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Arguably the most intriguing of this week's Champions League group phase matches, tonight's clash at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano brings together two big sides teams desperate to register their first win of the campaign. Don't miss a moment with our Real Madrid vs Inter Milan live stream guide.In a group that also features Shakhtar Donetsk and Monchengladbach, Real and Inter had both been expected to waltz through to the last 16.Nevertheless, it's the two less glamorous sides that currently top the table going into gameweek three, with Real sitting precariously at the bottom with a single point earned at Monchengladbach and having lost at home to Shakhtar Donetsk in their opening fixture.The pressure is therefore mounting on Zinedine Zidane to get a positive result tonight, with the Los Blancos legend keen not to earn himself the unwanted record of being the first Real boss not to lead his side into the knockout stages in the tournament's history.Antonio Conte's Inter mean...

The PS4 always has new and exciting titles coming out every month. This month, however, marks the start of the next generation of video game consoles, with the PS5 releasing midway through November. We've found all of the best for you to check out and listed the rest at the bottom of the page. Here are all the PS4 and PS5 releases for November 2020!★ Featured favorite - November 12Spider-Man: Miles MoralesStaff pickAfter giving us just a brief glimpse at the fan favorite Miles Morales in 2018's Spider-Man, Insomniac Games is back with a full-fledged game starring the character. While not a completely separate title, this standalone experience is much more than just an add-on, and will act as one of the PS5's launch titles when it releases this month.$50 at AmazonNovember 10Assassin's Creed ValhallaAssassin's Creed Valhalla is the latest entry in the long-running Assassin's Creed franchise, and will allow players to tackle a story centered around Vikings....

**All of these gifs and photos add up.What you need to knowWhatsApp is getting an advanced storage management feature.It'll let you see what sort of files are clogging up your phone, and it'll let you delete them in seconds.The update was being tested on Android a few months ago, but it's coming out to Stable users this week.If you're anything like the average person, your WhatsApp chats aren't simply text exchanges with little else. They're filled with gifs, memes, videos, and so on. All of that follows you as you switch phones and restore backups, but not all of that is still useful years later. WhatsApp is rolling out a new storage management tool that will help you keep track of all those files that have built up.WhatsApp will group files into "Forwarded many times", offer you a look at files under 5MB, and even show you which chats are taking up the most space. You'll be able to tap in, select all the media you want gone, and reclaim your space with ease.It loo...

Thinking about getting a Shield TV? Read this first.When you think of Android TV, what comes to mind? For many of us here at AC and many of you reading this, it's probably the NVIDIA Shield TV. NVIDIA has been one of the few companies supporting Android TV with streaming hardware that's powered by the operating system, with its two latest Shield TV and Shield TV Pro offerings being downright excellent.Here's the thing, though — NVIDIA isn't the only answer when it comes to getting Android TV inside your home. While the company's streaming gadgets are great, there are other options out there. Specifically, televisions with Android TV built right into them. Many TVs from the likes of Sony, Hisense, and TCL feature the Android TV platform right out of the box, and in some cases, having it preloaded like that can make the whole experience that much better.If you've been thinking about picking up an NVIDIA Shield TV for yourself, here are five reasons why getting a television with...

If you have already purchased a Pixel 5, you can still enter the sweepstakes via a mail-in entry.What you need to knowGoogle has launched a "Pixel 5 $5G Sweepstakes" on its U.S. store.You can enter the sweepstakes by buying a Pixel 5 from the Google Store from November 2-30. Five lucky winners will get $5,000 in their Google Pay account. Google has introduced a new promotional contest in the U.S., giving five lucky winners a chance to get $5,000. To enter the "Pixel 5 $5G Sweepstakes," you will have to purchase a Pixel 5 from the Google Store between November 2 and November 30 (via 9to5Google).You can also enter the sweepstakes without purchasing one of Google's best Android phones yet. The second method involves sending a mail-in entry with your hand printed name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and date of birth. You can find all the other details on sending a mail-in entry at this link. Google says it will conduct a random draw on or about December ...

The third UEFA Champions League group stage games take place this week including this Group D clash between Serie A's Atalanta and Premier League titleholders Liverpool in Italy. Don't miss a moment with our Atalanta vs Liverpool live stream guide.Liverpool lead Group D after winning their first two Champions League group stage games; a 1-0 win away at Ajax followed by a 2-0 home win against Midtjylland. Those six points leave the Reds sitting pretty atop the group, though today's opponents are not far behind.Atalanta have four points after two group stage games following a convincing 4-0 win against Midtjylland in their first game and a 2-2 draw at Ajax last week. A win today would see the Nerazzurri leapfrog Liverpool at this stage.In the domestic league campaign, Liverpool are also at the top of the table. With five wins from their opening 7 Premier League games, Jürgen Klopp's side have made a strong start in their quest to retain the title that they earned for the first t...

