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It's quite rare that we see great offers for Ember smart mugs and accessories, but if you've been holding out, today's your lucky day. Best Buy is having a one-day sale offering two Ember Temperature Control Smart Mugs for just $129.99. Considering one of these mugs regularly sells for $100, you're essentially getting an extra one for just $30 more. The next best price is $79 for one mug at Amazon. Shipping at Best Buy is free on orders over $35, though you might be able to get your order quicker by choosing free curbside pickup where available.Your pair of Ember Smart Mugs includes one black and one white mug with matching coasters. Ember mugs are awesome because they'll keep your coffee hot without making it too hot to drink. You know when you pour your coffee into an insulated tumbler, and six hours later it's so hot that you're still struggling to drink it? Ember strikes a perfect balance between warmth and drinkability. You can control the temperature with a free smartphone ap...

A proper flagship without the usual compromises — but the execution isn't perfect.In our initial round of reviews, I took the lead on the standard OnePlus 8, while Daniel Bader took on the OnePlus 8 Pro. But thankfully, I do have both phones, so I was able to swap over to the 8 Pro to see how it differs from the base model that's $200 less and generally less exciting. The 8 Pro is the big, feature-packed flagship we've been waiting for OnePlus to make for years.The great part about doing a second review of a phone is that I don't have to cover all of the basics; I can just jump right into the biggest things I want to discuss from my own experience after the first review drops. And it also provides a particularly unique perspective coming from the OnePlus 8, as I can see where the value lies in the price increase. Here's my take on the OnePlus 8 Pro.At a glanceOnePlus 8 Pro ...

Google first announced Live Caption as a built-in Android feature only on its Pixel phones, but has since opened it up to others — and OnePlus has picked it up and integrated it into its OxygenOS software seamlessly. Live Caption makes your phone analyze any sound playing in any app and caption it on the fly — so you can make sense of tough-to-hear audio, or simply follow the words of a video when you can't use the speakers or headphones. It's a great feature, and it's easy to use on the OnePlus 8.Products used in this guideMainstream value: OnePlus 8 ($700 at OnePlus)How to use Live Caption on the OnePlus 8Live Caption is ready to use at any time, just press either volume key and tap the caption button located at the very bottom of the on-screen volume control pop-up.Alternatively, you can add the Live Caption option to the notification shade quick settings, and enable or disable it there.There's nothing else to do — as soon as any sort of audio starts playing o...

Mother's Day is just around the corner. While there are plenty of gifts you could give mom, I'd bet one thing she'd really like is just... something to do! Especially if she's stuck quarantined at home. Well, give her the gift of all the TV episodes and movies she can watch with a Disney+ Gift Subscription Card good for a full year of the service for $69.99. Disney's regular plan costs $6.99 a month, so you're saving almost $14 getting the full year versus buying the months individually. Plus, you can present this as a gift. When you make the purchase, put in the delivery date and the email of the person you want to give this subscription to. Disney will send them information on how to redeem the code.Start streamingDisney+ One Year SubscriptionBuy this and Disney will email the gift to the email of your choice on the date of your choice. Valid for new members only. You'll be asked to make a new account.$69.99 $84 $14 offSee at Disney+This deal is only good for new subscr...

Being able to watch the Fire TV without bothering my spouse — priceless.I don't know about you, but I've found that I've been binge-watching shows and movies on my Fire TV even more than I did before all of this self-isolation stuff began. But in these times when family and housemates are likely sharing communal spaces to work from home or do online studies, blaring the TV is not the best thing you can do for the household dynamic. Good news, though — I've discovered a handy little accessory for my Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote that is every bit as valuable to my family and me as noise-canceling headphones may be to others, and it costs a fraction of the price!A valuable add-onBefore you say it, let me preempt you right now. Yes, I know that Roku has had this feature on its remotes for years. I've owned Roku sets and remotes with a headphone jack, and quite honestly, that was one of the things I missed the most when I moved to a full-time Fire TV household.While I have a f...

Chromebooks' ease-of-use, affordability, and reliability have helped them win over parents and kids.I've worked full-time on a Chromebook for years now, and while I've been asked recommendations on which Chromebook to buy for a work computer — ASUS C434 if you want a flashier 2-in-1, Acer 715 if you want something big, reliable, and affordable — the interest they've gotten over the last two months as everyone scrambled for work from home computers has been impressive. I now price-check our Best Chromebooks guide the way most check the weather: early and often because things are constantly changing.The Chromebook I've worked on daily for the last six months, the Lenovo C340-11, has been a hotter ticket than Hamilton, selling out constantly at Amazon, Lenovo, Best Buy, and even Walmart (and the ASUS C214 is an even hotter ticket because that's a rugged education model). Price gouging has gotten patently insane, with the Lenovo C330 going for more than double the price it did in...

