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The display on the Pixel 4a is a significant upgrade from its predecessor. The bezels at the top and bottom are so much smaller that we can have a bigger screen in a smaller profile, but this also means that even a tiny crack at the top or bottom could impact the screen's usable portion. We've done the research to round up the best Google Pixel 4a screen protectors you can buy!Easy to applySupershieldz Tempered Glass (2-Pack)Staff PickSupershieldz has my confidence because not only is its book-style application process easy enough for my mother to do by herself, but it has also stood up to rocks, ladders, and drops without damaging the screen underneath.$7 at Amazon$7 at WalmartBest of the bestOtterBox Amplify GlassOtterBox knows how to make a durable case. They worked with Corning — makers of Gorilla Glass — to produce a durable, high-quality screen protector in the Amplify, which offers higher scratch resistance and excellent case compatibility.$19 at Ama...

The first time I worked out in VR, it happened by accident. I emerged from my first session of Beat Saber, wide-blinking and dripping with sweat, having just unboxed an Oculus Quest 2 an hour earlier, my only previous VR experience a few years earlier with the now-forgotten Google Daydream.As editor of this website, I read a lot about VR — we cover the best Oculus Quest 2 games and accessories extensively — but I didn't expect to fall as hard, and as quickly, for it as I did. Perhaps it's the sheer novelty of tricking your brain into thinking you're not in the same house, the same room, you've been living and working in for the past 18 months. Perhaps it's the propulsive nature of the input itself — games don't merely respond to the trigger movements in my thumbs and fingers but my whole hand, my arms, my head. It's the fulsomeness of the experience that enamored me. Unlike most workout notifications, I don't resent the ones I get about Supernatural. Yet.So, after that...

The Chromecast with Google TV has a new Google TV layout that, for the most part, is quite excellent. All your apps are close at hand, it's easy to browse for shows or films from your favorite genres, and Google Assistant means that any show or movie is just a voice command away. This is one of the many reasons the Chromecast with Google TV is one of the best streaming devices, but if you're not a fan of being constantly bombarded with Google TV's recommendations — especially on a shared device where those recommendations might be skewed — here's how to turn off personalized recommendations and enter apps only mode on Google TV.How to turn on apps only mode in Google TVOn the home screen, go left to your profile picture.Select Settings.Select Accounts & Sign in.Select your Google account.Scroll down to the bottom of the list.Select Apps only mode.Select Turn on.Hit the home button to exit Settings.It'll take a second or 10, but your home screen wi...

While the 'Pro' in the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is more than just for show.When considering what makes an excellent Android tablet for kids, things like durability, age-appropriate content, and parental controls are generally at the top of that list. Looking at those qualifications and what Amazon offers, it's easy to see why the best Amazon Fire Kids tablets on found on that device list. So, to offer parents and kids even more choice when it comes to Fire Kids Tablets, Amazon announced the new Fire HD 10, it also added a new level to its Kids tablets, Kids Pro — and my son is very excited to help me with this Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro review.One of the other major considerations is price, especially when you are looking at purchasing a tablet for a young child who tends to wreak havoc on electronics. Well, the Fire 10 HD Kids Pro tablet is the best of the best from Amazon, which means it's also the most expensive. While the Kids Pro version of the tablet shares a lot with t...

If you're looking for a simple cell phone plan that doesn't drown you in minutes, texts, data, or features you don't actually need, then a pay-as-you-go plan like Ultra Mobile PayGo could be the perfect fit. PayGo is a plan offered by MVNO Ultra Mobile and comes with just enough talk, text, and data to get by on T-Mobile's 4G LTE and 5G network. Though it definitely doesn't come with much, it's extremely affordable, and you can always recharge your PayGo plan or purchase data or voice and text passes. It's a convenient plan to consider if your wireless needs are minimal and you know that you get reliable T-Mobile coverage in your area.Pay what you wishUltra Mobile PayGoFrom $3/mo. at Ultra Mobile PayGo100 minutes, 100 texts, and 100MBUltra Mobile PayGo gives you the essentials of a cell phone plan, with the option to pay for more when you need it.Ultra Mobile:What is Ultra Mobile PayGo?How much does PayGo cost?Ultra Mobile PayGo vs. Ultra MobilePayGo Limitat...

Short cord, long-range.If you're a homeowner, you undoubtedly have some outdoor lighting that's on a regular schedule. Whether it's a fancy porch or deck lighting, or just seasonal holiday lighting at Christmas time, there are plenty of reasons to have an outdoor outlet timer for your lights. While the good old rotating push-button timers have been a staple of homeownership for decades, Ring aims to replace the old faithful with something a little more technically proficient. You won't even need a Ring Protect Plan to use it.The Ring Outdoor Smart Plug does exactly what you assume it would. An outdoor-rated weatherproof box dons two remote-controllable and programmable outlets and a local wireless connection to a Ring Smart Lighting bridge — both a positive and a negative attribute. While that Smart Lighting Bridge is an irritating additional purchase, it also provides a way to control your smart home devices still if your home's internet connection drops out. It also makes it ...

