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August 31
- The Star Wars Jedi Challenge is AR-awesome and all I want is more
- Google breathes new life into old Android Wear watches with new Play Store policies
- Moto X4 is official: 5.2-inch display, dual cameras and glass back for €399
- An official free-to-play Game of Thrones MMO is coming to Android
- HARMAN's new speakers work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Swappa Gaming is an all-new place for buying and selling used games
- BlackBerry KEYone 'Black Edition' goes worldwide, bringing bumped specs and a higher price
- Lenovo's Jedi Challenges AR game uses your Android phone as its brain
- These new Star Wars drones are the most fun you can have with a controller
- These Screen Protectors Are a Good Idea if you Own an Essential Phone
- Amazon's new multi-room audio is a Sonos competitor — if you don't care about quality
- 5 Alexa-enabled devices you need to check out!
- This is why Sony phones in the U.S. don't have fingerprint sensors
- Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact hands-on: Tiny upgrades
- RhinoShield Galaxy S8 CrashGuard Bumper Review: Sleek S8 protection
- Philips is upgrading the Hue line in all the best ways
- LG V30 hands-on by MrMobile
- LG V30 specs: Snapdragon 835, dual cameras, Quad DAC
August 30
- Bell Mobility takes a first step in replacing SMS in Canada
- This $14 OBD2 reader can tell your phone what's wrong with your car
- Keep some Texan pride on your home screen with these wallpapers
- Samsung has new Gear to keep you Fit: MrMobile hands on
- Samsung Gear Sport hands-on: The Gear S2 refresh we all wanted
- 6 reasons why you should consider a Ring Doorbell (and 3 reasons you shouldn't)
- Grab an LG V20 with both of its displays for just $350 at B&H
- Amazon Echo review 2017
- Honor 9: Should you import it if you live in the U.S.?
- Amazon teams up with Microsoft to integrate Alexa with Cortana
- WhatsApp's verified accounts will let you chat with businesses
- Verizon brings Android Oreo to the Pixel before Google rolls it out widely
- Deal: Students can now save 10% on the OnePlus 5!
August 29
- Grab a year of IPVanish for just $39 for a very limited time, a 50% savings
- Essential Phone review: One (big) step away from the flagship competition
- YouTube brings design changes full circle with new logo and more mobile features
- It's way too late to bring back Google Glass
- Google's answer to ARKit is ARCore, and it's available right now
- Sonos to announce a smart speaker at Oct. 4 press event
- Carriers waiving fees for areas affected by Hurricane Harvey
- Grab the Moto Z Play with a $50 gift card and photo video kit for $350
- Stop searching for a place to plug-in and charge with the $7 RAVPower mini battery pack
- Amazon adds multi-room audio to Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show
- Xiaomi's $45 Mi Travel Backpack is the perfect gear bag
August 28
- Android Oreo's picture-in-picture feature now usable in Google Maps
- Phones certified by Google will now feature Play Protect branding on the retail box
- This $6 folding wall charger is small enough to fit in your pocket
- Pick up a Chromecast Ultra for $10 off at select retailers right now
- Galaxy Note 8 screen earns DisplayMate's first-ever A+ grade
- Fitbit Ionic is the smartwatch that will compete with Android Wear
- A new era in Android theming is here
- LG V30 will offer audio features 'unseen in a smartphone before'
- IFA 2017 preview: Everything you can expect to see from Berlin!
- Samsung Pay in India: Everything you need to know
August 26
- A week with Android Oreo: You want this
- Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are down. Are you affected?
- Master Python with this in-depth training bundle, now over 90% off
- Save up to 40% off Anker charging accessories with Amazon's Deal of the Day
- Keep watch while away with this $110 four-pack of Yi Home Cameras
- Vobot is like an Amazon Echo Dot, only slightly more fun (but definitely more flawed)
- Oxygen OS 4.1.7 rolling out to the OnePlus 3 and 3T
August 25
- Huawei has four new inexpensive MediaPad tablets coming to the U.S.
