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The best drawing tablets combine the fluidity and versatility of freehand drawing with the precision of digital graphics. You need a tablet with the right stylus, pressure sensitivity, multi-touch display, screen size, low latency, and other specs to make your drawing experience as effortless as possible. We've chosen the most popular and well-reviewed models, both for specialized drawing tablets and all-around excellent tablets that support drawing apps.Best overallWacom One Drawing Tablet with ScreenStaff PickHere's the perfect solution for budding artists. Although it's not quite as large and impressive as some professional options, the Wacom One model is a simplified version of an advanced drawing monitor that lets you draw directly on the screen. This is a great starter tablet for beginners.$400 at Amazon $400 at Best Buy $400 at WalmartUpgrade pickWacom Cintiq 22 Drawing Tablet with HD ScreenNot for the faint of pen, this is the best drawing tablet if ...

The 'Plus' is all in the couple of features Sennheiser added.For a company that took its time getting into the true wireless earbuds space, Sennheiser has been busy lately. The CX Plus True Wireless are the third pair of earbuds the company has released in just 12 months. First came the CX 400BT True Wireless, which brought the company closer to the rest of the field on price. Then, only months ago, came the CX True Wireless, the company's first foray into budget territory.So, what does that make the CX Plus True Wireless? These earbuds are now the head of Sennheiser's CX lineup and mainly focus on delivering features that the other two never had. Comparing all three and seeing how they perform, it's clear these new earbuds are taking the lead.Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless review:Price and availabilityWhat's good What's not goodThe competitionShould you buy?At a glanceSennheiser CX Plus True Wireless ...

A future One UI update will remove ads from Samsung's stock apps.Update, Oct 1 (11:10 a.m. ET): Samsung Pay and Samsung Health apps no longer include adsWhat you need to knowSamsung could soon stop displaying ads in its stock apps.The decision was reportedly announced by Samsung's mobile chief TM Roh during an online town hall meeting. Samsung began showing ads in some of its apps last year. In June last year, Samsung began showing ads within some of its apps like Samsung Music and Weather. Unsurprisingly, the move didn't go down well with Galaxy users and caused a lot of outrage. Fortunately, it looks like Samsung has finally decided to listen to its customers and remove ads from pre-installed apps on Galaxy phones and tablets.According to South Korean publication Maeil Business News, Samsung's mobile chief TM Roh announced during a town hall meeting earlier today that the company will soon remove ads from stock apps such as Samsung Pay, Weather, and Samsung Themes.T...

Samsung packed a lot of tricks and features into the Galaxy Watch 4, but not all of them work perfectly. For instance, some of you may have noticed some oddities when receiving calls between the phone taking the call or the watch accepting the call. Or, if you're tired of having to do an extra tap when turning speakerphone on or off, here's how to eliminate the option and keep your Galaxy Watch 4 from receiving calls.How to disable your Galaxy Watch 4 from receiving your phone callsIf you've already hunted in the Galaxy Wearable app for some magic button to fix this annoyance, you've no doubt realized the setting for it isn't there. Instead, we must go into the Bluetooth settings on your phone.From the Settings app or Quick Settings panel on your phone, select Bluetooth. (If on the Quick Settings panel, press and hold.)Tap your Galaxy Watch in the device list.Toggle off Phone calls.If you want to double-check that it's working, get a friend to call you and see how the i...

Samsung has already confirmed that its newest foldables are seeing "great customer response" globally.What you need to knowSamsung has sold nearly one million Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 phones in South Korea so far.The foldables went on sale in the country on August 27.Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has sold twice as much as the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are selling a lot better than expected in Samsung's home market, according to a report from The Korea Herald. According to the publication, sales of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 phones are expected to surpass one million units in South Korea this weekend.Both foldables were released in South Korea on August 27, which means it has taken Samsung's best foldable phones just over a month to cross the important sales milestone.The sales momentum of Samsung's latest foldables is apparently similar to that of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S8 series, which were the fastest to cros...

The European Union plans to make USB-C connectors the standard charging port for all smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. Its proposal would come into effect in 2024, assuming the European Parliament approves it; at that point, manufacturers would then have to adopt USB-C to sell their products in the European market of 30 countries.Experts say that this decision could immediately impact the global market, whether or not other countries follow suit and mandate a USB-C standard. If everything goes as planned, manufacturers will develop products for international markets that follow EU guidelines. In time, they say, the decision will help eliminate e-waste and prove "dramatically more convenient for consumers.""Chargers power all our most essential electronic devices. With more and more devices, more and more chargers are sold that are not interchangeable or not necessary. We are putting an end to that," Thierry Breton, the EU's internal market commissioner, said las...