Would it really be Memorial Day weekend without a great TV deal? Best Buy has a huge Memorial Day weekend sale that is still going on, but if you want to save today on something you can grab the Hisense H65 Series 75-inch 4K smart Android TV on sale for $699.99. This TV is being featured as one of Best Buy's deals of the day, a segment that's generally independent of the larger sale and features deals you might not find there. The deal takes $100 off the TV's regular price and is within $50 of the lowest price we've ever seen for it.Alright, let's get to the basics first. This TV has 4K resolution. That means an amazing number of pixels, which allows for much better image quality and detail than you've experienced before. It's a huge upgrade if you've never experienced 4K before, and it has the capability to upgrade lower resolution content to 4K so you can experience your old content in a new way. It also includes HDR support through HDR10 and Dolby Vision so you can add just that...

IndyCar fans will once again get to mark the official start of summer by watching The Greatest Spectacle in Racing and we have all the details on how you can watch the 105th running of the Indy 500 on TV or online.The Indianapolis 500 takes its name from the 500 miles of track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana that 33 Indy Cars will cover over the course of 200, 2.5-mile laps. The Indy 500 is one of the most famous auto races in the world and is considered part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.Unlike last year where the iconic race was held at the end of August and no fans were in attendance, this year's Indy 500 will take place as it normally does over Memorial Day Weekend in the U.S. and 135,000 fans will get to see it in person.The 43-year-old IndyCar Series veteran from Tokyo Japan, Takuma Sato won last year's race when he overcame race favorite Scott Dixon for the lead. This year though, Dixon will be...

Can anyone stop Rafael Nadal from scoring an incredible 14th title at Roland-Garros, and will Serena Williams claim a long-awaited 24th Grand Slam? Read on for full details on how to watch French Open 2021 tennis, no matter where you are in the world.The 125th edition of this grand slam tennis tournament sees it return to its familiar May slot in the ATP calendar, after last year's event was bumped to October last year due to the pandemic, while there will also be up to 5,388 spectators each day in attendance.The men's contest sees Nadal and fellow old stagers Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer all placed in the same side of the draw. That could open things up for the likes of world number two Stefanos Tsitsipas, who has lost just three times on clay this year.In the women's competition, doubts persist over what levels world number one Ashleigh Barty will be able to reach, with the Australian having not played since pulling out of the Italian Open in mid-May.Last year's champ ...

The inaugural season of Extreme E continues and this weekend teams and drivers will head to Senegal for the Ocean X Prix and we have all the details on how you can watch the race on TV or online.Extreme E is the brainchild of Formula E founder Alejandro Agag and former driver Gil de Ferran who first came up with the idea of racing electric buggies in some of the world's most remote locations back in 2018.The 2021 Extreme E season will see nine teams made up of two drivers from the UK, Germany, Spain and the U.S. participate in a series of races all over the world. However, unlike with other motorsports leagues, Extreme E's schedule is quite spread out with just one race each in April, May, August, October, and December.The first Extreme E race, the Desert X Prix, was held in Saudi Arabia back in April and Nico Rosberg's Rosberg X Racing came in first followed by Andretti United Extreme E from the U.S. in second and the UK's Team X44 (owned by F1 champion Lewis Hamilton) in thir...

With Ducati on home turf and on a roll, hopes are high for Jack Miller to make it three finishes in a row on the top of the podium as the riders prepare to battle it out on the Mugello Circuit. Don't miss a single lap with our guide to getting an Italian MotoGP 2021 live stream.Miller's two wins — his first in five years — have pushed him to 4th in the standings, with fellow Ducati stars Francesco Bagnaia (2nd) Johann Zarco (3rd) ahead of him, and Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo still the man to catch at the top of the table.WIth last year's Italian GP having been cancelled, Quartararo has only raced once previously on this circuit and will be looking to improve upon his 10th place finish in 2019.A Ducati rider has won each of the past three Italian GPs, but will that be the case this time out? One rider who'll be confident of shaking up that orthodoxy is Marc Marquez, with the Repsol Honda rider battling back after a nine-month injury lay-off and desperate to get back to winning...

The best Netflix VPN could be the difference between you actually watching what you want and sitting in a dark room wishing your subscription wasn't going to waste. This is what geo-restrictions do — they block access to content when you're in the wrong place.Best Netflix VPN 20211. ExpressVPN: Overall best Netflix VPN2. CyberGhost: Easiest of all to use3. NordVPN: Great performance for streaming Netflix4. Surfshark: Most affordable option around5. IPVanish: Easy to use & great supportHow can I be in the wrong place? Well, if you're trying to access a U.S. Netflix show while overseas, in a place that doesn't have the rights, then you'll find yourself locked out. That means you'll only be able to watch whatever is available in the place you find yourself. If you want to see the British Royal family in The Crown show, when on your visit to London, then this is ideal. But should you want to catch a U.S.-only movie that doesn't have the go-ahead for UK viewing, then y...

