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The new feature requires approval from both the admin and the user.What you need to knowAndroid work profiles originally only allowed Google Calendar events from the user's work account.With Android 11, Google is now allowing work profiles to display personal Google Calendar events as well.The personal calendar view needs to first be enabled by the admin and the user.For people using their company's Android phones for work, personal data has largely stayed out of their devices due to how the Android "work profile" is designed. While there are positives to this arrangement such as privacy concerns, total separation between personal and work data can be inconvenient in a few situations.According to a new Google Workspace Updates entry spotted by 9to5Google, Android 11 will now allow users to view their personal calendar events alongside their work events in the Google Calendar app. In Google Calendar, when you're using a work profile on a device with Android 11 and up, ...

VR is becoming increasingly useful as a training tool.What you need to knowThe police department in Strasburg, VA is using VR to train its officers.The program and headsets are provided by Axon, which uses Oculus VR headsets.The training is focused on de-escalation efforts involving individuals with mental disorders.Tensions remain high in the United States regarding police brutality and misconduct, particularly in the midst of the election. One company, Axon, is focused on aiding efforts to better train police to deal with real-world scenarios, and de-escalate situations before they get out of hand. To do this, Axon is using VR training to put them in the middle of these situations, and one police department in Strasburg, VA is taking advantage.The training program was paid for as part of an $80,000 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, and provides Oculus VR headsets, which are among the best VR headsets available. The program includes three crisis situations ...

Sometimes a purchase on Black Friday does not need to be the fanciest 4K TV on the market or a life-altering change. Sometimes it's just something you buy for the sheer convenience of it. That's what I think when I see the onn. wireless charging lamp on sale for $14. This sale is part of Walmart's most recent Black Friday sale. Walmart has promised three different events and we're right in the middle of the second one, which starts at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11. The deal takes $6 off the price of the lamp and brings it down to an impulse-buy level price.Onn. wireless charging lamp | $6 offThis deal goes live at 7 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 11. It's one of several new deals at Walmart as part of its early Black Friday sale. Get ready for savings on a ton of gear even before the big Black Friday sale later this month.$14 at WalmartOnn. is a Walmart brand and you won't find these lamps or other Onn. products sold anywhere else. The Wireless Charging Lamp includes a 180-degree adjustable la...

Update, 8:45pm: YouTube is back after a nearly two-hour downtime. You can resume your watching.What you need to knowYouTube and YouTube TV are having problems right now.DownDetector says that the problems began around 6:45pm ETYouTube, the most popular destination for consuming online video, is down right now. So is YouTube TV. As of 7:40pm ET, the services have been down for nearly an hour, and those in the eastern US are mostly affected, though according to DownDetector's outage map, people all over the world are experiencing similar problems.If you’re having trouble watching videos on YouTube right now, you’re not alone – our team is aware of the issue and working on a fix. We’ll follow up here with any updates.— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) November 12, 2020No word on when the service will resume; right now you can visit youtube.com but none of the videos are loading — at least not for me. YouTube's support Twitter account says that the "team is aware of ...

We're coming up on the best time of year to get a great smartphone for less, and we've already seen some great Black Friday Google Pixel deals at many retailers and carriers.Google offers three different models and sizes in its current Pixel lineup including the 4a, 4a 5G, and 5, and you can still find last year's flagships — the 4 and 4 XL — in some corners of the internet. We've broken down the deals that we've found so far by Pixel model, and from there by retailer and carrier. There are already some great opporunities to pick up some of our top Android phone picks and get a head start on your holiday shopping!Google Pixel 4a | $5/month at VerizonThe Google Pixel 4a is our top choice for a mid-range, affordable smartphone, with one of the best cameras in the business, smooth software with regular updates, and easy one-handed use. This Black Friday deal at Verizon knocks $11/month off of the regular price!$5/month at VerizonExpect to see a ton of Black Friday deal...

Walmart's 2nd Black Friday event starts Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Eastern. One of the deals it kicks off with is the Keurig K-Compact single serve K-Cup pod coffee maker, which is down to $35 from a street price of $59. That's a chunk of $24 in savings on a solid coffee maker, and it's one of the few Keurig brewers going on sale during this event.Keurig K-Compact single-serve coffee maker | $24 offThis deal goes live at 7 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 11. It's one of several new deals at Walmart as part of its early Black Friday sale. Get ready for savings on a ton of gear even before the big Black Friday sale later this month.$35 at WalmartThis coffee maker is designed to be small enough to blend into your countertop and fit snugly with your other kitchen appliances while still being large and powerful enough to brew a mean cup of coffee. It can brew multiple cup sizes, including six, eight, and ten ounces. The smaller the size the stronger the brew. Plus, it works with K-Cups to give yo...