Sit down and get comfy — we've got a lot to talk about.Google's Pixel lineup has changed and evolved a lot since its inception in 2016, with 2019 giving us the Pixel 4 series. In some ways, the Pixel 4 and 4 XL stood out as two of the most interesting Pixels ever — introducing 90Hz displays, dual cameras, and more. As we all know by now, however, battery life troubles held the phones back from greatness.It's now 2020, and the Pixel 5 has officially been released. With Google's next big Pixel here, what do you still need to know about the Pixel 4? Let's take a look.Jump to:Price & availabilityReview SpecsComparisonsAccessoriesPixel 5Now availableGoogle Pixel 5$700 at Amazon$700 at Best Buy$699 at B&HThe latest Pixel has arrivedGoogle had a lot of interesting ideas with the Pixel 4, but there was just no way to ignore its poor battery life. The Pixel 5 is a lot less interesting by comparison, but in removing some of the Pixel 4's more uniq...

If you kind of want to get in on the Alexa hype but also don't want to spend a ton of money up front, Black Friday season is the perfect time to buy. However, you don't have to wait until the late-November event itself to start saving with retailers like Woot kicking off a bunch of deals much earlier this year.This one-day deal offering an original Amazon Echo for just $24.99 there is one example of a great chance to save early. The 1st-gen devices at Woot are listed as "Used" so may show some cosmetic wear, but they cost less than a used model directly from Amazon and have been fully inspected to ensure they are in full working order. They also have a 90-day Woot warranty.While you can pick up the a 3rd-gen Echo Dot for $18.99 right now and get the same smarts, the speaker in the Dot is lacking in both volume and sound quality when compared to the full-size Echo. Going with the original Echo in this deal only costs you a few bucks more and also means you can enjoy music and podc...

We're keeping track as things are patched, and new issues are discovered.Marvel's Avengers is available to play, and as players are making their way through the story and side missions, a fair few bugs and glitches are being noticed. We noted in our Marvel's Avengers review that the game was buggy at launch, and we're hoping that Crystal Dynamics will be on top of those fixes, but there are a lot of issues, which makes sense with a game that wants to do as much as this one does.Current issuesThese are some of the issues that the team is currently working on via the subreddit. Others are reported by players."House Call" mission can't be completed.Infrequent infinite loading screens.Community challenges not updating in real-time.Credits sometimes don't appear.Previewing skins can freeze the game.Characters freeze and can't move until being hit.Loading screen image gets "stuck" on screen.Frequent crashes - (PC only)Issues we've hadInfinite loading screens, along wi...

If you missed the stellar deals we saw on Beats headphones during Prime Day, you have another opportunity to save at Target today. Over there, you can score a pair of Beats Studio³ over-ear Bluetooth headphones at a 50% discount, dropping the price down to $174.99.At $175 off, today's price is actually the lowest we have seen the Studio³ go outside of refurb options and drops them even lower than the on-ear Beats Solo Pro have been going for recently. The deal applies to various colorways, though a couple are already sold out so you shouldn't wait if you want a pair.The Beats Studio³ are over-ear headphones that feature 22 hours of battery life, dual-mode adaptive noise-cancelling, on-ear controls and support for taking calls or using Siri when connected to an iOS device. They also have a fast charging feature that gives them 3 hours of playtime from just 10 minutes of power. Our Beats Studio³ review gave them 4 stars, praising their easy connectivity and lengthy battery life...

Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy's Edge is the next VR-only Star Wars game from acclaimed developer ILMxLAB. As another Oculus-exclusive title, it's quickly becoming apparent that Oculus is the platform of choice for Star Wars VR games. Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy's Edge is an Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2-exclusive game and will not be coming to the Oculus Rift on PC due to Facebook sunsetting the Rift platform. That means that the Oculus Quest 2 will be the best way to experience the game when it comes out later this year.Oculus Studios and ILMxLAB have partnered with the same folks who crafted the Smuggler's Run attraction at Disneyworld and Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge theme park to help work on the studio's latest game. The goal is to create a virtual reality game that matches the experience you can have at the theme park, albeit with more action, interactivity, and aliens than you'll find in the physical locations. Tales From the Galaxy's Edge will also see players explo...

Digital photo frames can be a thoughtful gift for a loved one — especially if you're the type of family that takes a lot of pictures and wants to share them. Thanks to an early Black Friday sale at Amazon, right now you can save up to 36% on select Nixplay digital photo frames and score one for as low as $114.99.This is a one-day deal that matches the Prime Day offer we saw just a few weeks ago, though you don't have to be a Prime member to get in on the savings this time. Instead, it forms part of Amazon's early Black Friday 'Holiday Dash' sale.Today's sale features a few discounted models. Nixplay's 10.1-inch Smart Digital Photo Frame is on sale for $114.99, a $64 saving, and the wood effect version is just a few bucks more. The Nixplay 2K 9.7-inch Smart Digital Picture Frame is also discounted by 36%, now down to $179.99 — a $100 price cut.These frames are perfect to give to a loved one that you can't be around all the time. Maybe your parents back home or a grandparent ...