There's a massive 13-year difference between these two fighters in what could prove a defining lightweight title fight for both men at either end of their careers. Read on for your full guide to watching a Devin Haney vs Jorge Linares live stream and don't miss a single punch.Undefeated WBC champ Haney is widely seen as one of the sport's brightest talents. Boasting a formidable 25-0 record, the 22-year-old Californian has made two successful defenses of his title, but tonight's face-off against "El Nino de Oro" represents a major step up in challenge compared to his past opponents.Linares has held world titles across three weight classes: Featherweight, Super-Featherweight, and Lightweight, with the Venezuelan winning 47 of his 52 professional fights, with 29 of those coming by knockout.Nevertheless, the veteran 35-year-old is placed very much as the outsider for this bout by the bookies and will be keen to prove to those that have written him off that he can still go toe-to-t...

PBS is celebrating Memorial Day with a star-studded television event dedicated to the remembrance and appreciation of those who've given their lives in service of the United States. Featuring musical performances, documentary footage, and dramatic readings, this American tradition has aired on PBS for over 30 years now, becoming one of its highest-rated programs in the process. This year, audiences from around the world will be able to watch the show online via YouTube.The 2021 National Memorial Day Concert will feature appearances and performances by guests such as Colin Powell, Gladys Knight, Vince Gill, Sara Bareilles, Alan Jackson, Denyce Graves, The Four Tops, Steve Buscemi, Joe Morton, Brian d'Arcy James, Kathy Baker, Mary McCormack, Bailee Madison, and the National Symphony Orchestra, among others.PBS National Memorial Day Concert 2021: When and whereThe National Memorial Day Concert airs live on PBS this Sunday, May 30 at 8pm ET, though you can also find it streaming ...

The winners of this season's UEFA Champions League will be decided under the lights at Porto's Estádio do Dragão tonight as Man City take on Chelsea in an all-English affair. Don't miss a moment with our Man City vs Chelsea live stream guide.After nabbing two away goals in their semi-final first leg clash at last year's beaten finalists PSG, all Man City needed to do on the return leg was hold onto the win. In the end, it was a convincing 4-1 aggregate scoreline for the Sky Blues with Riyad Mahrez having bagged three over the two games.Fellow Premier League side Chelsea took a slight advantage into their second leg after a well-earned 1-1 draw away at the Champions League's most successful side Real Madrid. Back at Stamford Bridge, the Pensioners had the bulk of the chances with Timo Werner and Mason Mount finding the back of the net, earning their side a ticket to Porto, and setting up the second all-English Champions League final in just three years.Man City have the opport...

All the best movies streaming on HBO Max today.HBO Max launched in 2020 as the digital hub for all of HBO's exclusive content. It features a rotating lineup of hundreds of television series and movies from Warner Bros., DC, Studio Ghibli, and more. HBO Max will also launch brand new films from WarnerMedia in 2021 without waiting for them to play in theaters first. Here are the best movies on HBO Max right now, from new drama and comedy films to the best in action franchises and classic films.The best movies on HBO MaxPopular moviesBest action filmsBest comedy filmsBest documentary filmsBest classic filmsMovies and moreHBO Max$15 at HBO MaxFind new releases and old favorites on HBO MaxHBO Max provides streamers with access to film and television content from HBO, WarnerMedia, and DC, among other studios. Subscribe now to check out new blockbusters or your longtime faves.Popular Movies on HBO MaxWarnerMedia announced at the end of 2020 that it would ...

When you're a dedicated runner, having the right accessories can make or break your workout experience. With exciting new changes such as the upcoming release of Android 12, who wants to leave their phone behind? If you're searching for the best phone armband for running, we've got you covered. No matter what type of phone you have, you'll be able to find a product that offers the protection you need. While you're at it, check out our roundup of the best headphones for runners, too!Premium qualityTribe Water Resistant Phone ArmbandStaff PickWant an affordable armband that's made of premium-grade quality materials? This phone armband from Tribe Fitness is the perfect solution. Its no-slip design, weatherproof and water-resistant technology protects your phone from rain and sweat. There's also a reflective strip to ensure safe running at nighttime. All of these reasons make it one of the best phone armbands for running.$13 at AmazonOne size fits allTrianium Water ...

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 June 1. Enjoy the price of free until June 30, 2021.★Be stealthyOperation: Tango (PS5 Only)Operation: Tango is a cooperative spy adventure game, allowing players to challenge their friends or other online competitors to dangerous missions across the globe in high-tech adventures. Different skill sets are available, with players choosing between a Hacker or Agent and overcoming various challenges as you work together to come out on top.See at PlayStation★ Space dogfightingStar Wars: SquadronsStar Wars: Squadrons gives players the chance to dive into the cockpit of some of the most iconic ships in the Star Wars universe. Playing as alternating pilots in both The New...

Memorial Day is coming up, and the weather might be a little wonky for some.This weekend is Memorial Day in the U.S., so many people will be taking an extra day off. With most employees still working from home, many will take advantage of the holiday to enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, not everyone will experience great weather this weekend, which may put a literal damper on some plans. Here in sunny Seattle, we're expecting some clouds to roll in, which is typical but unfortunate after weeks of sunny weather. However, that's still nothing compared to what other parts of the U.S. may have to deal with.1:59am CDT #SPC Day3 Outlook Slight Risk: for southeast new mexico and southwest texas https://t.co/6oEffQUiK1 pic.twitter.com/8j9ZEVnx9Q— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) May 28, 2021Fortunately, we've already put together a list of the best Weather apps on Android to help you plan for your weekend. Google has also brought its cute Weather Frog to its smart home displa...

