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Best answer: Project xCloud has been in a testing and preview state for a little while now, but now Microsoft is officially launching cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The public preview ended on September 11, but starting on September 15, cloud gaming will move to beta status for Ultimate subscribers while Microsoft spins up its resources to meet the incoming demand. However, if you're a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you can download the new Game Pass app from the Play Store, pair up a compatible controller, and get gaming!Get started: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($1 for first month, $15/mo after at Microsoft)Grab a controller: Xbox One controller ($60 at Amazon)Clip on your phone: PowerA MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip ($15 at Microsoft)Full cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate listA Plague Tale: InnocenceAbsolverAfterpartyAge of Wonders: PlanetfallArk: Survival EvolvedAstroneerBatman: Arkham KnightBattletoadsBattle Chasers: NightwarBlack DesertBlair WitchB...

The Mate 40 will be Huawei's second Mate flagship without Google services.What you need to knowHuawei today teased the launch of the Mate 40 series.This comes after reports of the phone being delayed into 2021.Renders and specs for Huawei's upcoming flagship already leaked, showing us what to expect. Huawei is launching the Mate 40, its second flagship of the year, sometime soon. The company teased the launch today, sharing a video on Twitter that reiterated the fact that the Mate 40 was coming soon.We've got some exciting news for you...The next-generation #HuaweiMate is coming soon - Stay tuned! 1/2 pic.twitter.com/6QGgZFz1zJ— Huawei Mobile UK (@HuaweiMobileUK) September 15, 2020The tweet is a timely one. A report this week from noted leaker, Evan Blass, states that Huawei was expected to delay the launch of the flagship till 2021, potentially due to supply chain issues. Huawei's announcement seems well placed to counter that.Sounds like, if you're waiting on th...

After months of speculation, rumors, and guesswork, the Galaxy Note 20 is finally here and it's spectacular. If you're already a fan of the Note lineup, then you'll have a lot to be excited about with the new generation. If you aren't a fan, you should be. The phones have all the latest from Samsung, including a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor, a triple camera setup, 5G connectivity, and a new and improved S Pen stylus.Being brand new, these phones are going to set you back a penny or two, but we're on top of that. We've got every place you can find the Note 20 (or the Note 20 Ultra) and every deal available right now.Best Note 20 Deals Available NowWhere to find the Note 20Unlocked Deals: Save up to $650Carrier deals: Trade-ins, BOGO & more More Info: Price tracking, comparisons & moreUp to $650 off via trade-in at SamsungTo get the max savings on this trade-in program, your phone will have to be fairly recent and have a good screen. Older ph...

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 DoorbellStaff 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 wil...

People's workaround to not having a Facebook account on Oculus headsets won't work anymore.What you need to knowFacebook might ban or suspend people from their Oculus content if a person uses a fake name.Using a fake name on a Facebook account is against the Facebook Community Standards.New Oculus users will have to use a Facebook account starting in October.Facebook recently announced that people will need a Facebook account to use an Oculus device. Now, Facebook states that people who use a fake name on their Facebook account could be banned from accessing their devices. Details of the new rules are outlined by Road to VR, which received clarification on the subject from Facebook.When Facebook first announced its requirements to have a Facebook account to use an Oculus device, many people suggested creating a dummy Facebook account to continue to use Oculus hardware. That strategy won't work, however, as using a fake name is against the Facebook Community Standards. Fac...

This is it. Game 7. In a best of 7. It's all on the line here. The winner goes onto the Western Conference Finals against the L.A. Lakers. The loser watches from home. The Denver Nuggets and L.A. Clippers are battling it out in this series, and it looks like neither team is going to go down without a fight. With the game set for tonight, Sept. 15, you'll want to be there for every bit of the action.The Nuggets are the underdog here. This team has had to overcome quite a lot to get where it is. Heck, just one series ago they were down 3-1 to the Utah Jazz and staring defeat squarely in the face. No team in the history of the NBA's 7-game first round has ever come back from being outscored by at least 40 points in the first four games. No team except the Nuggets. And against the Clippers, the Nuggets once again found themselves down 3-1. More than that, they've found themselves down in the last two games as well just to turn things around and eek out some victories. They are resilien...

There's a whole host of tweaks and changes — alongside a giant chaotic hammer.What you need to knowFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is getting an update today.This update introduces unpredictable changes into existing game modes.It also adds Big Yeetus.Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has taken the world by storm and the hits are going to keep on coming — quite literally, it turns out. Today, Mediatonic announced via PlayStation Blog that a midseason update is going live later in the day. This update is bringing a variety of changes, tweaks, and the long-teased Big Yeetus.While Mediatonic isn't sharing exact specifics, players can expect new obstacles and challenges thrown into the existing game modes, though these tweaks won't always be triggered so you'll have to be on your guard. Meanwhile, Big Yeetus, described as a large hammer obstacle, is also making its way into the game with this patch. There's also a few small improvements that meant to provide a smoother gameplay e...

