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The Nest Hub codes, though, don't seem to be working.What you need to knowGoogle is sending out promotional emails to Nest Aware subscribers.These offer either a free Nest Hub or a Nest Mini to those who've upgraded their plan to the company's newest subscriptions.Unfortunately, some users are reporting that their codes aren't working.Finally rolled out earlier this month, the new Nest Aware subscriptions make things a lot easier (and less expensive) if you have multiple Nest devices around the house. Helping you take advantage of that all-you-can-eat buffet, Google is even sending out emails to those who've upgraded to the new subscriptions with an offer for either a free Nest Hub or Nest Mini.The offer is available till August, though you will also need to be living in the U.S. to avail of it.Unfortunately, as our friends at 9to5Google report, many (if not all) of the Nest Hub coupons are not working. Our own Phil Nickinson received one such email (to the right), al...

A land of epic sagas and myths awaits in this new world from Ubisoft.First revealed at E3 2019, Gods & Monsters is a new IP being developed by Ubisoft Quebec. Eschewing the real world setting of the Assassin's Creed games the studio has previously worked on, Gods & Monsters is set in a beautiful world where the Greek myths are true. Here's everything we know about Gods & Monsters.What is Gods & Monsters?Gods & Monsters gameplay and featuresIs Gods & Monsters open world?Will Gods & Monsters be enhanced for PlayStation 5?Gods & Monsters release dateMyths come aliveGods & Monsters$60 at Amazon$60 at Best BuyExplore a world of monstersGods & Monsters promises an open world of mythic islands to explore, with gods to save, monsters to vanquish and ancient powers to learn. We can't wait to try it out for ourselves and become a legendary hero.What is Gods & Monsters ?Gods & Monsters is an action-adventure game s...

Samsung has supersized the Galaxy experience with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and with that big beautiful 6.9-inch screen comes a larger and heavier phone than even last year's Galaxy Note 10+. While I can understand not wanting to bulk up your S20 Ultra, a case is not optional on a phone this big; you need a protective case to add grip to that big glass back and add some cushions or shock-absorbing bumpers to the corners. From clear and thin to big and functional, these are the best cases to buy your new flagship.Clear but sturdyRingke Fusion XStaff pick$12 at Amazon$13 at WalmartWant to show off your S20 Ultra's glass-backed beauty while still protecting it from scratches, slips, and the oh-so-dreaded shatter? This case gives you robust bumper and corner protection and a crystal clear back.Plant-based protectionTech21 Studio Colour$30 at Tech21$30 at AmazonThis ultra-thin case sports both 8-foot drop protection and anti-microbial properties while being made wi...

The developers behind Bulletstorm are back with a new IP.From the publishing team of Square Enix and the studio People Can Fly comes a new game, Outriders. It's listed as a "drop-in-drop-out co-op shooter set in an original, dark and desperate sci-fi universe" that can support up to three players. We haven't been give a lot of information about this game just yet, but here is what we know so far.What is Outriders?It takes place on a dark alien world and features co-opWill there be microtransactions?How does the multiplayer work?It is expected to release Holiday 2020Alien planetOutriders$60 at AmazonFollow the signalBecome an Outrider and follow a mysterious signal across the alien planet of Enoch, full of hellish threats waiting around every corner. Outriders features drop-in, drop-out co-op for up to three players so you can have a couple of friends at your side.What is Outriders?As stated by the Co-Heads of Studio, Square Enix External Studios, Jon Bro...

Smartphones can do just about anything these days — did you know they can even make phone calls? You've probably gotten your fair share of spam calls in the last few years, and many carriers are actively working to prevent spam and "robocalls" from happening, but some people don't want to receive calls at all. Whether you use VoIP services, carry a work phone that only needs access to data, or you prefer texting over calling, here's how you can quickly disable all incoming calls from ringing your phone.Phone used in this guideThe best camera: Google Pixel 4 ($628 at Amazon)Get familiar with Do Not Disturb modeDo Not Disturb has been available since the release of Android Marshmallow way back in 2015. This feature makes it so you can either temporarily (or permanently) disable notifications from coming through. With Do Not Disturb enabled, you can set various rules and schedules for your phone to follow, muting notifications for certain contacts, time periods, and more.T...

The Snapdragon 855 phone is currently $100 off, though.What you need to knowOnePlus has stopped listing the unlocked OnePlus 7T on its online U.S. store.Instead, the only version that's available now is the T-Mobile variant.It's unclear if the change is permanent or temporary.OnePlus' excellent 7T may not be the company's latest and greatest, but currently available at $499 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, all of it paired with a Snapdragon 855, it's definitely quite the steal. Unfortunately, however, the phone is no longer available to the majority of Americans at the moment, as the company has removed the unlocked variant of the phone from its online store.Instead, only the T-Moble version of the phone seems to be available on the company's online store. The silver lining? Available in both Froster Silver and Glacier Blue at just $499, the phone is $100 off its usual selling price.It's unclear at the moment whether the change is temporary — perhaps as a result of a stoc...