For some, a piping cup of coffee is the very first thing you reach for in the morning, craving it before you've even stepped out of bed. Keurig single-cup coffee makers have become popular for their ease of use and convenience, and there's no better time to buy one then on Black Friday. But the Black Friday sales have already begun, which means you can already find some pretty sweet deals on coffeemakers, including Keurig models.Whether you're single or live with a partner or roommate, there's a Keurig coffee maker that will fit the bill. And some Keurig models can even do more, like make cappuccinos and froth milk. If you're worried about the environment, by the way, you can opt for K-cups that are fully recyclable, or still use regular coffee grounds in a Keurig machine via a reusable K-cup pod.We scoured through major online retailer websites, like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target, to bring you some of the best Keurig Black Friday deals you can get right now or bookmark to ...

The latest Walmart Black Friday sale kicks off tonight, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. Eastern. This will include a whole bunch of new deals we haven't seen before, including many of the price drops listed in the Walmart Black Friday ad. One such deal is the Klipsch The One II speaker, which is going to be down to $148 when the deals start. The speaker regularly sells for $198, and the $50 discount is one of the best we've ever seen.Klipsch The One II speaker | $50 offThis deal goes live at 7 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 11. It's one of several new deals at Walmart as part of its early Black Friday sale. Get ready for savings on a ton of gear even before the big Black Friday sale later this month.$148 at WalmartKlipsch has a long, solid history of amazing audio. The One II speaker definitely fits the bill, too, with a style that's as good as the internals. The design includes luxury materials like real wood veneer and tactile spun switches and knobs. The Heritage Wireless series includes cla...

Samsung's Galaxy brand is home to a wide array of various gadgets. Whether you're shopping for a new Android phone, smartwatch, or wireless earbuds, there's something in the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem that can fit the bill perfectly. If you're looking to up your Galaxy game without going broke this holiday season, check out the top Black Friday deals that are available right now!Samsung Galaxy S20 | $200 off at Amazon$800 at AmazonOne of the best Android phones released this year, the Samsung Galaxy S20 has so much to offer. It has a compact design, a stunning 120Hz display, incredible performance, and great cameras. It's about as premium of a smartphone as you can buy, and for Black Friday, you can pick it up at a $200 discount.Best Black Friday Samsung Galaxy deals:SmartphonesTabletsSmartwatchesEarbudsThe Galaxy S20 is a highlight among all the Samsung Galaxy deals currently available, but of course, it's far from the only thing that's on sale. Just about eve...

The Tineco A10 Dash Cordless Vacuum is on sale for just $99.99 as part of Walmart's latest Black Friday sale. Walmart promised three different Black Friday events over the course of November, and today's sale is the second of three. All the deals kick off at 7 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 11. Get ready for many of these items to sell out pretty quick after the deals start. The Tineco A10 normally sells for $150, so you'll be saving $50 on this deal if you manage to pick it up.Tineco A10 Dash cordless vacuumThis deal goes live at 7 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 11. It's one of several new deals at Walmart as part of its early Black Friday sale. Get ready for savings on a ton of gear even before the big Black Friday sale later this month.$99.99 at WalmartThe A10 Dash is a great and easy-to-use vacuum that may become your new go-to favorite for cleaning up messes around the house. It's cordless, lightweight, and maneuverable. The features include LED headlights for seeing in those dark corne...

What you need to knowDISH and Qualcomm are working together to test open and virtualized RAN 5G solutions.DISH is building a virtual 5G network to bring standalone 5G and Vo5G to its spectrum bands.DISH will utilize the Qualcomm RAN Platforms through its network and device partners.DISH Network and Qualcomm announced today that they are collaborating to test open and virtualized RAN 5G solutions containing new Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms. This will help with DISH's rollout of the nation's first cloud-native, Open RAN-compliant 5G network.DISH has been working to build its own 5G network and its collaboration with Qualcomm is a big step towards that goal. A RAN, or radio access network, is the first piece of equipment your mobile device connects through in order to get mobile data service.Marc Rouanne, executive vice president and chief network officer of DISH said, By further expanding its portfolio of 5G infrastructure solutions to include O-RAN specifications that are...

Not all smart lights are created equal or inexpensive, so when there's a Nanoleaf light panel deal — you jump on it. Whether you know it or not, you've probably seen these amazing LED panels in a TV show or for sure in a YouTube video. Lucky for you, Best Buy is running an early Black Friday deal on a nine-panel set of the move-to-music Rhythm Edition panels to save you $50.Nanoleaf Rhythm Edition - 9 Panels | $50 off at Best BuyYou'll be able to fill your room with over 16 million bold colors and a wide range of white color temps, all from your phone or with a voice assistant. This set also comes with the Rhythm adapter that lets your lights dance to music too.$150 at Best BuyColor-changing smart lights are nothing new, but most of the time, you have the bulb hidden away in a light fixture. With the Nanoleaf light panels, that's the last thing you want to do — in fact, you can't. See, these flat LED panels are designed to mount directly to your wall or even to your...