Google's Pixel smartphones are some of the best Android devices ever released, but if you're hoping to get your hands on one of these stellar devices at a discount, you should first take a look at the latest Google Pixel 4a models. After a series of delays over the course of the year, the Pixel 4a is finally available for purchase as of August 20 — and we're collecting all the best Google Pixel 4a deals right here. This model takes the best features of the Google Pixel 4 and places them in a more affordable package.Unlike previous Pixel devices, there is no XL model of the Google Pixel 4a. However, its 5.81-inch OLED display is more than suitable for browsing the web, watching videos, playing mobile games, and more. The Pixel 4a is also equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor, 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB non-expandable storage, and a 3140mAh battery. Plus, it's fitted with a 12.2MP dual-pixel rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera featuring an 84-degree field-of-view. Al...

A growing list that's starting off small at launch with only a couple of games.Cloud streaming is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and while it has over 150 titles in its library at launch, only a handful of those support touch controls. A controller may be the preferred method to play these games, but you have the choice to go the old school mobile gaming route and just use the screen of your phone or tablet if you want to.Every game with touch controls on Xbox Game Pass (xCloud) for AndroidMinecraft DungeonsHellblade: Senua's SacrificeGear 5 (in testing)...That's it, unfortunately. Microsoft is working with developers to add touch controls to more titles after launch, but as of right now, you only have Hellblade and Minecraft Dungeons, with Gears 5 to look forward to in the future.Aside from cloud streaming, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also brings players a library of several hundred titles available to download to their Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consol...

Many people use virtual private networks to trick websites into thinking that they're in another location by connecting to a server in a different country or region. As a result, their IP address is disguised with another so they can evade geo restrictions and access blocked content.But even when using one of the best VPN services, there are many websites and apps that can still find out where you're located if they have the ability to use the GPS location services on your device. If you're looking to get around this, you'll need to set up a fake GPS location so that both your IP address and the location of your device are modified.Unfortunately, there isn't a great choice of VPN providers that will enable you to fake your location and outmanoeuvre apps that access GPS data. At the moment, Surfshark is the only provider that allows users to do this from within its Android app. In this article, we explain how to set up the fake GPS feature on Surfshark and what you can do with it....

Best answer: Yes, leaks from Facebook state that the Oculus Quest 2 will support Oculus Link, allowing you to play PCVR games on your Oculus Quest.Oculus Quest 2 and Oculus Link?In a leaked video accidentally shared by Facebook, the company explains that the Oculus Quest 2 supports Oculus Link. With the feature, you can plug your Oculus Quest 2 into a PC to play PCVR games on the Oculus Quest. You need to have a PC capable of powering VR, but when set up correctly, it opens up a whole new VR experience on your headset.With Oculus Link, you can enjoy SteamVR on the Oculus Quest. While the actual processing and powering of the games occurs on your PC, you interact with the games through your headset. The feature makes it possible to play games like Half-Life: Alyx.Will Oculus Link games look better on the Oculus Quest 2?When you play PCVR games through Oculus Link, the processing power comes from your PC. That means that your PC's hardware plays a massive part in how your gam...

Leaving home doesn't have to leave you blind to visitors and guests arriving while you're not there. Today only, you can add a Ring Video Doorbell 2 to your door for just $69.99. Woot is offering the smart home device in used condition at half the usual cost of a refurb model and $120 off the device's full cost for a brand new model. Each unit has been tested to ensure they are in full working order, though the used devices may exhibit some cosmetic blemishes. There's also a 90-day Woot warranty included with your purchase in case of any issues.With the Ring Video Doorbell 2, you can see, hear, and speak to visitors at your door by using an app on your phone, tablet, or computer. It's equipped with a camera that records in 1080p HD with infrared night vision so you can see what's going on outside your home no matter what time of day it is, and it's all accessible from anywhere in the world. All you'd have to do is open the app on your preferred device. The doorbell has a rechargeab...

Best answer: Yes, according to recently leaked videos from Facebook, the Oculus Quest 2 will be able to play all games built for the original Oculus Quest.Oculus Quest 2 and original Oculus Quest gamesWhile the Oculus Quest 2 hasn't been officially announced, leaked videos from Facebook share several details about the upcoming headset. An important tidbit from the leak is that the Oculus Quest 2 will be able to play all games built for the original Oculus Quest.That means that every game confirmed for Oculus Quest will make its way over to the Oculus Quest 2.Will Oculus Quest apps work on the Oculus Quest 2?According to Facebook's leaked videos, all games and apps for the original Oculus Quest will also work on the Oculus Quest 2. That means that media apps, interactive stories, and anything else that runs on the Oculus Quest should also run on the Oculus Quest 2.Will Oculus Quest games run better on the Oculus Quest 2?At this point, we don't know exactly how the improv...

