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The best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases will not only keep your new smartphone protected, but they'll keep it looking as stylish as you are. Whether you prefer a clear case, a flip case, something colorful, or something rugged, you have options with a phone as popular as the Galaxy 21. Here are some of the best Galaxy S21 cases you can buy today. The best part of all is that you don't have to spend a lot of money to keep your Galaxy S21 looking great for the long term!Colorful and well-texturedCasology Nano PopStaff PickThe Galaxy S21 is the first Android phone to get Caseology's Nano Pop Series, and it was 110% worth the wait. The texturing on this case is grippier than Casology's longtime favorite Parallax, and the color combos here are bold, beautiful, and absolutely pop around the camera cutout on the S21.From $16 at Amazon $18 at WalmartSlim grip and gritRingke Onyx SeriesIf you want to add some grip to your slippery little Samsung, Ringke's Onyx series has t...

Best answer: Yes. Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6 are HomeKit-enabled routers with special permissions for HomeKit devices to keep your network secure. Eero will not act as a HomeKit hub, however.Does Eero 6 support HomeKit?HomeKit support made it to the older routers in the Eero line earlier in 2021, but the newest Wi-Fi 6 Eeros were not included. This changed with a firmware update in May of 2021 that featured the Eero 6 and Eero 6 Pro. Now the entire Eero lineup supports Apple's HomeKit security features. This is a great thing as the Eero 6 is easily one of the best Wi-FI 6 mesh routers you can get.You will need to use the Eero app on an Apple device to enable HomeKit.HomeKit routers aren't the same thing as HomeKit hubs, and you will still need an Apple TV, iPad, or HomePod to act as your HomePod hub. HomeKit routers offer security enhancements specifically tailored to the needs of HomeKit accessories. This allows users to decide what kind of permissions to grant to these accessori...

Board, however, doesn't agree that Facebook should have said it would suspend the account "indefinitely."Update, June 4 (1:30 p.m. ET): Facebook settles on-two year Trump suspension.What you need to knowFacebook's Oversight Board upholds Facebook's decision to suspend former president Donald Trump's account.Board does not think Facebook's decision to "indefinitely" suspend trump was appropriate.Board wants Facebook to re-evaluate its decision of banning Trump in six months. Facebook's Oversight Board upholds Facebook's decision to suspend former president Donald Trump.The board however added in its decision that the social media giant, within six months, should reexamine its decision to "indefinitely" suspend the account."It was not appropriate for Facebook to impose the indeterminate and standardless penalty of indefinite suspension. Facebook's normal penalties include removing the violating content, imposing a time-bound period of suspension, or permanently disablin...

Starter Wi-Fi 6Eero 6$129 at AmazonProsWi-Fi 6 increases mesh performanceAX1800 delivers enough speed for more peopleCompatible with all existing EerosConsDual-band Wi-Fi is worse for mesh performanceOnly one open Ethernet port on the base routerEero 6 is a solid upgrade to the base Eero line. It brings with it Wi-Fi 6, which takes the 5GHz performance up to 1200Mbps with compatible devices. Even if you haven't upgraded your wireless devices to take advantage of Wi-Fi 6, it ensures a faster connection between the different routers in your mesh.Gigabit speed meshEero Pro 6$229 at AmazonProsWi-Fi 6 tri-band delivers gigabit speedCompatible with all existing EerosDedicated backhaul keeps mesh speed highConsMore expensiveOnly one open Ethernet port on the base routerEero 6 Pro has all of the best features Eero 6 has with a little more of everything. A tri-band connection allows the mesh to hit gigabit speeds with an extra 5GHz band. D...

True wireless earbuds have come a long way in the few short years they've existed, and now with so many options with ANC, it can be tough to decipher which are the best noise-canceling true wireless earbuds. Early offerings like the first-gen AirPods were expensive and lacked many features, but as time went on, prices went down, and additional features have been implemented — one of which is noise cancelation. True wireless earbuds that can block out ambient sound are more common than ever before, and today, we're highlighting six of our favorite ones — including the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds as our top overall pick. Here's a power-packed list of the best noise-canceling true wireless earbuds you can buy right now.Best overall: Bose QuietComfort EarbudsBose has established a reputation for creating some of the best noise-canceling headphones on the market, and now, it's brought that same level of prowess to the earbud space. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds have arrived, and t...

Joe Root's team begin their first series of what looks set to be a very busy summer schedule, as they host the Black Caps at Lords - watch every ball of this Test series with our England vs New Zealand live stream guide below.Ahead of an intriguing Test series against India in August and the main event of the Ashes in Australia at the end of the year, comes this tough match up against the current number one ranked test side in the world.New Zealand head to the Home of Cricket looking to exact revenge for their last appearance at Lords back in 2019, which saw them lose the World Cup final.The visitors will draw strength from the fact that two of England's key stars from that day won't be involved in this 1st Test, with Ben Stokes ruled out thanks to a fractured finger, while Jofra Archer is once again sidelined after elbow surgery.IPL stars Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran and Chris Woakes are all also set to miss out for the hosts, alongside the injured Ben ...

