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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...

If you want to be competitive in an increasingly data-driven world, you need to know how to use the platforms and tools that allow companies to efficiently sell products and find new customers online.The Complete Big Data eBook & Video Course Bundle will get you up to speed with the field's most powerful and relied-upon methodologies and platforms, and it's on sale right now for 95% off at just $29.99.With 5 eBooks and over 23 hours of content, this training package will teach you everything there is to know about go-to data-crunching apps like Apache, Spark, Hadoop, and much more—even if you've never worked with these tools before.Get the skills you need in order to thrive in a variety of data-driven fields with the Complete Big Data eBook & Video Course Bundle for just $29.99—95% off its usual price for a limited time.Prices are subject to change....

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....

Best answer: Amazon's devices with Special Offers (now called Ad-Supported devices) are products like the Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets that feature targeted lock screen ads but come at a reduced price to the consumer.Top-tier e-reader: Amazon Kindle Oasis (10th Gen) ($250 at Amazon)Top-tier tablet: Fire HD 10 (9th Gen) ($150 at Amazon)What are Kindle and Fire Tablet Special Offers?You may have come to this article wondering just what are Kindle and Fire tablet special offers, so let's take a minute to explain what this idea is. Amazon introduced the concept of devices with Special Offers a while back as a way to reduce the entry cost into the Kindle, and then later, the Fire Tablet ecosystems.Amazon has always offered relatively low-cost hardware, but it pitched the Special Offers as a way to offset those expenditures further. The devices with Special Offers, now called "Ad-Supported" devices, consist of lock screen/screensaver ads that are personalized to you based o...

Google also has a new Chromecast and smart speaker to show off.What you need to knowGoogle is hosting a virtual event on September 30 to announce its new products.The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G will be the stars of the show.We'll also see a new smart speaker and Google's new Chromecast/Android TV dongle.The Pixel 5 has been one of the most confusing devices to cover in recent years, but thankfully, all will be made official in just a few short days. Google has sent out invites for a "Launch Night In" event that's taking place on September 30.On the invite, it reads: We invite you to learn all about our new Chromecast, latest smart speaker, and new Pixel phones.While none of the product names are mentioned in the invite, we have a pretty good idea as to what we'll be seeing. Google's already confirmed that the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are coming, so this is where we'll finally get to see what a "flagship" Pixel looks like for Google in 2020.The new Chromecast also l...

The Motorola One 5G is finally making its way to a store near you.What you need to knowThe Motorola One 5G is coming to AT&T on September 18.Motorola and AT&T will offer the handset to qualified customers for $5 a month for a limited time.A Verizon model remains planned for October.The Motorola One 5G is Motorola's best mid-range phone (and one of the nicest mid-range Android phones in 2020). It's the top of the One line of phones and even manages to creep somewhat into flagship territory with the Snapdragon 765 and its associated 5G support.The handset will now be coming to AT&T from September 18, and there's a deal associated. The company will let you buy the handset for $5 a month when you add a new line on an AT&T unlimited wireless plan and purchase the device on a qualifying 0% APR instalment plan. You'll still be paying $444.99 for the phone, you'll just be able to split it up into manageable chunks over the next 30 months.If you'd rather not get ...

That something extraLenovo Smart Clock$50 at LenovoProsInteractive displayMultiple clock faces to choose fromActs as a digital photo frameVisual and audio feedback from Google AssistantConsLess than stellar display qualityHigher data usageThe small 4-inch display included in this smart clock brings big functionality. Aside from a variety of clock faces and the ability to use it as a digital photo frame, you get additional feedback from Google Assistant as well. Being able to expand on info such as weather and your daily schedule is very helpful. Oh, and it's a great alarm clock too.Nailing the basicsLenovo Smart Clock EssentialSee at LenovoProsSimple, easy to see LED displayBuilt-in nightlightBasic information always visibleConsNo visual feedback from Google AssistantOnly one display optionCan't display photos or videoYou get a simple alarm clock look from the LED display that also provides some other basic info like weather and...