Holding off just a little while longer.What you need to knowNight City Wire is an upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 event of some kind.It was previously scheduled to take place on June 11, 2020. The event has been pushed back due to the protests taking place right now.Night City Wire is now set for June 25, 2020.While CD Projekt Red has previously announced that it was holding a Cyberpunk 2077 event called Night City Wire on June 11, fans will be waiting a little bit longer to see what's in store. CD Projekt Red announced today that the event is being pushed back to June 25 in light of the ongoing protests against police brutality and racial injustice.We decided to move Night City Wire to Jun 25th. We still look forward to sharing new information about CP’77, but more important discussions are happening right now and we want them to be heard. We wholeheartedly stand against racism, intolerance and violence. Black Lives Matter.— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) June 2, 2020C...

Board games have been going through a renaissance over the past decade, and it doesn't take a lot of digging in the Google Play Store to see that's the case on Android as well. If you're having trouble getting everybody together under one roof or just don't have any more shelf space for another box, pick up your Android phone or tablet to grab these board games.It should be noted that finding highly-rated board games on the Play Store is an uphill battle. Whether it's because new updates broke the UI, fundamental aspects didn't get ported over correctly, or the spirit of the original was lost in translation, many of the board games here barely pass my muster. However, there are a few gems.We've also included a couple of great apps to have on hand when you do get the gaming crew together. And when you're done here, be sure to check out the Best Games for Android!The gamesCarcassoneSea Battle 2RiskTicket to Ride SplendorWild Jack: Card GobangElder Sign: OmensGalaxy Tr...

Emergency alerts on your Android smartphone are a good thing — even if they are a bit annoying sometimes!Every so often — or frequently, depending on your tolerance level — you get an emergency alert on your phone. That horrible blaring of the emergency tone, the buzzing the vibration motor, and then the grim news. Someone's missing. Or there's a severe weather alert headed your way. Suddenly and without warning, your phone's scaring the hell out of you. It's bad enough during the day, and downright dreadful in the dead of night.And that's the idea.The U.S. carriers have worked with the federal government to come up with a way to push alerts to your Android smartphone to warn you about dangerous weather, missing persons or other matters of grave national importance. The point is they want you to see this information in hopes that it could save your life — or someone else's.Here's what you need to know about these emergency alerts and how you can control them on your A...

As Rebecca prepares for the release of Paper Mario, the crew chat about the 50+ indie games in the recent Wholesome Direct 2020. There's also more The Last of Us Part II gameplay to check out, and Christopher Nolan plans to stream a film in Fortnite this summer. Among many other digressions and diversions, there's a great side tangent about blind boxes and other collectibles.Hosted by: Jennifer Locke, Carli Velocci, and Rebecca SpearGot feedback? Hit up Podcast@androidcentral.com and tell us something!LISTEN NOW:LINKS:Fans are giving classic games like Sonic, Zelda, and Pokémon the Paper Mario makeover | iMoreAll 50+ Indie games shown during the Wholesome Direct 2020 | iMoreThe Last of Us Part II State of Play gameplay shows Ellie throwing down ropes, swimming and more | Android CentralChristopher Nolan to stream one of his films in Fortnite this summer | Android CentralArkane Studios' work on immersive sims shouldn't be lost next generation | Android Central...

Ever find yourself wishing you had more time to re-read your favorite books or check out new ones? Audible is the perfect solution as it allows you to start listening to books while you're busy doing other things this summer, from driving to work or doing the dishes to mowing the lawn and more. Now through June 15, Amazon has a special deal on Audible taking 46% off the first four months for new members. That brings the price down to just $7.95 per month from its regular cost of $14.99.With your Audible membership, you'll receive a credit each month which can be used towards any audiobook you want, such as the new book in The Hunger Games series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Once you've used a credit to purchase an audiobook, it remains in your library to listen to forever — even when your subscription isn't active. You also have the option of returning any audiobooks after you've started listening to receive your credit back if you're unsatisfied with the purchase.Along...

Celebrities and influencers aren't the only ones dominating Instagram. Brands have the capability to rake in a considerable amount of followers, too. With Instagram being such a popular platform — 1 billion active users are no joke — it's fertile ground to amass customers for your business, but you can only do it if you know the right strategies to employ and the right content to share. The 10 Instagram Growth Secrets From Celebrities & Influencers Course can teach you how to do just that.Instructed by Benjamin Wilson, an educator whose passion lies in creating innovative marketing strategies across all platforms from Instagram to Facebook to even Amazon FBA, this course will fill you in on the tactics and strategies that are proven and tested to gain targeted followers, resulting in a boost in your business' revenue.Anyone who wants to leverage Instagram to grow their followers and business can benefit from this course. It will impart with you the secrets to raising your...