Show me more.What you need to knowEarlier this week, Amazon unveiled a bunch of cool new products and services, including semi-autonomous robots, drones, and video calling devices.We asked our readers which of these products they were most interested in, and the top vote-getter was a new device in an existing product line — the Echo Show 15.Nearly equal amounts of respondents were intrigued by some of the invitation-only devices like the Ring Always Home Cam and the Astro robot.Another busy "techtember" week has passed, with a flurry of new product announcements from one of the biggest players in the technology industry (or any industry, for that matter) — Amazon. Given that there was such a variety of new products on display at the company's fall event, we wanted to know which forthcoming devices our readers were most excited about.Nearly 30% of respondents said they were most interested in the new Echo Show 15, which, as its name suggests, is a larger version of tha...

Like it or not, Apple just made macro shooters a must-have feature in next year's Android flagships — and that's not a bad thing.Apple often doesn't do new things first, especially in the smartphone space. But there's no denying that an iPhone launch often sets the tone for the coming year of flagships. We've seen it countless times before: With the move away from 3.5mm headphone jacks in 2016, and more recently with the facial recognition tech and in-box chargers.Every Android manufacturer — especially the big ones like Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo — wants to invite comparisons with Apple's handset. Some, like Huawei, have even tried to out-iPhone the iPhone, doubling down on ideas like 3D Touch, which eventually turned out to be technological dead ends.And so, as we hurtle towards the 2022 release cycle, macro photography looks likely to be the next major iPhone feature borrowed by the best Android phones of the next 12 months. The iPhone 13 Pro can capture impressive clos...

One of the biggest perks of having a PlayStation Plus membership is the free games you get every month. The free PlayStation Plus games offered this month include three major titles, all available on either the PS4 or PS5. Check out the list of games below, with downloads available starting October 5. Enjoy the price of free until November 1, 2021.★Take to the battlefieldHell Let Loose (PS5)Hell Let Loose is a WWII-inspired multiplayer game where 100 people dive into huge 50 vs. 50 battles as soldiers on either the German or American sides. The game focuses heavily on communication, with players getting the chance to become squad leaders for their team and sending out orders while on the battlefield.See at PlayStation★ Fore!PGA Tour 2K21PGA Tour 2K21 puts players on the path to becoming the FedExCup Champion, while also competing against other PGA Tour Pros in the process. After taking a break from the world of golf, 2K Sports returned with a solid e...

OnePlus' next cheap wireless earbuds may pack some premium features.What you need to knowRenders of the next OnePlus Buds Z have leaked on the web.The new leak reveals significant upgrades in the battery and connectivity departments.OnePlus is expected to unveil the OnePlus Buds Z2 sometime in October.OnePlus' follow-up to the Buds Z wireless earbuds popped up in leaked renders a few weeks ago, revealing a design that looked the same as the original version. Now, a fresh leak provides details about the specs of the rumored OnePlus Buds Z2.According to GizNext, the upcoming wireless earbuds will have Bluetooth 5.2 and a 40mAh battery, which will allegedly allow you to listen to music for up to five hours with noise reduction turned on or seven hours with it turned off. The previous generation had a maximum battery life of only five hours.With the charging case, the accessory supposedly promises up to 27 hours of music playback with noise reduction enabled and up to 38 ho...

Hey Disney can't do as much as Alexa — but it can still listen to your family.When the new partnership to put Amazon Echo Show 5s into Walt Disney World hotel rooms with a Disney-fied, Alexa-backed assistant called Hey Disney was announced, the Disney nerd in me had two questions: "What the heck took them so long?" and "Who had the brilliant idea to stick a camera and microphone in every Walt Disney World hotel room?"The first question requires a complicated conversation. It would take time to build custom AIs with uniquely-spoken character voices, find feasible monetization methods, and optimize it to a level of quality worthy of the Disney name. Even more time was undoubtedly spent tying this service into Disney's theme park services with Alexa for Hospitality, so you can ask Alexa for extra pillows or fresh towels instead of having to ring the front desk.An answer to the latter question, on the other hand, is much easier to guess: Amazon wants to get you used to alway...

While The Sopranos came to end back in 2007, fans of the American crime drama series will get to see how young Anthony Soprano got his start in organized crime in the new prequel film The Many Saints of Newark and we have all the details on how you can watch it online.Set in the 1960s in Newark, New Jersey, The Many Saints of Newark tells the origin story of Tony Soprano who grew up during one of the most tumultuous eras in the city's history. Just as he was becoming a man, the city descended into chaos during the 1967 Newark riots which were just one in a series of 159 race riots that swept cities across the U.S. during the "Long Hot Summer of 1967"After getting kicked out of school, Anthony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini) is taken under the wing of his uncle Dickie Moltisani (Alessandro Nivola) who wants to do right by his family. Dickie introduces Anthony into the world of organized crime in Newark which at the time is run by the all-powerful DiMeo crime family. However, rival ga...

The support organization behind USB wants you to make sure you know the right cable or charger to purchase.What you need to knowNew USB-C cable power rating logos have been announced for certified cables and chargers.The new logos are meant to clearly indicate if a cable supports 60W or 240W.The USB4 logos have also been updated to easily identify cables for use in data transfer.The USB Implementers Forum, which is responsible for the USB standard, has announced new power rating logos that will appear on USB-C cables as well as their packaging and product briefs. The goal is to make it easier for consumers to pick the right charger or cable to purchase.Consumers will find it easier to check whether a certified cable or charger can support 60W or the new 240W charging standard, which is primarily meant to power the best laptops. This is in line with the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) 3.1 Specification that was released earlier this year.In total, there are seven new logos...