Best answer: Yes, the Oculus Quest 2 supports 3D audio. With this feature, your gaming experiences should be incredibly immersive.Spatial sound for your entire space on the Oculus Quest 2One of the heralds of modern VR is the advent of room-scale tracking, and no headset does that as well as the Oculus Quest family. The Oculus Quest 2 enhances this already amazing tracking technology by packing in a new 3D audio chipset, found inside the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 that powers the Oculus Quest 2. This information is based on what was said in the leaked Facebook promotional material that appears to have been published ahead of the Facebook Connect conference, where the Oculus Quest 2 is expected to be officially announced.The Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 that powers the Oculus Quest 2 is designed for 3D spatial audio, which makes perfect sense in VR. Given that virtual reality is designed to immerse players into virtual worlds that feel real, it makes sense for the Oculus Quest 2 to push...

Today, doorbells are better than they've ever been before. Thanks to the rise of smart video doorbells, you no longer have to stress about who might be showing up to your home when you weren't expecting anyone. Instead, you can look on your phone, see who it is, and even talk with whoever's at your door. If you rely on the Google Assistant for controlling all of your smart things, these are the doorbells you'll want to check out.Best Overall: Arlo Video DoorbellIt took Arlo a little longer than some other companies to get into the Video Doorbell business. Still, the company has used its expertise with security cameras to build the best video doorbell around. While it didn't launch with Google Assistant compatibility, that all changed in June of this year, and now you can control your doorbell camera with Google Assistant and even cast the video to a Chromecast or other smart display.On top of being easy to control with just your voice, the Arlo Video Doorbell out-classes near...

Best answer: According to leaked Facebook promotional videos, the Oculus Quest 2 is available in 64GB and 256GB storage options.More storage for the Oculus Quest 2According to leaked Facebook promotional materials, the Oculus Quest 2 will be sold in two models: one with 64GB of storage, and one with 256GB of storage. The Oculus Quest 2 64GB model features the same amount of storage as the original Oculus Quest base model. The Oculus Quest 2 256GB model, on the other hand, sports double the amount of storage as the highest-spec original Oculus Quest, which was 128GB of storage.Pricing for these models has not been announced at this time, and all information we have is based on promotional materials published on a Facebook website ahead of the expected official announcement of the Oculus Quest at Facebook Connect on September 16.Oculus Quest 2 New design, more optionsThe Oculus Quest 2 looks to represent a major milestone in Facebook's VR strategy. Based on Facebook promotion...

A Nokia 7.2 successor is expected, but a flagship may not make an appearance.What you need to knowHMD Global will present a "great new line-up" of Nokia phones next week.It's expected to launch the Nokia 7.3.Rumors floating around say that HMD may not announce the Nokia 9.3 at that event. HMD Global is announcing new Nokia smartphones next week, the company shared on Twitter. It'll be hosting a virtual event on September 22nd, teasing not just a new line-up of phones but a "very special guest."As for what could be coming, there are a few guesses. The Nokia 8.3 was announced a couple of months ago, next week would be a good time to announce availability. HMD Global has yet to bring successors to the Nokia 7.2 and 6.2, those could also be on the cards. Rumors from Nokia Anew already indicate that the company plans to announce a Nokia 7.3 on that date, with an announcement of the flagship Nokia 9.3 being pushed back to year-end. On the other hand, the company did announce th...

One UI 2.5 made its appearance on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20. It's now coming to older flagships as Samsung now promises up to 3 major updates.Samsung has updated One UI, its own opinionated take on Google's Android software, version 2.5. The update first made its debut on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, and now the company has committed this update bringing it to at least three generations of past flagships.What's new in One UI 2.5Samsung first released One UI 2.5 on the Note 20. It bundles in updates to many of Samsung's core apps including the Notes app, wireless Samsung DeX, and Reminders. Notes become far more powerful, allowing users to bookmark sections of audio recordings and edit PDF documents. Samsung's also added syncing so that you can keep your notes in sync across all your devices.DeX also becomes a lot more powerful with wireless DeX support. Now you can use any compatible smart TV and instantly create a larger workspace while using your Galaxy ph...

The Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell provides real-time alerts with direct-to-mobile video calls and two-way audio.What you need to knowArlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell brings all the features of the Wired Video Doorbell to a wire-free, battery-powered design.It works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. Priced at $200, the Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell can now be pre-ordered at Best Buy and other major retailers. Arlo today unveiled the all-new Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell, which offers nearly all the features of the company's Wired Video Doorbell. The new smart video doorbell from Arlo is capable of capturing a 180-degree viewing angle with a 1:1 aspect ratio, so you can see your visitors from head-to-toe on your phone.Tejas Shah, SVP of Product and CIO at Arlo, said in a statement: In today's world, having a smart video doorbell at your front door is more valuable than ever. Unlike other video doorbells that can lag in response tim...