One of the best parts about modern gaming consoles like the PS5 is having the ability to save your favorite moments, then quickly share them with your friends or to social media for others to enjoy. With the new DualSense controller, Sony has replaced its Share button with a Create button that allows for more flexible capturing, sharing, and broadcasting — and it's incredibly easy to use.Products used in this guideNext-gen gaming: PlayStation 5 ($500 at Amazon)Incredible controller: DualSense controller ($70 at Amazon)How to use the Create buttonPress the Create button to the left of the trackpad on the DualSense controller.To capture a 4K image from the PS5, select Take Screenshot.A preview of the screenshot will be displayed in the bottom-left corner of the screen.Select the icon to the left of the Take Screenshot button to capture recent gameplay — you can save anywhere from 15 seconds to an hour of footage, since the PS5 is constantly recording in the backgro...

If there's one thing that can be said about the PS5, it's that it's fast. The SSD can load optimizing games in just a few seconds, nearly eliminating loading screens entirely in others. But the SSD won't make your downloads go faster if your internet is poor. When you want to increase the download speeds of your games, there are a few things you can try to make it happen.Jump to:Manage your PS5 downloadsUsing a wired connection instead of Wi-FiUsing Rest Mode to increase download speedsUpdate to the latest firmwareChange your DNS settings Check your modem's bandwidthUpgrade your internet service Managing your PS5 downloadsThink of your PS5 like a brain. The more tasks it's asked to do, the slower it can do those tasks simultaneously. When you want the fastest download speeds possible, it's then within reason that you should download one thing at a time and shouldn't be playing online multiplayer games while they download. With only one thing to focus on, the PS5 c...

There's a lot to dig into once you get your PS5. From checking out all the new games to experiencing the DualSense controller for the first time, you'll be busy for quite a while. Before you dive too deep into Miles Morales or Demon's Souls, however, you may want to consider adding an extra layer of security to your PS5 by enabling a login passcode.How to set a login passcode on PS5Ready to get a passcode added to your PS5? Lucky for you, doing so is incredibly simple and can be completed with just a few steps.On the PS5 home screen, select Settings (the gear icon in the upper-right).Scroll down and select Users and Accounts.Scroll down to Login Settings.Select Set a PS5 Login Passcode.Enter your four-digit code.That's literally all there is to it! With this done, you'll now need to enter that four-digit passcode every time you try logging into your PS5. Doing this probably isn't necessary if you live by yourself, but if you share your home with others and want ...

Seamless tracking experienceFitbit Inspire 2$99 at AmazonProsActive Zone Minutes feature20+ exercise modesActivity/sleep trackingHeart-rate monitoringFemale health trackingConsShorter battery lifeMore expensiveLacks AMOLED displayThe new Fitbit Inspire 2 has the company's latest feature, Active Zone Minutes, as well as some other improvements. There are additional exercise modes, 10 days of battery life, automatic workout recognition, along with guided breathing sessions.Cost-friendly trackerXiaomi Mi Band 5$37 at AmazonProsActivity/sleep trackingAMOLED displaySuperior battery lifeHeart-rate monitoringFemale health trackingConsFewer sport modesLacks Active Zone MinutesNo Fitbit Premium equivalentThe newest fitness tracker from Xiaomi boasts a bright AMOLED display, two weeks of battery life, activity/sleep tracking, and heart-rate monitoring. Some new perks include stress monitoring, guided breathing exercises, and female he...

The PS5 is a powerful and robust console that's filled with tons of features to help elevate that experience. One of those is something called "Voice Data Collection," which allows the PS5 to analyze voice data while you're using the system to improve certain aspects of it. However, if you'd rather not let Sony have that information, there's a quick and easy way to turn it off.How to turn off Voice Data Collection on PS5Setting up your PS5 for the first time can be a bit of hassle, and if you're like most people, you probably just zipped through all of the setup screens as quickly as possible in order to start gaming. During that process, one of the things you can agree to is Voice Data Collection.Per the PS5, Voice Data Collection works as follows: To improve the voice features (Chat Transcription and Voice Input to On-screen keyboard), Sony Interactive Entertainment analyzes voice data (excluding voice chat) from your console activity. Any information gathered will b...

It can get tiresome going through games individually and setting difficulty or camera preferences for each one. The PS5 now allows you to control some of these settings on a system level for games that support it. In addition, you can also choose whether subtitles display automatically and if a game should favor performance or resolution modes. You can now hop into some of the best PS5 games with ease.How to setup preferred game presets on PS5Go to Settings in the top right corner of the homescreen. Scroll down and select Saved Data and Game/App Settings.Select Game Presets.From here you can set your preferred settings, which will then be automatically applied to games that support this feature. Selected settings will be applied differently depending on the game.Difficulty: For games with difficulty settings, you can set the default to Easiest, Easy, Normal, Hard, Hardest. Not selecting any option uses what the game normally defaults to.Performance Mode or Resolutio...