There is still no solid evidence that can prove the Note 20 FE is indeed in the works.What you need to knowSamsung has 'accidentally' hinted at the existence of a Galaxy Note 20 Fan Edition.A landing page on Samsung's Brazilian website for the Galaxy S20 FE mentions the Galaxy Note 20 FE.The page source suggests the upcoming Fan Edition device will have a 6.5-inch display.At its Galaxy S20 FE launch event in September, Samsung confirmed that it will launch new Fan Edition models of its flagship phones every year. However, it did not reveal any plans of releasing a Fan Edition of the Galaxy Note 20. While there's still no solid evidence of the phone's existence, a new "leak" suggests a Note 20 FE could be in the works.As spotted by the folks at Androidu.ro, the landing page for the Galaxy S20 FE on Samsung's Brazilian website mentions the Galaxy Note 20 FE. The fine print on the page reveals the phone will have a 6.5-inch display, just like the Galaxy S20 FE. The Galaxy No...

The Moto G10 Play will succeed the Moto G9 Play, which was launched just two months back.What you need to knowThe first CAD-based renders of the Motorola G10 Play have surfaced.The upcoming device will have a 6.5-inch flat display with a hole-punch cutout in the top-left corner.It will also have a square camera bump on the back with a total of three sensors.Motorola could soon expand its confusing Android smartphone lineup with a new Moto G10 series device, according to popular leaker @OnLeaks. The leaker has published a new post on his Voice page with the first CAD-renders of the upcoming phone, along with a few specs.According to the leaker, the upcoming device carries the model number XT-2117 and is likely to be marketed as the Moto G10 Play. It is tipped to sport a 6.5-inch flat display with a sizeable chin at the bottom and a hole-punch cutout at the top-left corner. On the back of the phone is a triple-camera setup housed within a square-shaped camera module....

The new voice typing experience is powered by Google Assistant.What you need to knowGboard users are starting to get the new "enhanced voice typing" experience with Google Assistant integration.The new voice typing experience allows for automatic punctuation prediction and more voice commands to let users have more control over what they're typing.The new features are rolling out to new Pixel devices that have the latest beta version of Gboard installed.Voice typing is about to get a lot better for Gboard users. Based on a recent sighting by 9to5Google, Google Pixel owners using Gboard are starting to get a new "enhanced voice typing" experience. The set of new features uses Google Assistant to not only give users more control over their voice typing instances, but to also offer them a more seamless experience with better recognition and prediction.While "enhanced voice typing" isn't available on every text field, you can access it by tapping on the microphone icon on Gbo...

These new chips could be a follow-up to the Dimensity 1000 lineup.What you need to knowMediaTek has two new chips in the works, both based on a 5nm or 6nm process.The chips are likely to offer significant performance boost compared to the current Dimensity 1000 lineup.It's possible they may be announced before the year's end.MediaTek has had its work cutout for it as chip makers begin to target the midrange segment as a way to offer flagship performance at a lower cost. The company launched its Dimensity 1000 lineup late last year, and new information suggests that the company may have two new smartphone chips in the works, and that they could be ready before the end of the year.The chips in question are known internally as MT6839 and MT6891 and will likely be based on a 5nm or 6nm process. They will utilize the ARM Cortex-A78 architecture. For comparison's sake, the company's current flagship, the Dimensity 1000+, uses the Cortex-A77 architecture on a 7nm process. This m...

Guides on how to "git gud" in Boletaria.What you need to knowDemon's Souls PS5 remake is a launch title for Sony's new gaming console.The game uses the new PS5 Game Help feature with over 180 videos available.Demon's Souls and the PS5 are set to release on November 12.Mark Cerny, lead architect on the PS5, spoke with Washington Post about the design of Sony's new console, the thought put into the 3D audio features and more. As part of this interview, Washington Post also spoke with Gavin Moore, creative director of the Demon's Souls PS5 remake being developed by Bluepoint Games and Japan Studio.Moore mentioned that Demon's Souls will take advantage of the new PS5 Game Help feature, which allows developers to directly implement guides and how-to videos through the Activities and Cards system. This being a "Souls" game however, there's a lot of help needed: Demon's Souls features 180 videos for players to look through picture-in-picture style.Demon's Souls is one of the b...

Even though Black Friday itself is a few weeks off, a bunch of brands and retailers have already started their Black Friday sales. That's great news for deal hunters as you can snag Black Friday pricing right now, avoid busy stores, and get a headstart on your holiday shopping.Best Early Black Friday Deals Available NowSmart TV dealsSmart home dealsPhone dealsAudio dealsLaptop dealsTablet dealsGaming dealsHealth & fitness dealsHome & kitchen dealsMore dealsWith Prime Day having taken place just a couple of weeks ago rather than in its usual summer placement, a lot of deals are just continuing through the fall season and various retailer are keen to re-attract shoppers as soon as possible. That means we're seeing some early sales already beginning.Early Black Friday deals 2020: Roundups of the best salesWe will be showcasing the very best early Black Friday deals right here, but we will also be updating roundups of specific products and retailers' sale...