The affordable flagship touts a capable triple-camera setup with a 5x periscope zoom lens.What you need to knowMotorola has launched the Edge 20 Pro in India.The phone comes with a 144Hz AMOLED display, a 108MP camera, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 processor. It will be available to pre-order in India from October for ₹36,999 (about $498).Motorola's Edge 20 Pro, which made its global debut in July this year, has finally made its way to the Indian market to challenge the likes of the Xiaomi Mi 11X 5G and Realme GT 5G.The Motorola Edge 20 Pro has a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 576Hz touch latency. For selfies, the Motorola Edge 20 Pro has a 32MP sensor housed within the centered hole-punch cutout at the top of the display. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 octa-core processor with an Adreno 650 GPU, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 128GB of built-in UFS 3.1 storage.On the back of the phone is an impressive triple-camera setup that includes a...

Your favorite NBCUniversal channels won't go dark on YouTube TV for now.Update, October 1 (2:20 a.m. ET): YouTube TV will temporarily continue to carry NBCUniversal channels amid ongoing negotiationsWhat you need to knowYouTube TV subscribers may lose access to several NBCUniversal channels if both companies fail to make a new deal.Some 14 channels will go dark if Google and NBCUniversal's carriage agreement isn't renewed by Thursday.When NBCUniversal's channel lineup becomes unavailable, YouTube TV will reduce its monthly price by $10.YouTube TV subscribers may soon lose access to several NBC-owned channels. Google's streaming TV service has announced that NBCUniversal's lineup of channels will go offline after September 30 unless an "equitable" agreement is reached.Google said in a blog post that it has been trying to renew its deal with NBCU. The existing agreement between the entertainment company and YouTube TV is set to expire on Thursday, but both companies are s...

The social audio platform will finally allow you to record a room for external sharing, along with a bunch of new features.What you need to knowClubhouse has added a bunch of new features meant to help creators make their rooms more discoverable and grow their audiences.The new update finally adds the ability to record a room and share it externally.Other capabilities include creating a 30-second shareable clip, a universal search feature, and spatial audio for Android.Clubhouse announced a slew of new updates on Thursday, the majority of which address previous limitations with the platform in terms of making rooms more discoverable and helping creators expand their reach.Its headline new feature is called Replays, which will allow creators and moderators to record a room and download it for sharing externally. You can choose to turn the feature on when setting up a room and recordings can be saved to your profile. Of course, rooms must be public for it to work.This pit...

After last season was cut short, Grey's Anatomy is returning to ABC with brand new episodes and we have all the details on how you can watch the longest running medical drama yet on TV or online.Just as ABC did with season 17 last year, the season 18 premiere of the show will actually be a two-hour crossover event with Grey's Anatomy spin-off series Station 19. While Grey's Anatomy tells the story of Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, and the other doctors, nurses and residents at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, Station 19 follows a group of firefighters from the Seattle Fire Department. Based on the trailer for the two show's latest crossover event, after a Station 19 fire truck is hijacked, a patient needs to be brought on foot to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for treatment.Last season of Grey's Anatomy saw Dr. Meredith Gray infected Covid-19 and while in a coma, many characters from past seasons of the show returned to visit her on a beach. Although Meredith eventually recov...

It's the epic conclusion we've been waiting for.What you need to knowCritics enjoyed Jurassic World Aftermath's scary, atmospheric take on the franchise in the first part.Part 2 was originally revealed at the end of August.Part 2 will be at least an hour and a half longer than the first part.Originally announced at the tail end of August, Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 is finally out. After a brief teaser reveal from the game revealed a not-so-distant release date, Coatsink, the studio behind the game, didn't share a lot of information on it until today.Paired with a brief launch trailer to remind us that the game came out today. This expansion on the first part of the Aftermath storyline will also be its last, Coatsink has confirmed. Our own Nick Sutrich loved the first part of the game for being the, "stealth survival horror dino game he'd always wanted in VR."Players who own the first part will be able to get their hands on Part 2 for an aditional $15, putting the ...

Other unreleased TicWatch models are mentioned as well.What you need to knowThe TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra gets leaked in the latest Mobvoi app update.The update reveals upcoming health features for the smartwatch.Other TicWatch models are also revealed in the update, although not much is known at this point.Following the release of the Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches, Mobvoi is also planning to follow up with its own next-gen devices, according to the latest leaks.XDA-Developers has dug into the code for the latest update to the Mobvoi app and spotted references to the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra, along with a few other unreleased devices including the TicWatch GHT+ and GHT Pro. The code references new health features that we can probably expect on at least one of these upcoming smartwatches.These features include ArtyAge (Arterial Age), which "helps determine the actual biological age of your heart," TruHR to give "accurate, medical-grade, beat-to-beat heart rate measurements," eCap (Ex...