- Of course Amazon Fire TV and Roku are the top streaming players
- The $130 Samsung 850 EVO 500GB is a great SSD going for one of its lowest prices ever
- BlackBerry may begin licensing its Android software to other manufacturers
- Amazon Echo is yours for only £99 this weekend!
- Get the Oreo-ready Google Pixel for as little as $550 right now
- Wileyfox Swift 2 X drops to £169 in the UK
- Our personal information is now currency and we should spend it more wisely
- Android Oreo features you'll love: Colored notifications
- Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro review: Finally on the right path
August 24
- Grab an original Pebble smart watch (refurb) for just $18
- Get the Sonos Playbar with a $40 Amazon gift card and 6 months of Music Unlimited
- BlackBerry KEYone in Space Black comes exclusively to AT&T in the U.S.
- The 5.5-inch YotaPhone 3 has a secondary e-ink screen and a Snapdragon 625
- This $9 Anker Solid-State Drive enclosure is crucial when upgrading your laptop
- Sprint is offering new and existing customers a free ticket to Jay-Z's 4:44 Tour
- Samsung may release a cheaper Galaxy Note 8 with 4GB RAM in China
August 23
- Monument Valley 2 is available for pre-registration in the Play Store
- Samsung is working on a Bixby-powered smart speaker
- Android Oreo's mascot is a woman
- The Essential Galaxy Note 8 podcast
- You can grab a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S5 for $100 today only
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 specs: 6GB RAM, dual 12MP cameras, 3300mAh battery
- Galaxy Note 8 in Canada: Everything you need to know!
- Users are having various Bluetooth issues after upgrading to Oreo
- Get lost in space with an out of this world wallpaper!
- Echo Show gives you a reason to actually use Amazon Prime Photos
August 22
- There are limited edition Android Oreos, but not for most people
- Google introduces 'Chrome Enterprise' with more robust management tools
- This $11 wall charger has two Quick Charge 3.0 USB ports for fast charging
- iOttie iTap Wireless charging car mount review: As good as it gets
- Rogers increases price of Roam Like Home travel service
- You can grab the Philips Hue Starter Kit for just $50 today
- Android Oreo features you'll love: Picture-in-Picture mode
- Deal: Buy a Moto Z2 Force from T-Mobile and get one FREE!
- How to adjust Do Not Disturb settings in Android Oreo
- What's new in Android Oreo?
- Bixby Voice expands to the UK, Canada, Australia and 200 other countries
August 21
- Google may release its own headphones with Assistant built-in
- AT&T's new Primetime tablet is a perfect match for DIRECTV
- VitalSines' iHeart health devices now compatible with Android
- Google says Oreo will roll out to some partner devices by the end of the year
- One of these Android Oreo statues is not like the other
- Android 8.0 Oreo system images available, update rolling to Developer Preview users
- Android 8.0 Oreo review: Vive la évolution
- Android 8.0 is officially Oreo!
- Keep your cables organized with 100 VELCRO brand ties for $6
- Verizon uses Qualcomm's new X20 modem to go beyond 1Gbps wireless speeds
- Put Amazon's Alexa to work with an Echo for just $100
- This $7 car charger will look like it is built into your car
- Pick up a Fire Tablet for as little as $40 right now
- What devices can play Amazon Music?
- Xiaomi allegedly working with Google over an Android One device
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Bigger is better
August 19
- Download the Essential Phone wallpapers here!
- How your phone can help you walk more (and not hate it)
August 18
- Action Launcher 27 brings more color and transparency options to your Android home screen
- Google awarded patent for crazy 2-in-1 laptop design
- Turn your home into a smart home with the $150 SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit
- Galaxy Note 8 brochure leaks, confirming rumored specs
- Instant Apps now on 500 million Android devices
- Deal: LG G6 and V20 on sale at Sprint and T-Mobile
- Microsoft brings some Cortana magic to Skype Preview for Android
- Bluetooth functionality now live for Google Home
- LG shows a behind the scenes look at creating the V30's wallpapers
- AT&T and Sprint waive calling fees to Barcelona after deadly attack
- TELUS opens pre-orders for Essential Phone, starting at $290 on-contract
- Essential Phone specs: Snapdragon 835, 128GB storage and dual 13MP cameras
- Will my phone get Android Oreo in India?