Oculus recently rolled out hand tracking support for the Oculus Quest. The feature allows you to navigate menus and even play some games with nothing but your hands. It's a new and exciting feature for the Oculus Quest, but it's still relatively limited in terms of which games you can play. While Oculus improved the feature after a year in preview, there are a few things you can do to help get the best hand tracking experience.Products used in this guideStandalone VR: Oculus Quest ($400 at Best Buy)Darkness my old friend: Mellons Unisex Winter Knit Classic Solid Color Gloves (black) ($7 at Amazon)Light it upThe Oculus Quest's hand tracking works with the headset's monochrome cameras. This is great because that means it doesn't require any external hardware. However, it also means that hand tracking on the Oculus Quest isn't as precise as dedicated VR gloves, at least for now. Oculus uses AI to make the experience better, but there's still some work to do.To get the best ...

These are solid additions we can all appreciate — but don't go far from a charger.Google's latest quarterly "Feature Drop" for its Pixel phones has arrived, and unlike most updates it actually hit my Pixel 4 XL right away. Now that I've had a little time to take in the changes, here's what I'm seeing and appreciating in the latest update. Every Pixel user should get familiar with the Personal Safety app.It makes sense to lead with the improvements to the Personal Safety app. The biggest improvement is that it's now available for all Pixels, which is great, and car crash detection is expanding to the Pixel 3. I would love to see the app made available to all phones (with a reasonably modern version of Android), even if it had to lose a couple of the hardware sensor-based features, but this is a good start.The new headline feature is "safety check," which lets you set an emergency alert to be sent out after a specific amount of time has passed — between 15 minutes and ...

Want to upgrade your Android experience? Try upgrading your launcher.The best launchersBest overall Smart Launcher 5Long-term Legacy Nova LauncherSwiss Army Launcher Action LauncherBest Productivity Microsoft LauncherPixel Perfected Lawnchair 2Quick and Simple Niagara LauncherThe way we arrange, organize, and interact with our apps on Android is called the launcher. Launchers usually consist of a series of home screens, where we can arrange app shortcuts and widgets and an app drawer. Every phone comes with a launcher, but when they drop the ball, there are endless third-party launchers that not only pick it up again but knock it clear out of the park. Everyone has their perfect launcher, but if you haven't found your favorite yet, then here are a few launchers we think will satisfy users of every type.Best Overall: Smart Launcher 5 AC Score 5 ...

I'm not sure how I feel about this new UI, but the remote looks good so long as the battery lasts.What you need to knowThe Android TV dongle we'd hoped would debut at Google I/O is shaping up to be quite the compelling device.XDA Developers obtained what appear to be official renders of the new Android TV dongle, its remote, and an updated Android TV UI.The dongle doesn't appear to be much bigger than the Chromecast Ultra, and the included remote appears to have a Favorites button to wuickly access your favorite apps.With the Chromecast Ultra being almost two years old now — wow, has it really been that long? — we're now about due for a new version from Google, and this generation's dongle has long been rumored to run Android TV and come with a dedicated remote so that it could better compete with the Amazon Fire TV and Roku. We were hoping — at least, I was hoping — to see this finally break cover at Google I/O alongside the Pixel 4a, but Google I/O was canceled an...

Some of the best Pro Skater games are making a comeback for current-gen consoles.After quite some time of rumors and speculation, remakes of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 were announced to the surprise of no one during the Summer Game Fest. They definitely look a lot prettier than their original counterparts from over twenty years ago, and that's because aimed for photo-realistic quality, using photogrammetry references for textures and assets within the environment and scanning the original skateboarders. Whether you're a new or returning fan, you're sure to find plenty to love here.Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: GameplayTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Remake changesTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: SoundtrackTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Release dateFully remadeTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2$40 at Best Buy$40 at MicrosoftThe birdman is coming backTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 are being remade and coming to current-gen consoles. With these generally regarded as some of ...

Technology isn't perfect. The PlayStation Network goes down from time to time, preventing you from playing your favorite games, but sometimes the problem is on your end. When you need to troubleshoot your online connection to properly diagnose the problem as best as possible, you can do so through the PS4 settings or by unplugging a few cables (yes, the old "turn it off, turn it back on again" method).Products used in this guideConnect to your router: Cat 7 Ethernet Cable (From $10 at Amazon)Troubleshoot through PS4 settingsFrom the home screen, go to Settings.Scroll down to Network.Select Test Internet Connnection.From the next screen, you'll be able to see the status of your internet connection, PlayStation Network sign-in, NAT type, and connection speeds. If the problem you have is being unable to sign in to the PlayStation Network, it could be experiencing an outage. If your internet connection was unsuccessful, then you may want to try connecting it again.Connect...

The extended user manual for all things PlayStation 4But, like all devices, sometimes things go wrong and you need to troubleshoot a problem. So whether you've just bought your first PlayStation 4, or you just need a little help getting started, we're here for you. In this article, we're going to document all of the resources you will need to ensure that your PlayStation experience is the best it possibly can be. This includes explaining which upgrades work (both software & hardware), how to fix common or complex issues, and more.If you're looking for all the best products and accessories for your PlayStation 4, we have you covered.We've included links to each section in this guide so that you can easily find the specific pieces of information you may need regarding your PlayStation. Hopefully you'll find something that answers your questions.All about your current console updateGet started with your PlayStation 4Frequently asked questionsTroubleshootingCool things t...