Best answer: Most likely. The Oculus Quest 2 seems to use a different type of physical lens adjustment system from the original Oculus Quest, as it appears to feature three presets to choose from instead of a precise slider.A trifecta betWhile the Oculus Quest 2 isn't official just yet, we've seen plenty of leaks that give us a good idea of what to expect from Facebook's second-generation standalone VR system. In the initial batch of leaks, many were surprised to see the physical IPD (interpupillary distance) slider missing from the underside of the new headset. Given that the original Oculus Quest is a perfect fit for users across the spectrum of interpupillary distances, it seemed a bit puzzling that Facebook would remove this critical feature.Looking more closely at the latest leaks, however, it becomes clearer that Oculus is likely utilizing a different kind of distance measurement system than before. Instead of the millimeter-precise slider that's found on the original Ocu...

Best answer: Using a Facebook account with Oculus Quest is not necessary to play. All you need is an Oculus account.Untethered VR: Oculus Quest ($399 at Oculus)For finding friends, not necessary for VRFacebook is handy for friends but isn't needed for Oculus Quest. The main perk of using a Facebook account is to find your friends online. If your Facebook friend has an account, you'll be able to find them without searching for their specific username. This can make it much easier to find friends to game with, and it lets you see who else has a VR headset. If you're interested in co-op gaming, Facebook makes it easy. However, if you aren't interested in adding friends, then an account isn't needed.Logging inThere are a couple of steps to setting up your quest:When you first set up your Oculus Quest, you need to log into Oculus. You have three options available to you: use a Facebook account, use an Oculus account, or create a new Oculus account. This means that while yo...

The Galaxy Tab S6 is the latest Samsung device to pick up One UI 2.5.What you need to knowSamsung has now made One UI 2.5 available to the Galaxy Tab S6.It brings new features like wireless DeX and improvements to native apps like Notes.The update is available in Germany, bringing the tablets up to the September security update.Samsung is rolling out One UI 2.5 to the Galaxy Tab S6 (via Android Police). The company had previously promised to roll it out to select handsets, but the exclusion of tablets (or even A-Series phones) didn't mean that it wouldn't come to those, as today's update shows.One UI 2.5 isn't a huge update — that's reserved for One UI 3.0 which brings Android 11 to Samsung's Galaxies. Instead, it adds several quality-of-life features by way of improvements to the native apps like Notes and Recorder. One UI 2.5 will also bring in wireless DeX to the Tab S6, allowing you to be more productive on the move by casing DeX to any compatible Smart TVs.If you...

You can go big without having to go bold in a Chromebook that works well without wowing you.One of the best Chromebooks on the market today is the Lenovo Chromebook C340-11, a compact little workhorse that is great for on-the-go work and portable productivity, but you might not know that it has a supersized sister, the Lenovo Chromebook C340-15. The latter is a 15.6-inch Chromebook that boasts a couple of small but useful upgrades to go with the extra real estate, such as increased processing power and an expanded keyboard.Big-screen Chromebooks are relatively few and far between, especially once you get out of the bargain big-screens that are non-touch or low-resolution, so the C340-15 stands out even with a 1080p touchscreen. Once you get beyond the prodigious profile and into the hardware within, however, that is when the Lenovo C340-15 shines — or falters, depending on your configuration.At a glanceLenovo Chromebook C340-15 ...

After Instagram's Reels, YouTube Shorts are the next big American tech company take on TikTok.What you need to knowGoogle is launching YouTube Shorts, a new short-video format on the streaming video service.The format is reminiscent of popular short-form video app, TikTok.YouTube Shorts will roll out first in India in beta, where TikTok is banned.Google has announced YouTube Shorts, a new video experience for YouTube that's similar in implementation to TikTok. It's a "new short-form video experience right on YouTube for creators and artists who want to shoot short, catchy videos using nothing but their mobile phones", Google says. Creators can shoot short videos of up to 15 seconds, add music to fit, and have it displayed on a vertically scrolling section of the YouTube app. Google says that creators will have a lot of control over the creation experience, including a multi-segment camera for stringing a series of short video together, speed controls, a timer, and the afore...

Delayed for two months thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the world's most famous bike race is now ready to finally hit the road. Read on to find out how to watch the Tour de France 2020, no matter where in the world you are.The rescheduled 2020 Tour de France will begin on Saturday August 29th in Nice and reach its conclusion in Paris on Sunday September 20th with its iconic final stage laps around the Champs-Élysées. Covering a punishing 2,156-miles, the annual 21-stage race is now in its 107th edition with this year's installment marking the first time since the end of World War II that the race has not started in July.The Covid-19 delayed event will this year feature 12 new sites and stage cities with 176 elite riders from 22 teams expected to contend for the biggest prize in cycling. Famous for high-speed descents, and unforgiving climbs, one familiar recent feature of the race which won't be in evidence is the sight of Britain's cycling empire.Previous yellow jersey ...