Middle ShowEcho Show 8 (2nd Gen)$130 at AmazonProsThe Goldilocks of Echo Show devicesDisable camera and mics with one switch/coverSignificantly cheaper than larger Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)Big improvements to the chat cameraConsCan't adjust viewing angles without a standNo Dolby processing built-inThe Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) fits right in the middle of Amazon's expanding Echo Show product line. Like the smaller Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen), it can fit almost anywhere in the home, but it has a camera on par with the larger Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen).Show me moreEcho Show 10 (3rd Gen)$250 at AmazonProsStunning screenRotating display for better viewing anglesBuilt-in security camera featuresMuch-improved 13MP cameraZigbee smart hub built-inConsMost expensive Echo deviceCreep factor?Largest Echo device may take up too much roomWith its larger pedestal base and rotating display, the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) marks a significant shift in form factor a...

Amazon Prime Day isn't the only sale you can shop this month.What you need to knowWalmart and Target have both announced June sales.The events compete with Prime Day, taking place across the same dates.Both sales leverage the stores' brick and mortar presence.Not to be left out with Amazon's Prime Day getting all the attention this month, fellow retailers Walmart and Target have both announced their own summer sales. And, by pure chance I'm sure, the sales run at the same time as Prime Day.Walmart's event, dubbed 'Deals for Days', will take place from June 20 through the June 23 and is said to feature "Black Friday-like savings" across its electronics, toys, home, beauty and fashion categories. Leveraging its physical locations, some deals will be available in-store in addition to online exclusives so you don't have to wait for items to be delivered.Target's sale, the similarly titled 'Deal Days', kicks off just ahead of Prime Day as well, starting on June 20 and runnin...

In this episode, Ara, Jerry, and Dan are joined by Adam Molina. He's the producer of Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast and a freelance journalist. They nerd out over Bluetooth headphones, lossless music streaming, upcoming Android phones, Led Zeppelin, and more.Listen nowSubscribe in Spotify: AudioSubscribe in iTunes: AudioSubscribe in RSS: AudioDownload directly: AudioLinks:Adam Molina (@AdamLukas17) / TwitterThe new Google Pixel Buds A-Series launch with a familiar design, more affordable price tag | Android CentralLeaked promo video of the Sony WF-1000XM4 reveals a ton of features | Android CentralHere's why Apple and Amazon are 'giving away' lossless music to subscribers | Android CentralApple Music will upgrade your audio at no extra cost, Android users to miss out on its best new features | Android CentralSpotify launches new lossless 'HiFi' plan to take on Tidal and Amazon | Android CentralSpotify's new 'Only You' feature brings in even more personalized play...

There are hundreds of uses for a smartphone. But a staple function will always be its clock. You can change your Android phone's clock to a 24-hour time format to avoid mixing up your AMs and PMs. Sure, many of the best android smartwatches are dedicated to the art of timekeeping, but old habits die hard, as the saying goes. Here's our guide on how to keep track of time military-style.How to change your Android phone's clock to 24-hour timeTo change your time format, you need to access your Android phone's date and time settings. You can either find them in your phone's system settings or through the clock widget. Take note that this tutorial is depicted on Android 10.Open the Date & time settings menu. This can be located in the system settings or through the clock widget.Look for the Use 24-hour format option and tap it.As soon as you toggle the time format option, all the clocks on your Android phone will immediately switch over to military time. This includes t...

Xbox Game Pass is hands down the best game streaming service you can get on your Android phone.Microsoft made waves across the industry with Xbox Game Pass, creating an affordable subscription service that sees new select AAA titles and exclusives launch into it the day they release at retail. The value is immense, and it only got better when Xbox Game Pass Ultimate added cloud streaming for its members. Though still in beta, Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming works fantastic on Android, allowing you to play your favorite console games on the go wherever you are.I've spent some time testing it out in a variety of games that support either touch controls or dedicated controllers, and it works like a charm, even in first-person shooters. Though there are times where you'll encounter some input lag or latency as the connection buffers, these tend to be few and far between. As far as game streaming services go, this is the best you can get on Android.Xbox Game Pass for Android review...

Google's new Play services update will come into effect in "late 2021."What you need to knowGoogle is implementing additional safeguards to ensure Android apps cannot track users who have opted out of sharing their "Advertising ID."Google says the changes are aimed at providing users with more control over their data. The new policy is expected to be rolled out later this year. Google will soon make it a lot harder for Android apps to track users who opt-out of sharing their Advertising ID. Advertisers use a device's "Advertising ID" to track users as they switch from one app to another.While Google already lets Android users limit ad tracking and even reset their Advertising IDs, developers can easily find their way around the current restrictions with the help of alternative device identifiers. Once Google implements its new policy later this year, developers will only receive "a string of zeros instead of the identifier."The Financial Times reports that Google announ...