It's a match made in Google heavenWhat you need to knowGoogle is testing Assistant integration with YouTube videos.When enabled, Assistant cards appear at the bottom of the description. This feature is opt-in only, you must be a Premium subscriber, and it will last until October 27.Over the last few months, we have seen Google and YouTube experimenting with various new features. The most recent of which was the ability to download videos from the YouTube desktop site. Now, the video streaming giant is testing out adding Google Assistant integration for select videos.First spotted by 9to5Google, this feature can be enabled provided that you are a YouTube Premium subscriber. But once enabled, Google Assistant cards will appear at the bottom of the description. This makes it easy to learn more about specific topics, people, places, and things related to the video that you are watching. If you want to test this out for yourself, here are the steps that you'll need to take....

Many of Chrome's biggest competitors have already FLoC-blocked.Update, Sept 30 (6:30 p.m. ET): Google updates the timelineUpdate, July 26 (5:55 p.m. ET): Google posts detailed timeline of Privacy Sandbox initiativesWhat you need to knowGoogle is delaying phasing out third-party cookies on Chrome to 2023.The company says it is working with authorities to "get this right."It is subject to engagement with the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority.Google is delaying its plans to phase out third-party cookies in the Chrome browser until 2023, a year later than when it was originally going to happen, Google said in a blog post.The tech giant said that while there is "considerable progress" with the initiative the company requires more time "across the ecosystem to get this right."This initiative is part of the company's bundled project called Privacy Sandbox, which includes several proposals for Chrome and the web."The Privacy Sandbox initiative aims to cre...

While supplies last.What you need to knowGoogle is giving out a free Stadia Premiere Edition for anyone who buys a game from the Stadia Store.The eligible game must cost at least $60 and be purchased before October 10.The Stadia Premiere Edition contains a Stadia controller and the discontinued Chromecast Ultra to play games on the TV.Google is giving away a free Stadia Premiere Edition for anyone who buys a game from the Stadia store before October 10, the company announced today.The promotion does come with certain restrictions. The only games or game bundles that are eligible must be priced at $60 or above and while preorders do count, the game needs to release on the Stadia store by October 10, 2021. Buyers will recieve an email and redemption code by October 20, and must redeem the offer by November 20, 2021.According to the FAQ, shipping charges may apply and those that refund the game after the promotion period may have return the hardware bundle. The free offer ...

The FCC is putting its foot down.What you need to knowThe FCC is setting up a new rulemaking process to protect users from cell phone scams.The new policies will help to tackle SIM swapping and port-out frauds.The FCC cites complaints and recent data breaches as the motivation behind the new process.The FCC wants to help protect your cell phone account and is proposing new actions to help combat fraud attempts from bad actors trying to take over your numbers.On Thursday, the FCC outlined ways that it plans to address threats to consumer accounts, particularly as it relates to "SIM Swapping" and "Port-Out Fraud."Sim swapping is a process in which a scammer physically steals someone else's SIM card to use in their own smartphone or poses as someone else to convince a carrier to switch that person's phone number to their own device. This way, that person will gain possession of the number and service, leading to other types of fraud, most notably identity theft.Port-out ...

Best for Galaxy usersSamsung Galaxy Tab S7 FEFrom $530 at AmazonProsLarger, higher-resolution displayComes with an S Pen5G connectivity option Use like a laptop with accessoriesConsLikely to be expensiveMight be more than you needThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is the obvious choice if you live within the Android ecosystem, offering a compelling tablet experience from one of the best brands in the business. It's the perfect productivity tool, particularly for a Galaxy smartphone owner, that can be used for work, plus some play during downtime.Ideal for iOS users on a budgetiPad Air (2020)From $539 at AmazonProsDecent starting priceUse like a laptop with accessoriesPowerful chipLTE cellular optionConsSmaller, lower-resolution screenOnly best for those with other Apple devicesDoesn't come with Apple PencilFor those who live within the Apple ecosystem and are on a budget, the iPad Air (2020) is a decently priced entry into the premiu...

Google recently combined Gmail and Google chat into the Gmail app. Google chat gives you a status so that you can broadcast whether or not you're available to chat or return emails. Combining the two services is currently an opt-in procedure, so not everyone has it yet, but it works on both iOS and the best Android phones. We'll show you how to opt in, set a predefined status, and set your custom status.How to turn on Chat in GmailRight off the bat, if you don't have a chat tab at the bottom of Gmail, you do not have chat turned on yet, and you will not be able to set your status. If you have a chat tab, you can skip to the next section. To get started, open Gmail on your phone.Tap the hamburger menu (three lines) in the upper left corner of Gmail.Scroll down and tap Settings.Tap the account for which you want to turn on chats.Under the General heading, place a checkmark in Chat.Tap Ok in the dialog box that opens.Now, you will notice that you have a chat tab in your high...