As much as we all love free, not all of the games for the new Sony console are at no cost, so you need to be sure you know how to add a credit card to the PS5. From time to time, some pretty great demos or mini-games can be found free-to-play, but the most exciting games will require purchase. Whether you want to buy a subscription to a service or your next favorite game, you'll want to have your payment method set up. Let's help get your credit card ready on your console so you can get to playing right away.How to add your credit card on PS5Make sure your PS5 is powered on and hooked up to your TV.Using the DualSense controller go all the way to the top-right then select Settings.Select Users and Accounts.From here, you will want to choose Accounts.Click on the Payments and Subscriptions option.The first option on this screen will be Payment Methods, so go ahead and select it.This is where you will be able to add your credit or debit card and set your default paymen...

The PS5, Sony's newest gaming console, brings a lot of excitement with its entertainment and gaming subscriptions, so knowing how to manage them will be necessary. Whether you want to end your time with a service or extend the ones you're loving, you'll need to know how to handle it. There's nothing worse than thinking you've taken care of a service only to find out you are either still being charged for it or that you've lost your access. Let's get into the steps needed to manage your subscriptions on the PS5.How to manage your subscriptions on the PS5Make sure your PS5 is powered on and hooked up to your TV.Using the DualSense controller go all the way to the top-right then click settings.Scroll down to select Users and Accounts.Now, you'll want to choose Accounts.Select the Payments and Subscriptions option.You are going to want to scroll down and choose Subscriptions.Here, you will see your current subscriptions. Choose the one that you'd like to edit or get more i...

Pixel phones are still exempt from Google Photos' new storage limits.The news that Google Photos will stop granting us unlimited space for standard quality photos is not completely unexpected. It costs money to provide enough storage for the 28 billion new photos being uploaded each week and Google doesn't use anything from your photos library for advertising or account profiling. The Google Photos service is a complete financial loss for Google.Google says that this doesn't apply to anything you've uploaded before June 1, 2021 (so start uploading all your photos and videos now!) and it expects it will take three more years for most users to reach the new 15GB limit. Unless you're using one of Google's Pixel phones, that is.Every Google Pixel, from the first model through to 2020's Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 are exempt from this change. Every full-resolution photo you upload still counts against the original 15GB storage limit, but you'll still have unlimited space fo...

The fact that we've seen so many great deals already should tell you that this year's Black Friday shopping events are going to be a little different, though that's not necessarily a bad thing. Retailers are kicking off their fall sales earlier than usual with deals being spread throughout November meaning Black Friday-worthy deals will be available sooner and you can avoid the last-minute scramble for holiday gifts.Walmart's Black Friday sale was one of the first to get underway last week with a whole host of deals going live in its 'Deals for Days' promotion. That promotion is split over three weekly events in the run up to Black Friday itself and the second round of online-only deals are going live tonight, November 11, at 7pm ET, with several more going live on Saturday, November 14.We've rounded up the best deals from this second Deals for Days event below, plus some that are still around from the first week of savings, to make things easy for you. Event 3 follows on November ...

Battle royale has become one of the most popular video game genres, letting large numbers of players show off their skills as individuals or small teams by eliminating all their enemies. Like a digital version of The Hunger Games, these games see players competing for equipment and fighting to survive even as the terrain itself can turn against them. The genre's popularity is led by a few games with all-ages appeal, but major titles from other genres have sought to capitalize on it by adding battle royale modes. Get into the action with these top PlayStation 4 titles. And more to come on PlayStation 5.★ Featured favoriteRed Dead Online: Make It Count/Gun RushRed Dead Redemption 2 may have been defined by its single-player campaign, but its two battle royale modes keep players coming back for more. Make It Count and Gun Rush throw groups players onto an ever-shrinking map where they must fight for survival. Gun Rush is much faster paced than Make It Count, featuring a 32...

The world may be on fire but at least the PS5 is finally here to distract you.Sony is launching its most ambitious console to date on Nov. 12, 2020 with the PS5. The company dominated the last generation with the PS4 and silenced naysayers who said that console gaming was dead. After selling upwards of 112 million units over the last seven years, Sony hopes to replicate its success with the PlayStation 5, which has already shattered pre-sales of its predecessor in a fraction of the time. If you're looking to buy a PS5, just be aware that the demand is immense right now, and it could be a while before you're able to find one in stock.Despite only using it for around two weeks, I already see the PS5 being my main system going forward, and this is a huge change for me. Ever since I was a kid I've had an Xbox. My Xbox One X is my primary console right now, previously sitting next to my PlayStation 4 Pro. Believe it or not, I've only been gaming on PlayStation for about two years, eff...

Check it out, you just might be surprised.What you need to knowGoogle will now show you how much you use YouTube Premium with numbers.It pulls data from all beneficient apps including YouTube Kids and YouTube Music.The new page is accessible under your account in the YouTube app.Google has now added a page in the YouTube app, aimed at educating Premium users about how much they use its benefits. The new page will show you how many hours you've spent listening to music in YouTube Music, how many hours you've spent watching videos with the screen off, how much you've taken advantage of the ad-free videos. It essentially quantifies your YouTube Premium benefits for you, engendering loyalty or at least making it harder to unsubscribe once you see how much you've been relying on it.Personally, I've canceled Premium once or twice to try out Spotify or an alternate streaming service, and a return is always quick due to ad-free YouTube, offline video, and so on. Of course, not ...

