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Not all conversations need to stick around forever.What you need to knowFacebook is rolling out a new vanish mode to Messenger and Instagram.Vanish mode enables ephemeral messaging for individual chats. It's available on Messenger in the U.S., and on Instagram for accounts with the new messaging experience enabled.Facebook in September announced a new feature known as vanish mode coming to Messenger and Instagram. Today, it's officially bringing this feature to users.Vanish mode is exactly what it sounds like, an ephemeral method of texting that's more like Snapchat than what we'd expect from Messenger. The messages and memes and gifs you send are all temporary, and once you leave the mode, everything disappears. It's triggered by swiping up while in an existing chat thread and disabled by repeating the gesture. It's also a feature that works on trust, so while screenshots are allowed, both parties will be notified if one is taken.Announcing the feature, Facebook's mess...

Online connection problems on PS5 may not always be the result of the PlayStation Network going down. There are a few steps you can take to solve these problems on your own if they persist, and it may be as simple as unplugging your router or restarting your console.Products used in this guideConnect to your router: Cat 7 Ethernet Cable (From $8 at Amazon)Jump to:Troubleshoot through settingsConnect to Wi-FiUse a wired connectionPower cycle your routerRestart from Safe ModeContact PlayStationPS5 GuidesHow to transfer games and save dataHow to attach the PS5 baseHow to set up parental controlsHow to connect to Wi-FiHow to increase download speedsHow to manage multiple accountsHow to set up 2FAHow to update your PS5 system softwareHow to use Game HelpHow to enable 4K/8K resolutionHow to factory reset your PS5Troubleshoot through PS5 settingsGo to Settings.Select Network.Select Connection Status.Select Test Internet Connection.Reconnect to...

Google has also brought chat pinning to the Google Chat app.What you need to knowGoogle announced two new features coming to Chat today.The company's now built-in calendar integration for quick event creation while in a conversation.You are also now able to pin important conversations if you choose, keeping them at the top of your list.Google has just rolled out a set of new updates to its Chat app this week. Google Chat (not to be confused with the other Google Chat) will now be able to schedule meetings with Google Calendar, right from the messaging app itself. As the service is aimed at a business audience, the ability to quickly set up meetings without needing to open an alternative app would be valued. Microsoft Teams offers similar functionality, and Slack does as well via way of add-ons, this is Google catching up to its competitors.Google is also now rolling out conversation pinning for Chat. Once a conversation (or a Chat room) is pinned, it'll always appear at t...

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

Elite runners and triathletes know that Garmin makes some of the best sports watches, but sometimes they want to customize them with the best Garmin Forerunner 745 bands available. We've worn the watch and done our research to dig up what we think are some of the best-looking and most affordable options to change up the look of your Garmin Forerunner 745. I've got my eye on one of the woven nylon bands, but I'm curious to know which one you will get!Woven wonderDuiGong Woven Nylon StrapStaff PickI'm a sucker for a good nylon watch band; they're always comfortable and come in some lovely colors and patterns. They can even help you dress up your sporty watch and turn it into something you'd be proud to wear for a night out. Be sure to check out the pink, orange, or blue versions of this band to see some interesting patterns and details.$20 at AmazonPerforated perfectionYOUkei Sport StrapFor as comfortable as Garmin's included band is on the Forerunner 745, it ...

Get ready to die and again and again and again and...What you need to knowDeathloop is a time-loop story of two assassins.It was originally supposed to release alongside the PS5.Deathloop now has a release date of May 21, 2021. It's console exclusive to the PS5 for a year.First announced as a PS5 launch title before being delayed into 2021, Arkane Studios' Deathloop now has a release date. Deathloop is slated to arrive on May 21, 2021 for PS5 and PC. It'll be console exclusive for a year before heading to other platforms, meaning Xbox Series X and S. Bethesda also posted a small trailer to go along with the launch date reveal, which you can see below.You'll get the following items for preordering the game:Unique Weapon: Royal Protector Machete (PS5 Exclusive)Character Skin: "Storm Rider" ColtOne Trinket (equippable buff)Then, these new few are exclusive to the Deluxe Edition:Unique Weapon: Transtar Trencher (PS5 Exclusive)Unique Weapon: Eat The Rich Tribu...