Does anyone know what's happening with the S21 FE?What you need to knowThe Galaxy S21 FE has supposedly passed through FCC regulations.This comes after the device was rumored to have been canceled altogether.There's no indication as to when, or if, this phone will actually be released.Recent reports claim that Samsung has decided to cancel the Galaxy S21 FE altogether, despite the device appearing in renders and having been leaked for the last few months. The reason, according to rumors, suggest that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is selling much better than expected. However, the Galaxy S21 FE has reportedly passed through the FCC, powered by Samsung's Exynos processor and a version number of SM-G990E.What makes this even more curious is that the device supposedly passed through the regulatory process on September 30, a few days after these cancelation reports appeared. As for the filings themselves, not much information has been revealed. In addition to the model number, this supp...

An iconic Marvel villain makes his way into the game.What you need to knowMarvel Future Revolution received its first official update on Thursday.The update adds a brand new region, the Dark Domain, into the game, along with the Super Villain Dormammu.The level cap has also been increased, alongside a brand new check-in event for players to earn rewards. Marvel Future Revolution received its first ever update on Thursday, and with it came the addition of a higher level cap, new items, and the inclusion of a brand new area for players to explore.Included in today's update to the mobile game comes the Dark Domain, a mystical realm that is filled with magic, and lorded over by none other than The Dread Lord Dormammu, one of the most iconic and well-known villains in Marvel history.Starting today, players will be able to begin gearing up for a new challenge int he form of Dark Domain 1, a new region in Marvel Future Revolution that comes with new Epic and Side missions,...

4K on a budgetAmazon Fire TV Stick 4KFrom $40 at AmazonProsAccess to 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+Alexa Voice RemoteIntuitive designConsNo Google Play appsRequires power adapterComplicated menu systemThe Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the brand's most powerful streaming media stick and is more affordable than most 4K streamers on the market. The Fire TV Stick 4K also features a simple and intuitive menu and a comprehensive voice experience via the Alexa Voice Remote.Top tier streamingRoku Streaming Stick 4K$50 at RokuProsDolby Vision pictureVoice remote with TV controlsLong-range Wi-FiConsNo ethernet port No headphone jack on remoteDoesn't work as seamlessly with Alexa/Google Home speakersThe Roku Streaming Stick 4K is the latest streaming stick from Roku and takes things to the next level, thanks to Dolby Vision picture compatibility. Its sleek design also hides easily behind your TV and is praised for its long-range W...

How will Samsung improve on the best phones of 2021?After a summer filled with mid-range phones, major flagships like the Pixel 6 and the iPhone 13 will close out the year. We expect these phones to sell like hotcakes, but if Samsung's upcoming Galaxy phones stay on schedule, they're also not that far off. So should you wait for them?We don't have any hard information on the successor to the Galaxy S21 lineup. But the Samsung Galaxy S22 leakers are already out in full force, many of which have proven prophetic in the past. Rumored to have features like ray tracing and vapor cooling, the Galaxy S22 may be a full-fledged gaming machine masquerading as a phone if Samsung has its way. Then again, its performance could vary depending on where you live and which chipset you get your hands on.You may be most excited about the Galaxy S22 Ultra. That device will likely be the spiritual successor to the Galaxy Note Ultra series, with a built-in S Pen slot and a more hard-edged design...

Android 12 is bringing a lot of enhancements to the best Android phones, and one that is a little overlooked is the ability to adjust smart home tech from your lock screen. From dimming lights to adjusting your thermostat, your lock screen offers quick shortcuts that allow you to take control without having to launch an app first. We'll show you where those are and how to configure them to your liking.How to change your lock screen shortcuts on Android 12First, go to your lock screen. The easiest way to do that is to press the power button on your phone to turn the screen off, then press it again to turn the screen back on. From there, follow these steps.Tap the button in the bottom left corner that looks like a little house. That will bring up your home controls. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.Tap Add controls or Edit controls. We'll deal with editing controls first.When you tap edit, put in your PIN (or scan your fingerprint) to unlock the phone.Next, you...

Google Chrome wants to be one step ahead of you.What you need to knowGoogle is making Drive files accessible from Chrome's New Tab page.When enabled, Chrome will suggest relevant files for you in a card underneath the Search bar.The new feature is rolling out over the next two weeks for Workspace, G Suite, Business, and personal accounts.While Google already makes it easy to find files in Google Drive, the company is giving users more ways to access their Drive files without even opening the website. The latest update to the Chrome browser will provide users with even quicker access to their files by placing them on the New Tab page.When the feature is enabled, opening a new tab in the Chrome browser will display a card underneath the Search bar that will display select Google Drive files pulled from the primary account being used.According to Google, Chrome's "intelligent file suggestions" will pull up documents that might be relevant to you. End users will be ab...