With that fun Soli sensor, a 90Hz screen, and the latest and greatest software goodies from Google, the Pixel 4 XL is a tall drink of awesome. It's also made entirely of glass and metal and needs to be protected at all costs. We've spent hours scouring the internet for the best Pixel 4 XL cases to get for your new Google phone, and these came out on top.Classic heavy dutyTudia Merge SeriesStaff PickTudia's hybrid case grips your Pixel 4 XL snugly with a TPU sleeve and adds sturdiness with a colorful polycarbonate shell. There are four colors here, but the best is bright blue and warm Rose Gold.$11 at Amazon $13 at WalmartProtect and showcaseRingke Fusion-XI love the Fusion-X because it showcases the phone's natural beauty while still giving robust corner and drop protection. The black and camo black options should really pop against the orange Pixel 4 XL.$12 at Amazon$13 at Best BuyUltra-thin durabilityTech21 Studio ColourTech21 may be better known for ...

Google always has grand plans whenever it develops something new and Fuchsia isn't any different.It all started in 2016 with a simple quip that initially appeared on the Fuchsia development page: Pink + Purple = Fuchsia (a new Operating System).There was some meaning behind that simple sentence. Project Pink was a name that engineers from Apple and IBM gave to a new OS that used a new interface because the notes were written on pink index cards. Project Purple was the name given to prototype devices that eventually became the iPhone. These projects were new ideas that turned out to be wildly successful, and the original developers of Fuchsia, Google's latest operating system were involved in them.But a witty name isn't an operating system and Google quietly worked on Fuchsia for the next five years. Occasionally we would get a little more news about the project or even a way to run it on devices like the Pixelbook. It was Google's way of letting everyone know the project was mo...

Aloy is back in action for the next generation.One of the biggest games revealed at the June 2020 PS5 showcase was Horizon Forbidden West. Developed by Guerrilla Games, this PlayStation title is bringing the custom Decima engine and everything it's capable of to next-generation hardware.Aloy returns as a protagonist, heading into the former western U.S. There are new threats, new machines, and new lush lands to explore. It's currently set to release at some point in 2021. Here's everything we know about Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 so far.Jump to:What is Horizon Forbidden West?Check out its trailersStory, gameplay, and featuresDoes it have multiplayer?Is it coming to PS4?Is it coming to PC?When does it release?What is Horizon Forbidden West?Horizon Forbidden West is a sequel to Guerrilla Games' Horizon Zero Dawn, released in 2017. It's an action role-playing game that takes place in the 31st century, in a world where humanity now exists in tribes and gigant...

The next flagship mobile SoC from Qualcomm could be a big upgrade over the Snapdragon 888.What you need to knowA new leak has revealed nearly all the key specs of Qualcomm's next flagship Snapdragon chipset.The "SM8450" will be built on a 4nm process and use a Kryo 780 CPU based on ARM's Cortex v9 mobile architecture. Qualcomm is likely to announce the chipset sometime towards the end of 2021.Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 is currently one of the most impressive mobile chipsets on the market and powers nearly all the best Android phones released so far this year. Even though a true successor to the Snapdragon 888 isn't expected to arrive until the end of the year, a new leak has shed light on the key features of Qualcomm's next flagship mobile chipset.According to popular leaker Evan Blass, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 successor will carry the model number "SM8450." It will be fabricated on a 4nm process and come with an integrated X65 5G Modem-RF system. Announced in February th...

So long, and thanks for all the searchable memories.Half a decade ago, backing up your photos was a tedious and often expensive experience unless you just sat down with a USB cable and a huge external drive once or twice a week. Wait, no, that method was the most tedious of all. We've come a long way since then. Amazon, Apple, Google, and basically every cloud storage company all offer automatic photo backups with robust indexing and photo management, and many of them have free tiers depending on the quality of your photos or if you subscribe to other services.Google Photos helped spur this change by offering up one of the best damn photo backups on the internet for five full years. Now that the free ride is over, I'm not getting off this bandwagon. Five years of training and refining have made Google Photos 100% worth paying for — especially when it doesn't cost me anything extra.Unparalelled photo searchingPart of the reason Google was willing to give away free unlimited ...

WhatsApp is still the glue that holds our social circles together.What you need to knowOn the eve of Facebook's F8 developer conference, AC readers told us which Facebook apps they could not live without.The runaway top choice for our readers was WhatsApp.Instagram was in second place, but not even the regular Facebook app was the last choice.The virtual Facebook F8 developer conference came and went earlier this week with little fanfare, it seems, but it marked an appropriate time to poll our readers on which Facebook app or service they felt they couldn't live without. The consensus top choice as the most popular Facebook app — WhatsApp — probably won't surprise anybody, nor will the second-most-popular selection, Instagram.The top two choices came in with around 44% and 25% of the votes, respectively. The third choice for most readers was Facebook Messenger with nearly 13%, followed by "Other" with 11%, and the regular Facebook app with less than 5%. Given how popu...

With the delayed Euro 2020 tournament looming, Spain begin their preparations in the Metropolitano Stadium as they host local rivals Portugal. Don't miss a moment of the action with our England vs Austria live stream guide.While today's game is a friendly fixture, there's no love lost in the Iberian derby that sees two of the strongest footballing nations in the world go toe-to-toe.In a bold move, Luis Enrique announced a 24-man squad for this summer's European Championship, leaving two spaces unfilled. The headline news from the squad announcement was the exclusion of Spain's most-capped player Sergio Ramos and the absence of any Real Madrid players.Today's game against Portugal gives Enrique a chance to experiment with his starting lineup ahead of competitive fixtures, particularly in the goalkeeper position where uncapped Robert Sanchez is expected to start.Spain are no stranger to success in Europe having won two of the last three European Championships. That being said, ...