The Redmi Note 8 Pro launched in August last year as the first phone with a 64MP camera.What you need to knowXiaomi has sold 30 million Redmi Note 8 series globally.The Redmi Note 8 series was announced in August last year. Redmi Note 8 was the highest-selling Android phone in the fourth quarter of 2019.Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing today announced on Weibo that the brand has sold 30 million Redmi Note 8 phones globally. The Redmi Note 8 series went on sale in September last year, so it took just seven months for the 30 million sales milestone to be achieved.As per data from Canalys, the Redmi Note 8 was the most popular Android phone in the world during the fourth quarter of 2019 and the sixth best-selling smartphone overall. The Redmi Note 8 Pro also managed to make it to the list of the Top 10 smartphones in the same period.Weibing revealed in his post on Weibo that Redmi sold 1 million units of the Note 8 series in the first month. In the second month, sales incr...

After being delayed back in April due to the coronavirus, UFC 249 is back on and we have all the details on how you can watch the highly anticipated event online or on TV in the U.S., Canada, UK and Australia.UFC 249 was originally scheduled to take place in Brooklyn, New York but the UFC had to relocate the event to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. However, while the event is back on, there won't be any fans in attendance for Saturday's fights for safety reasons.The venue may have changed and fans won't be crowded around the octagon but many of the fights originally scheduled for UFC 249 will be included on the new card. The biggest change though is that Tony Ferguson will now be taking on Justin Gaethje in the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship as Khabib Nurmagomedov is unable to leave his home country of Russia due to its coronavirus travel restrictions.Ferguson is known for his incredible cardio and pressure while Gaethje's kill or be killed me...

"We will continue to do what we can to say thank you to those on the front lines doing such valuable work in this crisis."What you need to knowVodafone announced in April that it would give NHS staff 30 days of unlimited data.It is now extending that offer for another six months.Care workers will now also be eligible. UK carrier Vodafone has today announced that it will extend its offer of free unlimited data to NHS workers and that it is extending the offer to care workers.In a press release today Vodafone stated: NHS workers and vulnerable customers can now enjoy unlimited mobile data on Vodafone free for six months. The UK's care workers are also now eligible to claim the offer. This extension follows Vodafone's original offer, announced on April 6, of 30 days' unlimited free data for NHS staff, vulnerable customers and half a million Pay Monthly customers.Vodafone announced previously that it was offering 500,000 pay monthly customers 30 days of free data, as w...

Huawei claims the earbuds can bring down ambient noise levels by up to 32dB.What you need to knowHuawei has launched new truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, called FreeBuds 3i.The company's new AirPods Pro rivals use 10mm dynamic drivers and have IPX4 water resistance as well.They have been priced at £90 ($112) in the UK. Huawei launched the FreeBuds 3 true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation at IFA last year, featuring Bluetooth 5.1 support and a design similar to Apple AirPods. The company has now introduced a new pair of true wireless earbuds with an AirPods-like design and a more affordable price tag.Huawei's new FreeBuds 3i earbuds feature 10mm dynamic drivers for "mighty" sound and a 3-mic system to enhance call quality. They have built-in capacitive sensors on both earbuds, allowing users to control music playback and the active noise cancellation feature. When it comes to battery life, however, the FreeBuds 3i aren't all that impres...

It's easier to shuffle and repeat, lyrics are finally here and easy to use. Please don't make me wait three weeks to get this update on my phone. Please.What you need to knowYouTube Music is beginning a roll out of a new playback screen on its Android app.The new UI puts the repeat and shuffle buttons on the playback screen rather than a queue screen.It also features the addition of lyrics to supported songs and a bigger, easier to edit queue screen.The update will roll out to Android over the next few weeks, with the iOS update planned "in the near future".The YouTube Music interface tweaks that we've seen testing in the last few months are finally beginning to roll out to the general public! This update includes the sharper, more useful playback screen, the rollout of a lyrics tab in the playback menu, and seamless switching between the album and video version of a song is now always visible rather than having to tap the album art to bring it up. You can also access the ...

It's going to be a summer filled with gaming news.What you need to knowGeoff Keighley recently announced Summer Game Fest, a series of news and events from May to August.The schedule for Summer Game Fest is now live, with new additions coming later on.An Inside Xbox showcase for third-party Xbox Series X games kicks off Summer Game Fest on May 7.Additionally, a surprise game reveal is coming on May 12.Recently, Geoff Keighley, host of the Game Awards, announced Summer Game Fest, a showcase for different publishers to reveal news, release demos and more. Phase 1 of the showcase consists of publishers like Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, PlayStation, Xbox and others. Summer Game Fest is scheduled to run from May through August.The Summer Game Fest schedule is now live on the official website. As time goes on, more and more events will be added to this schedule. You can sign up for notifications so you see each event as they are announced.Keighley had previously confirmed that ...

This is a nice surprise.What you need to knowGoogle Stadia is a cloud game streaming service.It's getting a lot of interesting games in the coming months. Now you can use a Stadia Controller with Google Chrome. You can purchase a Stadia bundle for $130 through the Google Store. Google Stadia is a cloud game streaming service that launched in November 2019 to a lot of excitement. Unfortunately, the lack of games and technical issues when it comes to resolution and image quality have harmed the reputation of the service.You also couldn't use a wireless controller on PC. Luckily, that's not the case anymore. Today, the Stadia Team posted about the new feature. Starting this week, you can now use the Stadia Controller to play wirelessly on your laptop and desktop. You no longer need to connect your Stadia Controller physically to your computer to play your favorite games. You'll be able to link your Stadia Controller and Stadia.com through your Wi-Fi network and play w...