The cult classic from Double Fine is back! Here's what you need to know about Psychonauts 2.The Game Awards may celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the industry every year, but its show in 2015 captured the attention of fans for a different reason, and it started with an unexpected trailer.Because of the enthusiasm of Psychonauts' fans, Double Fine Productions announced a sequel to the cult classic platformer. There was a slight catch though: the studio needed a little help from fans to make Psychonauts 2 a reality.Crowdfunded successInstead of taking the usual approach and crowdfunding the game through Kickstarter, Double Fine did something slightly different. The studio chose to create its own crowdfunding platform known as Fig, where a fan's investment can earn them exclusive rewards and even shares from a game's sales.With the goal of raising $3.3 million to fund development, over 24,000 backers pledged towards the campaign to raise over $3.8 million in total a ...

Mystery, food and fun make up the start of summer on your favorite streaming networks.The summer theater blockbuster season may not happen this year. But there still are plenty of major events hitting the small screen on your favorite streaming services — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max.Biggest, perhaps, is Artemis Fowl on Disney+, which skipped its theatrical release and is going to straight to video-on-demand. That's great for us, even if it's not that great for Disney. (And theaters.)Then there's all the comedy you could ever want on Netflix. (And more on Amazon Prime Video, too.) Hulu is having another strong month, as well, and HBO Max is entering its first full month of existence in a big way.What's new on Netflix in June 2002As so often is the case, June is all about the funny for Netflix. There's the final season of Fuller House (sans Aunt Becky, of course) available today. Hasan Minhaj is back with new Patriot Act on June 7. Jo Koy tak...

If it's about time to switch to a new smartphone, you won't want to miss this latest offer at Verizon on the Samsung Galaxy S10 devices. Right now you can save $600 on the Samsung Galaxy S10 device of your choice when you buy another with monthly payments at regular price and add a line on an Unlimited plan. That means you could snag the Galaxy S10e completely free or score a major discount on one of the other models. Plus, if you're not currently a Verizon customer, this deal gets even better.The $600 discount will be applied to your monthly bill in increments; with the Galaxy S10e, that'd bring its monthly cost down to $0.New customers at Verizon can score a $150 Verizon e-Gift card for each device when switching to an Unlimited plan. You must port-in your old number as well. After purchasing the Galaxy S10e with monthly payments, visit Verizon's Digital Rebates Center and enter promo code SPRINGTIME along with the requested information to complete the offer. Your gift card sho...

Best answer: There are a few different steps you can try to help clear up lag on your PS4, which include clearing the items on the home screen and closing programs that may still be running. Without knowing exactly what is causing your lag, the best and safest thing to do is start with the easy fixes and make your way through until one works for you.Extra space: Seagate Game Drive for PS4 Systems 2TB External Hard Drive ($80 at Amazon)Easy does itWith any issues on systems like the PS4 you always want to try the easy, and likely less expensive, fixes first. There is no point in sending in your system for repairs just for them to say there is nothing technically wrong with it. You will be out time and money and no closer to solving your lag issues.Have you tried...?The very first thing you should try is reducing the number of items shown on your PlayStation's home screen. To do this, go into the system menu through settings and turn on limit the number of content items o...

McLaren just doesn't have brand recognition outside of Formula 1.OnePlus confirmed last week that it was ending its partnership with McLaren. The collaboration with the Formula 1 outfit kicked off in 2018, and resulted in two phones: the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition and the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition.It is sad to see the partnership fizzle out, and while OnePlus didn't say why it wasn't renewing its deal with McLaren, it's easy enough to guess. Lackluster sales likely played a part, but there's also the question of synergy: it never made much sense for OnePlus to team up with a Formula 1 outfit. McLaren isn't a recognizable name in countries where OnePlus sells most of its phones.The McLaren collaboration was focused on speed — what better way to highlight speed than partnering with a Formula 1 outfit? — but the resultant devices didn't differentiate themselves enough from OnePlus' regular phones. And with OnePlus effectively shutting down its European business earli...

Google is miles ahead when it comes to contextual computing, and a refresh of Google Glass would be amazing.Apple Glass isn't a thing you can buy just yet, but for a lot of people, it already looks like a winner. If all the rumors are true, it will sell out very quickly when released. But Apple didn't just come up with the idea of smart glasses itself. Instead, the company looked at the past history of wearables and added the things it can do best to a pair of smart specs. Google needs to do the same thing. The things that were good about Google Glass have gotten much better since 2012.Google Glass version one was clearly labeled as an experiment, and on the consumer side, it turned out to be a failed one. Using Glass was a bit cumbersome, and because it housed a camera (a really bad camera), people had some privacy concerns whenever around someone who was wearing them. But it did some things really, really well.The prism was a bit of an odd duck, but it worked well enough...

