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The earbuds will have an in-ear design, just like the original Galaxy Buds.Update, December 6 (06:50 pm ET): A later leak shows off the earbuds in a new Phantom Silver colorway.What you need to knowThe very first renders of Samsung's next pair of true wireless earbuds have leaked.They are likely to be called the Galaxy Buds Pro and will debut alongside the Galaxy S21 series early next year. The earbuds will have a similar design to Samsung's original Galaxy Buds and Buds+.Earlier this week, a certification published by Indonesia's telecommunications regulatory authority revealed that Samsung's next pair of true wireless earbuds will be called the Galaxy Buds Pro. The first renders of the Galaxy Buds Pro have now surfaced, courtesy of reliable leaker Evan Blass.The leaked renders show a design that is much more similar to Samsung's original Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds+ than the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live. Thanks to their in-ear design, the Galaxy Buds Pro are likely to...

Getting to routines is going to be a lot faster.What you need to knowGoogle's Assistant Routines will soon be able to be pinned to the home screen.You'll be able to activate a routine with a single tap once this is enabled.It's not especially wide-spread as it's being tested for a limited amount of users at the moment. Google Assistant Routines are one of the more useful parts of the digital assistant. Rather than needing to verbally reel out a string of commands every time you wish to repeat a set of tasks you carry out on a daily basis — you can use one command to carry out multiple actions. It's a feature that's found a home on other assistants as well including Amazon's Alexa and Samsung's Bixby, but Google is making its own take on the concept easier to access.As spotted by Droid Life, Google is testing an improvement to Routines where you can pin them to your home screen. Once this is done, you won't even have to speak to initiate a Routine. It'll be as simple as ...

The New York Giants are 1st in the NFC East after a win over the beat-up Bengals but don't get too excited as they're still only 4-7 on the season. And yes, somehow that's enough for first place in this awful division. However, that position will finally get tested in Week 13 as they face a real 1st place divisional leader in the 8-3 Seattle Seahawks. This one should be worth a watch, so here's how to catch it live online.Russell Wilson continues to have a good season, although the MVP-type play we saw earlier in the year has dissipated a bit. Still, they're playing at a high level, the defense is finding ways to slow other teams down, and Wilson doesn't have to do all the work to get a win. And while the Seahawks didn't look that great against the Eagles last week, they did manage to pull out a victory, and winning is winning.On the other side of the football, we have the New York Giants. They've had great moments off and on this year, and after starting out 0-5 they've found a ...

Source: StackCommerceThe Nintendo Switch is a brilliant gaming machine, but it has one major flaw: no Bluetooth audio. If you would like to go wireless and talk while you play, the HomeSpot Bluetooth Audio Adapter Pro is a must-have accessory. In this Windows Central deal, it's now 14% off MSRP at just $42.99.Essentially, the HomeSpot adapter works as a bridge between your Switch and your headphones. You simply plug it into the USB-C port on your console and hit the blue button to connect your headphones.The adapter utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 to provide crisp wireless sound. This technology also allows your headphones to connect to two devices at once. As a result, you can hear gaming effects and chat with your friends via your smartphone at the same time.Rated 4.7/5 stars on Amazon, the HomeSpot adapter even has a built-in microphone to help you communicate with teammates and a rocker switch for adjusting volume.It's normally priced at $49.99, but you can grab the HomeSpot Bluet...

Cheap wireless earbuds have become great over the past several years. The ones you typically hear about are super expensive. Still, there are some great budget options out there, such as the Creative Outlier Air, which offer fantastic battery life, exceptional comfort, and superb sound quality.Best Overall: Creative Outlier AirBattery life is one of the standout features of the Creative Outlier Air. Even compared to some high-end true wireless earbuds, the Outlier Air outperforms most of them with up to 10 hours of audio playback on the buds themselves. The included charging case nets you an additional 20 hours of audio playback, which equates to up to 30 hours of listening time. The only real downside is that the case does not feature wireless charging, which is unfortunate.Comfort is excellent, but only if they fit your ear. Unlike most other earbuds and true wireless earbuds, the Outlier Air only come with one extra set of ear tips in the box. Typically, earbud companies w...

What exactly happens to Honor without the support of the Huawei mothership? It's a more complicated question than you might think.The latest development in the geopolitical kerfuffle between the US government and Huawei is the sale of Honor. Honor, which has made of some of the best mid-range Android phones, used to be a separate brand, but very much part of Huawei. Now, it's not.So what does that mean? Will future Honor phones now be able to use Google services? What about existing phones like the Honor 20 Pro? Well, for the moment, there's no single, clear answer. But we can dig into a few possibilities.This most recent news about Honor being sold follows the Honor brand itself being spun off into a separate legal entity back in April. The new company, Honor Terminal, was presumably created to make it easier to detach from Huawei once it found a buyer.That buyer is Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Company, a new organization jointly set up by various Chinese state...

