facebook Portal supports
Facebook Portal has a solid list of services at launch. Which are they, and will more be on the horizon?
Easy choices
Facebook Portal vs. Google Home Hub: Which should you buy?
Google and Facebook have stepped in to the Smart Display ecosystem with unique offerings, but choosing which one is right for you isn't particularly difficult.
Alexa vs Alexa-ish
Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) vs. Facebook Portal: Which should you buy?
Amazon has worked hard to polish the Echo Show in this second generation, but Facebook's new platform offers something no other system can compete with.
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.
Give me some grip
Apparently I like a wallet case on my phone now
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I've never been a fan of wallet cases, but for some reason I can't put this Silk case down.
Exploring and relaxing
Vacation Simulator Review: Nearly endless wonder
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The sequel to Job Simulator is here, and it's an improvement in every possible way.
Perfect for fitness
OptiShokz Revvez review: Bone conduction never looked so good
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The quest to combine sunglasses with audio equipment has been a troubled one so far, but OptiShokz gets way closer than most.
The future?
Stadia hands-on: Big gaming promises and lots of unanswered questions
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Google's Project Stream has evolved in to a massive new take on gaming as a whole, but it's going to be a while before we know how many of these massive claims hold up to reality.
🎮🤔🕹️
Google GDC Keynote: How to watch, what to expect
Google's got something big planned for GDC 2019, and you're probably going to want to see it for yourself.
Audio Mystery at it's finest
Klaxo, the totally not haunted radio, is my new favorite game
This is easily the most unique thing at GDC 2019.
Aww yisss
Beat Saber just joined the Oculus Quest starting lineup
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Oculus is working overtime to convince people the Quest headset will have many of the same games it's PC counterpart has as Beat Saber joins the launch lineup.
Solid kid tech
Coolpad Dyno Review: The only kids smartwatch worth buying
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Where most smartwatches for kids are either toys or tracking bracelets, Coolpad did this weird thing where they actually talked to kids and parents to make something both can be happy with.