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The chances are if you're in need of a webcam, you've hit up your usual stores and have come up empty due to overwhelming current demand, but there are still some great webcams available on Amazon. Slowly but surely, webcams are coming back in stock, so we have rounded up the best webcams that you can get right now from Amazon.Flexible and solidAUKEY FHD WebcamStaff PickAUKEY'S FHD Webcam will get the job done admirably for those who need a new webcam for video conferencing or some live streams. This 1080p camera records at 30 FPS, and with the "Fixed Focus" feature, you'll be in focus even if you are a few feet away from where the camera is mounted. Speaking of, the camera clips onto the top of your monitor or laptop screen, but there's also a mount for those who have a mini-tripod.$50 at Amazon$70 at Walmart$80 at NeweggBuilt-in ring lightVitade 960ATrying to get the right lighting can be tough because you don't want to look washed out, nor do you want t...

It's time to bundle up and save some cash.What you need to knowThe Surface Duo is available as part of a new bundle that shaves $200 off of its price.The bundle brings the Duo down to $1,200, but you still have to shell out for a Slim Pen and Surface Earbuds.The total price comes to $1,469 and the bundle is available at the Microsoft Store.We've seen a couple of stellar Surface Duo deals land ahead of the Black Friday rush, but a new bundle at Microsoft packs everything you'll need into one. Plus, it'll save you some serious cash. Altogether, the deal brings together a Surface Duo, Surface Slim Pen, and Surface Earbuds for $200 off.The sale comes off the cost of the Duo itself. That brings the starting price of the 128GB model down to $1,200. If you go up to the 256GB storage model, it's priced at $1,300. You'll still have to pay for the Surface Slim Pen and Surface Earbuds, but you'll get them at a discount as well.The Surface Slim Pen drops from $145 to $105, while th...

Grab the stuff you want at a cheaper price.What you need to knowSquare Enix and Crystal Dynamics have reduced the price of several microtransactions in Marvel's Avengers.Takedowns and Emotes are now 50% off.Several new characters are coming to the game at some point in the future.Marvel's Avengers has been out for a couple of months and if you're looking at grabbing some of the different microtransactions, you're in luck. Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have permanently reduced the price of some of the microtransactions following a Halloween sale.As spotted by IGN, when players boot up the game, they'll receive a new message from the developers which states that "Based on your feedback, we are keeping the 50% discounts on Takedowns and Emotes from last week's sale and making them the new regular price of these items."In our review, we found that Marvel's Avengers offered a solid campaign with a lack of compelling endgame content. Several new characters are being added ...

More powerJabra Elite 85t$230 at Amazon $230 at Best BuyProsHybrid ANC Great sound qualityBetter call quality than Elite 65tComfortable fitResponsive controlsWireless charging caseConsNo big difference in sizeMore proprietary ear tipsTaller and heavier caseJabra doesn't disappoint every time it launches a new pair of true wireless earbuds, and the Elite 85t earn their place among the best available. By adding new features and improving on some existing ones, they become a compelling way to plug your ears when you want to get what you pay for.Old schoolJabra Elite 65t$80 at Amazon $80 at Best Buy From $80 at WalmartProsGreat sound qualityAmbient modeGood battery lifeDecent sized charging caseComfortable fitGreat priceConsNo noise cancelationMicro-USB for chargingNo wireless charging caseAudio and video can often be out of syncBy now, the Elite 65t are showing their age relative to their successors, but that only makes them...

If you're thinking about buying the new Fitbit Inspire 2, you should also think about what type of band will best meet your needs. There are tons of great options out there, after all! Make sure you select a band that not only matches your style but will also provide you with maximum comfort. We've found some of the best Fitbit Inspire 2 bands for you to choose from.Soft as can beWepro Silicone Fitbit Inspire 2 BandStaff PickThe Fitbit Inspire 2 bands from Wepro are made of flexible elastomer silicone that's lightweight, sweat resistant, and very easy to clean. What's more, you get three bands in a pack and you get to pick the colors that match your style. Whether you want to have a couple of extras or you want to share with family and friends, there are enough bands to go around.From $8 at AmazonBreathe easyMaledan Fabric Inspire 2 BandPerhaps you'd prefer a fabric Inspire 2 band. This option from Maledan is soft and breathable, so it'll allow your skin to ...

Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch 3 is easily one of my favorite smartwatches in recent memory. The hardware is gorgeous, with a perfectly circular display and a rotating bezel that gives out a satisfying click with every turn, and the software experience is terrific, despite not running Google's Wear OS platform.Actually, it's great because it doesn't run Wear OS; instead, the Galaxy Watch 3 operates on Samsung's Tizen platform, which I find feels far better laid out on a circular display, and offers a far more robust set of health- and fitness-tracking features.Black Friday's still a few weeks away, but we're already starting to see the deals come in — both the 45mm and 41mm sizes of the Galaxy Watch 3 have already been discounted, on sale for $60 off and $30 off, respectively.For larger wristsGalaxy Watch 3 45mm | 14% off at AmazonThe larger Galaxy Watch 3 comes with a texturized rotating bezel, along with a physically larger display and a bigger 340mAh battery that l...

Next-generation horror is coming with incredible detail.What you need to knowResident Evil Village is the eighth mainline game in the Resident Evil franchise.According to PlayStation, it runs at dynamic 4K with ray-tracing on PS5.Resident Evil Village is scheduled to be released sometime in 2021.Resident Evil Village is one of the most-anticipated horror games of next year and while there's still a lot we don't know, some newly spotted details on the official PlayStation website provide interesting insight. According to PlayStation, Resident Evil Village runs at dynamic 4K on PS5 with ray-tracing.Resident Evil Village is a first-person game that sees protagonist Ethan Winters in a snowy village with witches and werewolf-like creatures, so the use of ray-tracing to elevate the horrific detail is promising.A framerate isn't explicitly mentioned but given the increase in CPU power that the PS5 has, combined with how previous RE Engine titles have run at 60 FPS, indicates R...

Evolve to match every single challenge this fantastical world throws your way.Biomutant takes open world action and throws in tons of unique mechanics. While things have been quiet lately, it's very much still in development and is still one of the most ambitious upcoming games from THQ Nordic. Here's everything we know about Biomutant so far.Jump to:What is Biomutant?Check out the gameplay and featuresWill it have multiplayer?Is it an open world game?Has it been canceled?Check out the collector's editionsWhen is the release date?Genre-bustingBiomutant$60 at Amazon$60 at Best Buy$60 at WalmartAdapt, improvise and overcomeBiomutant is an action-RPG that gives players the ability to mutant and evolve with biomechanical upgrades, taking on every challenge as they attempt to save the Tree of Life from being corrupted.What is Biomutant?Biomutant is a third-person action-RPG that has players take on the role of a cat-like creature that knows mart...

The strap snapping issues might be more widespread than initially thought.What you need to knowOculus Quest 2 Elite Strap shipments have been temporarily paused due to reports of quality issues.Anyone currently in possession of a broken Elite Strap has been asked to contact Oculus Support for a resolution to the problem.Stress tests on social media seem to point to a bad batch of straps rather than a widespread design flaw.Facebook is temporarily ceasing shipments of Oculus Quest 2 Elite Straps amidst reports of quality issues. This, according to UploadVR, who received an email from Facebook regarding the Elite Strap with Battery, which has been on backorder on the official Oculus store for some time. Folks who have ordered the Elite Strap from Oculus should have received the same email noting that they can cancel their order if they so choose, or keep it and wait for Facebook to resume shipment.We began seeing reports of problems with Elite Straps on social media as ea...