This year's Black Friday sales are truly unlike any that have come before them. Now that social distancing is so important, retailers are doing everything they can to keep their stores from becoming overcrowded and that may just make this the best Black Friday yet. We're already seeing Black Friday deals popping up at places like Best Buy and Target, and we'll also be seeing more online deals than ever before. That means no rushing, no pushing, and less worrying about missing out on the items you want to buy.Woot Black Friday 2020Woot Black Friday adWoot Black Friday hoursBest Black Friday deals at WootOne exclusively-online retailer you won't want to forget to shop at this month is Woot. If you've never shopped there before, there are just a few crucial things you should know before placing an order. First, Woot is owned by Amazon, and while it does charge a $6 shipping fee for every order, you can score free shipping there just by logging in with an Amazon Prime account...

Google's killing a thing you probably didn't care about.What you need to knowGoogle is removing the ability to make "Google-supported calls" on smart speakers and displays in the UK.The change kicks in from sometime in mid-December.You'll still be able to make Duo calls on compatible devices.Google is removing a niche feature on the Nest Audio and other Assistant-enabled smart home devices, the ability to make calls to mobile phone numbers for free. Well, mostly.You see, currently, Google will let you make voice or video calls with a smart speaker or a smart display if you've got Duo, that part's staying. It also lets you pair your smart speakers to Google Fi, Google Voice, or select carriers in the U.S. and Canada to make calls through your account. That part's also staying. In the U.S, UK, and Canada, it offered the ability to make intra-regional phone calls for free.You could choose to display your phone number if you want to, but it was routed through an anonymous num...

You won't be getting bored any time soon.What you need to knowOne modder has created a tool that will automatically convert any osu! beatmap to Audica.Modified beatmaps can be used in most versions of Audica, including the Oculus Quest and PCVR versions. The PSVR version does not support custom songs.Over one million beatmaps can be downloaded for free from the osu! website and converted over to play in Audica.Audica may be one of the best VR rhythm games on the market but, like any good rhythm game, it only lasts as long as the number of songs available. Audica released VR platforms like the Oculus Quest in March 2019 with 33 total songs and has since had 4 DLC song packs. While that's quite a lot of songs to play through, veteran players have likely mastered them all at this point. Thankfully, for them and every other player that's just looking for some new songs, the modding community has come through once again.Thanks to the work of a modder named Zerny, over one mill...

A new type of horror is lurking in the sands.What you need to knowThe Dark Pictures Anthology is a horror series from Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco Entertainment.Two games have been released so far out of a planned eight entries.The third game is called House of Ashes and deals with demons of Sumerian myth.House of Ashes is set to release at some point in 2021.The Dark Pictures Anthology is a planned eight-game miniseries being developed by Supermassive Games and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The first two entries, Man of Medan and Little Hope, delved into the mysteries of a ghost ship and a town of witch trials, respectively.Now, it appears the third game is heading into the Mesopatamian desert. Titled House of Ashes, there appear to be demons of Sumerian myth involved. You can take a look at the teaser trailer for this new game below.Just who will be part of this cast? Man of Medan starred Shawn Ashmore, while Will Poulter headlined Little Hope, ...

Best answer: No. The Oculus Quest 2 is only sold in a matte white color scheme at this time. It's unlikely more colors will be offered since typically Oculus headsets are only released in one color.Get it now!: Oculus Quest 2 (From $299 at Amazon)A brand new color for the Oculus Quest 2Historically, Oculus has launched nearly every headset in the same matte black color. The one big exception is the Oculus Go, which launched in a light gray. While the original Oculus Quest is a snazzy matte black, Facebook seems to want to provide ample visual reminder that the Oculus Quest 2 is a brand new headset. These kinds of stark contrasts help buyers choose the correct product when shopping, especially during the holidays when purchases may be gifts for others.The Oculus Quest 2, appropriately, is currently only available in a matte white color that helps differentiate it from the matte black original Oculus Quest. The white color for the Oculus Quest 2 is much lighter than the light...

This year's Black Friday event is shaping up to be the best yet. Thanks to social distancing measures and potential shipping delays, retailers are offering more Black Friday deals earlier in the year than ever before and more online offers as well. You don't even need to wait until close to Thanksgiving to start shopping.Guitar Center Black Friday 2020Guitar Center Black Friday adGuitar Center Black Friday hoursBest Black Friday deals at Guitar CenterIf you're on the hunt for Black Friday guitar deals, savings on keyboards or drum sets, discounted microphones, amps, or other music equipment, Guitar Center is one of the best places to shop during the event. Of course, there will be tons of guitar deals to consider, but Guitar Center also sells everything from recording software and live sound equipment to DJ kits and even lighting.Just like other retailers, Guitar Center is following suit and offering early Black Friday deals that you can start shopping now. Below you'...

