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Dolby Atmos usually requires expensive drivers or discrete speakers to achieve a 3D sphere of sound. But a handful of soundbars now offer Dolby Atmos while still costing less than $500.

Synology NAS servers have a built-in utility that lets you access your files remotely, but the most secure way to do so is by using a VPN tunnel. So let's take a look at how you can use Tailscale to connect to your Synology NAS remotely.

Most people don't pay attention to TV processors, but the MediaTek Pentonic 1000 chip has some eye-grabbing tech.

Google has introduced the ChromeOS Beta Tester Hub as a place the public can come to learn about the latest upcoming features. Users that sign up can even interact with the developers directly to learn more about new ChromeOS features.

Palmer Luckey's NerveGear headset recreates the feeling of being killed in a VR game by microwaving the player's brain.

The Kompanio 520 and 528 SoCs from MediaTek are now official and are tailored for next year's Chromebooks.

Forget strapping another weighty thing to your head. This battery necklace will take the weight off and still triple your Oculus Quest 2 or Meta Quest Pro's battery life.

If you enjoyed the original Among Us, then you'll absolutely love how the game translates into virtual reality, as you chat with crewmates to figure out the sus imposter — or to hide your own murderous ways.

The new 3C certification timing from China implies Galaxy A54 5G’s possible launch in January.

YouTube channel Aesthetics of Technology created a working foldable iPhone using the body of a Motorola Razr. While there were issues early on, the device was functional, despite the iOS software falling flat in not being very "foldable friendly."

Your Google Pixel 6 Pro's curved screen makes finding a great screen protector more difficult and might interfere with the functioning of the in-display fingerprint scanner. Here's which screen protectors to choose to ensure your Pixel 6 Pro is adequately covered.

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.

The PS5 will deliver most of the computing for Sony's virtual headset, but a major mobile chip developer will power the headset itself.

Whether you need to charge one phone, or all your gear at once, there's a battery pack for you. These are the best for your charging needs, from small portable chargers to full-service power stations.

Google is beginning to roll out its redesigned, integrated Gmail experience to all users as the new standard. Gmail's updated look adds the ability for users to incorporate commonly used Google apps to their sidebar without ever needing to leave their email.

Early leaks imply the Pixel 8 series is already in the works featuring Tensor G3, developed by Samsung.

Google finally gave us a Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) with a new design and more features, but also for more money. Ring offers wired options at multiple price points, but its base model stands up better than you might think. Which is best for you? Let's see.

The Oculus Quest 2 is lighter, better balanced, and more comfortable than the original Oculus Quest, but you can make it even better with the right accessories.

Amazon's freshly updated Fire HD 8 tablet for 2022 comes with slightly better performance than its predecessor, and as such, it continues to be an excellent affordable tablet for just about everyone. It also supports fast charging via USB-C, but you will want one of these best Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) fast chargers for that.

Chrome allows you to experiment with all kinds of new features or little-used tweaks if you want, and they're all kept in one easy-to-search page to keep them straight as you tinker.

Roku introduces a new experience for streaming sports content in a single location on the home screen menu.

OnePlus held a proprietary survey with 1,000 U.S. respondents and gathered their responses about phone charging and battery life. Most of the participants reported needing to charge their phones more than twice a day with others and nearly all are interested in a phone charging in less than twenty minutes.

What makes the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition stand out from the rest of the lineup? Not much, but it's the one you should get.

The Edifier MP100 Plus is easily attached to your travel backpack and pumps out impressive sound for the size. Find out why we highly recommend this speaker in our review.

If you're hoping to find a new phone at a discount, Cyber Monday is the perfect opportunity to shop for one. This year's sale is lasting longer than ever, and a number of early Black Friday deals are already live!

Google starts rolling out invites for the revamped Home app as part of a public preview, though a few bugs may ruin the experience.

The Shargeek Storm 2 Slim is a unique power bank with a see-through design that looks stunning and a built-in screen that shows real-time charging details. Throw in a 20000mAh battery and 130W over USB PD, and you get a fantastic portable power bank.

The holidays are approaching with great deals in tow, such as this offer that slashes 50% off the ASUS Chromebook Flip C214.

God of War Ragnarök is here, and there's a lot for players to discover. With our beginner's tips and tricks, you'll thrive in this epic journey.

After a nine-month-long wait, LumaFusion comes to Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store in beta.

You might have already heard about the new Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) and Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids smart displays, the latest in the line-up. If you're considering one for the home, particularly for a child, which one is best? Here's a look at what makes them different from one another.

If you're looking to add support for Wi-Fi 6 to your network without spending a lot on speed and unnecessary features, you'll be happy to know there are more options than ever.

YouTube has crossed the milestone of reaching 80 million Premium and Music subscribers. The 30 million subscriber rise is due to YouTube's new features being offered to its Premium and Music subscribers as well as its music industry partnerships.

Google's new game streaming service, Stadia, has been around for a couple of years and has changed drastically since its launch. From Stadia Pro to data usage, the best controllers, and the best games, here's everything you need to know about Stadia!

Having trouble aiming in VR shooters? Want VR boxing to feel a little more realistic? How about help throwing grenades or swinging a tennis racket? These Oculus Quest 2 controller accessories and mods will fix you right up!

Amazon's well-known for its plethora of cheap Android tablets, and we would argue that the Fire HD 8 (2022) has supplanted the Fire 7 as the best of them all.

Twitter has officially rolled out the new Blue subscription service, though it is only available on iOS for the time being.

Android now allows you to freeze apps temporarily so they don't bother you for the rest of the day. Here's how you can pause apps in Android 13.

Meta has laid off 13% of its workforce, or more than 11,000 employees, as it moves to "become a leaner and more efficient company."

If you're looking for one of the fastest streaming devices on the market, Amazon has you covered with the Fire TV Cube (2022). Just be prepared to deal with a few caveats while trying to find something to watch.

When Mark Zuckerberg originally announced Meta's plans for the Metaverse, it laid out a vision of an open ecosystem. Problem is, that's not what's been happening.

Flash drives with USB-A are still the standard, but with USB-C, you can get a flash drive that works with your phone, and it’s also future proof as more laptops move to USB-C ports.

Meta is competing with Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft in a very real way with its own gaming console, the Meta Quest 2, which will challenge your paradigm of what a next-gen console can be.

Mobile gaming is exploding with more people getting into it regularly. So it's important to find a controller that not only works for the smartphone you're using but also to find a controller that makes you feel a bit quicker than everyone else. We've found the best game controllers to pair with your Android phone today!

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4's gorgeous 7.6-inch unfolded screen would be perfect for navigating in the car, but only with the right mount.

There are policies in place to make the Play Store worth using. Google should enforce them.

Fitbit is rumored to be working on a wearable device for kids that's equipped with cellular and GPS connectivity to let parents monitor their children without using a smartphone.

Twitter hopes to draw a line between paid blue checkmarks and verified accounts with a new status.

Instagram is beginning to roll out scheduled posts for its creators involving Reels, photos, and Carousel posts. Achievements for creators when creating interactive Reels are coming but have entered a global testing phase.

Sometimes, you just want to go big. So plug into one of these monitors for that desktop feeling. Chromebooks don't always have the biggest displays, so using another larger monitor can help increase productivity. Plus, a bigger screen comes in handy when catching up on YouTube or Netflix.