If you want to bring the cinema experience to your living room, a projector like VAVA's latest 4K UHD Laser TV Projector is a must. Where most projectors require a bit of space between where it's sitting and where it's projecting the image, this projector was built to stay much closer to your wall and even has a built-in Harman Kardon sound bar to help you save on space.While on the pricey side with a list price of $2,800, you can currently save $850 today only at Amazon thanks to an early Black Friday sale. The sale drops its price down to $1,949.99 which is the lowest it has ever gone. This is a one-day deal that beats the Prime Day offer we saw just a few weeks ago, and you don't even 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. Be sure to shop soon if you're interested!Whether you have a ton of space or just a little, this ultra short throw projector is an incredible option to consider...

The hugely popular Elgato Stream Deck Mini 6-key content creation controller has dropped in price to $79.99 on Amazon. These stream decks have not been going on sale recently. The last time we saw it drop this low was way back in February. Usually you'd find this device selling for around $100 or more, and it's still going for that price at some places like GameStop.The Stream Deck Mini features six customizable LCD keys. You decide what each of these keys does, and you can set them up to perform common routines, open programs you use regularly, or even control media. If you make YouTube videos or stream on Twitch and need an easy way to access some specific controls, you'll get a ton of use out of this. Set up scene transitions, open up Discord or other social media applications, and play/pause/rewind when you need to.Since you can nest folders within folders within folders, you can literally store as many actions as you want for any given key. You can also do direct integration...

Playing betterJabra Elite 85t$230 at Amazon $230 at Best BuyProsSolid ANC performanceGreat sound qualityImproved call qualityComfortable fitResponsive controlsWireless charging caseConsLarger frameProprietary ear tipsLarger and heavier caseWith the Elite 85t, Jabra has finally put together a pair of true wireless earbuds that feel like they may be a total package. Features that were previously missing are now staples in these earbuds, and with solid performance throughout, they make a strong claim to be among the best true wireless earbuds.Trying harderAirPods Pro$200 at Amazon$235 at Best BuyProsLonger battery life with charging caseSolid sound qualityGreat ANC performanceSpatial virtual surround sound optionExcellent phone call qualityConsProprietary ear tipsLow battery life with ANC onCan't customize on non-Apple devicesLightning for wired chargingApple has a harder go of it, particularly with battery life, on the AirP...

Take your pick of the many available vehicles in this high-tech city.In Cyberpunk 2077, while players will be walking and running through the corners and nightclubs of Night City, there's also tons of different vehicles that players can use to get around. Not all rides are made equal however and there's some different types that all have advantages and disadvantages. Here's a list of known vehicles and vehicle types in Cyberpunk 2077.Cyberpunk 2077 List of vehicle typesCyberpunk 2077 vehicles EconomyWith manufacturers like Archer, Makigai and Thorton, Economy vehicles aren't built to be impressive. They're cheap clunkers that'll get you from point A to point B without burning a hole in your digital wallet.Cyberpunk 2077 vehicles ExecutiveDesigned by Chevillon and Villefort, Executive cars are luxury rides with comfortable interiors and a sleek finish. Hope you've got plenty of cash!Cyberpunk 2077 vehicles Heavy DutyBuilt by Kaukaz and Militech, Heavy Duty vehicl...

Three paths, one V.In Cyberpunk 2077, players will experience a long story across sprawling Night City and the Badlands surrounding it. While the main story will be very close for everyone, your journey will start out quite differently depending on the Lifepath you choose. After finishing the unique opening, you'll find from time to time that you've got unique insight or dialogue options depending on your chosen Lifepath.As an example, a Corpo will understand what a particular business executive is really after, while a Street Kid and Nomad would not. It's somewhat similar in concept to the "origins" in Dragon Age: Origins. Here's a list of the Lifepaths in Cyberpunk 2077. Over time, we'll add more details as we learn more about how each Lifepath affects the story.Cyberpunk 2077 Lifepaths Street KidIf you choose the Street Kid Lifepath, you grew up on the streets of Night City. You know the full list of gangs in Cyberpunk 2077 and factions such as Maelstrom, with insight in...