What you need to knowDuring the Q2 earnings call, Disney announced that Japan will get Disney+ in June.We also have a more concrete timeline for Eastern Europe, which now looks to be coming in September.South America is still set to get Disney+ around the end of the calendar year.Disney+ now has roughly 54.5 million subscribers today.Disney's earnings call was a bit of a downer today — Disneyland Shanghai is re-opening, but there's no guidance on when the domestic parks or film/TV product can restart — but Disney+ is still doing quite well, and we now know what countries should be getting the service in the next six months: Disney+ will be coming to Japan in June, and it appears both the Eastern Europe and South American launches are still on track for later this year.Disney+ also updated its subscriber numbers, a month after announcing on April 8 that they has surpassed 50 million subscribers. Disney+ is now at about 54.5 million subscribers. This is a return to a mor...

Continued success for Respawn's latest adventure.What you need to knowEA has released its financial results for Q4 FY20.In the notes, EA confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has crossed over 10 million players. FIFA 20 has crossed 25 million players.Apex Legends was the most downloaded free-to-play game on PlayStation 4 in 2019. Electronic Arts (EA) has released its Q4 financial results for FY20, ending March 31, 2020. The company posted a total $5.54 billion in revenue during 2019, up from $4.95 billion the previous year.One particular highlight was the success of Respawn Entertainment's latest singleplayer game. EA confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has crossed over 10 million players. While this doesn't provide concrete sales figures, it's certainly noteworthy. In EA's previous quarterly results, the company announced that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order had beaten its sales expectations, which were between 6 to 8 million copies sold.EA was also forecas...

Whether you're just beginning your weight loss journey or you're deep into a workout regimen and just want to start tracking your weight, BMI, and more, a smart scale is an awesome way to keep your fitness goals in check. These scales connect to a corresponding app on your phone or tablet and show you comprehensive results that you wouldn't get from a regular ol' bathroom scale.Best valueEufy Smart Scale P1Staff pickThere's not much the Eufy P1 can't do. It tracks 14 different measurements, can work with up to 16 users, and syncs with popular health apps.$50 at AmazonGreat ecosystemFitbit Aria 2The Aria 2 is another powerful scale, tracking your weight, lean mass, BMI, and more. The biggest downside is that it only syncs with the Fitbit app.$129 at Amazon$130 at FitbitAlexa integrationWithings Body+What's better than a smart scale? A smart scale that works with Alexa. That's what the Withings Body+ brings to the table. It also comes with Wi-Fi connectiv...

Ender's Game becomes a real game with Echo VRWhat you need to knowEcho VR open beta is available for free all Oculus Quest owners on the Oculus Store.Echo VR, formerly known as Echo Arena, pits players in zero-gravity arenas with the goal to throw a disc through a goal on the opposing team's side.Oculus Quest players can play with Oculus Rift players in the same arenas.It's been a long time coming, but Echo VR is finally available on the Oculus Quest for everyone to try. During the open beta, Echo VR is available for free to all Oculus Quest players. Simply head to the Oculus Store and download the beta, or find the listing link here to view it on your PC or phone. Oculus Quest players will be able to play with all their Oculus Rift friends without restriction although, at this time, Echo Combat isn't available on the Oculus Quest.Echo VR was formerly known as Echo Arena and seemingly takes some heavy inspiration from the Ender's Game series of books, specifically the zer...

T-Mobile is using Sprint's 5G spectrum to improve its 5G network in New York.What you need to knowT-Mobile customers with a Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra are getting better speeds in New York.The goal is to deliver high speeds in dense areas and maintain coverage in suburban areas.The "layer cake" includes T-Mobile's low-band and mmWave 5G surrounding Sprint's mid-band.T-Mobile's President of Technology, Neville Ray annoucned on Twitter that on May, 5 2020, T-Mobile enabled access to its full, three-layer 5G network in New York. This network leverages T-Mobile's existing 5G networks built on 600MHz low-band spectrum and its high-band 5G network called mmWave. It added a third layer in the middle at 2.5GHz with better speed than the low-band network and better coverage than the mmWave network for customers with one of the two bigger variants of Samsung's Galaxy S20 series.On April 1, 2020, T-Mobile completed its purchase of Sprint including its vast 2.5GHz spectrum. Sprint ha...

The PlayStation 4 always has new and exciting titles coming out every month. We've found all of the best for you to check out and listed the rest at the bottom of the page. Here are all the games releasing in May 2020!★ Featured favorite - May 26Minecraft DungeonsStaff pickThe standard Minecraft experience often has players crawling through caves on an adventure, but Minecraft Dungeons is a totally different take on the classic game. Minecraft Dungeons is a dungeon crawler that features no building or crafting, and will instead have players exploring various randomly-generated dungeons and battling the many monsters that appear in them in the hopes of finding treasure.$20 at PlayStationMay 26Star Wars Episode 1: RacerAlthough Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace may not be a fan-favorite in the franchise, it did spawn one of the most beloved Star Wars video games ever. Original released in 1999, Episode 1: Racer is finally getting a re-release, comp...