What good is your phone if the battery dies? If you use your phone hard and don't have the option to charge throughout the day, battery life is your number one priority when shopping for your next phone. Thankfully, several great options focus on battery life and won't give up halfway through the day — including the Galaxy S20 Ultra as our top overall pick.Our pickSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraStaff PickWith a 5,000mAh battery and the latest processor inside, the S20 Ultra can provide exceptional battery life. It can stand up to the absolute heaviest days if you choose to keep the screen set at a 60Hz refresh rate as well. It's also a massive and feature-packed flagship in every other respect.$1,150 at AmazonMore balancedSamsung Galaxy S20+For $200 less than the S20 Ultra, you can get an S20+ that has a 4,500mAh battery. It may be smaller but you get nearly the same battery life. You're getting a slightly smaller screen, and less-capable rear camera zoom, but it's al...

To go from bad to worse, the Eagles slipped from first place in the NFC East in week 12 and now have to face the Packers in week 13. The Eagles may not have much going for them, but they do have a worthy defense that should at least slow the Packers down slightly. Pro Bowler Fletcher Cox on the Eagles has been fantastic and remains a huge piece of the team. The Eagles are also hoping tight end Zach Ertz can make it back for Sunday's game against the Packers. Even with some extra help, QB Carson Wentz will need to rise to the occasion if the team wants a win.Green Bay is the favorite in this matchup, and the team sits comfortably in first in their division. Still, Green Bay will need to not take anything for granted, especially when riding high after crushing the Chicago Bears the prior week.This game isn't completely a write-off in consequence. Luckily the Eagles do remain in the hunt for a playoff spot if they can find a way to overcome Aaron Rogers and the Green Bay Packers. Th...

If you are looking for a new phone for the senior citizen in your life, or if you're in the market for a phone for someone with low vision, a hearing impairment, or some other accessibility issue, you may feel frustrated or not know where to begin. Thankfully, there are many good options out there, and we've rounded up what we feel are the best phones for seniors and those with accessibility issues to help you get started. Our overall top choice is the Google Pixel 4a thanks to its balance of price, accessibility features, and software support, but there are several others you might want to consider as well.Best Overall Phone for Seniors: Google Pixel 4aGoogle's most affordable smartphone of 2020 is also the best option for senior citizens thanks to its unbeatable combination of hardware, software features and support, and of course, its price.The Pixel 4a is priced at an entry-level to mid-tier phone but gives users near-flagship specs. Sure the processor isn't the top-of-th...

The Samsung UN55NU6900FXZA 55-inch 4K Smart TV is down to $349.99 at Best Buy. That's $50 off its regular price, and it's still going for that $400 price at some other retailers like Target. While this is an older TV from 2018, the screen still has a lot of great features.This is a great TV for the price. It has a ton of awesome features, including Samsung's PurColor technology that allows for millions of shades of color so you always get a great, vibrant picture. The image quality allows for great contrast so you can discern lifelike details whether you're watching the brightest of the darkest scenes.Samsung's TV has a UHD Engine that helps with whatever content you're watching. Not only do you get native 4K resolution, you can upsale content that's not 4K to 4K. The engine even helps enhance the contrast. The TV also suppoorts multiple versions of HDR formats including HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. It meets the CTA HDR-Compatible definition. HDR mixed with a TV of sufficient brightne...

This week we have another matchup that won't be quite as exciting or electrifying due to injury. NFL fans expected to watch Tua Tagovailoa vs Joe Burrow, but that's clearly not happening. The Bengals continue to struggle after losing star QB Joe Burrow to a season-ending knee injury, and the Dolphins will only start Tua if his injured thumb heals in time. Basically, this isn't the game we wanted, but it'll still be exciting, so here's how to watch it online.The Miami Dolphins continue to find success no matter who is behind center. Tua still didn't play in week 12 due to being benched (or a thumb injury), and instead, veteran Ryan "Fitzmagic" Fitzpatrick let the team to a dominating win over the Jets. However, they're facing a much better team this week when they host the Bengals.The Cincinnati Bengals (2-8-1) are mostly playing for style points and pride at this point, having just lost to the Giants, and they'll face a tough test going up against the (7-4) Dolphins. You have to ...

Division rivals the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears meet again in week 13. The Lions are one game back from the Bears and the Bears are tied with the Vikings for second. A win for the Lions would be a huge boost at this juncture. While neither team is completely out of the playoff hunt yet, the Detroit Lions are fading fast and need this win.The Lions have made some big changes between week 12 and week 13 so it's unclear exactly what to expect from this match up. Both head coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn were let go. Stepping in to take the lead is OF coordinator Darrell Bevell. Can Bevell salvage the season for Detroit and possibly pull off an unexpected upwing? Fans are hoping so.The Lions have yet to win a game against another NFC North team in 2020 with an 0-3 record. The Bears, however, don't fare much better at 1-2, but at least have already beaten the Lions once. This should be one of the week's most interesting matchups with new leadership at the helm for a divis...