Send your best.While the Assassin's Creed games haven't brought back the multiplayer mode that defined the early online days of titles like Brotherhood, there is a way for you to aid your friends online in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Once you progress far enough, you can create a Viking raider, or Jomsviking, to upload online. From there, your friends who are also playing will eventually see your raider and be able to bring them in. Here's how to upload a Viking raider for your friends.Assassin's Creed Valhalla: How to upload a Viking raider for your friendsFirst off, you can't make a Jomsviking until you arrive in England. This will take at least a couple of hours of progressing through the main story, longer if you choose to do side content in Norway first.Once you've arrived in England, work on the Settling Down quest.Continue this quest until you've built a Blacksmith shop for Gunner.Now, go to the Docks. You'll find a signpost for building a barracks. Build the Barr...

Motorola released a lot of phones this year. Some of them were great, others were a bit so-so, but there certainly were plenty of them. Now that Black Friday deals have started popping up, Motorola's using this shopping season to highlight its very best releases by giving them massive discounts. Here are the best ones you need to know!Motorola Edge | $300 off at Amazon$400 at AmazonThe Motorola Edge is one of the most underrated phones of the entire year, largely due to its high price. During Black Friday, however, that's not an issue. You can currently pick up the Motorola Edge for $300 off its retail price, bringing it down to just $400. For that price, you're getting a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765G processor, two-day battery life, and tons more.Of all the Motorola deals available right now, the Motorola Edge stands out as something special. Almost everything about the phone is top-notch, whether it be the display, performanc...

Bose QuietComfort EarbudsCutting it out$279 at AmazonProsSuperb sound qualityOutstanding ANC performanceSolid ambient modeComfortable fitWireless charging caseBetter onboard controlsConsLarge in size by comparisonCase is also much biggerApp needs an EQBose made its true wireless earbuds bigger than many others have by way of a new-look design, but makes up for the heft by delivering one of the best active noise canceling (ANC) experiences currently available to go with the excellent sound quality.Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2Clearing the air$300 at AmazonProsGreat comfortGreat audio qualityExcellent ANC performanceImproved battery lifeEQ in companion appNicer caseConsOnboard controls need workNo official sweat resistanceStill priceySennheiser came back with its second iteration true wireless earbuds by adding to its top-class sound with much improved battery life and active noise cancelation (ANC) that combine for one of t...

If you run a business and you need to pitch online, the quality of your presentations really matters. Sizle Pro is a design platform that helps you create high-converting slides in minutes, and lifetime access is now only $29.99.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AGfwTQCEh7cMany presentation apps are designed for people who are pitching in person. In contrast, Sizle Pro was made for the web.This platform lets you collaborate with your colleagues to create beautiful presentations using simple tools. You can choose from a range of templates, drag content into place, and change the look as you please.Just as importantly, Sizle tracks how your presentations perform. You can see exactly when clients open your documents, and which slides draw the most attention.All this information comes back to you via mail alerts, and you can even add forms for live feedback.Sizle Pro also has a built-in CRM to track the progress of every lead, and full access management for your presentations.Lifeti...

The chances are that you're using the built-in webcam from your laptop, or you have a desktop that doesn't have a webcam at all. But with more and more folks working from home, you'll end up needing to join in a video conference call at some point, whether it's using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or another similar service. And you don't want to end up looking like a potato, which means looking for the best webcam you can find. With the Logitech Brio 4K, there's no chance of that happening, and you get more added features than you'll know what to do with. However, you'll want to take advantage of the 4K recording and Windows Hello support.Best Overall: Logitech Brio 4KThose looking for the mac-daddy of webcams can't look past the Logitech Brio 4K. Not only do you get 4K HDR video recording, but this webcam is also certified to work with Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS. However, Windows users get the added benefit of Windows Hello support.In addition to recording video at either 4K or 1...