Walmart Plus is here! The subscription service for Walmart fans, Walmart Plus (Walmart+) has finally launched after months of delays, and you can sign up for a 15-day free trial right now. Get all of the benefits of the service free for those 15 days and then decide whether or not you want to keep it. Chances are if you regularly shop at Walmart or online at Walmart.com, you're going to want to sign up. If that's the case, the service will cost you $98 a year or $12.95 a month to keep it going when the trial ends.Sign Up TodayWalmart Plus new 15-day free trialWalmart's brand new service is available completely free for the first 15 days. You get all the benefits including unlimited free delivery, scan & go for in-store shopping, and the ability to save at the pump. Use it as much as you can and decide for yourself if you want to keep it.Free for 15 DaysSign up at WalmartThere are a lot of benefits to Walmart Plus for that cost, though. For one thing, you can get unlim...

To choose the best budget home security system, you must consider which systems will save you money upfront in equipment costs, which will in turn cut costs on long-term monitoring fees. Some, like the Ring Alarm system, achieve both. The systems on our list cut some corners compared to professionally installed security systems, but achieve excellence in particular areas without costing you thousands of dollars. Consider which of these bargain systems will make you feel safest.Best Overall Bargain: Ring Alarm Security KitRing Protect Plus is a shot across the bow for major security companies that charge $40–$60 a month for video monitoring and to "unlock" security features that you can't do without. Ring makes motion-activated notifications and live view free for self-monitoring customers, charges only $30/year for video storage, and $100/year for 24/7 professional monitoring. Assuming you use Ring for five years, its top-tier subscription would save you thousands of dollars ...

The new Galaxy F series could potentially cannibalize sales of Samsung's M series phones in India.What you need to knowSamsung is reportedly working on a new smartphone line for the Indian market.The first phone under the camera-centric Galaxy F series line is tipped to launch next month.Like the Galaxy M series, the Galaxy F series will be focused on the online audience. Last year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy M series to take on the likes of Xiaomi and Realme in India and a few other markets. A new report from 91Mobiles now claims Samsung will soon roll out another new smartphone line for the Indian market.According to the report, the upcoming camera-centric Galaxy F series line of smartphones will be priced under the ₹20,000 ($272) mark in the country. Samsung is apparently planning to launch the first device under the new Galaxy F series next month, although there is no word yet on the phone's tech specs.Similar to the Galaxy M series, the Galaxy F series will be...

Microsoft Mechanics explains how the company overcame challenges to create the Surface Duo.What you need to knowA new video from Microsoft Mechanics runs through the design process of the Surface Duo.The video goes over the creation of the device's software and hardware.Microsoft had to overcome several challenges caused by the Surface Duo's unique form factor. Microsoft shares a deeper look into its Surface Duo in a recent video by Microsoft Mechanics. Vineet Thuvara, Senior Director of Program Management for the Surface team, runs through the Surface Duo's hardware and software alongside host Jeremy Chapman.Thuvara explains how people from around the world worked together to deliver the device's software and hardware. The dual-screen form factor is quite unique, and Thuvara explains how Microsoft utilized that form factor with the Android operating system.The video has timestamps from Microsoft, so you can easily jump to a specific segment:00:00 - Introduction00...

To make Chromebooks better, Google is ripping Chrome OS in half.Even the best Chromebooks on the market have one very distinct disadvantage when compared to Windows and Macs: they come with an expiration date. All Chromebooks updates are handled directly by Google, and since Google doesn't want to be burdened with keeping things compliant and bug-free with every random chipset ever used in a Chromebook, each Chromebook comes with a date after which Google no longer guarantees the laptop will get Chrome OS updates.This is the Auto Update Expiration date, also known as the AUE date.Because retailers tend to stock the same laptop for years after it is launched, the AUE date is one of the most important things to look at when you're buying a Chromebook. While new Chromebooks launched in 2020 have tended to launch with 6-8 years of Chrome OS updates — even budget-minded Chromebooks like the Chromebook Duet have AUE dates of June 2028 — models unveiled two years ago like the Leno...

Put on your thinking hat with these strategy games for Android.We're rounding up some of our favorite strategy games on Android for the deep thinkers out there. These are more than just simple puzzles games — these require careful planning and forethought to emerge victoriously. You'll find some great replay value in games like these as well since the same strategy won't always work twice.Strategy gamers, pop on your thinking caps and get downloading these outstanding Android games. And if you're looking for our favorite games in other genres, we have those, too.The gamesTropicoMindustryThe Escapists 2: Pocket BreakoutHoledown Civilization Revolution 2The Battle for PolytopiaXCOM: Enemy WithinMushroom Wars 2Fire Emblem: HeroesPandemic: The Board GameVaingloryHearthstoneGwentLegends of RuneterraStar CommandBad NorthROME: Total WarBloons TD 6Card ThiefHello NeighborTropicoRunning a whole country is hard, but it helps when you're a dictator and...