Connect with your friends and play on!Google Stadia has been out in the wild for over a year now following its November 2019 launch. In that time, a long list of games has been added to the service, and feature updates like Family Sharing, improved latency, enhanced visuals such as 4K HDR, and more have rounded out the first year of life. One feature that has eluded Stadia gamers this entire time, though, is the ability to directly message other Stadia users.Thankfully, just this month, Google has finally rolled out messaging for Stadia. With this update, users can message each other directly inside the mobile app, on the browser-based website, or using a Chromecast device. This quick how-to guide will cover exactly how to send friends and other Stadia users messages using all three formats.Everything you needStadia Premiere Edition$100 at GoogleA great way to startThis bundle includes everything you need to get started with Stadia. It includes the controller, a Stadi...

The Vizio SP30 SmartCast Crave Go wireless speaker has dropped to $34.99 at Best Buy. This sale is part of Best Buy's deals of the day, and it's destined to expire tonight if it doesn't sell out first. The speaker normally sells for aorund $70 at most retailers, and today's price matches a low we've seen only a few times before.The SP30 speaker is a powerful device with some distinct features. For one thing, it is a portable speaker that includes a six-hour battery life. You can take it with you and be the life of the party. Or you can set it up at home. Buy a couple of them and drop them around your home. Since it's a multi-room speaker, you can connect all the speakers together and play music in every room or use each speaker to play something different. The back has a convenient kickstand, too, so when you're setting it up you can find the best spot in the room and not worry about it falling over.The speaker has SmartCast built in, which is pretty unique for a portable speaker...

One of Amazon's daily deals includes a couple of excellent sales featuring up to 30% in savings from the Sleep Mantra store. First up, grab a Sleep Mantra Queen-sized mattress topper on sale for $48.99. The topper has been selling at a regular $70 price for most of the year and has struggled to see any sales at all. Today's drop is the lowest price we've seen since February. Every size is on sale, even up to California King.You can also save on a 4-piece bedding set featuring 100% organic cotton sheets. This set is down to $36.03 today where it regularly sells for as much as $53. Except for Black Friday, the bedding set has never dropped this low before.The Sleep Mantra mattress topper is designed with comfort and breathability in mind. It's a 300 thread count 100% cotton topper that's not too thick and not too thin. It provides strong support, can even help with back pains acquired while sleeping, and it doesn't retain heat so you will stay at a nice temperature all night.It c...

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a curved AMOLED display covered with Gorilla Glass 6, but that doesn't mean it doesn't need a great screen protector. Curved glass is inherently more vulnerable than flat, and the Note 20 Ultra's massive screen leaves many opportunities for scratches and potential cracks. That's why you should buy one of the best Galaxy Note 20 Ultra screen protectors for your new, expensive phone.The glass wayVenoro Tempered Glass Screen ProtectorStaff PickVenoro is a name we often rely on for quality screen protectors for all major phone releases, and with the Note 20 Ultra, it's showing up to the plate yet again. This single-screen protector is of the tempered glass variety, offering incredibly scratch resistance, a 99.99% transparency rating, and a super slim design at just 0.2mm thick.$12 at AmazonComboBAZO Soft Screen Protector (2-Pack)If you're looking to stretch your dollars a bit more, you can't ignore this package from BAZO. It ...

Despite falling to the Falcons last week, in spectacular fashion, the Raiders have to feel a little confident in their chances against a 0-11 New York Jets. The Raiders made no excuses for their loss to Atlanta, but promised to focus solely on the game against the Jets. Las Vegas is the favorite by more than a touchdown, but head coach John Gruden still praised the Jets efforts and didn't seem to take a win for granted.In a much different season last year, the Jets crushed the Raiders in a similar point which became a low point for a flailing team. The Raiders still have playoff hopes as they reside at 6-5. Quarterback Derrek Carr assured fans his performance during the Falcons game was not who he is and would work on not giving up the ball this coming week.It's a little unclear if the Jets want to break their impressive losing streak at this point, but if they can it will put a huge dagger through Raiders fans and the team hoping not to repeat a slide into a losing record for th...

Best answer: Sony has stated that 99% of PS4 games will be backward compatible on PS5. Only a very tiny handful of PS4 games are not playable on PS5.The best of the best: God of War (From $20 at Amazon)Nearly limitless choices: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)Hard to find: PlayStation 5 (From $500 at Amazon)PS5 backward compatibility What is backward compatibility?Backward compatibility is a process that allows older legacy content to be supported on newer systems. On Xbox and PlayStation, this means that you can pop in a disc originally intended and developed for an older generation console and play it on a newer model, like using an Xbox 360 game in an Xbox One — thanks to an emulation process in Xbox's case.Will every PS4 game be backward compatible on PS5?Jim Ryan, President, and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment told the Washington Post the PS5 will be backward compatible with 99% of PS4 titles.Only the following nine PS4 games won't be back...