The Google Nest Mini is one of our favorite smart speakers around. It's tiny, adorable, and does all of the same Google Assistant tasks as its more expensive siblings. One of the most useful Assistant features is being able to control smart home gadgets with your voice, and the Nest Mini does this wonderfully. Here are a few of our favorite ones that work with it!Light it upPhilips Hue 4-Pack Starter KitStaff pickSmart lights should be a staple of any smart home, and if you want some of the best smart lights money can buy, you'll want to go with Philips Hue. This starter kit includes four A19 bulbs that are capable of over 16 million colors, each of which should last for 25,000 hours of usage. It also comes with the necessary hub that connects the lights to your home Wi-Fi network and allows them to work with the Google Assistant.$183 at Amazon$200 at Best BuyMake everything smartWemo MiniSimilar to smart bulbs, smart plugs are another smart home essential....

When we first reported that Deadpool — or, well, the guy he pretends to be when he's not fighting Cable and breaking the fourth wall — had bought an ownership stake in Mint Mobile, we wondered if "if Reynolds, or perhaps one of Reynolds' iconic characters, like fat-suit-wearing "Chris Brander" from 2005's Just Friends or animated snail Turbo from the 2013 film of the same name, will make an appearance in future Mint Mobile advertising and promotion."Well, here's the answer:The Merc with a Mouth remained undercover throughout, pretending to be this man called Ryan Reynolds, even featuring a suspicious file named 'bad-blake-photos.zip' on the desktop, a reference to the imaginary wife of his undercover identity. For all you perverts out there, no, he did not open the file, though he did finally get to hear his mum say she was proud of him, and isn't that really what you've been waiting for all your life, too?The rest of the ad focused on selling you on the fact that Mint ...

Get rid of the Galaxy's most disappointing feature.Ever since Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 with its onboard assistant, Bixby, people have been asking for ways to disable it and forget the button ever existed in the first place. With the Galaxy S9, Note 9, that chorus became even louder. And with the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 released in 2019, a whole new generation of customers looked to kill Bixby. And now with the Galaxy S20, we're at it all over again.Here's how to get rid of as much of Bixby as possible.Why do you want to disable Bixby?On phones where there's a dedicated Bixby button, one of the biggest frustrations is its placement; the button is right under the volume keys and nearly directly opposite the power buttons. On larger phones like the Galaxy S10+ or Note 10+, this often leads to accidental presses and unintended Bixby launches, especially when double-pressing the power button to launch the camera.On the Note 10, Note 10+, and the new Galaxy S20 ser...

Keeping the kids entertained while schools are closed and the world focuses on social distancing hasn't been easy. Luckily, the Disney Family Singalong returns this weekend with a whole new slate of stars and performances for little ones to look forward to, along with host Ryan Seacrest.The first Disney Family Singalong aired on April 16 and featured stars like Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Demi Lovato, and Christina Aguilera singing covers of classic and modern Disney tunes, from The Lion King's "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" to Frozen's "Let It Go". Volume II comes just three weeks later and is scheduled to feature performances by Halsey, Shakira, Idina Menzel, Miguel, Keke Palmer, and Donald Glover, among others.The Disney Family Singalong: When & whereThe second Disney Family Singalong premieres on Mother's Day this weekend. Join host Ryan Seacrest at 7p.m. EST this Sunday, May 10 on ABC as the next batch of stars sing their renditions of beloved Disney ...

One of the biggest perks of having a PlayStation Plus membership is the free games you get every month. The games PlayStation is offering this month include two major titles. Check out the list below, start downloading these games on May 5th. Enjoy the price of -free- until June 1, 2020.★ Build a metropolisCities: Skylines - PlayStation 4 EditionCities Skylines - PlayStation 4 Edition allows players to turn a small community into a megacity. Use different strategies to keep your ecosystem thriving, make sure your citizens stay happy, and continue growing into an incredible metropolis.See at PlayStation Store★ Grow your farmFarming Simulator 19Instead of taking to city life to grow the world of tomorrow, Farming Simulator 19 allows you to head back to the country and escape to nature. Grow your own crops, harvest them, raise livestock, and much more as you experience what it's really like to create your own farm.See at PlayStation StoreThe best ...

The company is also working on enabling Live Caption for phone calls.What you need to knowAlongside expanding support for more Android devices, Google is also working to bring Live Caption to the desktop.The latest Chrome Canary release includes an experimental flag to turn the feature on.Live Caption automatically generates captions for any audio or video playing in the browser, even if subtitles aren't explicitly provided with the source file.One of the most exciting new features to come out of Google's labs in the past few years is Live Caption. The feature uses Google's machine learning magic to automatically generate captions for any audio or video source on your phone — and, now, your desktop — even if subtitles aren't included in the source file. Even better, you don't even need an internet connection for it, as the processing is performed entirely on-device.And nearly three months after the company engineers first revealed they were working on porting it over ...