There's no need in waiting for Black Friday to start your holiday shopping this year. Retailers are starting their sales earlier than ever before, and we even saw some early Black Friday deals pop up during October. Of course, November is when all the real sales begin like today's offer on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 at Woot. Right now you can grab this 13.5-inch laptop on sale for $749.99 in factory refurbished condition, saving you $250 off its regular price.Though these laptops aren't brand new, each one has been inspected, tested, and restored directly by Microsoft to ensure they're in proper working condition. You'll even score a one-year Microsoft warranty with the purchase just as a new model would.Just last month, the Surface Laptop 3 was reviewed by Windows Central where it nearly scored a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Windows Central even bestowed its The Best badge to this model due to its premium design and craftsmanship, superb keyboard and trackpad, and its excellent...

Network Address Translation (NAT) is a big part of connectivity for online multiplayer games, deciding how incoming traffic is handled. For gamers, your NAT type can play a huge role in who you can play with, establishing barriers if it's not set up right. There are a bunch of reasons you may have strict or even double NAT types showing on your network, but with the help of port forwarding, you can easily overcome the hurdles. It's not the only method — for many folks just ensuring Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) enabled on their router will be enough. Here's how to change NAT on PS4 in order to play online.How to port forward your PlayStation 4The ports you need to open up for your PlayStation to get an open NAT are the same, but the actual process may differ from router to router. The steps are constant but you may need to dig around your router's settings to find what you need.Open the Settings app on your PlayStation 4.Next, scroll down and select Network.Select Vie...

Fixing the latest bugs and exploits in Android every month.Google has detailed the latest Android Security Bulletin and released the fixes for Pixel devices.These are exploits and other security concerns that affect Android as a whole. Issues with the operating system, kernel patches, and driver updates may not affect any particular device, but these need to be fixed in the Android base by the folks maintaining the operating system code. That means Google, and they've detailed the things they have improved for this month.Updated factory images for Pixel devices that are supported are available, and over-the-air updates are rolling out to users. If you don't want to wait, you can download and flash the factory image or OTA update file manually, and here are some handy instructions to get you started.How to manually update your Pixel The company that made your phone uses these patches to send an update out to you.These changes have been released to the people making Andr...

The update isn't widely available yet.Update, November 2 (02:15 pm ET): The November update is finally rolling out to the Google Pixel line too.What you need to knowSamsung has started rolling out the November security update to its latest flagship phones.In addition to the Galaxy Note 20 and S20 series, the update is now rolling out to the Galaxy Note 10 and S10 series phones as well.As you would expect, the latest security update doesn't add any new features. Samsung today started rolling out the latest November 2020 Android security patch to some of its best Android phones. As per SamMobile, the November security update is now being pushed to the Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy S10 series phones.Unsurprisingly, Samsung isn't adding any new features to its flagship phones with the latest update. While the update for the Galaxy Note 20 only includes the November security patch, the Galaxy S10 series is also getting Wi-Fi and camera stability impr...

Are you looking for the best wireless earbuds for the Galaxy Note 20? Samsung has a lot of excellent options in this category, and the Galaxy Buds Live stand out for the sound quality, stellar battery life, wireless charging, and unique design. There are plenty of other options across various price points, so let's take a look at the best wireless earbuds for the Note 20.1. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live: Best OverallThe Galaxy Buds Live debuted alongside the Note 20 series, and the unique design of the earbuds makes them stand out. The earbuds rest on your outer ear instead of the inner canal, leading to a much more comfortable fit. The Buds Live share the same fundamentals as the Buds+, and that means you get excellent sound quality, battery life over 10 hours, and a case that charges over USB-C as well as Qi wireless charging mats. Of course, you get perfect compatibility with your Samsung phone as well.Samsung also offers customizable gestures, and if you're looking to buy thes...

Finding a smartwatch that checks every box on your wish list is no easy task. The options are endless and it can be tricky to navigate them all. The Amazfit smartwatch lineup isn't as well known as, say, Fitbit, but it keeps growing and offers plenty of solid choices at great prices. The Amazfit Verge stands out from the rest as a superb lifestyle smartwatch full of useful features. At the end of the day, the watch you choose will depend on the experience you want.Best Overall: Amazfit VergeIf you're seeking a well-rounded lifestyle smartwatch that offers solid fitness tracking and features, the Amazfit Verge is the best choice. It offers a fitness-focused design that consists of an AMOLED display, a polycarbonate body, and a stay-clean silicone watchband. It comes in one size, 43mm, and is available in three colors, including Shadow Gray, Twilight Blue, and Moonlight White.Battery life varies depending on usage. You can expect five days with normal use, 34 days in basic watc...

It's very compact.What you need to knowThe Raspberry Pi Foundation today launched the new Raspberry Pi 400.It's a compact computer with a keyboard built around it.More than other Raspberry Pi products, it's really consumer-friendly with ports in the keyboard allowing you to add a mouse and a desktop with ease.Most importantly, it's available right now for just $70.There's a new Raspberry Pi out today, the new and very compact 400. It's essentially a microcomputer that's built into a compact keyboard. It's based off the Raspberry Pi 4, but the keyboard around it makes all the difference. Unlike other Raspberry Pis, you won't need to do much DIY to get running, it's a really plug and play affair.The philosophy and thinking that led to this device was explained over at the official blog: Raspberry Pi 4, which we launched in June last year, is roughly forty times as powerful as the original Raspberry Pi, and offers an experience that is indistinguishable from a legacy ...