All the new features in Google Pay make it the best payments platform on Android.Google overhauled Google Pay in the U.S. with a brand new design and exciting feature additions like cashback rewards and the ability to send and receive money from friends and family with ease. Oh, and because Google likes building messaging services so much, it baked one right into Google Pay so you can text your contacts from within the payments platform.While these features are making their way to the U.S. for the first time, customers in India have had access to these features for a few years now. The redesigned Google Pay is based on a payments platform that Google introduced in India over three years ago, called Tez. Tez means fast in Hindi, and the service was built from the ground up for Indian users and works on the country's centralized Unified Payments Interface platform. Google built the foundation of the current Google Pay over three years ago.Tez started out as a service to tran...

The 201st North London derby sees both sides come into the always-fiery clash with contrasting fortunes - read on to find out how to get a Spurs vs Arsenal live stream and watch this Premier League clash online.Currently sitting at the top of the table, the home side are on the longest unbeaten run in the Premier League, having not experienced defeat since the opening day of the season.A positive result for Spurs today would see Jose Mourinho's men make it five games unbeaten in the north London derby, something they've not managed in 24 years against their great rivals.Having made an encouraging start to the season, the Gunners' domestic form has seen them slump to just one win in their last six Premier League outings, with Mikel Arteta's side now floundering in a lowly 14th spot in the table.Arsenal's domestic form is in stark contrast to their sparkling showings in the Europa League, which has seen them qualify for the knockout phase with two games to spare., and Arteta wi...

We're down to the grand file of the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup Final - read on for full details on how to stream this big match online, and watch all the rugby action no matter where you are in the world.England welcome the French to Twickenham, knowing that anything less than a resounding victory will be seen as a major failure owing to the predicament their much weakened rivals find themselves in.The French come into Sunday's showdown with a much-diminished squad following a controversial arrangement with the Top 14 league, that has prevented coach Fabien Galthié from naming several first-choice stars in today's squad including skipper Virimi Vakatawa and scrum-half Antoine Dupont.That means none of the French starting XV that so impressively chalked up a 24-17 win over England in February's Six Nations clash will be on view on Sunday.That presents a huge opportunity for England to collect some more silverware following their Six Nations triumph, and coach Eddie Jones wi...

Finding decent Android tablet deals isn't going to be tough this holiday season, especially with all the tablet discounts popping up during last-minute holiday sales. Of course, there are always opportunities to save on tablets even when it's not one of the biggest shopping events of the year. We're gathering all the best Android tablet deals and listing them right here to make saving on your next tablet simple.Best Android tablet dealsSamsung Galaxy Tab S7: Up to $541 offGalaxy Tab S5e: now $340Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: from $275With all the various Android tablets to choose from, you might be wondering which tablet is actually worth buying. We've created a few guides that can help you figure out which are the best of the best, from the best Android tablets to best Samsung tablets, and best Android tablets for students, though there are plenty more to consider as well. We're routinely updating the list below with the best tablet deals for all price points so you can find one t...

Get ready for the return of Space Zoom!What you need to knowA leaked slide unveils Samsung's plans to develop a 600MP camera sensor.Samsung has to address the size of the module, which would take up a large amount of space and protrude too far out of the back panel.In the meantime, Oppo is working on a modular camera that could be detached from a smartphone.Samsung has been pushing the resolution front this year, with the 108MP camera modules introduced in its high-end Galaxy S20 and Note20 models. While the first iteration may not have panned out too well, that hasn't stopped Samsung from wanting to push the envelope further. It's been tipped that Samsung is planning to increase camera resolution by nearly six times that of its current flagships!Samsung is really doing 600MP sensors! pic.twitter.com/vGgsfxsGGh— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 5, 2020For a while, Samsung has been tipped to be working on a smartphone camera with a whopping 600MP resolution. The ...

Best answer: The PlayStation 5 Media Remote is a solid purchase if you plan to use your console like a full entertainment center. With dedicated buttons for various streaming apps, the remote acts as a handy way to control everything when you don't want to use your DualSense controller.Control it all: PS5 Media Remote (From $30 at Amazon)Should you buy the PS5 Media Remote?The PlayStation 5 Media Remote is the perfect accessory for someone who is looking to use their PS5 for more than just gaming. If you're looking to utilize the full entertainment powers of the console - streaming television shows or movies, watching highlights, or anything else - then the Media Remote presents itself as a great choice. The remote matches the aesthetics of the PS5 perfectly and looks just as sleek as any other of the many accessories that the console already has.From a price point, the PS5's Media Remote also acts as an affordable option, especially when compared to other remotes on the ma...

Following Friday's release of his fourth album, Wonder, Shawn Mendes is partnering with American Express to bring fans a live, virtual benefit concert. "Wonder: The Experience" will take a storyteller approach, mixing performances of newly released songs with stories from the making of the album, all while raising funds for his charity The Shawn Mendes Foundation which seeks to support and amplify the voices of young leaders around the world.Mendes only recently unveiled his partnership with Netflix which kicked off with the release of the documentary "In Wonder" and the concert film "Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert". Now fans will get the chance to see the singer performing music from his new album for the first time ever. And unlike recent livestream concerts by stars like Dua Lipa and Niall Horan, this event is completely free to watch and will be streaming worldwide on YouTube.Shawn Mendes 'Wonder: The Experience': When and whereWonder: The Experience airs live on YouTube a...