Get details on Night City's most wanted.Much of Cyberpunk 2077 is spent dealing with different gangs, the factions that make up Night City's underbelly. According to CD Projekt Red, you can't exactly join a particular gang; however, you'll often act as an in-between, taking on jobs and dealing with the gangs as friends or as foes, depending on your choices and chosen Lifepath.Many of the gangs also have different rivalries with each other, meaning you'll be choosing who to help at different points. Here's a list of all the gangs in Cyberpunk 2077.Cyberpunk 2077 gangs 6th StreetInitially founded by American veterans, 6th Street was meant to be a militia that protected neighborhoods from gangs. Over time, the group expanded into gun-running and smuggling, becoming more and more like an actual gang. They attract new members from retired security forces and military. Many are patriots for the New United States (NUSA) and can easily be noticed with their NUSA-themed attire.Cyb...

Here's what Google has in store for its sixth Pixel.It's become a tradition that every year brings us a new Pixel, and for 2021, we're expecting Google to deliver the Pixel 6. It seems like yesterday Google was unveiling the series for the first time, but somehow, we're already looking ahead to the sixth generation of the phone.We still have a long way to go before we can get our hands on the Pixel 6, but that doesn't mean we can't start speculating and making informed guesses as to what it'll offer. From price, specs, availability, and more, here's everything we know so far about the Google Pixel 6.Current flagshipGoogle Pixel 5$700 at Amazon$700 at Best Buy$699 at B&HThe best Pixel you can buy right nowWe expect the Pixel 6 to be a darn good phone, but if you need something right now, the Pixel 5 has a ton to offer. Whether you're searching for amazing cameras, a quality display, snappy performance, or reliable battery life, you get all of that with the Pixe...

Retailers are already leaking and posting Black Friday deals. We've seen some deals go live already. Others will only be live in the days leading up to that oh-so-special Friday, and they'll only last for a limited time. The point is, though, if you're looking to save some money now is the time to do it. And who wants to save money more than someone looking for a great Chromebook? That's the whole point in the first place, right? All the functionality and portability of a laptop at a fraction of the price. Now you can get all of it and more for even less thanks to some awesome Black Friday deals.The big retailers like Walmart, Dell, and Best Buy have already leaked Best Buy ads. We know what's coming from a lot of them. However, it is worth pointing out that ads are not the end-all be-all for Black Friday deals. Even if the one you're looking for isn't on this list, the fact that there are several deals gives you something to look forward to. You might just find a new deal the deeper...

Prime Day is over and done, and we are not hesitating to roll right into Black Friday mode. Frankly, neither are the retailers. Best Buy already had a pre-Black Friday event in the middle of Prime Day. Dell declared Black Friday the day after. We're not even in November yet! It's a weird year.There are very few certainties in this universe. Death, taxes, and TV deals on Black Friday. Even in a weird year with retailers pushing out deals all month long and getting started weeks earlier than normal, you can count on seeing excellent TV deals. It's going to be 4K and Smart TVs and HDR support and all that good stuff all the way down. We'll have all the best Black Friday TV deals in this post, and we'll continue to add more as more retailers make their deals known.Samsung Q60T 75-inch QLED 4K HDR smart TVThis is a powerful TV with 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has voice assistance built in so it's compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung's Bixby. T...

Oh, hey, didn't see you there. I was just thinking about this thing called Black Friday, ever heard of it? It's pretty neat. Once a year, retailers just sort of go nuts with awesome deals on a bunch of stuff. You can find all kinds of things from electronics to clothing down to crazy low prices. Plus, since this year is so weird thanks to the pandemic, almost all of it is going to be online.The deals are going to be nuts, and you should definitely check out all the ways you can save. Of course, the only thing that really matters to me is coffee. You know, that special drink that wakes you up in the morning. The one that smells like heaven and tastes like a dream. Maybe you drink it black or you add a little sugar in there. The real trick is, how can you get it faster? Sometimes the wait is worth it, but sometimes you wake up and you just need it if you want to get your day started.Keurig K-Classic K50 single-serve coffee maker | $60 offCurrently going for $120 at Best Buy, ev...