August 17
- ASUS commits to Android O, less bloat for the Zenfone 3 and 4 series
- Grab a 2-pack of TP-Link Smart Plugs for $40 at Amazon
- No phone left behind: Charge four devices at once with this $14 car charger
- Four Great Galaxy S8 armbands for running and working out
- Comcast's XFINITY Mobile now available in all Comcast markets
- This $20 smart plug can be controlled by your voice
August 16
- Pick up an unlocked Huawei Mate 9 for $450 at Amazon
- How to deal with Daydream display flicker on Galaxy S8
- Nokia 8 specs: Snapdragon 835, dual cameras, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat
- The Nokia 8 is now official
- Slide a refurbished unlocked Pixel into your pocket for as little as $355
- OK Google, make a hands-free call
- New G Suite features let you work together and apart more efficiently
- How to use Bixby Vision
- The $150 Rachio sprinkler controller can improve your lawn and lighten your wallet
- Blot out the sun with these eclipse wallpapers
- Google Search will now alert users to pollen levels
- Alexa integration now available for UE Boom 2 and UE Megaboom speakers
- FrontRow is a livestreaming smart necklace with two cameras
- Eufy Genie review: It's like an Echo Dot, only less expensive and not as good
- Deal: Grab the LG Watch Style for a crazy low $108
- Add some color to your home with 3rd-gen Philips Hue bulbs for $41 each
- Inside the battery-free cell phone of the future
August 15
- Don't eat the Nougat [#acpodcast]
- Android compatibility comes to the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt
- Grab a Huawei Watch for as little as $200, Fit Sport Watch for $70
- Grab Aukey's car charger with two Quick Charge 3.0 ports for just $9
- OnePlus and DJI team up with back to school bundles
- What to do when your VR app is asking for Gear VR instead of Daydream
- Moto E4 Plus vs. Moto G5 Plus: Battery vs. everything else
- Amazon launches Instant Pickup service
- Amazon Echo: Buy now or wait for the Amazon Echo 2?
- How to replace Bixby Voice with Google Assistant on your Galaxy S8
- Qualcomm announces new depth-sensing technology for Android cameras
August 14
- Sprint now lets you use voice and data simultaneously on Galaxy S8
- Get a landline you'll actually use with the $63 Ooma Telo free home phone service
- You can now download Google’s super useful Contacts app
- Google Assistant stops working for some Android Wear users
- Google Calendar is soon getting a Material Design overhaul on the desktop
- ZTE Blade Z Max hands-on: A giant smartphone for any budget
August 13
- Close-mindedness and the open internet
August 12
- Read the fine print: Terms of service, privacy policies and the power of knowledge
August 11
- Google Play Movies & TV now available for Vizio smart TVs
- Two platforms, one house: Choosing between Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
- There may be an LG V30 Plus this year
- These Card Holders Work With Any Phone Case, Let You Leave Wallet at Home
- Snapdragon 660: Benchmarks, impressions and everything you need to know!
- Bluetooth 5 and the HTC U11: You had it all along
- MIUI 9 global beta is now available for Redmi Note 4 and Mi 6
August 10
- You can now use Samsung's browser on nearly every Android phone, but should you?