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 8, or a OnePlus 7 Pro, or one of the more affordable OnePlus 7T devices is the first big question you'll need to answer for yourself.Best OnePlus Deals Available NowOnePlus 8 devices: as low as $300OnePlus 7 devices: starting at $349Which to buy?OnePlus 8 Pro | $799 at AmazonAmazon is offering $200 off the cost of the OnePlus 8 Pro today, though only the Ultramarine Blue model is still available at this low price. These phones have Amazon Alexa built-in and feature 12GB RAM as well as 256GB storage.$799 at AmazonAll 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 t...

Best answer: Samsung Knox is a security layer built into the Android and Tizen on Samsung devices to add an extra layer of protection to your information.Security at 5G speeds: Samsung Galaxy S20 5G ($790 at Amazon)Bring your own deviceA lot of people use their own phones for work; BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies are getting more and more popular as phone prices keep rising and consumer Android phones become more secure. We've seen Enterprise-level programs for mobile from both Apple and Google, but perhaps one of the easiest to use — both for you and any IT manager — is Samsung Knox.If you have a fairly new Galaxy phone, like the S20 FE, you probably have Samsung Knox software on it. It's not really something you can install because it's part of the Android OS the way Samsung builds it and it isn't any sort of app or support library. Knox is also built into Tizen on Samsung's wearables.What is Samsung Knox?Samsung Knox is a special security layer found in t...

Source: StackCommerceIf you want your presentation or slide deck to stand out, using Powerpoint templates isn't going to cut it. Kroma Pro is a powerful tool for creating eye-catching slides, and lifetime membership is now 83% off at $79.99.You may not realize it, but your slides say a lot about you. While sleek, modern designs will impress potential clients, tired bullet points convey the message: "I don't care."If you prefer the former scenario, Kroma Pro is definitely worth your attention. Used by the likes of Samsung, Deloitte, Nike, AT&T, IBM, and L'Oréal, this platform is the ultimate plug-and-play solution.Through a simple interface, you can choose from a vast range of templates and over 100,000 individual elements. These range from expert decks to single icons, meaning you can easily build presentations, proposals, infographics, and more.Once you have added your content, you can quickly add your logo and adjust the colors of the whole document to match your brandi...

Finding the best LG Stylo 6 case may seem like a daunting task, but we've got you covered — there are more options than you might think. The Stylo 6 is one of the mid-range handsets that doesn't stand out amongst the crowd until you see it in person and start using it. Whether you're a first time owner, or already have the phone and need a new case, these are the best you can find.Classic design and protectionCaseRoo Carbon Fiber Brushed CoverStaff PickCaseRoo's Carbon Fiber case has a familiar design with a brushed texture finish on the back for added grip. The top and bottom sport a carbon fiber design to add to the look and feel while keeping a low-profile. The TPU material is quite flexible and does a great job of protecting your phone, making it our favorite of the best cases for LG Stylo 6.$4 at AmazonIt's barely thereBanzn Ultra Thin Matte CoverThere's no fun in adding a bunch of bulk to your sleek smartphone, and the Banzn Matte Cover helps to avoi...

The best phone plans for seniors look a lot like the best phone plans in general. Luckily for most of us, all three of the major carriers offer coverage where we live so unless you're really after the 5G experience, you don't need to worry about which network you're on as much as getting the right plan. Whether you want something simple like a flip phone or are proficient with smartphones like Android and iPhone, T-Mobile Essentials Unlimited 55 has everything you need for a reasonable price including unlimited talk, text, and data.Best Overall: T-Mobile Essentials Unlimited 55T-Mobile has a few distinct advantages for seniors. First of all, there are T-Mobile stores all over the country so you can talk to an actual human being to set up your phone and service. The next is that it offers a discount for customers 55 and over and has the wisdom to not make customers refer to themselves as seniors if they don't want to.T-Mobile has three tiers of plans available to 55 and older ...

The near-perfect blend of digital and analog.For someone who gets a lot of stuff done, I've never gone about it in an organized way. Loose sheets of scrap paper are strewn all over my office, notes to myself forming a Memento-style puzzle that never actually gets solved. I've tried every possible productivity app, even paid for annual fees so, like a gym membership, I'd be more likely to use it. I've watched YouTube videos to glean details on other people's workflows; I'll even admit to spending money on a few online courses.All of these endeavors began with one goal: figure out a way to organize my day to optimize productivity, and do so in an organized way. My job entails running a website with many moving parts, and if I forget to do something, there are consequences.When I was offered to review the Remarkable 2, I balked at the idea: not only did I no longer physically write much anymore, but I couldn't imagine finding a use for an e-ink tablet that was purpose-built for th...