Hit up the front-row from the comfort of your couch.What you need to knowOculus Venues is giving viewers a front-row seat to three of the biggest PBC boxing events in November and December at no cost.Cameras are positioned up-close to the action and can be viewed in VR in the Oculus Venues app.Viewers can chat and interact with each other throughout the program, and the broadcast announcers will even talk directly to viewers within Venues during commercial breaks.Take a front-row seat to the latest boxing matches on the Fox Sports network by joining in on your Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 via the free Oculus Venues app. Watching these events on Oculus Venues is just as easy as any other event, as you'll launch the app from your headset and select the event you'd like to tune into. Right now, the only announced fight is on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, where you can catch the Vidal vs. Ortiz match.Fox Sports and Facebook will be airing two additional matches, one ...

Get 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 purchase your PS5 console as soon as possible because they're sure to sell out lightning fast. As I mentioned in my PS5 review, it's an outstanding console with a groundbreaking controller.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 more ...

Google has just made what is sure to be a controversial change.What you need to knowPhotos uploaded to Google Photos will soon start counting against your Google account photo storage, Google announced today.If you go over your storage quota, your Google account will be limited until you either delete some images, expand your limits with a Google One plan, or own a Pixel.The policy change will take place in June 2021, all photos uploaded till then will continue be treated as normal.Google is making a change to the way it handles photo uploads to Google Photos. Well, it will be making one in about six months, giving users time to prepare. The company will now begin to count high-quality media uploaded to Photos against your Google account storage quota. This applies whether you're on the 15GB free Google tier, or on one of its Google One plans. If you own any Pixel released till date — so the Original Pixel all the way to the Pixel 5 — you're going to be exempt from thi...

Many people ask where they're from and what the dynamic of their family is. DNA tests have grown in popularity over the years, largely to answer these types of questions. Big shopping events don't just bring discounts to gadgets and gizmos. You can find out about your heritage and ancestry for a discount thanks to some Black Friday deals.23andMe Health + Ancestry Test | $99 at AmazonOne of 23andMe's most expansive tests includes over 125 reports including the Ancestry Service, 90 DNA-based online reports, and more. Simply provide a saliva sample and get results back in less than two months. This deal saves you $100 and matches the lowest we've ever seen it go. If you want the Ancestry + Traits kit, you can snag that at a $20 discount direct at 23andMe.$99 at AmazonThere are a wide variety of kits available right now, though you should do some research before purchasing to make sure you're getting the best package for you or for whoever is receiving it as a gift.Though B...

With the shopping season in full swing, many of us are thinking about spending. But wouldn't it be nice to see your bank balance move in the opposite direction?The Stock Trading & Investment Bundle shows you how to grow your money, and it's now only $21.99 — that is 97% off full price.With interest rates at rock bottom, saving money makes no sense right now. The only way to build your finances is to invest.Of course, diving straight into stocks or currencies is a risky move. But this training gives you the knowledge to make wise investments for solid returns.Through five separate courses, you learn how to create a trading account and read the market. This includes tutorials on candlestick patterns and technical analysis — two techniques used by top traders.The courses also help you create a trading strategy, manage your risk, and diversify your portfolio with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Your instructor is Jason Gandy, a serial investor in his own right.Order now...

Smart lights are a staple of any smart home, and the options are seemingly endless, even when looking for the best lights that support Google Assistant. They're functional, energy-efficient, and can be a lot of fun to use, so why not hook it up to your favorite smart assistant? Want some help narrowing down your choices, so you're only considering the best of the best? Here are our top recommendations.Colorful starter kitPhilips Hue Multicolor A19 Starter KitStaff pickThis starter kit for Philips Hue is expensive, but it's one of the best ones you can buy. Included here is the necessary hub and four A19 bulbs that all support over 16 million colors. You can have all the bulbs emit the same color or have each one do its own thing. Philips advertises 25,000 hours of use per bulb, and of course, they work beautifully with Google Assistant.$176 at Amazon$190 at Best BuyTake it anywherePhilips Hue GoPhilips Hue lights go far beyond light bulbs, with one of the b...

No more jet engines ruining your gaming.Sony's PS5 is much quieter than its predecessor, the PS4 Pro. There was some concern that the fan would be just as loud, so loud that the Pro's fan is jokingly referred to as a jet engine, but this simply isn't the case. I've spent two weeks with my PS5 playing various games, sometimes with the console running for several hours at a time. It never once picked up speed.I recorded several audio clips of each console running idle and running various games. The clips below include around 15 seconds each of the PS4 Pro and PS5 running Days Gone.Windows Central Audio Samples · PS4 Pro fan vs PS5 fan comparisonThe difference is stark, even if you may not think so at first. Turn down the volume on your computer and you may not hear the PS5 fan in that audio clip at all. The same can't be said for the PS4 Pro audio. That audio clip of the PS4 Pro was taken after the console was on for maybe 5 minutes and I had just started up Days Gone.Sony...