Facebook makes a drastic change to Instagram.What you need to knowFacebook is drastically revamping the Instagram home screen.It's adding new dedicated tabs for Reels and Shops while shuffling the upload button and notifications tab elsewhere. The company says that this change gives the app a "much-needed refresh."Facebook just recently started integrating Instagram with Messenger, and now the company is rolling out its next biggest change in years.It's redesigning the home screen of the main Instagram app to focus on Reels and Shopping, moving away long-standing elements like the create icon that let you upload new images and the notifications tab that let you view all your interactions. These have now been placed out of thumb's reach at the top right of the app.Reels, if you recall, is the company's take on the short video format popularized by TikTok. It launched a few short months ago and has only seen growth since then. Shopping is another new addition to the Insta...

Best answer: Yes. Though the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition were shown to be standing vertically during the initial announcement, both can lay on their sides horizontally. However, you'll need to use the included base to do so.Try to grab one: PS5 (See at Amazon)Can the PS5 lay on its side?Just like its predecessor, the PS5 can lay flat on its side. There was some worry that it would need to stand vertically because it was shown that way during its initial announcement, but this is not the case. Both the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition can be placed horizontally.Does the PS5 need a base to lay horizontally?Yes, you'll need to use the base to lay the PS5 horizontally. This is likely due to the fact that the outer shell of the PS5 is curved and not flat. Sony has shared that this base is included with the console, so you won't need to purchase it separately. When laying the PS5 horizontally or vertically, you'll use the base which can be swapped out by unscrewing it, as seen in th...

Starter Wi-Fi 6Eero 6$130 at DellProsWi-Fi 6 increases mesh performanceAX1800 delivers enough speed for more peopleCompatible with all existing EerosConsDual-band Wi-Fi is worse for mesh performanceOnly one open Ethernet port on the base routerEero 6 is a solid upgrade to the base Eero line. It brings with it Wi-Fi 6, which takes the 5GHz performance up to 1200Mbps with compatible devices. Even if you haven't upgraded your wireless devices to take advantage of Wi-Fi 6, it ensures a faster connection between the different routers in your mesh.Gigabit speed meshEero Pro 6$230 at DellProsWi-Fi 6 tri-band delivers gigabit speedCompatible with all existing EerosDedicated backhaul keeps mesh speed highConsMore expensiveOnly one open Ethernet port on the base routerEero 6 Pro has all of the best features Eero 6 has with a little more of everything. A tri-band connection allows the mesh to hit gigabit speeds with an extra 5GHz band. Dual ...

The Razer Viper Ultimate wireless gaming mouse and RGB charging dock has dropped to $119.99 on Amazon. That's $30 off its regular price and a match for the best deal we've seen on this version of the Viper. This deal is coming from Razer, which means you should be able to find it at a few retailers including Best Buy.It's not just the Razer Viper Ultimate, either. Look at the rest of the Viper lineup for other ways to get this awesome mouse and still pay even less. For example, the wired version of the Viper is down to a crazy low of just $39.99 on Amazon. That's such an affordable price for a mouse that I really like. This deal is good at Best Buy as well.The Viper Ultimate wireless mouse uses Razer's proprietary HyperSpeed technology. This is a feature designed to give you the best possible wireless connection with extremely low latency and no interference from other signals. You won't even notice a delay between when you move the mouse and when your cursor on screen moves.Pl...

Who would've thought that one of the most popular games of 2020 would be a free Android game that came out in 2018? The social deduction game has enjoyed a health bump in popularity, thanks to the help of some big-name streamers. And what comes with popularity? Merchandise, of course. Here's some of the best Among Us merchandise we've found.Drink to a speedy negotiation"Me, the Impostor? Lol." MugStaff PickMe? The Imposter? Why I'd never! Sip your drink as you watch your friends accuse each other of sabotage.$15 at InnerslothA solid stress relieverAmong Us Coloring BookAmong Us can be a stressful game, whether you're an Imposter trying to avoid detection or a member of the crew trying to complete a task. So why not relax and relieve some stress with this Among Us coloring book?$8 at AmazonWarm and toastyAmong Us socksFinding and successfully ejecting the imposter is a satisfying feeling. Unfortunately, you might have to eject dozens of innocent...