Whether you love the look or hate it, Material You is Google's way to make its Pixel phones stand out.We'll soon see a sixth year of Google building its own phones under the Pixel brand. Pixel 6 leaks and rumors look really interesting, and if even half of them turn out to be correct, we should see a heck of a phone when it comes to the market this fall. But hardware is only half the equation; if you're Google, it's even less than half.Google is and always has been a software company. Most of the services Google produces are applications and software that people love, even though there are plenty of other things about the company that we love a lot less. Google has been under fire lately over privacy issues, but it's worth remembering that Google has never hidden how it makes its money. We agreed to give our details away in exchange for services like Android, Google Photos, or Chrome because they really are that good.We'll talk more about privacy concerns and controversies in t...

New areas to explore and new machines to discover.One of the biggest, most beautiful games revealed during Sony's PS5 showcase The Future of Gaming was Horizon Forbidden West. This ambitious sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn is being developed by Guerrilla Games, who are using the Decima engine and the newfound power of the PS5 to great lengths. It will no doubt become one of the best PS5 games when it releases.The world of Horizon Forbidden West is one of mystery and one of the highlights is the different kinds of machines that roam, fly, or swim through the world. As Aloy travels into what was the Western USA, she's going to discover plentiful machines, both new types and returning forms. Here's the full list of machines in Horizon Forbidden West that we know so far.Horzion Forbidden West Machines:Machine ClassesBristlebacksClawstridersChargersShellsnappersSnapmawsSunwingsTremortusksUnidentifiedMachine classesIn the original Horizon Zero Dawn game, machines were...

Nearly a year later, we might finally get a second Wear OS watch with the Snapdragon Wear 4100.What you need to knowThe OPPO Watch 2 is rumored to come equipped with the Snapdragon Wear 4100.The only smartwatch to feature the latest Qualcomm chip is the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS.OPPO's upcoming smartwatch is said to retain the square design of the original.Rumors of the OPPO Watch 2 have begun to crop up and suggest that the upcoming smartwatch may feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipset.The information leaked online details the rumored smartwatch, showing references in the firmware to the chipset called "msm8937_32go." According to XDA-Developers, it closely matches the SoC reference found in the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 GPS, which is the only smartwatch to date to feature the chipset. Interestingly, the OPPO Watch 2 would be the first smartwatch with the slightly improved 4100+.Additional information includes the fact that the smartwatch will launch in 42mm and 46mm ...

WhatsApp's new policy change isn't going well.Update, May 28 (5:30 p.m. ET): WhatsApp appears to change course for all usersWhat you need to knowThe Indian government has asked WhatsApp to withdraw its controversial privacy policy.WhatsApp has not complied but has stated that it will not limit access to users that haven't accepted the new policy.WhatsApp will continue to remind users about the new policy, even though "the majority of users ... have accepted them."WhatsApp has stated that it won't limit user accounts in India for not accepting the privacy policy. The company made the statement (via LiveMint) in response to the Indian government's request to halt its controversial privacy policy for violating India's laws.A WhatsApp spokesperson said in a statement that the company is complying with the letter from the Indian government over the new policy while also reiterating that the update doesn't affect personal messages. "Its purpose is to provide additional inform...

But you can still blame it on your partner.What you need to knowFitbit is reportedly working on snore and noise detection.The feature will use on-device mics to analyze ambient noise and snore-specific sounds.Users may also be given a "sleep animal" based on how well they sleep.Fitbit already offers fairly thorough sleep detection, but the company is reportedly working on a new feature that will analyze house noisy your environment is while you sleep.9to5Google dug into the Fitbit app and spotted Snore & Noise Detect, which would use on-device microphones to detect and analyze sounds while the user is sleeping. It is apparently able to discern between ambient background noise and a person snoring, although it may not be able to tell who is snoring.The app will then tell the user how frequently they snore while they sleep and how loud the environment was. This could help users who have trouble getting a good night's rest to better discern ways to improve their sleep....

Best answer: Yes, Mint Mobile customers are now able to use the T-Mobile 5G network the same way they would use LTE. No special plans or fees are required and customers just need a 5G capable phone.Thank the New T-Mobile network for 5G on Mint MobileDoes Mint Mobile support 5G? Mint Mobile is based on the T-Mobile network and previously only used the LTE network for its phones. Today, Mint Mobile supports 5G on all of its plans at no additional cost. 5G works on any T-Mobile-compatible 5G phone, so if you have an unlocked Galaxy S20 5G, you can get connected on Mint Mobile. Currently, Mint Mobile sells a handful of 5G capable phones directly and several of the best phones to use with Mint Mobile support 5G. Mint Mobile's 5G network works the same way as the T-Mobile network, with the majority of coverage coming from T-Mobile's expansive low-band 600MHz deployment. This low-end network doesn't offer speeds too different from LTE but given its great coverage, it's a solid start...