If you have an Android phone and are on the hunt for a new smartwatch this Black Friday, you have plenty of options to choose from. Whether you want a watch that's focused on health/fitness, something with a classy design, or one that combines both of those things, the options are virtually endless.Trying to find the best Android smartwatch during Black Friday can be a tricky thing, but one that stands out as something special is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2.The Galaxy Watch Active 2 isn't the latest smartwatch in Samsung's lineup, but it's packed with ample features and specs, and is available for a great price during Black Friday. The watch normally sets you back $250, but right now, it can be yours for only $180.Get fitSamsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | $70 off at Amazon$180 at Amazon$180 at Best Buy$180 at B&HA year after its release, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is still one of the most well-rounded smartwatches on the market. It has a sleek and compact de...

In just a few short years, big phones have gone from being an outlier to the norm in the smartphone industry. Just about every major device that's released these days has a larger physical size, and while that's great for watching movies and playing games, it can be a challenge for those of us that prefer our phones to be small and compact. Thankfully, there are still plenty of options out there — including the Google Pixel 4a as our top overall pick. If you're looking eagerly at that iPhone 12 mini but don't want to switch over to iOS, these are the best small Android phones you can buy.Best Overall: Google Pixel 4aRegardless of size, the Pixel 4a is just one of the best Android phones you can buy right now. It isn't the most technically impressive handset on the market, but the value on offer is tremendous.As you'd expect from any Pixel, the Pixel 4a takes incredible photos. Whether you're shooting in broad daylight or trying to take a picture of the night sky using the A...

It's rolling out now slowly.What you need to knowGoogle is rolling out a new status sharing feature to its Personal Safety app.You'll be able to update your emergency contacts at critical points.These include call times, low-battery alerts, and your real-time lcoation. One of the most distinctively useful apps on the Pixel line is its Personal Safety app. A nifty app that's a potential lifesaver, it gets better and more useful over time. Google has now added a new status updates tab to the app. Say you're in an emergency, you'll be able to alert your chosen set of emergency contacts to a select set of actions. These include; if you're making a phone call, your real-time location, to when your battery dips below 15% and into the danger zone.It's been rolling out slowly since the news was reported earlier in the week by Android Police, and we've now been able to use it on our own devices.Writing about the Personal Safety app in June, Android Central found it to be a ver...

Cancel the noiseBose QuietComfort Earbuds$279 at AmazonProsSuperb sound qualityOutstanding ANC performanceSolid ambient modeComfortable fitWireless charging caseConsLarger in size by comparisonCase is much biggerApp needs an EQMore expensiveBose came back with a pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver possibly the best active noise canceling (ANC) performance in the earbuds market. However, it only pulled it off by making the earbuds bigger than most others.Active participantsBose Sport Earbuds$179 at AmazonProsGreat sound qualitySlightly more bassSmaller sizeDifferent color optionsComfortable fitConsNo noise cancelationNo wireless charging caseSo-so battery lifeApp needs an EQBose made a sporty version of its flagship true wireless earbuds here, except the differences are less about ruggedness and more about what features aren't included.Bose carries an expectation to do things right every time it launches an aud...

Ring's video doorbells are incredibly useful smart home tools. Still, given recent privacy scandals, you might what to learn about some of the best Ring video doorbell alternatives for your home. If so, there are actually quite a few great options that you may want to consider from companies like Eufy, Arlo, Nest, and others. Here are some of our favorites.Pay For What You GetEufy Video Doorbell 2kStaff PickThe Eufy Video Doorbell is our top pick because it includes a doorbell chime and never requires you to pay for a subscription to access your videos. You can store all of your data on-device and not worry about it getting lost or shared in the cloud.$160 at Amazon$160 at Walmart$160 at NeweggGoogle Assistant PartnerNest Hello Video DoorbellThe Nest Hello Video Doorbell features one of the best doorbell cameras we've ever seen and has cool features like automated voice responses for those times when you can't answer the door (or can't be bothered to). It ...

The Ecobee4 smart thermostat with a room sensor is on sale for $149.99 in used condition at Woot. This limited-time sale will most likely sell out before the time expires, especially since new versions sell for as much as $220 at retailers like Home Depot. The "used" condition just means it will have some cosmetic imperfections, but it should still function perfectly like a new device. Plus, Woot covers it with a 90-day warranty in case it doesn't work out. It's a safe buy and great savings.Woot does have a mandatory shipping fee that can add to the cost, but you can use your Amazon Prime membership to get around that.This thermostat is easy to install and even easier to use. The included room sensor helps keep an even temperature throughout your whole house. You can add more room sensors if you need to. That's especially helpful if you live somewhere like a townhome where the temperature can change dramatically based on what floor you're on.It integrates with a bunch of HVAC d...