The outrage is the point.Did Twitter really think politicians would play by their rules? That by merely stating that a Tweet had run afoul of the same rules they moved heaven and Earth to avoid implementing it would somehow change someone's behavior?Pray they are not that naive.But here we are. Mere days after Twitter first labeled a tweet by the person currently serving as President of the United States it's quite obvious that the grand experiment isn't just an abject failure — it immediately was turned into a weapon by someone who normally couldn't wield anything more dangerous than a 3-iron.The problem, as it's been long before Jan. 20, 2017, is that one side is pretending there are rules, and that those rules have any sort of heft to them. That after years of nonsense and asshattery by a petulant teenage troll, shaking a finger in the general direction of someone who has recently reached legal adulthood and gently asking them, if it's not too much trouble, to Cut that ...

If you haven't given Stadia a shot yet, now might be a good time.What you need to knowT-Mobile Tuesday's weekly offer is three free months of Stadia Pro.The offer is showing up on the Android T-Mobile Tuesdays app.The offer is only valid for new Stadia accounts in the continental U.S.T-Mobile Tuesdays is back with another fun offer for its consumers, since free movie tickets aren't really useful with most theaters closed. This week's offer is three months of Stadia Pro, but the offer is only valid for new Stadia accounts, so if you're a current free Stadia user or canceled a Stadia Pro account, you'd have to make a new Stadia/Google account to redeem this offer.Google Stadia may have started off hobbled — and to a degree, it's still hobbled by a small library — but the service itself has made some good progress in the last couple months. Support for OnePlus phones was added a month ago, as was the ability to finally use a wireless Stadia controller with the Google C...

You don't have to look far to find some of the best PS4 prices and discounts from a variety of retailers. Sony's PlayStation continues to dominate the console scene, and even as Sony and its competitors gear up for a new generation of console, the PlayStation 4 shows no signs of slowing down. It still has some of the best games of the generation, including some exclusives you can't find anywhere else. If you haven't invested in the console yet, there has never been a better time.New and better deals get released much more often than you'd expect. If you've already bought one of the consoles in the past, maybe today is the day you upgrade to a higher storage capacity or even jump up to the PlayStation 4 Pro.Best PlayStation Deals Available NowPlayStation 4: starting at $284.99PlayStation 4 Pro: now $449.99PlayStation VR: from $199.99More Info: Pricing history, which to buy & moreOur team has had an eye on the PlayStation 4 for years, and we've been tracking the best...

Get the lowdown on 2019's flagship killer.Every year for the last few years, we've come to expect two phone releases from OnePlus. In May 2019, the company ushered in the OnePlus 7 Pro — a big and heavy phone with a curved display, pop-up selfie camera, and the highest price we've seen on a OnePlus product to-date.A few months later in September, OnePlus followed up on the 7 Pro with the OnePlus 7T.The 7T is less impressive in some regards, opting for a flat, non-curved display and no pop-up selfie cam, but it benefits from a slightly faster processor, keeps the excellent 90Hz AMOLED display, and is paired with an extremely competitive price.From our review, specs, the best features, and more, here's everything you need to know about the OnePlus 7T!First, read/watch our reviewLet's talk about the specsThe OnePlus 8 is a thingPitting the 7T against the competitionOnePlus's frosted glass is fantasticThe display is 90HzHow are the cameras?Do you get wireless charging...

You can now check the battery status and lock the touchpad without having to open the Galaxy Wearable app.What you need to knowSamsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Buds and Buds+ plugins on Android.The update adds two new homescreen widgets that make it easier for users to control them.The first widget displays the battery level of both the earbuds and the charging case, while the second one lets you enable the Ambient Sound mode and lock the touchpad.Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Buds and Buds+ plugins for the Galaxy Wearable app, adding two new home screen widgets. As spotted by a few users on Reddit, the new widgets make it easier to control the two wireless earbuds.The first new widget shows you the battery level of both the earbuds and the charging case, while the second one lets you turn on the Ambient Sound mode and lock the touchpad on the earbuds. Both new widgets are available in two themes: black and white. It is also possib...

Thanks to PlayStation 4's update to firmware version 6.50, Remote Play is now available on iOS. It allows you to play your PS4 games from an iPhone or iPad remotely. To access it, you'll need to download the Remote Play app and set it up to work along with your PS4. Here's how to do it:Break free from the TVThe App: Remote Play for iOS (Free at Apple)Prepare your PlayStation 4 firstFirstly you'll want to make sure your PlayStation 4 has the settings turned on to allow Remote Play connections.Start by going to Settings on your PS4Click on Remote Play Connection SettingsMake sure Enable Remote Play is on, there will be a check mark in the box if it isConnect easierThese next steps are optional but -highly- recommended to make future Remote Play sessions easier. Following these steps will allow you to connect to your sleeping PS4 from your iPad as you launch Remote Play.Return to your PS4's Settings menuClick on Power Save SettingsGo into the Set Features Avai...