Protect your new device with T-Mobile phone insuranceT-Mobile's coverage has significantly improved over the years, and today this carrier offers some of the best cell phone plans out there. There's no better time to join un-carrier, especially if you're a heavy data user and want to start taking advantage of 5G. In fact, T-Mobile is the nation's leader in 5G coverage and has some of the most ambitious plans to continue building out its 5G spectrum throughout the country with increased speed and capacity.If you just purchased a new 5G phone like the iPhone 13 or you're considering making the switch to T-Mobile, adding T-Mobile phone insurance is a great way to protect your shiny new device should anything go wrong. Though most of us overlook phone protection plans, here's what you need to know to make the right decision for you.Jump to:What is T-Mobile phone insurance?Who can enroll for T-Mobile phone insurance?How much does T-Mobile phone insurance cost?What are the be...

As our connected lifestyles and smart homes continue to merge, we find new ways to secure our houses and belongings, like choosing from among the best security cameras with local storage. In light of recent data breaches and privacy scandals, many are looking for options that feature on-device storage solutions (a.k.a. don't use the cloud), so we've put together a list of some of the best options for your reference. My favorite out of the bunch is the eufy Cam 2. It has all of the features I want, with none of the added expenses (subscriptions).Best overall security camera with local storage: eufy Cam 2Eufy makes a line of quality smart home products like this Indoor/Outdoor camera, but one of the things we like best about its products is the one-time fee model they espouse. You don't have to purchase an ongoing cloud storage subscription to access or store your videos, and this device even comes with 16GB EMMC digital storage, which is enough to store up to a year's worth of r...

At this price point, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better Google smartwatch.In the early fall of 2020, Fitbit held a virtual press briefing where it announced updates to its Versa and Inspire wearables and introduced a new holistic fitness watch in the Fitbit Sense. At Android Central, we were quick to test out the latter two devices and write up our impressions of them, but it took a little while for us to sort out our feelings about the former watch. Even at this later date, when I first endeavored to write this Versa 3 review, I wasn't sure that it would blow me away. After all, we'd already been calling its predecessor, the Versa 2, our favorite fitness tracker for quite a while leading up to the launch of this smartwatch. How could the new device be that much better?The Versa 3 had a little bit of a rocky start for some reviewers, including myself, but after a firmware update with new features and bug fixes, I've really been enjoying wearing it on my wrist. It's comfortabl...

PlayStation showcased an impressive roadmap that left us with more questions than answers.Welcome to Android Central's newest PlayStation recap. In an effort to bring our readers all of the latest PlayStation news in one place, we'll be compiling everything that happened throughout the month in PlayStation land, from exclusive game releases to the biggest announcements in the industry, along with any notable happenings in the community. September 2021 was headlined with a massive PlayStation Showcase that gave us a look at the years ahead for the PS5, but that's not the only thing that happened this month. Let's dive in and check everything out.PlayStation Recap:PlayStation ShowcaseSpider-Man 2Marvel's WolverineKnights of the Old Republic remakeGod of War RagnarokFiresprite acquisitionBluepoint acquisitionPS5 SSD updatePS4 Update 9.00Deathloop launchKena: Bridge of Spirits launchThe Last of Us DayPlayStation held an outstanding showcaseWhen Sony announc...

Best answer: Most Chromebooks on the market today have 4GB of RAM, and that is indeed enough to get by. If a model you're considering has options for 8GB of RAM, though, I'd highly recommend it now that Chromebooks are getting significantly longer support lives.What is RAM?RAM stands for Random Access Memory. Think of it as a container where the things you're doing on your Chromebook — both what you can see and what's happening behind the scenes — can store and retrieve data randomly. That means it can access any byte of that data without affecting the preceding or trailing bytes. That makes it fast because the location of the data you need has no effect on the time it takes to read, write, or overwrite it. With no moving parts, there are no mechanical limitations on access times.RAM is also volatile — once the integrated circuits lose their power, the data disappears. That means it's different from your Chromebook's storage (what we think of as a hard drive) and isn't us...

It's the "next step" for the studio, says Bluepoint Games president.What you need to knowSony is acquiring Bluepoint Games, a studio known for working on remasters and remakes.Bluepoint Games' next title is something "original" though there's no further details right now.The team's last game, a remake of Demon's Souls for the PS5, crossed 1.4 million copies sold. Bluepoint Games, a studio well known for its work on remasters and remakes, is the newest member of PlayStation Studios, as announced on Thursday. While that work on remasters and remakes will no doubt continue, it seems like Bluepoint Games will also be making new things, instead of just sticking to revamps of other developers' past titles. Speaking with IGN, Bluepoint Games president Marco Thrust explains that the next title from Bluepoint Games is actually something "original.""Our next project, we're working on original content right now. We can't talk about what that is, but that's the next step in the evolu...

Numerous successful projects secured this team's place at PlayStation.What you need to knowBluepoint Games is a studio that has specialized in remastering and remaking older games.The team has worked with PlayStation on titles like Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, Shadow of the Colossus and the Demon's Souls remake.We've learned that Sony is acquiring Bluepoint Games, which will now join Sony Worldwide Studios.Sony also recently acquired Housemarque and Nixxes Software.Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't done expanding. The company has just announced that it is acquiring Bluepoint Games, a studio in Austin, Texas. Bluepoint Games has specialized in remastering and remaking games, working with PlayStation on games such as Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, Shadow of the Colossus and most recently one of the best PS5 games available, the Demon's Souls PS5 remake.This follows Sony recently announcing the acquisitions of Returnal developer Housemarque, porting s...