The phone is rumored to have a penta-lens camera module on the back, just like the Nokia 9 PureView.What you need to knowA new rumor claims Nokia's next flagship phone will be called the Nokia 10 PureView.The phone is tipped to come with a sapphire glass display and Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 875 chipset.It could launch sometime in the second half of 2021.For over a year now, we have been hearing about HMD Global working on a successor to the Nokia 9 Pureview. Last month, a report claimed that the Nokia 9.3 PureView would be announced at a dedicated event in November. A new rumor claims the Nokia 9.3 PureView has been delayed yet again and will now debut as the Nokia 10 PureView.According to a new report from NokiaPowerUser, HMD Global is working on a flagship Nokia smartphone with a sapphire glass display. The phone is said to be in early stages of development and may not be announced until the second half of 2021. Like the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the upcoming phone is tip...

Chatting with the AC forums.November is upon us, and as it happens with every new month, it's time for another monthly security patch. Google began rolling out the November 2020 patch yesterday, November 2, with the usual assortment of bug and vulnerability fixes.Security patches aren't the most exciting thing to talk about, yet they're critical in ensuring our devices' safety as time goes on. You may not see any user-facing changes, but things are constantly improving behind-the-scenes to make your phone as good as can be.Taking a look through the AC forums, a lot of our members are already rocking this latest update. Torisen1 11-02-2020 02:07 PM “ Updated Reply ezdoit 11-02-2020 03:02 PM “ Getting it now - 21.42 MB Reply dmxjago ...

The Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 is a nice little device, but with a few tweaks, it could be even better.I have had the chance to review a few kid's smartwatches that I didn't feel my youngest was quite ready to assist with yet, but thankfully he is now prepared to help me with the Vivofit Jr. 3 review. Together we discovered that this small, kid-focused fitness tracker does more than just track steps.It can help your child learn responsibility, and not just by keeping track of the tracker, but by letting you assign chores and tasks to them. There is, of course, step and activity tracking, and also sleep monitoring. With the Marvel Black Panther model we tested, there are Avenger themed missions within the phone's companion app. As your child meets specific task requirements set from the adventure, they advance in the missions.My youngest is 5-years-old and very active, so he loved the rewards and seeing new records set each day. He also really loves helping around the house, so feelin...

The app debuted with the Galaxy S5 but has been made redundant by Google Translate.What you need to knowSamsung is killing off its S Translator app.It'll be disabled on the 1st of December, 2020.Bixby Vision and Google Translate can still be used to replace this app on affected Samsung phones. Samsung is killing off S Translator, an app that debuted with the Galaxy S5 so many years ago. As the name implies, it's a translator app in the same vein as Google Translate that ships out of the box on some Galaxy phones.In an emailed message sent to South Korean users (via Tizen Help), the company confirmed the end of the service next month, noting: In the meantime, we would like to thank those who have used the S Translator service. We inform you that the above service, which has given us a lot of interest and love, can no longer be provided due to the company's operating policy. Upon termination of this service, your personal information collected for the purpose of providi...

The first phone to feature Samsung's 5nm Exynos 1080 chipset is rumored to be the Vivo X60.What you need to knowSamsung could begin supplying its Exynos chips to Xiaomi and OPPO in 2021.The company will unveil its first 5nm Exynos chipset on November 12.In Q2 2020, Samsung held just 13% of the global AP market. Yesterday, Samsung confirmed that it will be announcing its first 5nm chipset on November 12. If rumors are to be believed, the first device to feature the new Exynos 1080 chipset will be a Vivo phone. Now, a report out of South Korea claims Samsung is planning to start supplying Exynos chipsets to more Chinese smartphone makers next year.As per the Business Korea report, Samsung's System LSI business division is in talks to supply chips to Xiaomi and OPPO for some budget phones in the first half of 2021. Currently, the only Chinese smartphone maker that sources mobile chipsets from Samsung is Vivo. The Exynos 980, which is Samsung's first Exynos chip with an integ...

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...