Trust me; this game will test your skills and patience.At Android Central, we love it when we get to pick a small indie game as our Android Game of the Week. There's just something special about shining a light on a lesser-known title, so this week we're checking out Gravity Trigger. Trust me on this one: it's a punishingly difficult game with a very high skill ceiling if you have the patience to get better.Inspired by the likes of VVVVVV and Celeste, Gravity Trigger has a simplistic yet awesome pixel art style. The music is great, and the game itself is super easy to grasp. You can tell that a lot of love was put into its development.Gravity Trigger proves that even simple games can be beautiful and super engaging. I'm not particularly good at it, but I really enjoyed the challenge and learning from my mistakes. The controls are also exceedingly great. The left side has two arrow buttons to control movement, and the entire right side of the screen flips gravity.Much like i...

Defining the best gaming monitor for your PC gaming setup varies upon your budget, the type of games you play, and your level of competitiveness. You can find a large 4K monitor with a high refresh rate for over a grand, but most gamers have to choose between either high refresh rates for online gaming or high resolution for maximum graphical performance. Thankfully, a solid QHD monitor like the Razer Raptor 27 hits the sweet spot between the two, but we have several alternatives below for more specialized needs.Best Overall: Razer Raptor 27While discussing the Razer Raptor 27, we'll introduce all of the terms and features to look out for in a gaming monitor, as it basically has everything you can ask for. Its 144Hz refresh rate means the Raptor can refresh itself 144 times per second, making the gameplay smoother and ensuring your high FPS performance translates to the monitor. With a 1ms response time, your mouse movements will immediately translate onto the screen with no di...

With the holiday season arriving soon, many of us are busier than ever and that can sometimes show in the building piles of junk mail and misplaced items around the house. Now that 2020 is almost over, there's one appliance everyone should invest in to help gain a bit of free time in their schedule and a cleaner home: a Roomba.Best Black Friday Roomba dealsiRobot Roomba 960: $200 offiRobot Roomba 675 Down to $249iRobot Roomba i7+ $200 offThere are plenty of smart robot vacuums out there, but Roomba is the most popular in part due to its premium build and wide range of features. Some even use the word Roomba to describe generic smart robot vacuums, though there is only one true brand that makes Roomba vacuums — iRobot. If you're hoping to find Black Friday deals on a Roomba or another smart robot vacuum, you've come to the right place.This year, retailers won't be waiting until the week of Thanksgiving to start their Black Friday deals. In fact, some aren't even wait...

The number of headphone and earbud models out there in the market today is overwhelming, but there's light at the end of the tunnel: just about all of them, in every category, will be discounted for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with many seeing discounts already.There are many different brands of headphones and various kinds of headphones to consider, so we've broken down some of the top deals already available on headphones and earbuds trackers so you can get a headstart on your holiday savings. You're bound to find a great deal!Bose QuietComfort 35 II | $199 at AmazonThe Bose QC 35 II are no longer the newest headphones in Bose's lineup, but they continue to be an easy recommendation — especially when they're on sale. The QC 35 II still manage to deliver excellent noise-canceling, great audio quality, and reliable battery life. Also discounted at Best Buy.$199 at Amazon $199 at WalmartExpect to see a ton of Black Friday deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers de...

The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a godsend for those of us who want to stick with our trusted non-smart television and also want to access Netflix on it, while the Fire TVs have all the capabilities of Amazon's Fire TV Stick built into the TV itself. They're generally affordably priced, but the best time to purchase one is during a sale. Below are the best deals we could find to help you locate the right Fire TV device or Fire TV for your home.Best Amazon Fire TV Deals Available NowFire TV devices: from $18Fire TVs: as low as $120Device bundles: starting at $68Sometimes, Amazon offers deals which are only available to Prime members, so it helps to keep your membership active while you're on the hunt.Best Cheap Fire TV Device DealsBlack Friday is coming soon, but there are a few great Fire TV deals to snag until then. If you have yet to cut the cable company out of your life, the devices listed below are easily worth their full price so you can finally make it happen. You m...

Google has been aware of the issue since 2019, a fix has yet to emerge.What you need to knowSome Pixel Slate owners are suffering from debilitating hardware failure.The issue affects the flash storage and renders the device unusable.Google is aware of the issue and is working on finding a fix.The Pixel Slate is suffering from a hardware issue that renders it unusable for those affected, Android Police reported. It's unclear what the precise issue is, only that it has something to do with the flash storage and that it's a hardware fault.Going off user reports, once the issue strikes, the Slate will still work with minor errors before eventually just failing to do anything that involves using the fie storage — which covers a lot of things you'd want to do on a computer. Major things like downloading files and creating folders won't work, and you won't be able to use Android apps.As per the folks over at Android Police: We reached out to Google to see just what was g...