If you don't have a headset yet, you'll be covered with this bundle.What you need to knowThe PS5 supports PSVR but requires an adapter to use the PlayStation Camera.This adapter is free for anyone who has purchased a PSVR headset so far.The adapter is also being bundled in with the Marvel's Iron Man PSVR bundle in the U.S. and Canada.While the PS5 is compatible with the PSVR, it needs a free adapter in order to make the existing PlayStation Camera work with the new console. If you own a PSVR headset, you can request an adapter for free. The new PS5 Camera is part of a slate of of PS5 accessories but is not compatible with the PS5, so using the PS4 camera is required for anyone who still wants to play PSVR.Meanwhile, if you haven't jumped into virtual reality on PlayStation yet, Sony shared today that the PlayStation Camera adapter for PS5 will be included with the Marvel's Iron Man PSVR bundle. The adapter will start to be included in the U.S. and Canada towards the end o...

Skate to the right deal:Amazon devicesHeadphonesPhones, Tablets & AccessoriesLaptops & PC ComponentsGamingTelevisionsLifestyle & KitchenBlack Friday in Canada isn't nearly as hectic as it can be in America — and that's both a good and a bad thing. While it's no fun seeing so many deals unavailable in our country, it's also pretty nice not feeling inundated with too many options. Here in Canada, finding the best Black Friday deals is just a bit easier than it can be elsewhere.We're seeing a much different Black Friday in 2020. This year, retailers are seeking to keep their stores from becoming overcrowded, so rather than offering deals all during the end of November, we're instead seeing offers all throughout the month. This year's sale also happens to be one of the best because we're seeing more online offers than ever before as well, meaning there is a better chance of being able to shop from home without missing any of the best deals.Now that sales...

After premiering at the Venice International Film Festival earlier this year, Nathan Grossman's new documentary film I Am Greta about climate change activist Greta Thunberg is coming to Hulu and we have all the details on how you can watch it online.For those unfamiliar, Greta Thundberg is a teenage climate change activist from Sweden who rose to world fame after leading a series of school strikes and giving numerous public speeches. Following heat waves and wildfires in Sweden, Greta began to protest by sitting outside her country's national legislature the Riksdag every day during school hours holding a sign which read "school strike for climate". Her efforts inspired other students who joined her to participate in strikes every Friday until the Swedish government reduced carbon emissions as part of the Paris Agreement.The following year Greta was asked to speak at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York City. However, since she doesn't travel by plane in order to reduce carbo...

LittleBigPlanet's star finally gets the full spotlight.I've always felt like the LittleBigPlanet universe had a lot more potential than Sony seemed to give it credit for. Sackboy is iconic and identifiable in a way few video game characters are and platformers have always been tried-and-true formats for delivering mascot characters in the game industry.Whereas the mainline LBP games tended to drift more towards creation platforms with user-levels overshadowing the brief campaigns, there is tremendous potential for a fully-realized adventure to rival the likes of Mario, Crash, and Sonic. From what I've seen so far, Sumo Digital seems to have finally pulled it off.At a glanceSackboy: A Big AdventureBottom line: Sackboy: A Big Adventure is basically just the PlayStation version of Super Mario 3D World and that's totally fine. The 3D platformer is a genre that's been underserved for far too long so between this and Astro's Playroom, PlayStation gamers are in for a real trea...

The 2020 CMA Awards will look a little different than in years past. In addition to COVID-19 having an effect, there will be plenty of non-country music stars joining in on the action. Dan+Shay, who are up for several awards, will be performing "10,000 Hours" with Justin Bieber. Charlie Puth, the smooth pop crooner, will also be performing live for the awards show.Co-hosting duties for the 54th annual awards show will fall to Darius Rucker and Reba McEntire. You can also expect performances by Maren Morris, Luke Combs, and Miranda Lambert.Speaking of Luke Combs, the country music star is well represented throughout the nomination categories including entertainer of the year. Joining Combs in the top category is Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Miranda Lambert. The country event will be broadcast on ABC so you can catch the music in a number of different ways.2020 Country Music Association Awards: where and whenThe 2020 Country Music Association Awards will be h...

The best Android tablet available right now is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+. It has a big screen, high-end specs, tons of features, a stylus, and support for a full keyboard. It's expensive, and not the right pick for anyone who wants a smaller and more portable tablet, but as an all-around device, it can't be beat. For those who have different needs (or budgets), there are a few other picks that work well as media consumption devices and won't break the bank.With Black Friday rapidly approaching, we're already starting to see some early deals bringing down the prices of some the tablets in this list — particularly Amazon's Fire tablets. We'll be updating this article periodically leading up to the main event to give you the most current pricing.The best Android tablets at a glanceSamsung Galaxy Tab S7+ — Best Overall: An incredible display and equally impressive specs.Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 — Runner-up: Get a high-quality tablet in a more comfortable size.Samsung Galaxy Ta...