Best answer: Yes. The PS5 can play 99% of PS4 games, including VR titles. It does not, however, support games from any other PlayStation consoles.Stock up on games: PlayStation Store gift card (From $10 at Amazon)One of the PS4's best: God of War ($19 at Amazon)Hard to find: PlayStation 5 ($500 at Amazon)Can the PS5 play older games?The PS5 will be backward compatible with the PS4, so you don't need to worry about losing access to your collection of PS4 games. This includes VR titles since the PlayStation VR (PSVR) is confirmed to work with the PS5. Your saves will also transfer over, as Sony has given an example of someone starting a game on PS4, moving to PS5, then back to PS4 again all on the same save game.The PS5 will also feature a new service called PlayStation Plus Collection, which allows PS Plus subscribers to play select PS4 games for free.PS5 older games How many PS4 games are backward compatible?Sony initially confirmed that 100 of the most popular PS4 ga...

After a 12-month absence, one of boxing's most highly regarded fighters heads back into the ring tonight to defend unified Welterweight title - read on for your full guide to watching a Errol Spence Jr vs Danny Garcia live stream.Spence Jr is still counting his lucky stars after surviving an horrific high-speed car crash in Dallas last October which saw him flip his Ferrari, yet somehow escape with just minor facial injuries after being thrown through the windscreen.That accident coupled with complications surrounding the pandemic has meant one of the sport's brightest talents has been out of action for a year, but The Truth is back at last and looking to add to his unblemished record of 26-0, with 21 of those wins by knockout.While he could be forgiven for easing his way into things, Spence Jr is set to face a tough opponent looking to restore his reputation amongst boxing's elite.Two-weight champ Garcia dominated at light-welterweight, before moving up to welterweight after...

Best answer: The PS5 is the largest video game console ever, standing 15.4 inches tall, 10.24 inches deep and 4.09 inches wide.Grab some PS5 games: PlayStation Store Gift Card ($10 at Amazon)Check for stock: PlayStation 5 ($500 at Amazon)How big is the PS5?The official design for the PS5 was finally unveiled during The Future of Gaming, Sony's showcase earlier this year. While a deluge of memes immediately began, along with differing viewpoints on just how good the system looks, there's a near universal-sentiment that the console is far larger than what many people expected.Exactly how big, though? We had to wait until after the September 2020 PS5 games showcase for the exact specifications. Per Sony, the PS5 is 15.4 inches (390mm) tall, 10.24 inches (260mm) deep, and 4.09 inches (104mm) wide.For a point of comparison, the PS4 Slim is 11.3 inches (288mm) long, 10.4 inches (265mm) wide and 1.54 inches (39mm) tall. The Xbox Series X is 5.9 inches (151mm), wide and 11.8 inc...

Exynos chips aren't bad, they're just not as good as what Qualcomm can build. For now, at least.The last Samsung flagship phone sold in the Americas that used an Exynos chip was the Galaxy S6. This wasn't that remarkable because it wasn't out of place; Samsung had used its own chips in plenty of Galaxy phones destined for the states and even Google sold the Nexus S with Samsung's Hummingbird tucked inside.But this was before Qualcomm had its beast mode moment with the Snapdragon. Snapdragon chips had been around for a while but before the company figured out how to reimagine what a smartphone SoC should look like and get to work on tightly integrating the best of everything needed to keep them connected, a Samsung chip was a real contender.Of course, that's changed and now when you plunk down your hard-earned money on one of the best Android phones you can buy, you expect to see a Snapdragon inside it. Qualcomm has leveraged its smart but questionable business practices along w...

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A round of promotions before the holidays.What you need to knowNeil Druckmann was previously vice president of Naughty Dog.Druckmann also directed games such as The Last of Us Part 2.Now, Druckmann has been promoted to co-president of Naughty Dog.In a studio update, Naughty Dog president Evan Wells announced today that The Last of Us Part 2 creative director and Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann is now co-president of the studio. Additionally, Alison Mori and Christian Gyrling have been promoted to vice presidents of Naughty Dog.Druckmann's career with Naughty Dog began when he was working as a programmer on Jak 3, which release in 2004. Since then, he's worked on several other titles before serving as a creative director on the widely-acclaimed The Last of Us. He also worked as creative director on Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.Naughty Dog released The Last of Us Part 2 earlier this year to great commercial success, with over four million copies of the game in its...

One of the biggest perks of having a PlayStation Plus membership is the free games you get every month. The games PlayStation is offering this month include three major titles, all available on either the PS4 or PS5. Check out the list below, and start downloading these games on December 1. Enjoy the price of -free- until Jan. 1, 2021.★Get ready to rumbleWorms RumbleA bigger take on the iconic Worms franchise, Worms Rumble presents played with real-time, arena-based 32 player combat. Players can use some of their favorite weapons to take each other on and customize your worm with new gear and looks as you continue to level up. Better yet, the game supports cross-platform play, allowing friends from anywhere to come together and play.See at PlayStation Store★ Get crazyJust Cause 4The Just Cause series is known for its chaotic gameplay and ability to allow players to do nearly anything they can think of in its world. Just Cause 4 is the latest entry in...