Cheaper price, same qualityGarmin Forerunner 745$500 at Amazon$500 at B&HProsLower priceDaily workout and recovery suggestionsSlightly lighter, more compactMultiple color optionsConsNo ability to download mapsWorse batteryNew features may end up on 945 tooDesigned for elite triathletes, the Forerunner 745 measures in-depth health data like VO2 and training load to predict future performance and provide customized daily workouts. Its 21 hours of UltraTrac mode battery life and 5ATM water resistance will keep this watch running strong for all-day workouts.Better battery and storageGarmin Forerunner 945$494 at Amazon$600 at Best Buy$600 at B&HProsFull-color, offline maps on your wristMuch better battery lifeMore storage space for musicGolfing featuresConsMore expensiveOnly comes in blackNo major feature upgradesThe Forerunner 945 is one of the most comprehensive smartwatches in the world, with in-depth features for tri...

It may be hard to pick the best Pixel 5 case because there will be so many options. Whether you want a ruggedly handsome heavy duty case, a super slim and stylish case, or something in between like the perfectly balanced Caseology Parallax, these are the best Google Pixel 5 cases to be found right now.Safe and stylishCaseology ParallaxStaff pickThis mesmerizing case has protected my last two Pixels with grace, and the colorways for the Pixel 5 are quite fetching. The Aqua Green will fit the green Pixel 5 perfectly while Burgundy and Navy Blue jazz up the black Pixel 5.From $14 at AmazonLong-term protectionTudia Dualshield Merge SeriesIf you want a heavy-duty case without a heavy-duty price, Tudia has been the go-to for years. The Merge Series gives you the impact protection and grip of a flexible TPU sleeve with the sturdiness of a polycarbonate back.$12 at AmazonMachine washableGoogle Fabric CaseGoogle's fabric cases are luxurious and eco-friendly, craf...

The OnePlus 8T is here, and it comes with big display and battery upgrades.The OnePlus 8T is now official, and there's plenty to like. The phone introduces a new design for the rear camera housing and comes with Warp Charge 65 — OnePlus' new 65W fast charging standard — and features a 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED display. This time, OnePlus is using a flat display that's more comfortable to hold and use.The OnePlus 8T is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset — similar to the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro — and it is available with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage as standard in the U.S. Other regions also get a 8GB/128GB variant. The phone has a 48MP primary camera at the back that's joined by a 16MP wide-angle lens, 5MP macro module, and 2MP monochrome sensor.The phone has a 4500mAh battery that delivers all day use, and 65W charging fully charges the battery in just 39 minutes. The 8T comes with OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box, with the phone the first — outside of G...

This year, retailers aren't waiting until Thanksgiving to start offering Black Friday deals. To keep stores from overcrowding, we'll be seeing new deals every week through the end of the month, all the way up to Cyber Monday. Best of all, more deals will be available online than ever before and we're already seeing some stellar discounts on popular products at retailers like Best Buy and Amazon.With all the savings coming our way soon, and all the deals that are already available, there's no doubt you'll need to spend your money wisely. Luckily, Amazon is making things a bit easier and giving eligible customers an extra $10 to spend on practically anything when you spend $20 or more in a single purchase using the Amazon App. The only catch is that your items must be shipped and sold by Amazon.com rather than a third-party seller to score the discount.To unlock this discount, you must view the offer using a mobile device or within the Amazon app. The offer page should state whethe...

Alexa Skills are like apps that make your Amazon Echo and Fire devices more powerful.The best Alexa SkillsNews and EntertainmentHealth and FitnessFoodProductivitySmart HomeBuild Your OwnIf you have ever owned an Amazon Echo smart speaker or other Alexa-enabled devices, you're already familiar with the basic vocal commands that you can issue to Alexa and what the virtual assistant can do for you. You know that you can use Alexa to play music, get news bulletins and updates, control your smart home devices, and even set timers and reminders. However, while you may have heard about Alexa Skills, you may not really know how powerful they can be.Historically, it has been challenging to wade through the thousands of Alexa Skills to find useful ones, and even more difficult to remember which skills you'd already enabled...We've taken a lot of the guesswork out of finding great Alexa Skills and compiled them into this list for your quick and easy reference. This list is ...

Pre-order your PS5 console today before they sell out.You can now buy the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition for $499 ($629.99 CAD) and $399 ($499.99 CAD), respectively. The two consoles will be released on November 12 in a few countries, with a wider release on November 19. You'll want to pre-order your PS5 console as soon as possible because they're sure to sell out lightning fast.While Sony promised that there would be plenty of PS5 consoles to buy, the PS5 preorder situation has been a mess. Communication lines broke down between Sony, retailers, and fans, leading to mass confusion about when the consoles would be available for preorder. Stock sold out almost instantly.Launching alongside the PS5 is a line of accessories including a PULSE 3D wireless headset, media remote, HD camera, DualSense charging station, and of course the DualSense controller itself.We'll regularly update this as PS5 pre-orders go live at more retailers. Be sure to keep this page bookmarkedBuy PS5 and P...