The AC gang kick off the Holiday weekend in the United States with everything we know so far about Qualcomm's new Snapdragon processors and Arm v9 mobile architecture. They also talk about a revision to USB-C and Power Delivery that adds 240W charging.Additionally, Fuchsia OS finally goes public, Amazon buys MGM for a whole lot of cookies, and introduces a new range of Chromebooks.Listen nowSubscribe in Spotify: AudioSubscribe in iTunes: AudioSubscribe in RSS: AudioDownload directly: AudioLinks:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is here to make your Zoom calls more tolerable | Android CentralQualcomm's new Snapdragon 778G is a mid-range 'gaming' chip with truly global 5G | Android CentralArm announces the new v9 mobile architecture: Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 | Android CentralUSB-C and Power Delivery revisions add 240W Extended Power Range support | Android CentralGoogle's mysterious Fuchsia OS is finally going public with a big Nest Hub update | Androi...

While large 4K monitors offer top-notch visuals, a QHD 1440p monitor is more than enough for most people. A QHD monitor is the way to go for gaming and productivity; they are cost-effective and support better frame rates while maintaining great image quality. The best QHD monitor that you can buy right now is the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A monitor. Sporting an IPS LCD panel that supports a whopping 170Hz refresh rate, it has HDR10, built-in speakers, plenty of ports, and a lot more.Best overall: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1AThe world of monitors is filled with excellent options. In the QHD sector, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A is the absolute best option. This 27-inch monitor has a host of amazing features, including an IPS LCD panel with LED backlights, HDR10, and a 130% sRGB color gamut, producing bright, lively, and dynamic visuals. The monitor supports refresh rates going up to 170Hz, making for silky smooth transitions. For gaming, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A monitor supports NVI...

The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds have something to prove.Update, May 28 (3:10 p.m. ET): Leaked video shows the earbuds in actionWhat you need to knowMore details about the upcoming Sony WF-1000XM4 have emerged.The earbuds will reportedly feature up to 24 hours of battery life with ANC on, 36 hours without ANC.LDAC, Hi-Res Audio, and Precise Voice Pickup will be supported.The Sony WF-1000XM4 are rumored to retail in Europe "soon" for €280.The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are expected to launch soon, and more details of the successor to one to the best wireless earbuds have just been revealed.According to WinFuture, the upcoming Sony earbuds will feature a whopping 24 hours of total battery life with ANC turned on. That's eight hours per charge from the case, extending to 12 with ANC turned off and a total of 36 hours.Those numbers are quite a bit higher than the Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds, which feature fantastic battery life but only manages up to a total of 24 hours. ...

Deals on Apple iPhone devices and Samsung Galaxy phones are everywhere, but it's a bit more difficult to find a great deal on a OnePlus device. There are plenty of current OnePlus models to choose from, and whether you want a OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 8 Pro, or one of the more affordable OnePlus Nord devices is the first big question you'll need to answer for yourself.Best OnePlus Deals Available NowOnePlus 9 devices: free Buds Z earphonesOnePlus Nord devices: free case or screen protectorOnePlus 8 devices: up to $300 offWhich to buy?All of the deals below vary in nature, so while some allow you to buy the unlocked phone with a single purchase today, others require a monthly payment plan; these plans are attached to carriers which usually require you to add a line of service or buy a second device to score the savings. Be sure to read the details of the deal you choose carefully as each offer is different.With so many different OnePlus models out there, you may not see ...

Best answer: Most people should buy the standard Bluetooth model of the Galaxy Watch 3. It's less expensive upfront and doesn't require an ongoing service with your carrier. Aside from streaming music and receiving calls independent of your phone, it does everything that the LTE model does — and has better battery life.It's about more than the up-front price differenceThe Galaxy Watch 3 is not a cheap device, starting at $339 for the 41mm Bluetooth model, but is the Galaxy Watch 3 with LTE worth it? The LTE models get an obvious price mark-up — that's whether you buy directly from Samsung or buy from a carrier like T-Mobile. While the cost to add LTE has come down some over previous Galaxy Watch models, you'll still be looking at about a $50 upcharge.On a percentage basis, paying that much extra is annoying for a watch that is otherwise the same. But really, that upfront cost is inconsequential; what you really need to keep in mind is the ongoing cost of that LTE connection...

The Galaxy Buds 2 design hints at where Samsung plans to position them.What you need to knowThe first images of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 have emerged from FCC documents.Images show a design that's strikingly similar to the Galaxy Buds Pro.The Galaxy Buds 2 are expected to launch later this year along with a bevy of new Samsung products.Images of Samsung's next earbuds have leaked for the first time thanks to an FCC document spotted by AllAboutSamsung. The images unveil a design that looks smaller and sleeker than Samsung's earlier models.These new earbuds appear to adopt a similar design as the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, which are currently some of the best wireless earbuds on the market. It's expected that these will be aimed positioned as a successor to the original Galaxy Buds launched in 2019. This would likely position them at a lower price point than the flagship Buds Pro, offering a more stylish option for users that don't want to break the bank for a good audio exp...