Amazon's Fire TV now helps you keep track of local news.What you need to knowAmazon's news app now supports local news starting today.You'll find it in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Tampa, Boston, San Francisco, and SeattleAmazon plans to reach almost 90 cities over the next year.Amazon wants you to stay more in tune with your local news as it rolls out support for select news stations on the Amazon news app for Fire TV devices.Announcing via blog post, Amazon said; Starting today, live and on-demand local news will begin rolling out on Amazon's news app in 12 major cities — initially available in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Tampa, Boston, San Francisco and Seattle — including popular local stations CBSN Chicago, ABC7/WABC-TV New York, KIRO7 Seattle, and News 12 New York from news distributors such as ABC Owned Television Stations, CBSN, Cox, The E.W. Scripps Compan...

If you are a huge fan of Pixar, Princesses, or live with a Disney junkie, Disney Plus (Disney+) is the streaming service for you. If you haven't had a chance to sign up yet, it's time to renew, or you're looking to give somebody the magical gift of Disney streaming, there's an easy way to do it, especially if you live near a Disney run establishment. You can purchase 12-month subscription cards! If you have one or want to get one, we can help you use it so you can start streaming as soon as possible. Here's how to sign up for Disney Plus with a subscription card.Before you buy or redeemBefore you try to redeem your subscription card, here are a few things you should take note of. You can't redeem a subscription code if you already have an account. The only way to successfully redeem a subscription card is to be a new subscriber. If you already purchased a card, you can gift it to someone who doesn't have the service. Otherwise, you have to wait until your current subscription is ...

Snake? Snake? Snaaaaaake!!!What you need to knowA Metal Gear Solid film is being produced by Sony Pictures.According to a report from Deadline, Oscar Isaac has been cast as Solid Snake.Isaac previously stated that he'd want to portray Snake in a Metal Gear Solid film.A report from Deadline today revealed that Oscar Isaac has been cast as Solid Snake in Sony's Metal Gear Solid film. Isaac is well-known for his role as Poe Dameron in Star Wars Episodes 7 through 9, while he is also starring in the upcoming 2021 film Dune. Interestingly, Isaac previously expressed a desire to play portray Snake in a March 2019 interview, which you can see below.Sony Pictures is producing the film, while Jordan Vogt-Roberts is currently the director. The original Metal Gear Solid is part of a long-running and fairly complicated franchise. The latest mainline entry that was directed by Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, released in 2015, though a survival spinoff titled Me...

Over the years, water-resistance in phones has gone from being a luxury reserved only for top-end phones to a standard feature that's expected of any even remotely expensive gadget. We've rounded up the best waterproof phones In 2020, lead by the fantastic Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.Best Overall Waterproof Phone: Samsung Galaxy S20 FEThe Samsung Galaxy S20 FE emerged toward the end of 2020 as our consensus choice for the best Android phone most people should buy. That doesn't mean that it had the best specs overall or was the best-priced phone. No, we love this S20 variant because of how well it balances price, features, and built quality, and part of that build quality is its IP68 water and dust resistance.Unlike its higher-priced siblings in the S20 and Note 20 lineup, this phone has a plastic, or rather, "glasstic" rear panel, but that doesn't make it feel cheap or less premium to us. It actually makes the phone considerably more resistant to damage from accidental drops. The g...

One man's bloatware is another man's in-box delight.What you need to knowFacer will now come installed on new Fossil watches, specifically the Fossil Gen 5 and Gen 5e.It's a partnership that starts from this week and gifts Fossil users with easy access to a popular smartwatch customization toolFacer will also give Fossil owners 30 free days of Premium membership. Getting a new Fossil smartwatch? Facer, one of the nicest watch face customization apps, will now come pre-installed on Fossil's smartwatches. We'll see the fruits of this partnership from this week on new Fossil Gen 5 and Gen 5E watches.The company announced the move on its blog, alongside with a few benefits for Fossil buyers:Fossil watches with Facer pre-installed will also have a free 30 day trial to Facer Premium. It normally costs around £37/$50 for a year's subscription.Fast access to Facer out of the box without needing to install a separate app.Curated watch faces, and access to Facer's substantial...

Upgrades, people, upgrades are the way to go.With the new generation of consoles arriving and the vast majority of PS4 games already backward compatible on the PS5, there's a slate of games being released on both consoles at the same time. Some of these games support upgrades when you make the jump from PS4 to PS5, which can be paid, timed, or free. While there may be some additional steps depending on the title, the broad strokes will apply to every game. Here's how to upgrade your PS4 games on PS5.How to upgrade physical PS4 games on PS5As a note, physical PS4 games can only be upgraded on the PS5, not the PS5 Digital Edition.Sign in on your PS5.Insert your PS4 game disc.Go to the game hub for that PS4 game.Select the upgrade offer for the PS4 game.If it is a paid upgrade, pay the purchase price.Download the PS5 Digital Game.Now, the game is upgraded, but you'll still need to insert the PS4 game disc each and every time you want to play it. The process for upgradin...