Amazon's "Holiday Dash" event includes a Samsung internal solid state drive or portable solid state drive today for super low prices. While these are meant to be deals leading up to Black Friday sales, the truth is these prices are so low you can definitely consider them to be a part of Black Friday. This Amazon sale is basically the same thing as Amazon's regular daily deals, so you can expect the prices to be gone by tomorrow. If you're looking for an SSD upgrade, don't wait.Samsung's 860 Evo 500GB internal solid state drive is down to $53.99 as part of this sale. Despite having seen several deals on this super popular drive, we have never seen it go this low before. The previous best price was a drop to $58 during last year's Black Friday sales event. It normally goes for around $70 or more and peaked as high as $95 this year.The SATA drive has read/write speeds of 550 MB/s and 520 MB/s. It's compatible with a variety of operating systems including all versions of Windows from...

Virtual private networks are excellent tools and used by millions across the world. A good VPN will protect you from cyber criminals, let you unblock websites, stream all the latest content, get rid of bandwidth throttling, speed up gaming, find amazing deals and lots more.If you're thinking about getting a VPN, November is a great month because many of the best providers are offering Black Friday VPN deals. So you'll be able to purchase a top-rate service at a bargain price. In this article, we explain why Black Friday is a perfect time to buy a VPN subscription and round up the best deals.Why is Black Friday a great time for VPNs?Every year, customers rush out to the shops and go online to get the best Black Friday deals. But you can save money on more than just TVs and designer clothes; premium internet services and apps, such as VPNs, also go on sale.By signing up for a VPN in November, you'll be able to save lots of money on a premium subscription and get some great freeb...

WhatsApp recommends using the disappearing messages feature only with trusted individuals.What you need to knowWhatsApp has published a FAQ page for its upcoming disappearing messages feature.The feature is expected to roll out to users on Android, iOS, KaiOS, and the Web in the coming weeks.It will allow users to send messages that will automatically disappear after seven days. WhatsApp's disappearing messages feature, which has been in development for over a year, is almost ready for prime time. Ahead of its official rollout, WhatsApp has added an FAQ section for the feature on its website.Once you enable the feature, the messages that you send in individual and group chats will disappear after seven days. While either user can turn disappearing messages on or off in an individual chat, only group admins will be allowed to turn the feature on or off in group chats. While the message will disappear if a user doesn't open WhatsApp in the seven day period, a preview of the...

Bargain indoor/outdoor techWyze Cam$26 at Amazon (v2 cam)$26 at Walmart (v2 cam)$20 at Wyze (pre-order v3 cam)ProsIR or color night visionIndoor or outdoor compatibleFree 14-day cloud + local storageNew Starlight CMOS sensor130-degree field of viewAbsurdly cheapCons12-second clip recordings aren't enoughSome AI smarts locked behind subscriptionNo HomeKit supportThe new Wyze Cam v3 took an already reliable, budget-priced camera and squeezed in even better tech without raising the price. Widened field-of-view, IP65 water protection, separate indoor and outdoor IR sensors, and a new color night vision mode with an improved camera sensor are just some of the improvements.High res, no contractEufy Security Indoor Cam 2K$40 at Amazon$40 at WalmartPros2K resolutionFree person/pet detectionUp to 128GB microSD storageHomeKit integration enables 24 FPSLets you record motion-triggered messagesCons2FA not available in all countriesIndoo...

OnePlus turned the value flagship segment on its head, and it all started with the OnePlus One.OnePlus makes some of the best Android phones on the market, and it's hard to imagine that the manufacturer launched its first phone just six years ago. The OnePlus One debuted on April 23, 2014, and OnePlus managed to build a lot of hype around the device ahead of its launch. In that sense, not much has changed in the last six years.The OnePlus One was an important phone in the larger Android ecosystem, because it furthered the idea of value flagships in Western markets. The OnePlus One wasn't the first affordable flagship; Xiaomi was already on the rise in China by that point, and devices like the Mi 3 — which was introduced in September 2013 — allowed the manufacturer to increase its presence in its home market.And while Xiaomi made its foray into India with the Mi 3 and eventually went on to become the largest phone manufacturer in the country, the OnePlus One stood out becaus...

It could be one of the first phones to use Samsung's new ISOCELL HM2 sensor.What you need to knowA new leak suggests Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand will soon launch its first phone with a 108MP camera.The phone will be part of the Redmi Note 9 series. It is expected to be significantly more affordable than other phones with a 108MP main camera.Xiaomi has launched quite a few phones with a 108MP main camera over the last year or so, but all of them have priced above the $450 mark. If a new leak is to be believed, Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand will soon launch the first affordable smartphone with a 108MP primary sensor.According to a post from leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the device will be one of three new additions to the Redmi Note 9 series that will be launched later this month. Unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10T series phones, however, the upcoming Redmi phone is tipped to use Samsung's 108MP ISOCELL HM2 sensor, which has smaller 0.7μm-sized pixels. However, it uses the...