Best answer: Yes. While we don't have any details as to how many romance options will be available, you are going to be able to take part in different romances over the course of the game.Grab the basic game: Assassin's Creed Valhalla ($60 at Best Buy)Go for something more special: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gold Steelbook Edition ($110 at Best Buy) Are there romance options in Assassin's Creed Valhalla?Speaking with Eurogamer, lead producer Julien Laferrière confirmed that romances are a part of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Playing as a male or female Eivor, you can choose to engage in romances if you so choose. These will likely take place around the village settlement, where the consequences of your decisions will cause different characters and scenery to change over time.Due to the phrasing, it seems like engaging in these romances is optional. In Assassin's Creed Odyssey, romances were all treated separate from each other, with no consequences for partaking in each one....

We're a bunch of nerds and avid video game lovers. When it comes to game subscription services, Xbox and PlayStation both offer plans to their users, but they each have some key differences that may sway you toward one or the other. We'll break down what these are and how they affect you.Xbox Game PassDownload hundreds of titles$120/year at AmazonProsXbox Game Studios games launch onto serviceAll games can be downloadedCan be bundled with Xbox Live GoldMembers get discounts on DLC for games in the serviceCons$120/yearFewer gamesXbox Game Pass offers the most with Xbox Game Studio exclusives launching into the service and discounts on games in its catalog. Because of this, it comes at a higher price.PlayStation NowGame streaming on-demand$60/year at AmazonProsOnly $60/yearLets you stream or download gamesPerformance and reliability have improved over timeIncludes, PS2, PS3, and PS4 gamesConsNot all games can be downloaded Single month s...

The more data creators have, the better they can serve their audience. Analytics from the app curtails the need for podcasters to run surveys.What you need to knowGoogle has launched a new Podcasts Manager for content creators.It'll provide detailed analytics for podcasters, allowing them to craft their content accordingly.They'll be able to learn helpful little things like attention retention and what devices their core audiences tune in on.Google is rolling out a new Podcasts Manager tool for podcasters. It's aimed at letting podcast hosts and content creators understand how their content performs for their audience, allowing them to fine-tune their offerings.Google's John Ciancutti, Director of Engineering, explained on Tuesday: With Podcasts Manager, you can make sure your show is available to millions of Google Podcasts listeners through a simple verification process. Within the tool, you can access metrics to understand how engagement with your show evolves over...

Sometimes, you just need to show someone else the thing that's on your screen. In this case, taking a screenshot is the easiest thing to do. There are a few different ways to take screenshots on a Chromebook, so let's run through all of them right now!Products used in this guideThe one to get: Lenovo Chromebook C340 (From $320)How to take a screenshot with buttonsIn most cases, the easiest way to take a screenshot on your Chromebook is by using button combinations — whether that be on your Chromebook's keyboard or with the power and volume buttons.Starting first with keyboard shortcuts, there are two you'll want to remember:Ctrl + []]] to take a screenshot of the entire screen.Ctrl + Shift + []]] to take a screenshot of a specific portion of your screen.For the second command, you'll use your mouse/cursor to select the area of your screen you want to capture. For those times when there's just a small part of your screen you want to save, it's quite handy.On t...

Keeping your hands washed and germ-free has never been so important. As we continue to ride out the unexpected and increasingly worrisome coronavirus pandemic, federal and local governments are encouraging citizens to consistently wash their hands and avoid touching their faces—important sanitary measures that will undoubtedly help reduce the transmission rate of the virus.But these standard sanitation methods can only go so far if you're constantly touching surfaces that may be contaminated. The Hygiene Hand: Antimicrobial Brass Door Opener & Stylus will help you take your hygiene routine to the next level, and it's currently available for 20% off at just $19.99.This naturally antimicrobial brass stylus offers a completely germ-free way to open doors, press buttons, and use shared surfaces.A favorite on Kickstarter, the Hygiene Hand is crafted from strong antimicrobial brass—making it naturally averse to a wide range of bacteria and pathogens that can make you sick.Th...

It doesn't matter if you're into shooting, flying, music, adventure, or silly games that involve putting bacon in a blender. There really is something for everyone to enjoy on the PlayStation VR. If the choices seem overwhelming, here are our top picks for fully immersing yourself in a game.★ Featured favoriteTrover Saves the UniverseRick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland turns his bizarre sense of humor to video games in this puzzle platformer, where you'll travel the cosmos visiting strange planets and their even weirder inhabitants. Upgrade your abilities and make questionable decisions that will lead you into misadventures.$22 at AmazonHelp from a friendGhost GiantMeet Louis, discover what's been plaguing his daily life, and figure out how you can help him. You'll come out a different person on the other end, I swear it. Ghost Giant is a captivating title. Not only is it worth playing a second time, but it's worth showing all of your friends and fami...