"We want to make it easy for you to curate your presence on Facebook to more accurately reflect who you are today."What you need to knowFacebook has announced a brand new feature.It's called 'Manage Activity'.It lets you archive or trash old posts you might not want on Facebook anymore, all from the same place. Facebook has announced a brand new feature called 'Manage Activity', which is designed to help you archive or trash old posts all in one place.In a press release today Facebook stated: Whether you're entering the job market after college or moving on from an old relationship, we know things change in people's lives, and we want to make it easy for you to curate your presence on Facebook to more accurately reflect who you are today. That's why we're launching Manage Activity to help you archive or trash old posts, all in one place. The archive feature is for content you no longer want others to see on Facebook, but that you still want to keep for yourself. For...

Surfshark is one of the best VPN providers out there, and it's also one of the most affordable which is kind of wild. With a solid feature set, great customer service, and reliable performance, you'd normally expect the price to be pretty high but you can actually grab a Surfshark VPN subscription for under $2 per month.The service offers over 1,000 servers across 60+ different countries and your subscription can be used on an unlimited number of devices at once. That's something that most VPN providers don't allow you to do, so there's a lot to like with Surfshark.Today's best Surfshark VPN deals, pricing, and discounts Plan Length Discount Monthly Cost Total Price 1 Month 0% $11.95 $11.95 at Surshark 1 Year 50% $5.99 $71.88 at Surfshark 2 Years 83% $1.99 $47.76 at Surfshark 3 Years 84% $1.94 $69.99 at SurfsharkWhen looking at VPNs, security should always be your first concern and Surshark has you covered with AES-256-GCM ...

Which Instant Pot size makes the most sense for you?One of the most common questions people have when trying to pick the right Instant Pot to buy is figuring out the right size. Most Instant Pot models come in three sizes — 3-quart, 6-quart, and 8-quart — but those numbers don't exactly give you any indication as to which is best suited for you based on how you cook, how big your family is, and what you cook.While there's no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, here's a guide to help you make the right decision when weighing the most important factors.When to buy a 3-quart Instant PotThe 3-quart Instant Pot is really small, so there are two main reasons you might buy one. The first is if you're single, living alone, or don't entertain often. In this sense, you probably won't need more than a 3-quart. If you're making for only yourself, a 3-quart might suffice.The second situation that might warrant a 3-quart Instant Pot is if you have very limited counter space,...

Get ready to raid some villages and conquer new lands.The next Assassin's Creed was revealed by Ubisoft through a livestream where graphic designer BossLogic worked some magic to create artwork for the game. As previous rumors suggested, it does take place during the time of Vikings. If the world premiere trailer is anything to go by, it promises a lot of bloody battles. Assassin's Creed Valhalla is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal, with support from 14 other studios around the world.Assassin's Creed Valhalla: SettingAssassin's Creed Valhalla: Story and charactersAssassin's Creed Valhalla: GameplayAssassin's Creed Valhalla: Release date and platformsViking raidsAssassin's Creed Valhalla$60 at Best BuyConquer new lands for glory and honorAfter endless wars ravage Norway and resources are scarce, you'll lead your clan to the shores of England in the hopes of finding a new home. But not everyone is keen on having Vikings around, and King Alfred of Wessex will d...

Sony is gearing up to release the PS5, its most ambitious console to date.While development on the PlayStation 5 has likely been going on for years, Sony has officially confirmed that it's in the works and is on its way this year. It is expected to release holiday 2020 alongside the Xbox Series X, cost upwards of $450 or $500, and should be fully revealed sometime soon over the summer. Here's everything we know about the PS5 so far.What will the PS5's design look like?When will the PS5 be revealed?What will the PS5 cost and when will it release?What are the PS5's specs?What are the PS5's launch games?Is PS5 backward compatible?What is the new PS5 DualSense controller?Will the PS5 support virtual reality?What will the PS5 user interface look like?What will the PS5 design look like?The devkit design resembles that of the Roman numeral for 5, but odds are the final product that ships to consumers will look much different. At the very least, don't expect something lik...

Samsung's new Notes are here — let's talk about them.In the second half of each year, Samsung launches a new entry in its Galaxy Note series to showcase the very best it has to offer in smartphones. For 2019, Samsung used the Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, and Note 10+ 5G to do just that.2019 was the first year Samsung's ever launched three Notes at the same time, and along with that, the company also made some controversial decisions when it comes to legacy Note features. Even so, these handsets stand out as some of the best smartphones Samsung has to offer right now (even with the Galaxy S20 now available).Eager to learn more? Keep on reading.Check out our reviewThe Note 10 has impressive specsOne UI 2.1 is available nowWe've compared it to other phonesThere are three different modelsTips & tricks for using the Note 10It's true — Samsung got rid of the headphone jackSamsung upgraded its charging speedsHere's what's new with the S PenTake a look at the Note 10's...

Amazon is now selling the refurbished Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $119. This is the lowest price it has ever been on Amazon and matches a deal we saw from Woot a few weeks ago. Normally the refurb unit sells for $179, and even when it does go on sale usually only dropped to $129. The new version of the Pro goes for $250. Today's refurb device still comes with the same one-year warranty as the new ones.I was just looking at this same page May 31 when I wrote about this bundle, which is how I know today's price is unique because it wasn't this low just a couple days ago. Take a look at that bundle, too, because it includes the same refurb Pro with a refurb Echo Show 5 for just $179.This is one of the best video doorbells you can put on the front of your door. You will replace your existing hardwired doorbell, and it comes with four different colored faceplates so you can match the exterior of your home. Then you just leave it there! The Pro is designed to work in any temperature wi...