It wasn't too long ago that we named the OnePlus 7T "the best of Android for under $600", but thanks to a one-day-only sale at Woot right now, it's becoming the best of Android for less than $400. Woot has the unlocked OnePlus 7T on sale today for only $399.99. You'll even score free shipping with the purchase if you log in with your Amazon Prime account.This unlocked smartphone is suitable for use on GSM networks such as T-Mobile and AT&T. It's not intended to be used on CDMA networks like Verizon. You can choose between Glacier Blue and Frosted Silver colors.The OnePlus 7T is equipped with a large 6.55-inch display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 955+ octa-core processor. Along with 8GB RAM, it offers 128GB storage capacity and a sizeable 3800mAh battery to keep it powered all day long without needing to charge it. While it doesn't feature wireless charging capability, it does include the ability to fast charge at up to 30W. Along with running Android 10, this device runs OxygenO...

Make the most out of your phone addiction.One of the major pieces of the Android Pie presentation back at Google I/O 2018, digital wellbeing, aligned with what many other companies have been trying to do: make it easier to disconnect. They've been doing this by providing usage metrics and incentives through various "wind down" or Do Not Disturb features that both inform the user and help them check their phone only when necessary.On Android, these features were initially rolled out as part of a Digital Wellbeing beta announced alongside the public Android 9 Pie release. Google has not stopped implementing new features, and that includes quite a few changes with the official release of Android 11.We have even seen the best Android smartwatch and some of the best fitness trackers launched with features designed to get you up and moving around. Not only is it terrible for you to be sitting in a chair all day, but chances are, you're staring at a bigger screen, and that can be harm...

In most areas, the "new" Redmi 9i happens to be identical to the Redmi 9A.What you need to knowRedmi 9i is the latest addition to Xiaomi's Redmi 9 series of phones.The phone features a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset and a large 5,000mAh battery.It is slated to go on sale in India from September 18 for a starting price of ₹8,299 ($113).Just last week, Xiaomi launched the entry-level Redmi 9A in India, featuring a Helio G25 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. The Chinese tech giant today launched another Redmi 9 series phone in the country, the Redmi 9i.Even though Xiaomi is known to make some of the best cheap Android phones, the new Redmi 9i isn't quite as impressive as some of the other phones available in the same segment. The phone comes with a 6.53-inch IPS display with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch at the top, housing a 5MP selfie camera. Powering the entry-level phone is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB storage.On th...

It could take a while before the feature begins rolling out to users.What you need to knowA new code change in the Chromium Gerrit has revealed that Google is working on a native screen recorder for Chrome OS.The feature will be called "Capture Mode."It will let users record the entire screen, a part of the screen, or a specific app/window.Last week, Google began rolling out the first stable Android 11 build to its Pixel phones. The latest version of Android brings several new features to the table, including a native screen recorder. It now looks like Google is planning to add a similar feature to Chrome OS as well.Dinsan Francis from Chrome Story has spotted a code change in the Chromium Gerrit, which reveals Google has started working on a native screen recorder for Chrome OS. The code change suggests the upcoming feature might be called "Capture Mode" and will allow Chromebook users to record their screens without any third-party extensions.The strings of code relat...

Between the settings, equipment, and upgrades, there are plenty of ways to increase the download speeds on your PS4. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use all the options we've tested and confirmed to work. Nobody likes waiting a long time to download the new content they just bought so read on below to see how you can improve the internet speeds to your console.Products used in this guidePowerful, expensive router: Linksys AC5400 Max Stream ($350 at Amazon)For wired setups: 50ft Ethernet Cable ($25 at Amazon)Easy on the wallet: TP-Link Archer A7 ($62 at Amazon)Load up your PS4: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)Jump to:Manage your PlayStation 4's time wellUsing 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 Download speeds on PS4 Manage your PS4's time wellFocusing on several tasks at once will ...

Ring is one of the most well-known providers of home security solutions, and so we wanted to round up the best Ring products to help you fill out your smart home. Ring continues to make some of the best home security devices around, and the company has done a much better job in recent months of responding to and addressing the increased demand for additional data privacy controls and promises additional customer controls. With a couple of new video doorbells recently released, we thought it was a good time to review and update what our favorite Ring products were for 2020.Best Ring Products: Video DoorbellRing Video Doorbell 3 PlusStaff PickOne of the best and most popular video doorbells gets even better in 2020. It's battery-powered with improved motion detection and pre-roll recording technology so that you won't miss any visitors with this buzzer.$230 at Amazon $230 at Best Buy $361 at NeweggBest Ring Products: Indoor CameraRing Stick Up CamLast updated ...