Still leading the pack year after year.What you need to knowThe NPD group has released the details for August 2020 NPD.For August, Madden NFL 21 was the best-selling game per NPD.The Nintendo Switch was, yet again, the best-selling console of the month.Every month, the NPD Group releases information on the best-selling games, game consoles and accessories across all video game platforms in the United States. While it doesn't account for total worldwide sales, it does provide a nice look at one of the largest video game markets. Mat Piscatella, a fantastic analyst for NPD, has shared the results for August 2020.For August, Madden NFL 21 was the best-selling game overall and is now the sixth best-selling game of the year so far. PS4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima fell to the #4 spot, while Nintendo has 10 exclusive games in the top 20 for the month, which is truly impressive. The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console of the month and helped set a record for the highest ...

Ember, Ice Blue, and Graphite are on deck.What you need to knowListings for new Surface Duo bumper colors have appeared at Best Buy.The listings point to new Ember, Ice Blue, and Graphite colors.They're shown as "sold out" right now and there's no release date available.Surface Duo is now available starting at $1,400.If you snatched up a Surface Duo, it looks like you'll soon be able to kit it out in some new accent colors. While the Surface Duo comes with a "Glacier" bumper in the box to protect its edges, we've seen other bumper colors pop up in Microsoft's promotional material for the device. Now, listings for those additional bumpers have appeared at Best Buy, confirming you'll soon be able to snag one for yourself.Initially spotted by Reddit user azn2coo, the new bumpers come in Ember, Ice Blue, and Graphite colors. The Ember and Ice Blue colors are hot red and pale blue hues, respectively. The Graphite color, meanwhile, is much more understated, approaching black....

Wondering how to use the Razer Kishi with XCloud, now that the service is available for all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers? With the invite-only xCloud beta a thing of the past, all Xbox gamers can access over 100 Game Pass titles starting Sept. 15 on any Android device — and the Kishi is the perfect controller to play them. It basically turns your phone into a Nintendo Switch, snapping two controller ends to almost any Android phone. And as you'll see with the steps below, playing Game Pass games on your Kishi is completely straightforward.Superlative streamed gamingBest xCloud controller: Razer Kishi for Android ($80 at Amazon)Best streaming library: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($45 at Amazon)Signing up for Game Pass UltimateFiguring out how to use the Razer Kishi with xCloud can be a bit tricky. Do you need the Xbox app, the Xbox Game Pass app, the Game Pass (Beta) app, or the Xbox Game Streaming (Preview) app? We're here to clear up any confusion.To stream Game Pa...

The ad doesn't show the console at all but it looks cool, so there's that.What you need to knowPlayStation has debuted a new PS5 ad titled "The Edge."This ad is meant to "excite and thrill you" and evoke the feelings you'd receive from the new console.Sony is holding a PS5 showcase this Wednesday.PlayStation has released a new PS5 ad that has nothing to do with the PS5, but it meant to evoke a feeling of excitement for the new console generation. Titled "The Edge," it sees a fisherman sail through a glowing wall of clouds along the sea and emerge in another realm, followed by air and sea vessels as he leads the charge through a wall of water.Speaking with Variety, PlayStation global head of marketing Eric Lempel said, "It's really just talking about who we are as a brand and exciting and thrilling our fans. We want to excite and thrill you. We want to show them a path to the mysterious unknown… what you're seeing is them coming to the edge and then going beyond. And...