While there is no shortage of standout features on the Samsung Galaxy S21, one of the things that stands out the most about the device from an aesthetic perspective, and that is literally in your face all the time, is its gorgeous screen. Presumably, you've decided to pick up a great case to protect the phone from accidental drops or falls, but have you thought about how you're going to keep the front of the phone free of scratches, nicks, and cracks? Take a look at this roundup of the best Samsung Galaxy S21 screen protectors so that your smartphone stays stunning for months and years to come.Durable and dependableZAGG Invisible Shield GlassFusion+ Screen ProtectorStaff PickThe GlassFusion+ is a hybrid glass solution that covers the screen of your Samsung Galaxy S21 with military strength protection that is nearly unbreakable. It looks and feels like the glass on your screen and delivers clear viewing and fingerprint sensor sensitivity.$40 at Best BuyEasy appllic...

A stylish sci-fi action experience, Implosion is a hidden gem in a desert of other games that WISH they could be this good.Implosion: Never Lose Hope follows the story of Jake, a human survivor of a cataclysmic event that nearly wiped out humanity twenty years ago. After an alien race invaded and started busting up Earth, a small contingent of humans narrowly made it off the planet in time to escape to the relative safety of life in space.Catching us up to the present, humanity has technologically advanced and can fight back using the latest and greatest War-Mech series III: incredible mechas piloted by an elite team that serves as humanity's last hope against the alien aggressors. The story is standard sci-fi stuff and isn't amazing or innovative, but it is vastly helped by a great cast of voice actors and a stellar full orchestral score. The story is standard sci-fi stuff and isn't amazing or innovative, but it is vastly helped by a great cast of voice actors and a stel...

The feature is likely to make its way to Pixel phones within the next few days.What you need to knowThe Google Camera app will soon gain a new "Astrotimelapse" feature.The feature could be part of Google's June Feature Drop update for Pixel phones. As clearly suggested by the feature's name, it will allow Pixel users to capture time-lapse videos combined with the Astrophotography mode. Google is working on a new feature that could make the astrophotography mode on Pixel phones even cooler. The folks at XDA Developers have found evidence of a new "Astrotimelapse" feature in the latest Pixel Tips app v3.4.0.373287606. Google usually rolls out updates to its Pixel Tips app a few days before a Feature Drop update, so it is possible that the new Astrotimelapse feature will arrive along with the June Feature Drop for all the Pixel phones that support Astrophotography mode.Even though no details have been revealed yet, the name suggests the upcoming feature will allow Pixel user...

The ominous episode "Nosedive" of the thriller anthology series Black Mirror painted a terrifying picture of a future whereby a person's value as a human is solely based on their social media rating and "likes." Don't get enough likes, or worse, get dislikes, and your social status nosedives, leading to everything from job losses to mortgage denials and even not being served at your favorite coffee shop. While we haven't quite reached such a scary level of dependence on social media, the focus on "likes" to determine popularity has been growing, and it can boost (or damage) personal or professional self-esteem. If you'd rather steer clear of placing so much emphasis on how many people tap that heart emoji on your posts, or the posts of others, you can now hide your Instagram like counts if you so desire.What is the new feature all about?The new feature hides from view how many likes your posts get, and/or hides how many likes posts from other people in your feed have received.I...

Surfshark is one of the best VPN providers out there, and it's also one of the most affordable which is kind of wild. With a solid feature set, great customer service, and reliable performance, you'd normally expect the price to be pretty high but you can actually grab a Surfshark VPN subscription for just $2.49 per month.The service offers over 1,000 servers across 60+ different countries and your subscription can be used on an unlimited number of devices at once. That's something that most VPN providers don't allow you to do, so there's a lot to like with Surfshark.Today's best Surfshark VPN deals, pricing, and discountsWhen looking at VPNs, security should always be your first concern and Surshark has you covered with AES-256-GCM encryption, IKEv2, private DNS, leak protection, and a strict no data-logging policy. It might not have the most servers of any VPN provider, but the ones it does have are spread across many locations and are plenty speedy.The best Surfshark VPN d...

More users can access YouTube TV without opening a separate app.What you need to knowCertain Vizio TVs will soon be able to access YouTube TV from the main YouTube app.The update should be rolling out over the next few days to Vizio models from 2020 onwards.The change comes after Google and Roku's very public spat over the terms of YouTube TV.YouTube TV is now being merged into the main YouTube app on select Visio televisions. The change was announced on the YouTube TV Twitter account on Wednesday.The change comes only a few weeks after the app was pulled from the Roku Channel Store amid a public spat over the terms of hosting the app on the platform. Google responded by releasing a workaround; rolling YouTube TV into the main YouTube app. It was a move that Roku did not appreciate, calling it the "clear conduct of an unchecked monopolist."Google has maintained that its terms for the app are fair and that Roku has "requested exceptions that would break the YouTube exper...