Leaked specs of the phone suggest it might be a premium mid-ranger.What you need to knowAn upcoming Xiaomi phone with a 4K display has passed through TENAA.The device is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 700-series chipset. Sony's Xperia 1 III is currently the only Android flagship with a 4K OLED display.Xiaomi could soon launch its first-ever phone with a 4K OLED display, according to a new listing on TENAA. The TENAA listing for the Xiaomi 2109119BC reveals the device will have a 6.55-inch OLED display with 3,840 x 2,160 resolution (via GoAndroid).It is apparently powered by an octa-core chipset running at 2.4 GHz, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Going by the chipset's clock speed, the phone could be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G or 780G chipset.The listing also suggests the phone has a triple-lens camera system with a 64MP main sensor and two additional 8MP sensors. More interestingly, the listing claims the phone will be available in...

Here's what we know so far about Google's foldable Pixel phone. Or phones, according to rumors.A mock-up of how the Google Pixel Fold could look.Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola all pioneered the category of foldable phones, pushing out expensive prototypes bordering on unfinished tech demos to eager consumers. But with the arrival of the superb Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, Samsung changed the conversation around foldable phones, proving they can offer a premium experience that slab-shaped phones can't.Now, we're hoping Google gives Samsung a run for its money with its own foldable phones. Throughout 2021, we've seen a series of leaks about a hypothetical Pixel Fold that would launch alongside the highly-anticipated Pixel 6. Google hasn't announced it yet; but we have reason to suspect the Pixel Fold will arrive soon, along with a new operating system update focused on foldables: Android 12.1.What will the Pixel Fold look like, when will it arrive, and could it have more than one...

Major upgradePS5 DualSense$70 at AmazonProsAdaptive triggersImproved haptic feedbackLight bar surrounding touchpadNew textured grips, triggers, and thumbsticksUSB-C chargingBuilt-in microphone and create buttonConsSymmetrical thumbstick layoutThere's good reason Sony didn't simply call this the DualShock 5. DualSense attempts to revolutionize the line with a more ergonomic form factor and features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback to enhance your immersion. It truly is the next big step that Sony is taking, and it speaks wonders for what the company plans with the PS5 in the coming years.On its way outDualShock 4$65 at AmazonProsTouchpadShare buttonBuilt-in speakersLight bar used for certain gamesConsLight bar can drain the batteryGrips aren't comfortable to holdSymmetrical thumbstick layoutFace buttons and D-pad feel squishy to pressMicro-USB for chargingThe DualShock 4 added a light bar and touchpad over its prede...

Now you can talk to teammates on the phone.What you need to knowThe native Stadia app on Android now allows in-game voice chat and party chat.Players started noticing the new feature this week when headsets started to connect and an option for party chat appeared within the app. The feature comes almost two years after Stadia's launch and a year after the iOS web app offered party chat.Google quietly rolled out the ability to talk to strangers and friends within games and party chat for Stadia players through the native Android app this week.Earlier this week, Stadia players started noticing their headsets were connecting to the Android app, and were able to talk to and hear other players in-game while playing on the mobile platform. Soon after, players found a party chat option enabled within the app and were able to start parties, invite others, and send text chat messages.After years of APK teardowns... Finally... Stadia Party on the Stadia Android app! :D pic.twitte...

Looking for good players.What you need to knowStadia players can now make and join public parties based on game and other specifications.Private parties are still an option, but public parties requires owning specific games before creating.Public parties are supported in 20 games initially, including Destiny 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2, with more coming soon.Google has quietly added public party support for Stadia this week, allowing players to join other like-minded players and play online multiplayer games together.The new Stadia feature can be found under the "Parties" option in the Friends panel. Players can either start a party or choose from one of several public parties already listed. Making a private party is still an option, though making a public party requires choosing a supported game, writing a brief description, and setting how many additional players can join. Public parties can support up to 10 players.Currently, 20 Stadia games support the new public...

It's time to practice safe texting.If you use Google's stock Messages app to send your text and SMS messages, we have good news — your chats can now be completely secured from prying eyes! We'll show you how to enable end-to-end encryption in the Google Messages app so that you don't have to worry about your private messages potentially falling into the wrong hands.How to enable and use end-to-end encryption in the Google Messages appEnd-to-end encryption for Google Messages only works if both the sender and the receiver have it. So if you would like to send an encrypted text to someone, make sure they have it on their phone too.Open Google Messages.Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.Tap on Settings.Tap on Chat features.Turn on the toggle for Enable chat features.A prompt will pop up asking Enable chat features from Google?, tap Yes, I'm in.Verify your number.Open an existing chat or start a new one.You should see a lock icon above the message bubble....