New routers with Wi-Fi 6 support promise even faster speeds.What you need to knowThree new Eero router models are on the way according to Zatznotfunny.The most important is the Eero Pro 6, which will have Wi-Fi 6 and tri-band support.Also leaked were Eero 6 Gateway and Eero 6 Extender devices.According to information uncovered by ZatzNotFunny, networking company Eero is set to release at least three new models of its popular Wi-Fi routers in the coming days or weeks. The news, based in part on FCC filings and leaks, indicates that the three new models will be called the Eero Pro 6, the Eero 6 Gateway, and the Eero 6 extender.The "6" in the products' names apparently stands for Wi-Fi 6, the newest evolution of Wi-Fi standards which promises faster speeds than ever before. These three devices would be the first from Eero to offer Wi-Fi 6 support, which is a huge deal for the popular brand.While all three new routers will support Wi-Fi 6, the Eero Pro 6 is also expected to...

Gorgeous picture with a few caveatsEver since moving into my new apartment, I have been on the hunt for a new television to grace my living room. There have been the usual suspects, including Samsung and Sony, but Hisense is a brand that I've seen in my local Best Buy and it seemed like a pretty solid option.Before continuing, there's a major feature of the Hisense H65 that I had never experienced before — Android TV. For someone who has written about Android for years, there just has not been much of a desire to use an Android TV when my Chromecast makes it easy to cast whatever I want. But, it was one criteria I was looking for on the hunt for a new television because I've grown tired of Amazon's Fire TV interface.Bringing it back to the H65, this is a TV that checks almost all the boxes you could want, with a few caveats. Truth be told, even with the shortcomings, the Hisense H65 could very easily mix it up with the other best Android TV options out there.Hisense H65 S...

Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Spirit.At the Game Awards 2019, we got our first look at in-engine footage for a PS5 game, Godfall. Developed by Counterplay Games and published by Gearbox Publishing, Godfall is a new IP, set in a world of knights and realms of magical elements. Described as a "third-person Looter-Slasher," this game is the first official PS5 game that was revealed, although there have been plenty more since. Here's everything we know about Godfall.Jump to:What is the story?Check out its trailersCheck out its gameplayDoes it have cross-play?Is it a multiplayer game?Is it an MMO?Is is coming to PS4?Is it coming to PC?Is it coming to Xbox One?When does it release?Godfall storyGodfall is set in a world with multiple, distinct realms: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Spirit. You play as a member of the Knight's Order, who are attempting to keep the apocalypse at bay. Counterplay Games says the world was inspired by works such as Brandon Sanderson's The S...

If you're buying a drone for a kid — or really anyone who has never owned or flown a drone before — these are the best drones for kids when considering cost, size, range, and durability. If you're buying for a young one, you'll definitely want to keep the first three down, but that will invariably affect the drone's durability as well. Crashing is part of the learning process, so all of our options include built-in blade guards. These are what you'd consider toy drones, but they're super fun to fly.Downright fun to flyEACHINE E10 Mini QuadcopterStaff pickThe EACHINE E10 Mini Quadcopter is a perfect little drone for kids, featuring a simple, kid-size controller and everything your kid needs to practice drone flying. This drone includes some impressive features despite its small size, including one-button 360-degree rolls and a return home function built into the directional control stick.$23 at Amazon$20 at WalmartMultiple colors availablePotensic Mini Drone...

48 Hours is a true-crime show that brings you all the information you need for some of the top mysteries. Covering everything from murder-for-hire crimes and double homicides, this show has all its bases covered. If you're someone who loves these kinds of shows, then finding out how to stream it is essential.With a new season releasing soon, we start it off covering a home makeover homicide. When a man's wife suddenly stops breathing during the renovation, he is immediately questioned as the main suspect. This latest episode sets this season in motion as they continue to cover these suspicious stories.How to watch new 48 Hours season from anywhereYou may not have easy access to watching the new season of 48 Hours, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to do it from where you are. That's where one of the best VPNs (Virtual Private Network) can really come in handy. They allow you to virtually change the IP address of your laptop, tablet or mobile to one that's back in your h...