The Boy George experience comes to Waze.What you need to knowWaze is running a Boy George takeover this Pride Month.You'll be able to have him as your navigation voice throughout the month of June. Waze also introduced new moods and vehicles.The month of June is celebrated as LGBT Pride worldwide, and as such, Waze is welcoming Boy George to their platform for a Pride Month takeover. With the latest Waze update, you'll be able to listen to Boy George's voice direct you to places in your car while sharing with you words of advice in his own way.Writing in a blog post, the Waze team said: A music and fashion icon who has, for decades, represented what it means to live authentically and unapologetically, Boy George uses his signature voice to create not only instant classics, but also impassioned songs that shine a light on the movement to secure the rights and liberties of the LGBTQIA+ community around the world. And now, for the first time, he's using this recognizable...

Chrome is helping protect against malicious extensions and downloads.What you need to knowGoogle is introducing new protections in the Chrome browser for downloads and extensions.Chrome will now warn users if an extension is not trusted by Enhanced Safe Browsing.Users will have the ability to perform an enhanced check on a downloaded file if it's deemed potentially unsafe.Google is rolling out a couple of improvements to Enhanced Safe Browsing on Chrome to help keep dangerous extensions and files from being downloaded and installed.You can already easily manage all of your extensions in Chrome from a Chromebook. Now, when you attempt to install a new extension from the Chrome Web Store, a new dialogue will appear to warn you if the extension is not listed as trusted by Enhanced Safe Browsing. You can then choose to cancel the installation or continue through with the process.Google states that apps will be deemed trustworthy if they adhere to the company's Program Pol...

Gamers who play their Oculus Quest daily undoubtedly hate getting interrupted by a dying battery and should absolutely invest in one of the best Oculus Quest magnetic chargers. These VR headsets may provide a completely untethered experience, but as noted in our Oculus Quest 2 review, it has meager battery life. Meaning, after two to three hours, you'll have to sit carefully next to the power adapter to keep playing. With a USB-C magnetic charger or adapter, though, you'll have peace of mind knowing your headset won't get yanked to the ground if you accidentally pull on the cable. To work with a Quest or Quest 2, though, it must support fast data transfer speeds as well as quick charging, making the compatible picks below your best starting point. That's why our top pick is the Knaive USB-C magnetic adapter. It checks all the boxes.Best overall: Cafele USB C Magnetic Cable and TipsThese cables and tips come in a matching two-pack or three-pack in your choice of colors. The smal...

The original Quest shipped with a 3m Oculus Link-compatible charging cable. Then the Oculus Quest 2 arrived with a 1m cable far too short to use while wearing the headset, let alone with Link. Maybe you lost or damaged those cables, or else you want a Quest 2 replacement charging cable that will make room-scale PC VR easier or that recharges it faster. We've rounded up the best Quest 2 cables with different properties to fit your specific needs.Guaranteed compatibilityQuest 2 headset cable (1m)Staff PickThe Oculus support page says that "you should only charge your headset with the charger that was included in the box." This is meant to prevent you from using an inappropriate cable that could send too much (or too little) power to the headset. Able to recharge your headset in just a couple of hours, it's the safest replacement cable for Quest 2 owners that don't need it for Link.$19 at OculusA Link to the FastTNE 16ft Link Cable$20 at AmazonCharge and Play...

Now Ring users can see which safety agencies want their assistance and why.What you need to knowRing has added a new feature to its Neighbors app called Request for Assistance.Aiming to foster greater transparency, the feature will now be the only way public safety agencies can request information from Ring users and communities.The Request for Assistance feature will begin rolling out the week of June 7, 2021.Over the past several years, Ring has received a healthy dose of criticism and critique for several reasons, including untimely security breaches, inadequate safety features like not requiring two-factor authentication, and unsavory data sharing and collection practices inside its popular Neighbors app. Though these events were unfortunate, the company has recommitted to protecting the privacy and security of its users. It has been working tirelessly over the past 18 months to improve all of the holes in its services and any damage to its public image.The latest eff...

Apple is doubling down on its privacy measures for the AirTag with its upcoming Android app.What you need to knowApple has stated that it is working on releasing an AirTag app for Android.The app will allow users to detect whenever they're being "stalked" by an AirTag.Apple is also reducing the time for AirTags to alert when separated from the owner.Useful privacy improvements are coming to the recently launched Apple AirTags, including a new Android app that Apple says is currently in development.The news was first reported by CNET and Apple confirmed with Android Central. The company states that it will "introduce an Android application that will enable users to detect an AirTag or Find My network-enabled accessory separated from its owner that may be traveling with a user." The app is expected to launch later this year.Apple launched the new object tracker during the Spring Loaded event in April as a competitor to some of the best Bluetooth trackers on the market, su...