With its high price tag and nearly all-glass construction, you're going to want to get one of the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 cases around. Even with its unique form factor and build, there are still some ways to add some protection to your device. Here are the best cases available right now.Best of both worldsSpigen Ultra HybridStaff PickThe Spigen Ultra Hybrid case brings two fantastic features together. It provides all-around protection without being too thick. The case offers great protection for your phone's front and back by utilizing a dual-layer system with a hard outer shell surrounding a shock-absorbing TPU inner layer. There are also raised bezels that help to keep the screen and camera up off of surfaces.$40 at AmazonLuxury on luxurySamsung Leather CaseThe Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a device with a luxurious price tag and feel, so it should have a case that matches it in every way. Made from high-quality genuine leather, this cover offers an unmatched f...

The best 5G network will have a good balance of speed and coverage with room to grow and added capacity as 5G adoption increases. 5G connectivity is now available to hundreds of millions of people in the U.S. thanks to improved support from phone makers and sub-6 5G networks. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all now offer 5G coverage with sub-6 and mmWave. While AT&T and Verizon anxiously await the release of their expensive C-band spectrum, T-Mobile has the best overall 5G network thanks to its wide sub-6 at both 600MHz and 2.5GHz coverage with room to grow with mmWave and C-band spectrum in the coming years.Best overall: T-MobileT-Mobile's 5G network covers millions of people in the U.S., and if you live in an urban or suburban area, there's a good chance you have coverage. This is mostly thanks to T-Mobile's low-band 600Mhz spectrum, which offers excellent coverage and speeds comparable to fast LTE. T-Mobile is also continuing to improve its 5G network with Sprint's mid-b...

There's a lot of new content headed toward Genshin Impact very soon.What you need to knowGenshin Impact's Midsummer Island Adventure introduces a new 5-star character.A new monster, event wish, and Archon Quest are also coming.The Archon Quest centers around the new character trying to get to Inazuma.Genshin Impact Version 1.6 is on its way, bringing with it a new 5-star character, new monsters, and an Archon Quest that hints we could be going to Inazuma, a brand-new region. The popular free-to-play title only keeps getting better and better as developer miHoYo continues to add content.Midsummer Island Adventure looks like a whole lot of fun. There's Kaedehara Kazuha, a new character hailing from Inazuma, who plays a central role in the upcoming Archon Quest that sees your character attempt to journey into the previously closed off region. The new monster, Maguu Kenki, is a mechanical humanoid that wields a razer-sharp blade like a samurai.Genshin Impact is one of t...

Looking to save even more money on Mint Mobile? Here are the current deals and promo codes to help!Finding a Mint Mobile deal or Mint Mobile coupon has never really been a hard task. The MVNO carrier loves to have some fun with promotions, and we like to keep track of them. There are quite a few options when it comes to carriers for your smartphone, and odds are you're shopping around for the best deal. Postpaid plans are a good option for some, but prepaid plans get you the lowest price, as long as you're willing to put your money down first.Mint Mobile is an alternative carrier that uses T-Mobile's 5G and 4G LTE network to bring you great coverage at an even more affordable price. In the past, going prepaid with an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) often meant that you sacrificed a lot when it came to your plan, but that isn't the case anymore. With Mint Mobile you can pick data allotments of 4GB, 10GB, 15GB, or even go unlimited depending on your usage habits, and all of ...

Stop belting out your favorite tunes in the shower a cappella. These shower speakers are reliably water-resistant to take in the bath or on a trip to the beach, with enough oomph to cut through flowing water for a clear melody. Choose between versatile speakers with built-in speakerphones and voice assistants, lightweight speaker balls that can float in the bathtub, or powerhouses like the JBL Charge 5 with long-lasting battery life and beautifully rich sound.Best overall: JBL Charge 5JBL makes some of the most robust-sounding, weatherproof Bluetooth speakers on the market. We're fans of all things JBL, including their newest speaker, the Charge 5. They're a tad pricey, but if you're looking for a capable sound system that can physically handle being inside the shower with you and you have the budget for it, JBL's Charge 5 is the single best shower speaker on the market today.With an IP67 waterproof rating, the Charge 5 can power your party in the rain, sit poolside or beachs...

Until now, the Weather Frog was only available on Lenovo smart displays.What you need to knowGoogle's Weather Frog has started rolling out to the first-gen Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max.You can access the new Weather Frog backfround option from the Home companion app.It had started rolling out to Lenovo smart displays in February this year. Google's Nest Hub devices received a major update in February this year with sunrise alarms, family sticky notes, and a bunch of other features. The update also introduced a new Weather Frog wallpaper, which, surprisingly, was limited to Lenovo smart displays initially. Nearly three months later, Google's Weather Frog has finally become widely available on the first-generation Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max (via 9to5Google).If you have a Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max, you can now enable the Weather Frog background using the Home companion app. You will have to head over to device settings > Photo Frame > Experimental to find it. Alternatively,...