For those who are stuck on the login screen.If you've tried logging into your Epic account recently, you might have seen an error stating "you do not have permission to play Fortnite." First of all, stay calm. This is something that many people are experiencing right now, not just you. Epic is aware of the issue and is working to fix it.Players who see a message saying "You do not have permission to play Fortnite" or "Your account no longer has play access to Fortnite" because of this issue are not banned from Fortnite.— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) September 14, 2020This error seems to be occurring to people who have multiple emails tied to their Epic Games account. To fix the issue you will need to unlink any unnecessary emails.How to fix the "You do not have permission to play Fortnite" errorHead to the Epic Game Store. When you get to the Sign In screen, select Forgot your password.Next it will ask you for your email. Enter any of your past emails that you t...

NVIDIA is a very hands-on company, and things will change. Maybe for the better, maybe not.It looks like NVIDIA is buying Arm in a deal with Softbank that will give the California-based company de facto control over Arm Holdings. You probably know Arm Holdings by the "product" they develop: ARM chips, like the one used inside the phone in your hand right now. SoftBank found the right buyer for Arm Holdings. Right for SoftBank, anyway.There's financial and legal language about SoftBank acquiring a sizeable amount of stock in NVIDIA, which is not only worth over $20 billion (in addition to $12 billion in cash and a performance bonus worth $5 billion) but would give SoftBank some sway in NVIDIA's future. It's also worth mentioning that Arm Holdings employees will receive $1.5 billion in equity, so that's nice to see. But in the end, this is SoftBank doing what it does best — buying a company that has value so it can find the right buyer to flip it to.In some ways, NVIDIA is...

A stylized presentation of the game is aiming for.What you need to knowStar Wars: Squadrons is a dogfighting game set after Return of the Jedi.The game is being developed by EA Motive studio.A new CGI short film called Hunted introduces one of the Imperial pilots in the game.As Star Wars: Squadrons gets closer and closer to release, EA has released a CGI short film called Hunted. This short introduces one of the game's pilots, Imperial Squadron Leader Varko Grey. You can watch Hunted below.In Star Wars: Squadrons, the campaign and multiplayer will have players on both sides of a conflict that takes place after Return of the Jedi.If you preorder the game, you'll get a handful of extra cosmetics, including some starfighter skins themed after the ships in Hunted. There's a whole list of Star Wars: Squadrons starships players will be able to use, as well as a long list of planets where dogfights are set in-game.Star Wars: Squadrons is set to be released on October 2, ...

Best answer: We recommend the eight-piece kit as the best Ring Alarm system to buy for most homes. It includes multiple contact and motion detectors to cover most entry points of the house, and you can get it all for a reasonable price.The best value: Ring Alarm Security 8-Piece Kit ($250 at Amazon)The kitchen sink: Ring Alarm 14 Piece Kit ($330 at Amazon) Cover all your main doors and points of entry with a Ring Alarm kitWhen shopping for a home security system, you always start with one consideration: the layout of your home. How many doors do you have? How many windows? How much outside ground do you want to monitor? These are essential questions to answer because they will give you an idea of how much equipment you will need for proper coverage. The trick is to get as close as possible to the number of sensors you need without spending too much. If you can get close to the number of items you need in the same bundle, you will save yourself a good chunk of money.Most ...

Clearing these regulatory hurdles means that the Fitbit Sense will be fully-featured at launch.What you need to knowFitbit has received regulatory approval in the U.S. and Europe for its EEG app.The app takes advantage of special sensors available on the upcoming Fitbit Sense smartwatch.The app will be able to help to identify conditions like Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).Fitbit announced today via a press release that it had received official regulatory approval from agencies in the U.S. and E.U. to enable its ECG sensors and app on its upcoming Sense smartwatch. This app and accompanying sensors will potentially help Fitbit Sense wearers to identify heart conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib.AFib is an irregular heart rhythm condition that affects tens of millions of people around the world and can lead to more severe complications such as stroke. Often patients may not realize they have the condition until it is too late, so the hope is that devices and tools s...

The rebrand will roll out in the next few months.What you need to knowAmazon is rebranding Freetime and Freetime Unlimited as Amazon Kids and Kids+.This change will roll out over the next few months.Amazon is also adding new family-friendly features including a new home screen experience for Kindle Fire users.Kindle Fires are some of the best tablets for kids whether in 2020 or any other year, and Amazon is working to make them even better for parents and kids alike. The company is rebranding Freetime and Freetime Unlimited, essentially its parental control tools, to Amazon Kids and Amazon Kids+ to better reflect what these tools actually are.These branding changes will roll out over the next few months, but Amazon will also add some new features as part of the change.A new "grown up" home screen experience: Rolling out in the coming weeks, parents can now enable a new more mature home screen theme on Fire tablets. Alexa Announcements: Once enabled by parents, a child...