Amazon Luna is Amazon's entry into the cloud gaming platform space, with the company officially entering early access and offering players the chance to subscribe to their service and download games to play across a wide variety of devices.With so many cloud gaming platforms now available, though, it's important to take a look at just what is available on Luna. Thankfully, Amazon Luna has a surprisingly decent list of games, which includes some of the best games of the past few years all available for a solid entry price.What is Amazon Luna?Amazon Luna is a cloud gaming platform that's powered by Amazon's cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services (AWS). Similar to other cloud gaming platforms like Google Stadia or Xbox Cloud Gaming, Luna allows players to stream games instantly from a number different devices and browsers. This makes it easier for fans of games to play some of their favorites, without the need for consoles or any extra purchases.Subscribing to Amazon Lun...

Best answer: Yes, Amazon offers an attractive and affordable stand for the Echo Show 8. With it, you can easily tilt and maneuver the Echo Show 8 for optimal viewing angles.Why put the Echo Show 8 on a stand?Amazon has some of the best smart speakers, and the Echo Show devices make excellent Alexa speakers. The full-sized Echo Show 10 may be too big that it takes up valuable counter space, and the Echo Show 5 can be on the small side for specific tasks. So, with the announcement of the new Echo Show 8, it's a device that sits in that perfect "Goldilocks" zone of smart screened speakers — but does echo show 8 have a stand?While Echo Show devices are made to stand on their own, getting the perfect angle for viewing or a video call can be made all the better with a stand. Whether placed on a desk, side table, or kitchen counter, getting a little bit of height and adjusting the screen's tilt can make all the difference in your viewing experience. For these cases, Amazon has int...

This year's "Prime Day Show" will truly be unlike any that have come before it. In previous years, the Prime Day virtual concert has seen some of the biggest names in music take the stage to perform their greatest hits, including stars like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Demi Lovato, exclusively on Prime Video. Now, for the first time ever, the Prime Day Show will be available to all Amazon customers to stream — with or without a Prime membership.For 2021's "The Prime Day Show", the immersive virtual concert will see Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi performing sets from around the world in an unforgettable event that will be free to stream globally on Prime Video for just 30 days beginning June 17. The show will be broken into three acts, giving each of the musical guests just under 30 minutes to perform their sets.Amazon Prime 30-day Trial | Free at AmazonAll of Amazon's upcoming Prime Day deals this June 21 and 22 are exclusively available to Amazon Prime m...

Since they have a modular design, you can redesign them to create a personalized lighting experience.What you need to knowNanoleaf has launched a new line of wood look smart light panels.The new Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons feature a wood grain-like texture to complement your home décor. Nanoleaf Elements are available in Smarter Kits and Expansion Pack add-ons.Smart lighting maker Nanoleaf today announced the launch of new Elements Wood Look Hexagons, the world's first smart light panels that are "inspired by nature."Unlike other smart lighting panels, the new Elements panel looks beautiful even when it is off — thanks to a wood grain-like texture. The panel has an ultra-thin design and a balanced neutral color to allow the lights to fill your space with glowing effects. Gimmy Chu, CEO and co-founder of Nanoleaf, said in a statement: Our goal is to break the barrier between technology and design. With Nanoleaf Elements, we want to bring the best ...

Streaming services have grown in popularity over the past few years, and there are now more options than there ever has been before. Back in the day, every single one of them offered a free trial to get you to use the service for a set length of time in hopes that you'd sign up after, but that seems to have slowly become less of a norm. Odds are that you are signed up for at least one of them, but thanks to some new offers which have popped up, there are a number of new opportunities to try out new streaming services, and they won't cost you a cent.Streaming Free Trial OffersDisney+: Trial unavailableParamount+: One week freeHBO Max: Trial unavailableDiscovery+: One week freeAmazon Kids+: 30 days freeAmazon Prime Video: 30-day trialSling TV: Trial unavailableHulu: First month freeAmazon Music Unlimited: 4 months freeNetflix: Trial UnavailableAmazon Music HD: 4 months freeApple Music: 3 months freeSpotify: Three months freeTidal: 30 days freefuboTV: One week freeAm...

As much as we love playing with and testing the latest and greatest phones here at Android Central, there's something we can universally agree on that we're not fans of: paying full price for the best Android phones. If you're in the market for a quality Android phone, but don't want to spend a thousand dollars, you could check out the best cheap Android phones, or you can grab one of the best refurbished phones as these offer a great experience at a fraction of what you'd typically spend. Here are our favorite options!Still a stunnerGoogle Pixel 3a Smartphone (G020E)Staff PickAlthough it has been discontinued to make way for the Pixel 4a, the Pixel 3a is still a fantastic value. The device sports the same camera as the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, along with a clean design that you're accustomed to. Plus, you'll still get a few more major software updates before Google moves onto bigger things.From $150 at Amazon From $350 at Best Buy From $100 at Back Market2020's bestSasmung ...