While the 2019/20 Premier League campaign only wrapped up in July following an unscheduled break, the 2020/21 is already upon us as reigning champions Liverpool welcome newly-promoted Leeds United. Don't miss a moment with our Liverpool vs Leeds United live stream guide.After an unusual end to last season following a pandemic-enforced break in play, Liverpool managed to hold their nerve in order to lift their first English top-flight trophy in 30 years. After winning the title last year, Jurgen Klopp's men will be wanting to make a strong start as they try to retain the title.The Reds returned to competitive action for the traditional curtain-raising Community Shield game against FA Cup winners Arsenal on August 29, though they failed to add another trophy to their cabinet with a defeat on penalties.Leeds United finished last season atop the Championship table to earn promotion back to the Premier League, marking their first return to the top tier since 2003/04. Marcelo Bielsa'...

It hasn't been long since the 2019/20 La Liga season wrapped up, but the 2020/21 campaign kicks off this weekend. We've got all of the details on how to live stream La Liga games online during the new season no matter where you are in the world.The global pandemic forced an unusual end to the last season with an unscheduled break pushing fixtures into the summer months. On the teams' return to play, then-league leaders Barcelona crumbled under pressure allowing rivals Real Madrid to surge forward and claim a record 34th La Liga title win. The league only played to completion in mid-July with Europa League and Champions League football continuing in August for several La Liga teams meaning a truncated pre-season break ahead of the new season.Leganés, Mallorca, and Espanyol were relegated last term and will be replaced by Huesca, Cadíz, and Elche this year.The 2020/21 La Liga season kicks off on the weekend of September 12, around five weeks later than usual, due to the late co...

With spectators now banned from Doncaster Racecourse for Saturday's big race, a live stream of this iconic flat race will be even more important than ever for punters - read on to find out how to watch the 2020 St Leger Stakes online from anywhere with our guide.New coronavirus measures announced earlier in the week by the UK government means this year's running of the oldest of Britain's five Classics (it was first established in 1776), means it will take place behind closed doors.Open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, as well as being the oldest, it's also the longest of the British Classic flat races. With a demanding 1m 6f distance it's a race that has historically favoured horses blessed with stamina as well as speed.The John Gosden-trained Logician ran out as the convincing winner in last year's race with jockey Frankie Dettori on board.Dettori will this year partner Irish Derby hero Santiago which has been installed as joint favourite alongside William Mu...

Following last month's release of his debut album What Could Possibly Go Wrong, Dominic Fike will be taking the stage to perform live for fans and gamers alike within Fortnite's Party Royale virtual concert space. Though traditional concert venues are currently closed across the globe, Fike's virtual performance will be available to stream worldwide as he performs his latest songs live for the very first time.Along with the recent hit single "Chicken Tenders", fans can expect to see Fike perform tracks like "Vampire" and the song which brought him to notoriety, "3 Nights". Earlier this year, Fortnite's Travis Scott concert presentation smashed in-game records with over 27.7 million players watching and led Fortnite to the creation of its new concert series in which Fike is just the first of many performances to come. The live show will be broadcast from a new LA studio which was built specifically for in-game concerts and is scheduled as a full performance rather than a short set....

Has there ever been a more open MotoGP championship? With just 22 points separating the top five in the championship, the riders return to action this weekend in Italy after a fortnight's break.The San Marino Grand Prix is the first of a double-header at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli track with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix following next weekend. The first of nine races in what looks like a hectic 11 weeks, the San Marino GP will once again see reigning champ Marc Marquez left on the sidelines nursing an arm injury.Marquez's absence has opened the door for other riders to make their mark on the Championship, but with four different race winners in the previous five races, no single rider has so far been able to really take the initiative at the top.Yamaha star Fabio Quartararo currently heads up the table on 25 points, but after disappointing showings during both races in Austria, the French racer is very much looking over his shoulder coming into this race.Read ...