Smart glasses are on the rise.What you need to knowThe Nreal Air AR sunglasses provide a full-vision virtual display for streaming content or playing mobile games.They have a micro-OLED chip, 49 pixels-per-degree (PPD), and a 90Hz refresh rate. It must be tethered to your iOS or Android phone to display content, but act as regular sunglasses otherwise, with a 77g/ 2.7oz weight.Nreal Air will ship to Asian markets in late 2021, followed by "other markets" in 2022.In early 2020, contributing editor Russell Holly tried out Nreal Light smart glasses and called them "the first set of Mixed Reality glasses actually worth buying." With them, you could use virtually any Android app in holographic form around your living room, or play 3D-native games on a tabletop. It wasn't perfect: it had to be tethered to your phone via USB-C, its field of view (FOV) was narrow, and its cameras were very blatantly visible — but it was a promising tool.Now, Nreal is pushing out a new pair of ...

When you live in a home with pets, it's not uncommon to find fur balls collecting in different areas of the house. Cats and dogs never seem to stop shedding, which makes cleaning up a bit of a hassle. The best way to keep your home clean is with a reliable robot vacuum like the iRobot Roomba i7+ that takes care of the furry mess every day. We've researched and gathered a list of the best robot vacuums for pets, which varies from our picks for best robot vacuums overall. See which one fits your needs.Best overall: iRobot Roomba i7+This is most definitely an expensive choice for your home, but it's also one of the only robot vacuums on the market that can dump its dustbin load and continue working. When you spring for the i7+, you get the vacuum and the Clean Base where dustbin loads are stored. You can also purchase a less expensive i7 vacuum on its own, but it won't be compatible with the Clean Base. iRobot designed the Clean Base's bags to hold up to 30 bins worth of debris be...

What you need to knowDISH is launching an exclusive 5G phone for Boost Mobile this fall.The $279 phone times to bring affordable 5G access to all communities.The phone will come with 12 months of free unlimited talk, text, and data if ordered before 10/31/2021.Boost Mobile, the prepaid carrier owned by Dish, is launching its own 5G phone, the Celero5G, this fall exclusive to the service. This phone is aimed at filling a void in the market for premium and affordable 5G smartphones and comes with a launch price of $279. This device will have a sleek design with plenty of performance to compete with the best budget Android phones available.The Celero5G comes with a 6.56-inch screen and a 4,000mAh battery expected to last 36 hours. This phone is targeted at comfortable one-handed usage. Fast charging is supported at 15W as well. The phone ships with 64GB of storage alongside 4GB of RAM though this can be expanded up to 2TB with SD card support.There are four cameras in total,...

Disappointingly, the phone isn't a big upgrade over last year's POCO C3.What you need to knowPOCO has launched a new C series phone in India.The POCO C31 is a follow-up to last year's POCO C3.It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset and features a 6.53-inch HD+ display.Xiaomi's POCO brand has finally unveiled a successor to the POCO C3, which was launched in October last year.POCO's second C series phone sports a 6.53-inch HD+ display with a tall 20:9 aspect ratio. The waterdrop notch at the top of the display houses a 5MP selfie camera. Powering the POCO C31 is MediaTek's 12nm Helio G35 chipset.The phone comes equipped with a triple-camera setup on the back, featuring a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. It packs a large 5,000mAh battery, which POCO claims can provide up to two days of usage on a single charge.The phone also has rubberized seals and P2i nano-coating to protect it from accidental splashes. Other key features include a ...

The best Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers take whole-home wireless speeds to the next level. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) has allowed mesh systems to deliver full gigabit speeds easily throughout a large house by getting even more performance out of the available spectrum. Wi-Fi 6 lets compact routers hit gigabit speeds on their own and over 500Mbps while deployed as a mesh. With more phones than ever, including Wi-Fi 6 support, and families asking more of their internet connections than ever, it's an excellent time to upgrade to Wi-Fi 6.What are the best Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers?If you're looking for a nice balance that's a great fit for an internet connection over 500Mbps, the Netgear Orbi RBK752 is a solid choice, thanks to a tri-band AX4200 setup. This Orbi system dedicates a fast Wi-Fi band to connecting the mesh keeping speeds high and consistent throughout your home.The second best option is the Netgear Nighthawk MK62, designed for people who want a compact mesh system with enough speed for most pe...

With the ability to get good photos from almost any modern smartphone, manufacturers should start focusing on other parts of the phone.Since cameras were invented, these devices have been a cornerstone of society. With the first truly accessible and portable camera, arriving in 1888 from Kodak, people have been taking photos to freeze-frame a moment of time. Fast-forward to smartphones with cameras built-in, and we've reached a point where nearly everyone has a camera — at all times. But with so many fantastic camera phones at nearly every price — is the camera really a selling point when buying a new smartphone?Now, I'm not saying that the camera in your smartphone isn't important or possibly even the reason you purchased that particular device. I'm simply saying that for the average person, not the weekend warrior photographer or budding filmmaker, that camera has gotten so good on so many phones that perhaps manufacturers need to begin shifting their focus (get it…focus)...