Amazon's annual Prime Day 2020 event isn't likely to happen in July for the first time since it came about. This year, rumors suggest that Amazon is pushing it back until September, following issues the company faced during the COVID-19 outbreak. While unfortunate, it makes sense for Amazon to delay the event for several reasons. Consumers are affected by the economic slowdown, lots of people lost jobs during the outbreak, and supply chains are still affected by everything. While it would be awesome to have a small sense of normalcy and have Prime Day happen during July, it doesn't look like that's what will happen this year.The delay could potentially change a lot of things about Prime Day 2020, especially with how much closer it pushes the event towards Black Friday and the holiday shopping season. There are a lot of unanswered questions at this point like what is this rumored Summer Sale that people are talking about, when will Prime Day be announced and take place, and should y...

If you've been missing the movie theater and wishing your TV at home was a bit more comparable, today's sale at Woot gives you the perfect opportunity to score a big screen at a big discount. Sony's X850G Series 4K UHD Smart TV with HDR is now on sale starting as low as $499.99 in refurbished condition at Woot, and while these TVs may not be brand new, they've each been tested and inspected to ensure they look and work as they should. Plus, Woot includes a 90-day warranty just in case the TV you receive doesn't meet your expectations.There are two models of Sony's X850G Series TV on sale today, including a 55-inch version on sale for $499.99 and a 75-inch model that's on sale for $1,049.99. While the 55-inch model actually offers the largest discount at $330 off its regular price, you'll still score a great deal if you're eyeing the 75-inch version as it's now discounted by $280.The Sony X850G Series TVs utilize the Android TV platform so you can download apps and streaming servi...

It's 2020, and OnePlus is done settling.OnePlus manages to release some of the most exciting and interesting Android phones every year. The concept of getting flagship specs for considerably less money than the competition is what's helped OnePlus stand out from other brands, but as prices rise with each new release and that cost gap closes, OnePlus has had to further refine and improve its phones to help them still stand out.For 2020, OnePlus is bringing two new handsets to the U.S. with the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The OnePlus 8 is a pretty minor update to 2019's OnePlus 7T, while OnePlus 8 Pro is where the company put all of its marbles to create its most premium smartphone to-date.Whether you're interested in our review, full device specs, or a closer look at the OnePlus 8/8 Pro's best features, here's everything you need to know!Here's our full reviewStock is limited right nowOnePlus is offering two modelsThe specs are insaneIs it time to upgrade?Let's compare ...

Unlike Xiaomi and OPPO, Huawei hasn't showcased its in-display camera technology yet.What you need to knowHuawei patents suggest the company is working on a flagship phone with an under-display camera.Similar to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, the phone will not have any volume buttons. Huawei compatriots OPPO and Xiaomi are also working on phones with under-display cameras. Huawei could be planning to launch a new smartphone with an under-display selfie camera this year. The folks at LetsGoDigital have spotted two patents showing a phone featuring an under-display camera.The patents reveal a phone with extremely curved edges and virtually no bezels. The display does not have a notch or hole-punch cutout, and nor do we find any evidence of a pop-up camera mechanism. This suggests the phone features an under-display camera, similar to the prototypes showcased by OPPO and Xiaomi last year.The patents also reveal that the phone will not have volume buttons, just like the Mate 30...

Let's chat with the AC forums.Yesterday marked the beginning of a new month, and as per usual, another monthly security patch from Google. The June 2020 update is mostly focused on small bug fixes and vulnerabilities, but if you have a Pixel device, things are more interesting.Also included with the June 2020 update is the latest Pixel Feature Drop, which offers a few new safety tools and a feature in the Clock app for helping you get a better night's sleep.Taking a look through the AC forums, a lot of people appear to already have the new software. TgeekB 06-01-2020 02:52 PM “ Downloaded Reply Scott337 06-01-2020 03:02 PM “ Downloading now, thanks for the reminder and lists of but g fixes & new stuff. Reply wyelkins 06-01-20...

The Samsung QN65Q70TAFXZA 65-inch Q70T Series QLED 4K HDR smart TV is down to $1,097.99 at Amazon. This is the first ever discount on the Q70T since it first released in February. The TV normally sells for around $1,300, so you're saving a good chunk today. Best Buy also has a deal pretty close to this price.The Q70T series is from Samsung's 2020 QLED lineup. While it is on the lower end of the lineup in terms of features, it's also on the lower end in terms of cost. If you want that beautiful QLED technology, this is a great way to do it. Today's deal puts the Q70T nearly $700 less than the moderate step-up the Q80T, so you're saving hundreds and not losing out on much.The Q70T series uses a Quantum Processor with deep-learning AI for all your 4K content, which also helps upscale less-than-4K stuff so you always have the best image on your screen. Quantum HDR also gives you an expansive range of colro and detail. It has a 240 Motion Rate, which keeps everything smooth even when ...