It's still a ways off, but a potential PC port could be the first of its kind.What you need to knowMedal of Honor: Above and Beyond could see a port to the Oculus Quest 2 sometime in the future, according to the developers.This marks the first time we've heard any specific announcement regarding a native Quest 2-exclusive game.Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond will release on December 11 on PC and is playable on the Oculus Quest family via Oculus Link cable.It's been almost two months since we first heard that the Oculus Quest 2 could eventually receive exclusive next-generation VR games, and it looks like Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond might just be the first if it eventually does get ported. That would make it the first game announced that will only be playable on the Oculus Quest 2, not the original Oculus Quest. Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is a PC-exclusive VR shooter developed by Respawn Entertainment — the same developers known for legendary titles like Titanf...

You can find out if your doorbell is part of the recall by entering its serial number on the Ring website.What you need to knowAmazon's Ring smart home brand has issued a recall for some of its second-gen video doorbells in the U.S.The company says some second-gen smart video doorbells pose fire and burn risks if the battery is punctured during installation.The affected doorbells were sold between June and October this year.Amazon-owned smart home brand Ring has issued a recall for its second-generation video doorbells sold between June and October this year. As per a notice by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the video doorbell's battery can overheat when incorrect screws are used for installation, posing fire and burn hazards.Ring has received 85 reports of incorrect doorbell screws installed, with 23 of those doorbells igniting and causing minor property damage. There have also been eight reports of minor burns. A total of 3,50,000 doorbells appear to be af...

Best Buy has been running a ton of Black Friday sales since mid-October. Last week wrapped up the "Wish List Sale," and today, Nov. 11, marks the one-day "Treat Yourself Sale." This sale is only one-day long because the My Best Buy Early Access Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 16. That's when Best Buy starts going heavy on the deals from its Black Friday ad, but for now you're getting a lot of those savings plus some unique prices that are only good for today. These savings include everything from $150 off a Vizio M-Series Quantum 70-inch 4K TV to the iRobot Roomba 960 robot vacuum cleaner down to just $299.99.Vizio's 70-inch M-Series Quantum 4K SmartCast TV is down to just $649.99 during the Treat Yourself sale. That's $150 off its regular price and a great low if you're looking to upgrade to a 4K TV this year. It comes with full array backlighting, a super fast processor that delivers great picture, 4K upscaling, and more. It will even optimize your image for Xbox or PlayStation ...

OnePlus emulates the worst part of Motorola's strategy with the Nord N10 5G and N100.What you need to knowOnePlus has confirmed that the Nord N10 5G and N100 will receive just one "major Android update".With both phones running Android 10 out of the box, that means Android 11 is the only platform update that roll out to either device. The phones will receive two years of security updates, one year less than the norm. With the Nord N10 5G and N100, OnePlus is making its foray into the budget segment. The Nord N10 5G lowers the barrier to entry for 5G, and the N100 has modest specs and a massive battery.Both phones are set to go on sale in the UK soon, and will debut in the U.S. in the coming weeks. OnePlus is making a big deal about how the Nord N10 5G and N100 offer the same great OxygenOS software experience as its flagships, but what makes the situation less than ideal is that the phones are running OxygenOS 10.5 based on Android 10 out of the box.To make matters wors...

A great freebie offer!Update, November 11 (09:00 am ET): YouTube Premium subscribers in Canada and Europe will also be able to claim a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle soon.Update, November 10 (11:30 am ET): The promo is now available in the U.S. too.What you need to knowGoogle has rolled out a new promo for YouTube Premium subscribers in the UK.The promo lets YouTube Premium subscribers in the country redeem a Stadia Premiere Edition bundle for free.Google's Stadia Premiere Edition bundle includes a Chromecast Ultra and a Clearly White Stadia Controller. Google has introduced a new promotion in the UK, which allows YouTube Premium subscribers to redeem a Stadia Premiere Edition bundle for free (via Android Police). The Stadia Premiere Edition bundle, which is priced at £90 in the country, comes with a Chromecast Ultra and a Clearly White Stadia Controller.If you have a YouTube Premium subscription, you should see a message about the Stadia Premiere Edition offer ...

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)Premium sound$100 at AmazonProsIncredible audio qualityCircle design is gorgeousZigbee smart home hub3.5mm audio jackGood priceConsLED light can be hard to seeThe (4th Gen) Echo is one of the most impressive smart speakers Amazon has released in years — and for a couple of key reasons. This Echo abandons the tall cylindrical shape of past Echos in favor of a shorter circle body. Available in three colors, it looks outstanding. Even more noteworthy is the Echo's new speakers, which are the best we've heard to-date. Audio is loud, packs a big bass punch, and automatically adapts based on the room you're in. Add all that together with the Echo acting as a Zigbee smart hub, and you have one killer package.Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen)More affordable$50 at AmazonProsSame circular designImpressive sound for the sizeFully-featured AlexaHas a 3.5mm jackUnbeatable priceConsLarger than past Echo DotsIt's tradition that ...