- Grab a wall charger with USB-C and -A ports for as low as $10
- Doomed luxury phone maker Vertu auctioning its concept phones for $26,000
- V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless review: My new favorite headphones
- This is Fitbit's upcoming smartwatch
- Chromebook Back To School Deals 2018
- Make an unlocked LG V20 (refurb) your next phone for $260
- Most popular Bixby Voice commands
- Lenovo Z2 Plus review: Nine months later
- LG V30 may include pressure-sensitive haptics like the Galaxy S8
August 9
- T-Mobile reveals Smartpick plans and its first phone, the REVVL
- Anker announces Alexa speaker with one neat trick
- Soothe your Back to School blues with a fresh new wallpaper
- Google Maps beta adds news features, including Android O's picture-in-picture support
- MetroPCS launches an impressive suite of unlimited plans
- TripIt launches in-airport point-to-point navigation for Pro users
- Galaxy Note 8 to allegedly have '3D Touch' feature
- This is how Android Oreo is going to be more user-friendly
- Lenovo K8 Note debuts in India with a 10-core CPU, stock Android for $215
- Nougat makes steady gains in August distribution numbers, but so does Marshmallow
August 8
- Disney will remove content from Netflix and launch its own streaming service
- Trade Commission agrees to investigate Apple for alleged Qualcomm patent violation
- Deal: Get the Sony Xperia XZ Premium for $100 off!
- Google is giving a $1 Play Store credit to some users
- Google Calendar takes on Facebook with improvements for large events
- How to improve Bixby Voice using Samsung Feedback
- Google fires author of controversial gender differences memo
- Grab an unlocked refurbished 32GB Pixel XL for just $415
- Download the leaked Galaxy Note 8 wallpapers!
- This $14 Bluetooth speaker is a great addition to any shower
August 7
- Cord cutters, watch live TV for free with the $15 Mohu Leaf Metro antenna
- Dive into home automation and save $120 on this Google Home and Philips Hue bundle
- New in-hand Google Pixel 2 leak confirms design elements, missing headphone jack
- Verizon thinks customers want a rewards program for paying their bill
- The 'Soft Gold' OnePlus 5 is a pretty phone, with one big downside
- OnePlus 5 has a new 'Soft Gold' color, 8GB of RAM model now comes in grey
- Slip this thin 10000mAh power bank into your pocket for just $14
- Fleksy's new developers strive to revive the app as the next keyboard platform
August 6
- After a short suspension, BLU phones are back at Amazon
- We asked for thinner and lighter phones — and now we complain about them?
August 5
- The beginning of augmented reality [#acpodcast]
- Don't let the tech you love stress you out
- Disney Emoji Blitz perfectly captures Android's emoji problem
- The Google Home Preview Program will give you first crack at updates
August 4
- Magnetically mount your phone with this $4 Aukey car mount
- Budget vs. Mid-range vs. Premium: Exploring the different phone categories
- Netflix HDR playback comes to the Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- YouTube Music finally gets the robust offline functions it needed at launch
- Grab an Amazon Echo for $90, Echo Dot for $35 and more today only
- Lenovo ditches Vibe Pure UI, will ship stock Android on all future phones
August 3
- How to access your Bixby History
- Samsung's latest flip phone is powered by the Snapdragon 821
- Nokia 6 hits UK shelves SIM free for £200
August 2
- A proof-of-concept 'wiretap' on the Amazon Echo is interesting, but not alarming
- Skype now lets you send money to friends via PayPal on Android
- Yes, RED is actually making the Hydrogen One phone
- Cool off your home screen with a dip in these ocean wallpapers
- Deal: Get the unlocked Galaxy S8 for as low as $425 right now!
- Plex live TV makes its way to Android phones and tablets
- The HTC U11 is the most solid phone of 2017 so far
August 1
- Nextbit ends Robin support, effective immediately [Update]
- No headphone jack: dealbreaker or no big deal?
- This $50 speaker turns your Amazon Echo Dot into a poor man's Sonos Play:1
- Tech for your Health: Establishing better dietary habits
- Moto G5S + Moto G5S Plus specs: More metal, better cameras
- MrMobile goes hands-on with the BlackBerry KEYone Special Edition
- Motorola introduces special edition Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus
- Moto E4 Plus has a 5000mAh battery and it's coming to the U.S. Aug 11 for $180
- OnePlus 5 4.5.7 update adds new font, 4K video stabilization and more
- Vic Gundotra is wrong about Android photography
- Play your way to success with Pokémon Go on Android!