The NFL Season has finally kicked off, and it's one of the only ones to not really be delayed this year. We already had our first Thursday night game and Sunday's big match ups are behind us, leaving only the Monday night game left for Week 1 of the 2020 season. The NFL 2020 season Monday night matchups starts with the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the NY Giants in New Jersey at Metlife Stadium.Heading into the game the Giants are being favored to win, though Golden Tate, Levine Toilolo and Tae Crowder are all listed as 'Questionable' for tonight's game. David Castro from the Steelers is 'Out' tonight, but otherwise it looks like the two teams will be facing off with pretty strong rosters.Overall, the running record between these two teams is 44-30-3 in the favor of the New York Giants, however more recent matchups have the Steelers with a 3-1 edge. Either way you look at it, tonight's game should be one to enjoy.Steelers vs. Giants - When and where?The game will take place t...

It just goes to show that a game doesn't need to be fancy to be really enjoyable.For this week's Android Game of the week, I've chosen Windy Slider. Why? Well, have you ever see a game that stands out not for its graphics, story, or monetization, but rather its core mechanics? That's what happened to me with this simple game that I can't get enough of. Seriously, I've been playing this for hours and have been just enjoying the hell out of it.From the moment I saw a gameplay preview, I knew it was going to be my Game of the Week, and here we are. I think every one of you should check out this game because not only is it good-natured fun, but also because it's 100% free with no ads or IAPs in sight. And I thought this game couldn't get any better.Windy SliderFree at Google Play StoreEnjoy this wildly fun and simple game. Hold the screen to accelerate, release it to jump. Use your momentum to your advantage, but watch out for obstacles!Imagine, if you will, taking the ...

Best answer: Right now, there are six playable characters in Marvel's Avengers: Black Widow, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel and Thor. More are coming in the future.Assemble Earth's heroes: Marvel's Avengers ($60 at Amazon)Stock up for Hero Challenge Cards: PlayStation Store Gift Card ($10 at Amazon)Who are Marvel's Avengers playable characters?There are six playable characters in Marvel's Avengers at launch: Black Widow, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel and Thor. Each character plays a part in the main story missions but they also have their own mission chains and Global Mission Objectives. These mission chains sometimes unlock Iconic costumes for the heroes once they've been completed. They all play differently, so different teams will have different strengths and weaknesses.Black WidowBlack Widow is a nimble striker who can evade with ease, chaining together attacks to rapidly build energy and tear apart individual foes.Natasha Romanoff's mi...

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Ring Stick Up Cam Plug-InFlexible and affordable$100 at Amazon (Plug-in)ProsWorks indoors and outdoorsAlso available in battery variantAvailable in white and black (soon)Works with AlexaConsNo video recordings without a subscriptionNo 24/7 recording optionDoesn't play well with Google anymoreThe one, true Ring Stick Up Cam has returned, a powerful indoor/outdoor camera that's flexible to power and place. It also integrates with the entire Ring line of home security products for a premium experience.Nest Cam OutdoorEver-vigilant, ever-expensive$195 at AmazonProsDustproof and splashproof24/7 recording available with Nest AwareBetter smart detection algorithmsGreat Google Assistant integrationConsNest Aware is almost requiredBoth camera and subscription are more expensiveAlexa support is purposefully subparNo Ethernet or power optionsNest makes one of the most popular smart home security systems around, and the Nest Cam Outdoor can wa...

Best answer: Yes. Marvel's Avengers has microtransactions. It has two different types of currency: Units and Credits. You can earn Units in-game, but credits you have to use real-world money to purchase. While the game is playable at the standard $60 price, if you want all the extras, that price is going to go up.Get the base game: Marvel's Avengers Standard Edition ($60 at Amazon)A few extras: Marvel's Avengers Deluxe Edition ($80 at Amazon)What is Marvel's Avengers currency?There are two different types of currency in Marvel's Avengers. The first is called Units, which is what you can earn in-game by completing tasks and has no real-world value. You can use them at Vendors, which offer cosmetics, gear, and resources for gear upgrades. Like most in-game currency, you can earn as many Units as you want.The second is called Credits, and players exchange real-world currency for it. It translates to around 100 credits per dollar (so 500 credits equals $5). You can use them in...

A new OnePlus 8T leak spills more details about OnePlus's upcoming phone.What you need to knowOnePlus's upcoming 8T has leaked again.The new renders show of the upcoming redesign, a quite subtle one.OnePlus is expected to launch this phone by late September or early October. OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 8T soon, and a new leak shows us what it could look like. Brought to us by OnLeaks in partnership with Pricebaba, these renders are our best look at the phone so far. They match with an earlier image that showed off a punch-hole display, and we get to see the redesigned camera module. The change is nothing mindblowing, but it's about par for what we'd expect a T-model OnePlus phone to bring.Specs-wise, the OnePlus 8T will have a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a quad-camera layout, as shown in the image, featuring a 48MP main camera, a 16MP wide-angle one, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP portrait shooter to round out the set....