Don't let social distancing ruin this year's Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Altísimo Live! is set to bring some of the world's hottest celebrities and performers straight to your living room in a free livestream that's scheduled to take place this coming Tuesday, May 5. Featuring hosts Eva Longoria and Enrique Santos, as well as celebrity co-hosts such as J Balvin, Rosario Dawson, Kate Del Castillo, and Alejandro Sanz, the festival is packed with entertainers you won't want to miss.Along with celebrity appearances, comedy skits, and more, audiences will also be treated to performances by musical acts including Maluma, CNCO, Luis Fonsi, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Steve Aoki, Juanes, and more.Altísimo Live!: When and whereAltísimo Live! is coming to your home as a free livestream on a variety of platforms. Though the musical performances start at 7p.m. EST on May 5, the full livestream event actually begins at 3p.m. EST. You'll be able to find the event streaming on platforms s...

Android Central's top-ranking Chromebook reviews rankedThe best Chromebooks of 2020 can provide a top-notch computing experience, perfect for students, grandparents and anyone looking for a trouble-free laptop with long battery life. We've reviewed and rated the absolute best Chromebooks so that you can find the best value at any budget. Our buyer's guide will help you find the perfect Chrome OS laptop or tablet.Best overallLenovo Chromebook C340 (11.6")$300 at Walmart$309 at Lenovo$309 at CDW$320 at AmazonThe best Chromebook just got better.With double the USB ports and 8GB models on the horizon, Lenovo's aluminum-lidded laptop is more than a pretty face.Lenovo Chromebook C340 (11.6") Features11.6-inch 10-point IPS touchscreenAluminum lid, plastic bodyIntel Celeron N40004-8GB RAM, 32-64GB storageUp to 10-hour battery lifePretty pink or silver color optionsWhile last year's C330 skimped on ports, the Lenovo Chromebook C340 (also known as the C340-11) f...

Facebook may need to level up its supply chain before this Quest is complete.What you need to knowThe Oculus Quest 2 looks to be delayed from the end of 2020 to sometime in 2021.New 'Jedi' controllers will feature improved ergonomics, motion tracking, and possibly more features.A refined headset could include reduced weight, smaller size, better headstraps, and even an improved display with a higher refresh rate.If you're one of the lucky owners of a hard-to-find Oculus Quest, rest assured that your investment now has even longer until it can be considered "out of date". That's because the next-generation Oculus Quest 2, code-named Del Mar, may just see a delay until sometime in 2021. That's according to industry insiders spoken to by Bloomberg, who are citing supply chain shortages and problems related to factory workers being out of work due to COVID-19.Facebook reportedly was set to announce the next-generation Oculus Quest 2 at its annual Oculus Connect conference, wh...

Owners of the Oculus Quest know just how good the truly wireless experience is. What they may not know, however, is how their gaming PC could transform the Oculus Quest into an Oculus Rift and enable even grander-scale VR experiences. Our step-by-step guide will show you the easiest path to using your Oculus Quest as a PC VR headset, as well as introducing a few ways to keep the experience truly wireless.The easiest way is to wire it upFreely wireless with ALVRGet your entire desktop with Virtual DesktopProducts needed for this guide:Get connected: Oculus Software (Free at Oculus)Access to thousands of VR titles: Steam (Free at Steam)See your computer's desktop through your Quest: Virtual Desktop ($13 at Oculus)Unlock your Quest's full potential: Sidequest (Free at SideQuest VR)Truly wireless VR: Oculus Quest ($399 at Amazon)When a USB-C port isn't available: Modal 10-foot cable ($27 at Best Buy)The easiest way is to wire it upWired is the best way to go ri...

More Cyberpunk 2077 (in some fashion) is coming on June 11.What you need to knowCyberpunk 2077 has teased a new event of some sort called Night City Wire.This event could show new gameplay or a new trailer for Cyberpunk 2077.Night City Wire is set for June 11. Cyberpunk 2077 is hotly-anticipated and it looks like fans won't have to wait too much longer to get another look, in some form or another. Today, the Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account shared a new image for some kind of event called Night City Wire. This event is set for June 11, 2020.GET READY!? pic.twitter.com/eqQ3hMCOmA— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) May 5, 2020It's unclear exactly what Night City Wire entails right now. It could be a gameplay video, a new trailer, both or something entirely.Cyberpunk 2077 is currently scheduled to release on September 17, 2020. There's a Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X bundle, as well as a standalone controller. Cyberpunk 2077 supports Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X, meani...

LG's Velvet is expected to launch on May 7, but a new video could complete the picture for most.What you need to knowLG's next flagship is the LG Velvet, the successor to the G-series line.Before its May 7 release, a new video has popped up on YouTube showing the handset in use.Aside from LG's new design language, the video reveals support for an unnamed stylus accessory. LG's Velvet is going to be released in just a matter of days, but a new YouTube video (via Android Authority) shows it off from every angle. Bearing in mind that LG has already shared enough about the its phone for us to have a really good example of what it's going to offer in any case, this is just the metaphorical icing on the Velvet cake.As you'll see from the video below, the video shows off the Velvet's Korean spec sheet, the real-world design of the handset (as opposed to renders), and even a stylus for the upcoming flagship.As we'd expected, LG's flagship looks really good. It's a definite ...