Spotify and Apple Music already offer a similar feature.What you need to knowYouTube Music will soon get another new feature.The upcoming feature will allow you to share a story on Instagram and Snapchat with the song you're listening to. It will likely go live within the next few weeks.YouTube Music has gained several new features over the last few months, which have made it a much better music service than it was a year earlier. Since Google has already started shutting down Play Music in some markets, it is now working on further improving YouTube Music by adding a few more new features.Google will soon be adding Snapchat and Instagram story sharing options to the YouTube Music app on Android. As reported by 9to5Google, YouTube Music's share sheet now includes two new targets: "Instagram stories" and "Snapchat Stories."The integration isn't live yet, so tapping on the new targets crashes the YouTube Music app. Similar to Spotify and Apple Music apps, the feature wi...

Nothing can turn your Android phone from state-of-the-art to overpriced paperweight faster than a dead battery, but the best portable chargers and power banks can help recharge your tech when life plays keep-away with your power outlets. Portable chargers used to be big, bulky, and slow, but USB-C charging and Power Delivery charging have made things much faster — fast enough to charge laptops, even — and has allowed power banks to get slimmer and better than ever. There are plenty of options in every shape or size, but our favorite is the Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux, which is tiny but mighty.Best Overall: Anker PowerCore 10000 PD ReduxAnker's power banks have been some of the most popular in recent years. Plus, its 10,000mAh PowerCore PD Redux is just about the perfect battery pack for recharging a single phone during a long day at a theme park or as a backup battery that you can stow away in a small bag. This is especially true as the Reux fixed the original PowerCore ...

One of Best Buy's daily deals is the WD Easystore 16TB external USB 3.0 hard drive, and it's down to just $259.99 in this sale. That's $90 off its regular price and a ridiculously low price for so much space. You're basically paying less than $16 per terabyte. With 16 of those bad boys, you won't have to worry about filling up your storage anytime soon. This is a one-day deal that is separate from Best Buy's newest Black Friday event, the "Our Coolest Deals" sale, that just started today.As a desktop external hard drive, the Easystore is not a drive meant to travel with you. It should be sitting on your desk serving as a semi-permanent storage for your media. Because of that, WD also makes it really easy to use these drives to back up your system. Use the WD Backup software and you'll be able to set a schedule that backs up your data regularly.If you just want something for your photos, videos, and documents, use the WD Discovery software to back up all of that information easily...

Chatting with the AC forums.It's hard to believe, but it's already been over two months since Android 11 was released to the public. That means it's been two months of people messing with chat bubbles, getting used to the new notification layout, and having more control over their app permissions.New features like that are the most fun to talk about, but whenever a major software update is released, there's something else that needs to be discussed: battery life.A few Pixel owners in the AC forums recently got to talking about how Android 11 has been affecting their battery life over the past couple of months, and looking through their comments, it seems to be a mixed bag right now. Super Spartan 11-07-2020 11:37 PM “ I was expecting battery life to get better with iOS 11 due to the under the hood changes but now I have to charge my Pixel 4 thrice a day and yes I did a factory reset I feel my...

Is Samsung finally getting ready to blur the lines between its Galaxy Note and S series lineup?What you need to knowAccording to a new rumor, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will have S Pen "support."Unlike the Galaxy Note series phones, however, it may not come bundled with an S Pen in the box. It might not even have a dedicated slot for an S Pen.Earlier this year, a rumor claimed that one of the three Galaxy S21 phones launching next year would come with an S Pen. Now, reliable Samsung leaker Ice Universe has "confirmed" that the Galaxy S21 Ultra supports S Pen.Yes, I can 100% confirm that S21 Ultra supports S Pen— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 12, 2020While the leaker hasn't revealed any details, his tweets suggest the Galaxy S21 Ultra won't actually ship with an S Pen in the box. Instead, those who need the S Pen may have to buy one from Samsung. It also appears unlikely that the phone will have an S Pen slot like Samsung's Galaxy Note series phones.The Galaxy S21...