Nest makes some of the best smart thermostats, security cameras, and self-installed home security systems out there, but it comes at a price. Some of the equipment can be on the expensive side, which means that you may not be able to have as much of it in your home as you'd like, but we are here to help make it easier to afford more. At times, you can find some pretty sweet deals on a variety of Nest's most popular items.Best Google Nest Deals Available NowNest Thermostats: from $149Nest Wi-Fi: as low as $149Nest Cameras: from $125Smart Speakers & Displays: starting at $29Google Nest Mini | $29 at TargetSave $20 on the Google Nest Mini today at Target. This deal is valid on all colorways of the speaker, and you can save an additional 5% by using a RedCard at checkout.$29 at TargetWhether it's a direct price drop, coupon code, or bundle deal, we've scoured the internet to find all of the best deals around Nest's hardware that are available right now and ro...

Get peace of mind and double-check.With the new console generation, many games are being released on both PS4 and PS5. For those games that allow players to upgrade, free or paid, the save transfer situation for PlayStation is looking a little more complicated than we anticipated. While some titles allow players to carry over their progress, others such as Maneater and Yakuza: Like a Dragon do not. Mercifully, many of the best PS5 launch games support tranferring your progress.Below, we've compiled a list of games that support save transfers from PS4 to PS5 that we're absolutely certain of. To be very clear, the list of games is almost certainly longer than what we have here, we're just only listing games with explicit confirmation and we'll update this list whenever new information becomes available. All PS5 backward compatible games will allow you to transfer your save files. Game Free upgrade Upgrade release date Resolution Framerate Assassin's Creed Valhal...

Source: StackCommerceWhen you can't answer the phone, someone can leave a voicemail to explain what they need. With telbee Voice Messenger, visitors to your website can do exactly the same thing online. Right now, lifetime subscriptions are 87% off at $129.99.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xk7TzQ657tkWhen you only need to get across a simple idea, instant messaging works just fine. And when you're online, live chat can handle full conversations.But if you run a small business, you might not have time to chat with every lead that visits your website. Instead, you can ask them to leave a voice message via telbee.This service makes it much easier for people to explain their needs or problems, without typing up a huge email. In addition, you can easily listen to the message at any time or read the transcript.The system works on your website, on social media, and anywhere else you interact with clients. Previously nominated Product of the Day on Product Hunt, telbee works on desktop...

Best answer: Sony has a full slate of accessories to go along with its next-generation console, including a new controller, headset, controller stand, and media remote.Get ready for games: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)Hard to find: PlayStation 5 ($500 at Amazon)What accessories are launching with the PS5?During its PS5 The Future of Gaming showcase, Sony unveiled the PS5 and several high-profile games such as Horizon Forbidden West and a Demon's Souls remake. The company didn't stop there, however, showing off a full slate of accessories. Here's the full list:DualSense controller - The new controller features haptic feedback and adaptive triggers — $70.PULSE 3D wireless headset – Offers 3D audio support and dual noise-canceling microphones — From $204.HD Camera – Features dual 1080p cameras for gamers to broadcast themselves without needing a separate camera — $60.Media Remote – A remote control with a built-in microphone to navigate movi...

The LG Stylo 4 may be a few years old at this point, but in its hey-day, it was one of the best cheap Android phones on the market. The fact that this device is still hanging around is a testament to its durability, but you're still going to want to grab one of the best LG Stylo 4 cases to keep it going. If you need a new case, we've rounded up a few of our favorites to consider.Rugged beautySpigen Rugged Armor CaseStaff PickPoetic is one of the most reputable case-makers out there, so you know you're getting a good product. This case will protect your phone in the event of a fall, and there's just enough lip on the front to keep it raised off of flat surfaces. You get easy access to the ports and fingerprint sensor, and the volume and power buttons are still easy to click.$10 at Walmart$12 at NeweggTrusted protectionOtterBox Commuter Series CaseOtterBox is one of those companies you know you can trust when it comes to keeping your phone protected. The Commuter S...

LIFX makes some of the best smart light bulbs around, and offers a great app for controlling them, but turning on the lights and changing their colors is even easier with Google Assistant. Once connected, you'll be able to use your voice to control your LIFX lights from your phone or Google Home — and don't worry, setup is quick and easy.Our top recommendationsThe best bulb: LIFX 1100 Lumen A19 ($60 at Amazon)Cheap smart speaker: Nest Mini ($30 at Best Buy)How to set up a new LIFX bulbBefore you can connect your smart bulb to the Google Home app, you'll need to associate it with your LIFX account through the LIFX app. Thankfully, it's a relatively simple process.Open the LIFX app, and tap the Plus button in the lower-right corner.Tap New Device, then tap New Light.Tap Next on the initial setup screen.Select your LIFX bulb from the list.If it doesn't appear, you may need to force it into pairing mode by turning the light off and back on five times in rapid succes...