Just last month, Wiz Khalifa released his latest EP "The Saga of Wiz Khalifa". Now he'll be hitting the stage in Los Angeles to perform songs from the new project as well as some of his biggest hits live, and you can score a front-row seat right at home. Khalifa is partnering up with Oculus to make the event happen in virtual reality, and while it's free to watch, you will need an Oculus headset and the Oculus Venues app to access the show.With everyone bored at home due to social distancing measures, Oculus VR headsets can be a bit difficult to find in stock at most retailers, though you can find the Oculus Go at Best Buy right now. The Oculus Quest is out of stock everywhere at this time.If you already own an Oculus VR headset, accessing the Wiz Khalifa concert is easy. Just make sure you have the free Oculus Venues app downloaded. Once you open it, you should see an event listing for the show. Alternatively, you can go to the Oculus site to subscribe to the show. That will sen...

Storage optionsWyze Cam$26 at AmazonPros1080p video with 8x digital zoomFree cloud recordings for 14 daysOptional microSD storage on-deviceWorks with both Amazon Alexa and Google AssistantLowest priceConsShortcuts and notifications are slowPoor customer supportWired power only; no batteryNot only is the Wyze Cam cheaper than the Blink Mini, but it offers more at a discount. You get free cloud recordings, included onboard storage options, and an HD video camera that can work well with both Alexa and Google Assistant.Amazon ecosystemBlink Mini$35 at AmazonPros1080p videoSeamless integration with Alexa and AmazonFree cloud storage through December 31, 2020Local storage option forthcomingConsDoesn't work well with Google AssistantWired power only; no batteryShort live feedSlightly more expensiveThe Blink Mini may cost more than the Wyze Cam, but it's still extremely affordable. It, too, offers limited free cloud storage, and a l...

Sporting events are all on hold right now, but that doesn't mean you can't get in on a little action still. The NBA 2K League is coming back, and it pins some of the best basketball eSports players against each other to see who can come out on top. The season runs for six full weeks, and each week there will be a total of 16 games that are streamed live for you to tune in and watch.The games will run every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with four match-ups each night to watch. There are three in-season tournaments that will take place, and there is a total of 23 teams that are competing this year.NBA 2K League: When & whereThe 2020 NBA 2K League season kicks off on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Eastern. The eSports competition is streamed on both YouTube Gaming and Twitch. There are four games each night and they are played four nights per week. The season will last for six weeks.How to stream NBA 2K LeagueLuckily, the NBA 2K League streams on both Twitch and YouTu...

The spiritual successor to the OnePlus X is coming soon.Leading up to the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launch, the rumor mill was strongly suggesting that the two phones would be joined by a budget-focused OnePlus 8 Lite. As time went on, that name went to the wayside and it was starting to be referred to as the OnePlus Z. The product unveiling came and went, and there's still no OnePlus 8 Lite/OnePlus Z in sight.The phone is still coming, we just have to wait a little while longer before we can get our hands on it.Based on what we know so far, the OnePlus Z should carry the same ideals of 2015's OnePlus X. In other words, we're expecting a phone with great build quality, good specs, and a super low price. Interested in learning more? Let's dive in!The phone looks greatIt's a successor to the OnePlus XMid-range specs should be presentExpect a competitive priceA July release is rumoredLest we forget the OnePlus 8Nice balanceOnePlus 8$799 at AmazonFrom $699 at OnePlus...

A full-screen design without a pop-up selfie camera.What you need to knowA new patent may have revealed the design of Xiaomi's first smartphone with an in-display selfie camera.Xiaomi and OPPO had shown off their in-display camera tech last year.Xiaomi doesn't expect phones with in-display selfie cameras to become a reality this year.In June last year, popular Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi showcased a Mi 9 prototype featuring an in-display selfie camera. While Xiaomi isn't likely to launch its first phone with an in-display selfie camera anytime soon, a new patent discovered by Dutch tech site LetsGoDigital has revealed two designs that the company could be working on.As can be seen in the image above, the two designs are nearly identical, with the only difference being the location of the in-display selfie camera. The design sketches reveal a phone with a flat display, instead of the curved screens seen in Xiaomi's Mi 10 series phones. As described in the patent fili...

Microsoft's free-to-play racer is available now on mobile devices around the world.What you need to knowForza Street is now available on iOS and Android.Microsoft's free-to-play racer has been on Windows 10 since 2019.Bonus cars for everyone who plays in the first 30 days.Having been on Windows 10 since last year and soft launched in places on mobile, Microsoft's Forza Street is now finally available worldwide on iOS and Android. The free-to-play racer delivers a cinematic, touch-friendly approach to the Forza universe, packed with the traditional huge catalog of some of the most desirable cars ever made.The release on iOS and Android utilises Xbox Live login (if you wish) which also opens up a full 1000G of achievements, most of which are pretty easy to get. The achievements and your gameplay sync up with the Windows 10 version of the game, so there's no double dipping.In addition, all players whether on Windows 10, iOS or Android will be able to get a free car, the Fo...