The White House is using popular dating apps like Tinder and OkCupid in its social experiment to encourage more vaccinations.While much of the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government is trying to convince more people to get vaccinated through a new, yet fairly unusual, initiative between the White House and several different dating apps. Dating apps will now introduce profile badges to indicate whether or not someone has been vaccinated. But there are some doubts that the effort will actually work well in an effort to encourage vaccinations in the country.Each app will attempt to sweeten the pot by including special perks for vaccinated users, like free credits, boosts, or "Super Likes." Andy Slavitt, the Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said in a press briefing last week that it's a way "to reach young people where they are in the effort to get them vaccinated." "...meet people who have that universally att...

The Galaxy S10 has a great, big, beautiful screen with some fancy tricks inside — like that fancy ultrasonic fingerprint sensor — but those tricks make buying a screen protector all the more important and all the more difficult. See, that in-screen fingerprint sensor can't tolerate any air bubbles or gaps between the screen and the screen protector. Your best bets are plastic film protectors or the Whitestone Dome Glass. Here are the best Galaxy S10 screen protectors. Don't forget to check out the best Galaxy S10 cases as well.Has it allZAGG InvisibleShield VisionguardStaff PickZAGG offers everything with its InvisibleShield screen protector, including impact and scratch protection, a built-in blue light filter, and a smudge-resistant coating.$27 at Amazon $45 at Best BuyThe power of UVWhitestone Dome Glass for Galaxy S10Hands down, the Whitestone screen protector is one of the best around. It has an in-depth installation, but the result is nothing short of am...

There are a lot of great mobile games and services these days, and a lot of them might appeal to people who don't typically game on their phones. But playing on a touchscreen with cluttered or unresponsive touch controls can sour the experience, especially of more complex titles.However, I remember before the pandemic, walking to Starbucks and seeing a group of six teenagers sitting around a table playing Call of Duty Mobile. You wouldn't think a game as graphically complex as Call of Duty would work on mobile, let alone be popular, but these boys are a small percentage of the over 300 million players that reportedly downloaded the game as of October 2020. Whether you like it or not, mobile gaming is on the rise, and so are the accessories that make playing them that much easier, like Bluetooth controllers, phone clips, and devices like the Razer Kishi that turn your phone into a handheld gaming console.Why is mobile gaming so popular now?There are multiple reasons why mobile...

The "Always-on VPN" feature is expected to make its way to Chrome OS sometime in the coming weeks.What you need to knowGoogle will soon make it a lot easier to use a VPN on Chromebooks.An upcoming Chrome OS feature will allow users to stay connected to a VPN service all the time. You can try out the "Always-on VPN" feature right now if you are running the latest Dev or Canary channel build on your Chromebook. Using a VPN is one of the best ways to protect your privacy on the internet. While nearly all the best VPN services work with Chromebooks, Chrome OS doesn't allow you to stay connected to a VPN all the time. Fortunately, it looks like Google will soon make it much easier to use a VPN on the best Chromebooks.The folks at Android Police have spotted a code in Gerrit that adds a new "Always-on VPN" feature to Chrome OS. While the feature could take a few weeks to hit the stable channel, you can enable it right now if your Chromebook is on the latest Chrome OS Dev or Can...

What sort of technology do you need right now? New earbuds? A smartphone? Maybe a whole new living room entertainment center? If you've been contimplating some big purchases recently, Memorial Day weekend is the time to shop. Best Buy is busting out all the deals for this Memorial Day weekend sale going on now through Monday, May 31. You're going to find a ton of savings on dozens of electronics. Look through the featured deals at the top that includes things like $300 off OLED TVs or $100 off Surface Laptop Go computers. Then check out the rest of the sales in just about every category Best Buy has to offer from video games to camera gear.One of the featured deals includes the Jabra Elite Active 75t true wireless earbuds on sale for $149.99. That's a very solid $30 discount on a pair of earbuds that have not gone on sale much recently outside of refurb deals. They are very good earbuds, too, and are built for gym-goers, runners, and more active people. The earbuds are IP57 rated f...

PlayStation introduced dozens of DualShock 4 colors over the years, and it will likely do the same with the PS5 DualSense. Right now, you can only purchase the DualSense in either white, Cosmic Red, or Midnight Black. We'll continually update this list as more color options become available. Keep an eye out for special console bundles as those sometimes have their own unique controller designs, but until then, here's every color DualSense controller you can buy today.From the cosmosCosmic RedStaff PickOne of the first colorful DualSense options, Cosmic Red, is vibrant and visually appealing. Sony says that it features a subtle blue hue to create a unique shade of red for the controller. It looks especially striking with the blue light bar lit up around the touchpad. Overall, it looks amazing.$70 at Best Buy $70 at TargetPretty plainWhiteThe standard white DualSense controller was released alongside the PS5 console in November 2020. There's nothing exciting...