One of Amazon's daily delas includes two Tineco cordless stick vacuums on sale for up to 30% off. Amazon's "Holiday Dash" features very temporary low prices on quality items, but none of the deals are built to last for more than a day. If you need a good cordless stick vacuum, you'll want to act fast on this. The Tineco A11 Hero has dropped to $179.99. This vacuum normally sells for $260, and it does not drop directly from that price very often. In fact, it hasn't gone on sale since last year.You can also upgrade to the Tineco A11 Master+ cordless vac, which is on sale for $279.99. This price matches the lowest we've ever seen on the Master+. It's also $120 off the normal price for the vacuum.The A11 Hero vacuum has a 450W motor that provides up to 120W suction power so you can do a thorough clean of any surface. It has full-sized LED power brushes that work well on both hard floors and carpets. This is also a good vacuum if you have pets as it can clean pet hair easily.The 250...

The Echo Dot is a super affordable way to have Alexa in your home. But when you want to tuck it away, make sure that you have one of the best Echo Dot mounts available. This can keep your counters and surfaces decluttered so that you can catch up on the latest news, put items on your shopping list, listen to music, play audiobooks, and so much more without needlessly taking up counter space. We've gathered the best Echo Dot mounting options to make your home sleek and tidy. Don't worry; we organized them by generation so you can quickly find the one you need.Made for Echo Dot 4th GenHolds them all (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Gen)Delidigi Echo Dot ShelfStaff PickThis shelf mount can hold all versions of the Echo Dot, as well as devices like the Nest Mini. You screw it into the wall, and a shelf supports the Echo Dot, while the excess cord gets wrapped up beneath the device. It's a great way to get all of your Echo clutter off the counter.$13 at AmazonMade for Amazon (4th G...

Get your PS5 console today before they sell out.You can now buy the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition for $499 ($629.99 CAD) and $399 ($499.99 CAD), respectively. The two consoles will be released on November 12 in a few countries, with a wider release on November 19. You'll want to purchase your PS5 console as soon as possible because they're sure to sell out lightning fast. As I mentioned in my PS5 review, it's an outstanding console with a groundbreaking controller.While Sony promised that there would be plenty of PS5 consoles to buy, the PS5 preorder situation has been a mess. Communication lines broke down between Sony, retailers, and fans, leading to mass confusion about when the consoles would be available for preorder. Stock sold out almost instantly.Launching alongside the PS5 is a line of accessories including a PULSE 3D wireless headset, media remote, HD camera, DualSense charging station, and of course the DualSense controller itself.We'll regularly update this as more ...

So Best Buy has dedicated itself to a series of Black Friday events instead of just one major sale at the end of the month. These little sales take place over the course of a day or two and often feature some really unique prices, including items not covered by Best Buy's huge 145-page Black Friday ad (although many of those items are also on sale). The most recent sale is the "Our Coolest Deals" sale going on right now. It started this morning, Nov. 12, and will go through the end of the day on Saturday, Nov. 14.If you want to learn more about Best Buy's ongoing Black Friday events, check out our Best Buy hub. And don't forget to check out the hundreds of deals coming out from other retailers through the Black Friday season.So what are some of the deals down to low prices for the "Our Coolest Deals" sale? Well, start with the HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 laptop. It's on sale for $399.99, $100 off its regular price. This is a touchscreen laptop with a flip-and-fold design, an Intel Co...

Keep your work on track and learn something along the way.Throughout the duration of the school year, finding the best Chromebook extensions and apps for students can really help to make or break the semester. Many school districts are providing some of the best Chromebooks to students since they're powerful enough to handle schoolwork and won't break the bank. Whether you're looking for the best Chromebook apps or just a new extension that you've never seen, there's something here for everyone.Jump to:Essential ToolsReference and ResearchProductivityFor writersEnhance ChromePlay some gamesEssential toolsWhile some apps and extensions can enhance Chrome, on the whole, there are others that you should be using, even if you move away from a Chromebook. Whether you need a password manager or want to keep your hectic life in order, these are some of the essential tools you should be using.The de-facto choiceLastPassLastPass excels at being one of the mo...