We caught up with Pandora's VP of Content & Programming to find out more.What you need to knowPandora has released new quarantine listening data and insights.They show how our music listening habits have changed during COVID-19. Many users are turning to more familiar music, and we're also gaming a lot more!Pandora has today published insight into data trends that reflect how its listeners have changed their habits during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown/stay-at-home measures.In its latest blog 'Discover Your Great Indoors with Pandora' the company states that Pandora listening on connected home devices like voice-activated speakers, smart TVs, and gaming consoles "has surged since the beginning of March." So what trends is Pandora seeing?Home workouts: without the gym, Pandora says that its Pop and Hip-Hop Power Workout stations, as well as its Pop Fitness stations, are the top-streamed fitness stations, reflecting how more people are trying to exercise at home ...

Smart assistants like Amazon Alexa are becoming more popular than ever, and headphone makers are jumping onboard to offer it as a signature built-in feature. They're growing in number and variance, but the Sony WH1000XM3 stand out because of the combination of comfort, sound quality and versatility in bringing Alexa into the fold.Best Overall: Sony WH1000XM3Sony really should look into different nomenclature for its headphones, but this collection of letters and numbers has etched itself into audio circles as a force to be reckoned with. That it can make a good pair of headphones isn't surprising, considering Sony's pedigree for sound, but they're also effective in a variety of ways.The excellent active noise-canceling (ANC) performance is augmented further by the custom sound options via Sony's Connect app. These headphones aren't a one-size-fits-all from a sonic perspective, even if their lightweight frame and comfy earpads make wearing them feel like they are, but they com...

It's time to experience Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in a whole new way. While everyone has been practicing social distancing and staying at home, the Wizarding World website has been working on its Harry Potter at Home section, and the latest addition is something every Potter fan should hear. Stars from the films as well as other celebrities from around the globe have lent their voices to a reading of the first book in the series, and you can watch or listen for free starting today.While only the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Philosopher's Stone has been posted so far, you can return each week to see a new cast member or celeb reading the next chapter in the story. The first chapter is read by Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry in the film series, while subsequent chapters will be read by stars like Stephen Fry, David Beckham, and Dakota Fanning.Cast from Fantastic Beasts films Eddie Redmayne and Claudia Kim will be reading chapters from the ...

In space, everyone can hear you laugh.The good news is Space Force — the Netflix series, not the actual Space Force — is coming. (OK, the actual Space Force is still a thing, too.) The bad news? It's not here until May 29.The also good news? We now have our first teaser trailer. And it's everything we hoped it would be.Space Force, if you've somehow missed the news, is an offshoot of the United States Air Force, much like how the Marines are part of the Navy. (Though please don't ever push that fact in front of a Marine. It won't end well.) It's a real thing, and it's actually a necessary thing, I'd argue. (Read Jim Sciutto's The Shadow War for a good explainer of why.)But, yeah, the name still sounds a little silly. (Then again, the Air Force started out as the U.S. Army Air Corps, too.) And, yeah, the folks who announced the thing tend to take themselves a little too seriously, too. And that brings us here, to Netflix, Steve Carrell, and Space Force.The series is ...

Tactile feedback is just as important as visual feedback when you're touching a flat sheet of glass.Haptics is a term that you hear tossed around whenever a company that makes phones either does a really good job or a really poor one. What it means is simply how the vibration motor functions to make your phone vibrate when you want it to vibrate. Like everything else about a modern smartphone, though, it's not that simple. Haptics are difficult to get right, yet they make all the difference when it comes to the user experience.What are haptics, exactly?Inside every phone, there is a tiny motor with a weight attached to the shaft in a way that makes things off balance. When the motor spins, it vibrates inside your phone — you've seen this in action if you're ever had your phone in silent + vibrate mode and gotten a phone call. But there is so much more that you might not even recognize is going on from that little vibrating motor whenever you touch your phone screen. Tap...

Another look at the tale of hate and revenge that awaits.What you need to knowA new trailer for The Last of Us Part II has been announced by Naughty Dog.The trailer will air tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. PDT.The Last of Us Part II is currently slated to release on June 19.A new trailer is coming for The Last of Us Part II. Developer Naughty Dog shared the news with a post on Twitter with the date and time. The trailer is coming tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. EST.05.06.20. 7:00am PT. pic.twitter.com/zSrS3SOZ6U— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) May 5, 2020Yesterday, Creative Director Neil Druckmann shared the news that The Last of Us Part II had gone gold, finishing development. Given the impending release of The Last of Us Part II, this will likely be the final trailer for the game. The Last of Us Part II is currently set to release on June 19, exclusively for PlayStation 4.RevengeThe Last of Us Part II$60 at Amazon$60 at Best BuyIt can't be for nothingThe...

Ordering grocery deliveries is a luxury for many during the best of times, and a necessity for most during the worst of times (like during a pandemic). Now that many of us are working from home, watching children or relatives, or stranded in quarantine, delivery services have become lifesavers. If you can practice social distancing by having your groceries delivered, don't let that nasty virus cross those last few feet past the threshold of your home. Here are some ways that you can clean and sanitize your deliveries to keep your home safe.In the car curbside pickupsPerhaps you live in an area where door-to-door grocery deliveries are not available, or perhaps there are certain products that you can only get from a particular store. Thankfully, many grocery stores and retailers are offering some sort of curbside or contactless pickup.In some cases, you can order and pick up your items when it's convenient for you, but for a lot of retailers, you'll have to plan ahead and sche...