While it may feel like just yesterday that the 2019/20 season was wrapping up, the Premier League is about to kick off again for 2020/21. The opening game of the season is an all-London affair as Fulham play host to Arsenal at Craven Cottage.Ironically, the opening Premier League game this year takes place between two of the latest-finishing sides from last year. Fulham's last competitive game was played on August 4 when they won promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-off final. That Wembley victory against Brentford saw Scott Parker's side return to the English top-flight at the first time of asking after their 2018/19 relegation.Arsenal also finished up their season late after progressing to the FA Cup final on August 1. The Gunners beat London rivals Chelsea in that tie in order to secure their first piece of silverware under Mikel Arteta. The team then returned to action for the traditional curtain-raising Community Shield game against Premier League champi...

It feels like just yesterday that the 2019/20 Premier League season was wrapping up, but the 2020/21 season is about to explode into life this weekend. We've got all of the details on how to live stream Premier League games online during this new season no matter where you are in the world.After an unusual end to last season following a pandemic-enforced break in play, Liverpool managed to hold their nerve in order to lift their first English top-flight trophy in 30 years. Arsenal then went on to beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final to end the domestic season in England on August 1.Bournemouth, Watford, and Norwich City were relegated last term and will be replaced by are Fulham, Leeds United, and West Bromwich Albion for the new campaign.Similar to La Liga, the 2020/21 Premier League season kicks off on September 12, around five weeks later than usual. That's both due to the previous season not being played to completion until July as well as Europa League and Champions League foo...

The sixth conference semifinals game for the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors tips off on tonight. As a quick refresher, most of the schedule for the playoff games were altered as players halted play to protest injustice sparked by the shooting of Jacob Blake. As games resumed on Saturday, it shifted most around to new dates and times. For the Celtics and Raptors, this coming game marks the second in a best of seven match up.The series is tied up and tonight's winner moves on to the finals!Celtics vs Raptors Game Two: Where and when?Tonight is Game 7 of the series and it tips off at 9pm. Like the rest of the NBA season and playoffs post-covid, the basketball games are taking place in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.The playoff game will be exclusively on ESPN so you'll need to have a service provider with that channel included in the package.How to watch the Celtics vs Raptors in game two from anywhereIf you subscribe to the NBA League...

Ring security cameras are a great way to make your home smarter and a bit safer, and if you want them to operate at their full potential, you'll want to pick up some of these best accessories for your Ring cameras. The cameras can be mounted high for you to see the whole surrounding area around the front of your house, and they feature speakers and microphones so you can speak to guests or potential intruders. Ring cameras come with a mounting kit to get you started, but that doesn't mean you have to stop there, oh no. Just take a look at all of these great accessories available for the various Ring camera models!Power of the sunWasserstein Solar Panel for Ring Spotlight CamStaff PickWhile there is a version of the Ring Spotlight camera that comes with its own solar panel, this is an excellent upgrade for those that started with a battery-powered version. The panel connects to the battery inside your Ring camera, so even if it's a gloomy day, your camera will have enough ju...

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 30fps, 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.$55 at AmazonBuilt-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 to look like a Sith Lord. The ...

Another holiday title that is moving to 2021.What you need to knowKena: Bridge of Spirits is a fantasy adventure title being developed by Ember Lab for the PS5 and PS4.The game was originally scheduled to be released in Holiday 2020.Ember Lab announced today that Kena: Bridge of Spirits is being delayed until Q1 2021.One of the many games unveiled during Sony's Future of Gaming PS5 event earlier this year was Kena: Bridge of Spirits from Ember Lab. Originally, this game was set to release in Holiday 2020 alongside the PS5. That has changed with today's news, as in a statement you can read below, Ember Lab explained Kena: Bridge of Spirits is being delayed to Q1 2021.This delay is reportedly for the polish of the game and the well-being of the team as it continues development.***An update to our Kena community*** pic.twitter.com/rKoy33YWKZ— Kena: Bridge of Spirits (@emberlab) September 11, 2020Ember Lab is not a large studio, so it's understandable that this game w...