The iPhone 12 comes with exciting upgrades and a few features that you can't use just yet.I know my way around an Android phone, but that is not the case with iPhones. I bought a few iPhones over the course of the last decade, but I just didn't spend enough time with iOS to feel comfortable using the platform.That changed last year as I started using the iPhone 11 alongside my Android phone. What struck immediately the most was how easy it was to make the switch from Android to iOS — I didn't have to change the way I use my phone, and all the Google services I rely on every day, including Gboard, Maps, YouTube, Gmail, Drive, and Chrome, work just as well on iOS as they do on Android.The two most dominant mobile operating systems are closer than ever in 2020. A key feature addition in iOS 14 is widgets — a mainstay on Android for a decade — and Google took a few features from Apple and added it to Android 11. Both platforms are mature and polished, and if you're like me an...

India was the biggest market for PUBG Mobile before it got banned in early September.What you need to knowPUBG Corporation has announced PUBG Mobile India, a new game that has been created specifically for the Indian market.PUBG Corporation also plans to create an India subsidiary to "enhance communications and services with players."The company hasn't revealed exactly when the new game will be released in the country.PUBG Mobile, which was banned in India in September this year, will soon be making a comeback in India as PUBG Mobile India. PUBG Corporation, the creator of the game, today announced that it has created a "new" game specifically for the Indian market.The company says the privacy and security of Indian player data is a top priority and it will be conducting regular audits and verifications on the storage systems to ensure the personally identifiable information of Indian users is safely managed.The custom version of the game will be set in a virtual simula...

If you're consistently running low on time throughout the day, having a smart robot vacuum cleaner like one of these discounted models from ILIFE could work wonders for your life. Even though Prime Day is long gone and Black Friday sales are yet to kick off, you can actually snag all-time low pricing on a couple of robot vacuums thanks to this one-day sale at Amazon. Both of the featured models actually went on sale in the run-up to Prime Day and today's prices are even lower with up to 32% off.The popular ILIFE A9 is discounted as part of the sale. It's down to $149.99 which is a match for its biggest price drop to date and $10 lower than its Prime Day price.Unlike some robot vacuums, the A9 will not just run around randomly cleaning up your floors. It uses sophisticated mapping and navigation technology and cleans in a methodical back-and-forth pattern. It won't repeatedly go over the same spots and it won't miss areas. Plus, the vacuum has 14 smart sensors that help it to clea...

The phone will be available in two colors: Blue and Gray.What you need to knowOfficial renders of the upcoming Motorola Moto E7 have surfaced.The Moto E7 is tipped to sport a 6.5-inch HD+ display and a dual-camera setup on the back.It will also feature a 4,000mAh battery and a 5MP selfie camera.Back in September, Motorola expanded its lineup of entry-level Android phones with the launch of the Moto E7 Plus. Official renders and key specs of the standard Moto E7 have now surfaced, hinting at an imminent launch.Moto E7 Renders in Blue & Gray Color.•6.5inch HD+ Display•48+2MP Rear Camera•5MP Front Camera•Android 10•4000mAh Battery pic.twitter.com/OcipDEyVuq— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) November 11, 2020Unsurprisingly, the vanilla Moto E7 isn't going to look very different from the Moto E7 Plus. It has a similar waterdrop notch at the top of the screen and a dual-camera module on the back. Like the Moto E7 Plus, the vanilla model will feature a 6.5-inch ...

An easy way to keep tabs on your loved ones.What you need to knowAmazon launches new Care Hub feature for Alexa-enabled devices.Care providers have access to loved ones' activity throughout the day.Users can get started with Care Hub today by connecting their Alexa accounts.As a result of the ongoing global pandemic, its become more difficult to spend time with loved ones. This can be harder for the older generation, who are more vulnerable and disproportionately affected by exposure to Covid-19. This makes something like virtual care a staple for many who want to keep tabs on their loved ones. Amazon is looking to help fill the void, and today announced a new remote caregiving feature for Alexa called Care Hub.At its core, the new feature is meant to create a direct connection between the person providing care and their aging loved ones. Family members will be able to get alerts and monitor their activity feed through the Alexa app. They can also set customized notificat...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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