Software has truly pushed mobile photography to the new heights it's reached in recent years, but there's something to be said about putting more of that control back into your own hands. That's where a phone's pro or manual mode can step in with tools that better emulate how a DSLR or mirrorless camera performs.There's a very good chance your phone has a pro or manual mode. Especially if it's a flagship, though even some mid-range devices will include it. You may have skipped over that mode every time, but you don't need to be intimidated by it. A little knowledge will go a long way in helping you capture even better photos than you expected.Find the modeFrom the start, it's important to note that not every Android phone has a pro or manual mode. As an example, Google's Pixel line — among the best phone cameras available — doesn't have one. Third-party apps do offer some recourse as alternatives, so you're not out of luck if you don't see one. If yours does have it, open i...

Out of all of Samsung's fun customizations in One UI and its Galaxy phones, the dynamic lock screen is low-key one of my all-time favorites. With other phones, I often forget how easily bored I can get with the standard lock screen options, but this dynamic feature automatically updates all the time in the background and gives me a pleasant surprise each time. I'll show you just how easy it is to toggle this setting on so that you can start enjoying a little variety on your Galaxy phone.How to enable Samsung's dynamic lock screenOpen the Settings app.Tap on Wallpaper.Tap on Wallpaper services.Toggle on Dynamic Lock screen.Tap on the gear icon to the right of the Dynamic Lock Screen.Toggle on Auto update.Toggle on Download using mobile data, or leave it off if you only want to download new wallpapers over a Wi-Fi network.Tap on Dynamic Lock Screen and select a category to download.Confirm how you wish to download updates and tap Download.That's it. Now you'll be gr...

The chip is designed for smartphones, tablets, wearables, and IoT devices.What you need to knowSamsung has shed more light on the specifications of its new Exynos 850 mobile processor.It is the first 8nm mobile processor that is designed for budget phones.The first phone to feature the new chip is the Galaxy A21s, which was announced last month.Samsung introduced a new Galaxy A series phone called the A21s last month, featuring an Exynos 850 chipset under the hood. While Samsung didn't reveal much about the chipset back then, it has now detailed all the key features and specifications of the Exynos 850 on its website (via SamMobile).The Exynos 850 is manufactured on an 8nm LPP process, which gives it an edge over other recent mobile chipsets that have been designed for affordable smartphones. It uses eight ARM Cortex-A55 CPU cores clocked at 2GHz, coupled with an ARM Mali-G52 GPU. Unlike Samsung's flagship Exynos 990 and mid-range Exynos 980 chips, however, the Exynos 850...

The Samsung T5 500GB portable solid state drive is down to just $79.99 at Amazon, which is a match for the lowest it has ever gone. This drive has sold for as much as $110 in the last few months and rarely goes far below $90. The sale price, which is a match for a Best Buy one-day sale, applies only to the blue model, with the gold and red versions at $89.99.This 500GB external SSD features quick read and write speeds of up to 540 Mbps, along with optional password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption. It's so tiny it can fit in the palm of your hand too. Samsung includes two cables so you can connect it to either a USB-C or a standard USB port right out of the box.In a perfect world, portable solid state drives would be just as inexpensive as portable hard drives. After all, the main feature of SSDs is they have no moving parts, which really makes them perfect for carrying data on the move. Hard drives are much more prone to failure when getting knocked around in your ...

Your smartphone's camera does a lot of work to make your photos look the way they do. Onboard software takes the data from the image sensor and processes it to create the photo you see when you preview it right after shooting it. RAW photos are, much like their namesake, totally raw and devoid of any processing.Shooting in RAW gives you the ultimate freedom to handle the processing side of the equation yourself. Editing these images provides the flexibility to get more out of them than you might otherwise get from the software itself. Here's how to do that.What makes a file RAWWhen a phone saves a photo as a JPEG, it does all the processing and compresses it at the same time. A RAW file is both unprocessed and uncompressed, so what you have is the raw data that the image sensor recorded. This is why file sizes are several times larger than they would be as JPEGs, and why they look so dull and desaturated when you first see them. Because these files also save in formats like DNG...

Having a good processor is a checkbox item, not a purchase driver.The debate over what processor you should expect in a smartphone has picked back up in 2020 after a couple of years of seemingly taking a back seat in people's hierarchy of needs. It seems to be mostly driven by increasingly-expensive high-end phones saddled by the extra cost tied to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865, and the subsequent decision by some companies to step down and use Qualcomm's 700-series processors typically used in less-expensive phones.Every time one of these arguments over processors springs back up, I need to remind everyone that the vast majority of people simply don't care what processor is in their phone — in fact, most people don't even know what processor they're using. And even those who do know which processors are in phones probably shouldn't put so much emphasis on them when buying their next phone.Research shows that average consumers simply don't factor the processor into their buying...