If it ain't broke, don't six it.Sixit describes itself as "a cute narrative puzzle game," and I'm not too proud to admit that the adorable graphics are what made me choose to pick it up. Featuring adorable animal and plant-based characters in a lovely forest village, Sixit places you in the shoes of Pep, who might be a raccoon or something — you're never really sure.Pep's village is in terrible danger from a sentient storm that seeks to destroy everything in its path. Years ago, the storm was defeated by your village's guardian dragon, Mitera, but the battle greatly taxed her and she's been sleeping ever since. Now the storm has reared its ugly head once again and you, as Pep, must collect six legendary artifacts to try and wake her back up and save your village from certain doom. This is definitely one of the better free games you can play on Android right now and it's probably also one of the best new Android games of 2021 so far.The story is excellent in its own right,...

Enter below before June 6th for your chance to win a Tresorit Solo Annual Plan plus 25% off any renewal or upgrade costs. Details at the bottom of the page.It's no secret that the past year has been quite the crazy one, with more people turning a small corner of their home into an office. Gone are the days where everyone had to huddle in cubicles to get their work done, but creates new privacy concerns with employees using home Wi-Fi networks. That's where a service like Tresorit comes in, providing the end-to-end encryption of those important files, regardless of whether you're in the office or at home.With more people working from home, this opens the door for potential security issues as your home network is likely not as secure as the one at the office. Companies outfit their offices with ultra-fast internet, along with some sort of VPN to try and deter any hackers or malicious parties attempting to gain access.But with the move to the home office, you likely don't have the...

The Fitbit Ace 3 is the brand's latest activity and sleep tracker for kids. And while you might be holding out for the upcoming Minions-themed bands, there are plenty of other swappable bands you can get for the device beyond the standard blue/astro green and black/sport red band that it comes with. As the best fitness tracker for kids, the Fitbit Ace 3 certainly does everything you'd want an activity and sleep tracker to do, without any extra distractions. But with the best bands for Fitbit Ace 3, you can make sure it fits with your child's personal style, too.Like the originalTopPerfekt BandsStaff PickA pretty decent replica of the original band that the kids' tracker comes with, these soft silicone waterproof sport straps come in 10 different colors, so chances are you'll be able to find the child's favorite. Parents with wee ones who love to gnaw on things will also appreciate that they're made of 100% BPA-free food-grade TPE. Some kids might also find the silicone buck...

Everyone seems to have their own solution to the Google Photos storage changes.What you need to knowAndroid Central readers recently responded to a poll asking them what they planned to do when Google ends unlimited uploads to Google Photos next week.The responses were almost perfectly equally divided among the choices offered, but the most popular response was to switch services.Even though it was left off as a question, many respondents wrote in to tell us they're sticking with Google Photos regardless.Here in the U.S., we're eagerly anticipating a three-day weekend as we celebrate Memorial Day, but as we all head back to work next Tuesday, we've got a somewhat unpleasant deadline to look forward to. That is the day — June 1st — that all subsequent photos backed up to Google Photos will start counting against our Google account storage limits.Earlier this week, we asked our readers what they planned to do with their pictures moving forward, and we've included the ...

Fuchsia is ready to power Internet of Things appliances but seeing it on your phone is probably still a ways off.If you're enrolled in the preview program for your original Google Nest Hub you will soon get an update to the software that runs it. You won't realize that the current Cast OS software has been upgraded to Google's Fuchsia, but it is going to happen all the same. Google's own FuchsiaOS technical lead sheds any doubt after 9to5Google initially reported the switch.You don't ship a new operating system every day, but today is that day.— Petr Hosek (@petrh) May 25, 2021At first, this idea sounds like a letdown. The collective mind of the internet seemed sure that Fuchsia was the replacement for Android or part of a larger merging of Android and Chrome to power all things Google. This was an easy trap to fall into because it was a lot more interesting than Fuchsia being an RTOS for something mundane like the software that powers a car, or built for automation, or eve...

Xiaomi's upcoming foldable is rumored to be significantly more affordable than the Galaxy Z Fold 3.What you need to knowA new report suggests at least five new foldable phones will launch in Q3 2021.Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 at an Unpacked event in July. Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo are also tipped to launch new foldable phones in the next quarter. Samsung will not be the only smartphone maker to launch new foldables in the third quarter of the year, according to a report from DigiTimes. Citing industry sources, the report claims Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo also plan to launch new foldables in the next quarter to challenge Samsung's best foldable phones.Xiaomi, which announced its first foldable phone in March, is reportedly planning to launch a more affordable device to challenge Samsung. Per the report, the company's next foldable phone will be priced lower than the Mi Mix Fold's launch price of 9,999 yuan ($1,570).OPPO and Vivo are al...

If you've ever wondered how to install Kodi on a Raspberry Pi, the answer is a bit more complicated than just following a few steps. Why? Let us explain in this guide.Kodi is the continuation of XBMC, a free and open-source application that is a great media player and a complete replacement for any other media-centric software. It's not a streaming server or DVR. It's the software you use to watch video content and listen to music through any screen with an HDMI connection.Because it's open-source, Kodi runs on just about every platform known to man — Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, and a gazillion different flavors of BSD and Linux.Several operating system platforms also work really well on the Raspberry Pi. A marriage of the two makes for a cheap media center that's easy to set up and has all the features you'll find on expensive alternatives. It's a DIY project that anyone can do, and the results are incredible.Before getting startedAs with any DIY project, you'll need...