It's coming this summer.What you need to knowSamsung today announced the A22 LTE, and A22 5G, a pair of cheap Android phones.The A22 5G is coming to the UK and other European markets this summer from £199.Samsung did not share more specific pricing and availability for the 4G model. Samsung has just launched the A22 5G, one of its cheapest phones yet. Rumored to be coming for months, this phone offers a lot of the essentials we expect in a modern smartphone.Round the front, there's a 6.6-inch Infinity-V FHD+ (the V housing an 8MP camera.) You'll find a triple set of cameras at the back. At this price range, you likely know what to expect. Two useful cameras with a main 48 MP camera and a 5MP ultra-wide one, and then a nigh vestigial 2MP camera for taking macro shots if you're a masochist. The camera bump looks nice, however, and it blends into the rear casing very well. Samsung will sell this phone in 4 colors, gray, white, mint, and Velvet — or black, white, green, an...

Can you spot the difference between these Pixel Buds and last year's?What you need to knowGoogle launches its affordable alternative to the 2020 Pixel Buds.The Pixel Buds A-Series features an identical design and many of the same features but omits some to lower the cost.The new Pixel Buds A-Series will be available in the U.S. on June 17 for $99 or $139 in Canada.After a couple of months of speculation, rumors, and leaks, the Google Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds have been officially unveiled.You won't be blamed if you mistake these for last year's Google Pixel Buds (2020). The latest earbuds from Google offer the same design as their predecessor, albeit in a more affordable package. That said, the differences are all internal, and Google had to cut a few corners to get the cost down. Still, the Pixel Buds A-Series should offer a similar experience to one of last year's best wireless earbuds.As far as the major differences between this pair and last year's, Google's new A...

So you've decided that you have got to throw a new hard drive in your PS4, and an external hard drive just won't cut it. It's one of those upgrades that may or may not visibly improve things, but if you can do it, why not? Most of the read and write speeds are comparable to each other, but we have included them if it's a deciding factor for you. Here are some of the best options available to you.Good at everythingWestern Digital BlueStaff PickIf you want a 1TB SSD at a great price but would rather stick with a more recognizable name, consider this Western Digital drive. You will have loads of space for storage, 560MB/s, and 530MB/s read and write speeds, and a five-year manufacturer warranty.$100 at Amazon $100 at Best Buy $100 at NeweggGood speed, decent priceCrucial MX500 250GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSDThis Crucial drive will get you into some super-fast SSD speeds — 560MB/s and 510MB/s read and write speeds, respectively — while not breaking the ba...

A full-screen app launcher debuted on ChromeOS a couple of years back, Google wants to see if a smaller one would make users more productive.What you need to knowA new Chrome OS test showcases a smaller app launcher.If adopted, it'll replace the current full-screen launcher with one more akin to Window 10.However, Google is only testing this behind a flag in Canary builds of the operating system at the moment.Google is testing a new Chrome OS launcher that resembles some of the earlier Chrome OS launchers in a bid to see whether it boosts productivity. The test was discovered by the folks over at ChromeStory when poking around in Canary builds of the operating system.The experimental flag and its description read: Productivity experiment: App Launcher: To evaluate an enhanced Launcher experience that aims to improve app workflows by optimizing access to apps, app content, and app actions.As you can see from the screenshot, it isn't very usable at the moment. Whil...

Ubisoft+ is coming to six new countries.What you need to knowUbisoft is adding nine new games to its Stadia offering, including three Assassin's Creed games and three Far Cry games.Ubisoft is also expanding its Ubisoft+ beta to six new countries, including Canada and the UK.Ubisoft+ is Ubisoft's game subscription service, and is available on its own or through Stadia.Ubisoft today said it's bringing nine games from its vault to Stadia, meaning gamers will be able to play multiple titles in the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series as well as other games on the streaming platform. It's also expanding its beta for Ubisoft+, its subscription service, to six new countries, meaning many more users will be able to play games in the Ubisoft library for a monthly fee.The games coming to Stadia are Assassin Creed III Remastered, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, Assassin's Creed Rogue, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Far Cry 4, Far Cry Primal, Rayman Legends, Child of Light, and Rainbow Six ...

More to loveSamsung Galaxy Watch Active 2$200 at AmazonProsOnboard GPSOptional LTE connectivityRunning Analysis & VO2 MaxSlim, attractive designImproved sensorsConsShorter battery lifeOlder watchWhile the Galaxy Watch Active 2 has its fair share of fitness-focused perks, there are other reasons to love it. You have the option of LTE connectivity and some other health features, like ECG and blood pressure monitoring.All of the essentialsFitbit Versa 3$229 at AmazonProsOnboard GPSImproved heart-rate technologyActive Zone Minutes featureSuperior battery lifeBuilt-in mic/speakerConsNo ECG or blood pressure monitoringLacks LTE connectivityOld bands won't workThe Fitbit Versa 3 has made many improvements over its predecessor. You'll have onboard GPS, additional voice assistant options, a built-in mic/speaker, improve heart-rate technology, and Fitbit's helpful Active Zone Minutes feature.Fitbit Versa 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy ...

Could the Galaxy S21 FE be Samsung's first Fan Edition phone with S Pen support?What you need to knowA new rumor suggests Samsung plans to position the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE as the follow-up to the Galaxy Note 20.It isn't clear if the Galaxy S21 FE will come with Galaxy Note features such as S Pen support. Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy S21 FE at an Unpacked event in July or August, alongside its next-gen foldables. Back in March, Samsung warned that it might not be able to launch a new Galaxy Note this year due to the global semiconductor shortage. While we haven't heard any rumors hinting at a new Galaxy Note for 2021, reliable leaker Evan Blass has now tweeted that the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE will be a 'follow-up' to last year's Galaxy Note 20.Blass says the Galaxy S21 series' "disappointing first-half sales" make the company's second-half flagship even more critical. Despite offering several major upgrades and being more affordable than last year's Galaxy S...

Twitter Blue is a service for Very Online People.What you need to knowTwitter's rumored Blue subscription service has gone live.It offers a selection of features including undo tweet, reader mode, and customization.In its first phase of rollout, it'll be limited to Australia and Canada.Twitter today finally launched its rumored Twitter Blue service. As expected, his is a paid-for Twitter subscription that'll sit alongside the regular free Twitter service while offering an enhanced experience for customers who want it. It's going live today in Australia and Canada from $3.49 CAD or $4.49 AUD a month. Twitter says this is just the first phase of the rollout as it opts to gain a "deeper understanding " of what customers want.If you've read coverage of Twitter Blue, you'll already know what to expect. First, Twitter highlights Bookmark Folders. The company already allows you to save tweets you particularly like under Bookmarks so you can refer to them later. Now, Folders will...

June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate diversity than by letting the world know who you truly are. Even though it may be challenging to do this online, many companies and social media sites are trying to make this easier for those who want to express their identities on their accounts and profiles.One such example is the professional networking site LinkedIn. I'll show you how you can add your personal pronouns to your LinkedIn profile so that others know and respect how to address you and so that you can show your support and normalize the practice of using personal pronouns in everyday work settings.How to add your personal pronouns to your LinkedIn profileThe examples below are from a desktop browser, but note that the steps to change your pronouns are the same whether you initiate them from the LinkedIn website or the mobile app.Click/tap on your profile image.Click/tap on the pencil icon at the upper right of your profile page.Click/tap on Add forme...

Setting up the automatic deletion of Google Assistant data is important from a privacy perspective. When you use your phone or a smart speaker, Google Assistant keeps a lot of data about you and how you use Assistant, and you might not want Google to keep that. You do not need to have Google purge your data, but you can set it up to delete every 3, 18, or 36 months. Specifically, you can purge web and app activity and your audio recordings. We'll show you how!How to set up automatic deletion of your Google Assistant dataIn a web browser, go to your Google Assistant Activity controls page.If you need to sign in, please do. Otherwise, skip to step 3.Scroll down to Google-wide controls. Here, you can click on the arrow pointing to the right for either Web & App Activity or Audio Recordings.Scroll down and click the arrow pointing to the right next to Auto-delete.Place a dot in the radio button called Auto-delete activity older than. Then Select 3 months, 18 months, or...

The newest Halo feature aims to help improve your movement health.What you need to knowMovement Health is the latest feature addition to Amazon's Halo experience.The new feature will analyze your movement health and suggest corrective exercises to help you improve. Movement Health will be available via Amazon's Halo app in the coming weeks. Amazon has added a new feature to Halo to help improve the way you move. The feature, which is dubbed Movement Health, will be available to Halo members within the Halo app in the coming weeks.The new Movement Health feature lets you easily assess your functional fitness, which is defined as the body's readiness to perform everyday movements like bending, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking. Maintaining good movement health is essential to perform basic movements such as picking something up from the floor, lifting up your child or pet, carrying groceries, or running. Once the feature becomes available, you'll be ab...

Troy Baker and Laura Bailey from The Last of Us Part 2 will be hosting the showcase.What you need to knowE3, one of the biggest gaming events of the year, is set to kick off on June 12.GamesRadar's Future Games Show is returning on June 13.The Future Games Show is expected to feature over 40 games from developers like Sega, Team17, and more.The Future Games Show Powered by WD_BLACK is making a return for this year's E3. The event was first started last year after E3 was canceled due to the pandemic, and it became a successful showcase that debuted world premieres and new gameplay for upcoming games. This year's Future Games Show Powered by WD_BLACK is expected to feature over 40 games from SEGA, Team17, Private Division, XSEED Games and more.How to watch the Future Games ShowYou can tune in to the Future Games Show on Sunday, June 13 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. As usual, it will be broadcast over a variety of channels, including GamesRadar's website. The Future Games Show is a ...

While there are many reasons to invest in an Android smartwatch, most people are interested in the various health and fitness tracking features offered. If you're the proud owner of the Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Watch Active, you'll be glad to know that you can easily enable continuous heart rate tracking on your device. The same goes for the newer Galaxy Watch Active 2. Whether you're a beginner who wants to start monitoring your heart rate patterns throughout the day or you're an advanced athlete who uses this data to track and improve your performance, continuous heart rate tracking can be quite useful. All you have to do is navigate through a few menus within the Samsung Helth app on your watch and make the necessary changes!How to enable continuous heart rate trackingStart by pressing the power key on your smartwatch.Launch the Samsung Health app from the main menu.Swipe until you reach the heart rate icon and select it.Navigate to the bottom of the screen. Select HR an...