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Android 11's power menu will work better with smart home devicesWhat you need to knowAndroid's power button menu will get built-in smart home controls with Android 11.Hints of the upcoming feature were spotted in developer documentation earlier in the year.New screenshots show us what the finished product might look like. Google is continuing the revamp of Android's power button menu it started this year. With the second Pixel Feature Drop, it added Cards & Passes, a way to quickly access all your stored Google Pay cards. With Android 11, Google plans to add options for smart home controls.Spotted at the initial drop of Android 11 by* XDA Developers*, the new quick controls area of the power button menu will plug into smart home apps and services. You'll be able to control devices like fans, coffee makers, AC units, Mowers, and radiators, among others, as long as they are compatible with the new "Controls" API on Android 11.New screenshots show off what Google inte...

In order to ensure that you enjoy a bright financial future, you need to have more than just a few scattered stocks and a low-interest savings account.In fact, it's never been more important to have a detailed understanding of the more advanced and nuanced financial options that will help your money work for you, and the Complete Finance Training & Investing Bundle is your one-stop resource for making that happen.Usually priced at over $1,500, this comprehensive $34.99 training package comes loaded with eight courses and over 400 lessons on everything from financial literacy and accounting to long-term investments and beyond.Your instructor, Chris Haroun, has years of experience with multiple types of investing strategies and platforms, and all of his expert knowledge is available in this best-selling bundle that features over 30 hours of content.You'll learn how to make detailed predictions in any financial market, diversify your portfolio, work with the financial industry...

As Android technology progresses, so does your ability to get everything done right from your Android phone or tablet. Google has designed a cloud printing app that works with your printer connected either to your wireless network or to your computer via USB. Here's how to set up Google Cloud Print within Chrome on your computer and how to start printing directly from your Android device.Products used in this guideGoogle's best: Pixel 4 (From $628 at Amazon)Solid starter printer: HP LaserJet Pro MFP M29w ($139 at Amazon)How to add your printer to Google Cloud PrintLaunch Chrome on your computer.Click on the menu button in the top right corner. It looks like three horizontal lines.Click Settings.Click Advanced in the sidebar.Scroll down and click Printing.Under Printing, click Google Cloud Print.Click Manage Cloud Print devices at the bottom.Click the Register next to the printer you want to be added to Google Cloud Print.Click Confirm.If you happen to hav...

Fixing the latest bugs and exploits in Android every month.Google has detailed the latest Android Security Bulletin and released the fixes for Pixel devices.These are exploits and other security concerns that affect Android as a whole. Issues with the operating system, kernel patches, and driver updates may not affect any particular device, but these need to be fixed in the Android base by the folks maintaining the operating system code. That means Google, and they've detailed the things they have improved for this month.Updated factory images for Pixel devices that are supported are available, and over-the-air updates are rolling out to users. If you don't want to wait, you can download and flash the factory image or OTA update file manually, and here are some handy instructions to get you started.How to manually update your Pixel The company that made your phone uses these patches to send an update out to you.These changes have been released to the people making Andr...

The update is rolling out in stages starting today.What you need to knowThe June 2020 patch also has an accompanying Pixel Feature Drop.High-priority and moderate-priority bugs in the Android framework and system have been addressed.The update is rolling out now for supported phones.The beginning of the month means Google's Pixel phones will be seeing a new update, and June is no exception. Starting today, Google began rolling out the latest security patch for its Pixel devices.As with every security patch, this one comes with general bug and vulnerability fixes to ensure your phone is as safe as possible. These fixes may seem minor and unimportant, but they're the kinds of update that truly keeps your phone safe and secure.In addition, this month brings another Pixel Feature Drop that includes improvements to the adaptive battery feature, new emergency contact tools, and more.More: Google's new software update tries to fix the Pixel 4's awful battery lifeThe June 2...

Our phones can be hard to look away from sometimes, but when you're driving, the last thing you should be doing is messing around with a mobile device. A car mount for your phone is a good first step towards keeping it out of your hands and in sight for navigating, but it doesn't truly solve the problem. However, Anker's Roav Viva can. Though it looks like a simple USB car charger, it's actually much more than that. It features Amazon Alexa functionality built-in, allowing you to give voice commands like "Alexa, check the weather at my destination", "Alexa, get directions to the nearest gas station", and "Alexa, play some 90s music".If you're ready to drive safer, the Roav Viva is currently on sale for just $19.99 at Amazon when you enter promo code VIVACAR199 during checkout. That's one of the best prices we've ever seen it reach and a pretty stellar deal for all that it can accomplish.The Viva connects to your phone via Bluetooth, and then you connect your phone to your car's s...

Amazon is one of the best places to shop for all the cleaning products your home needs. Not only do you get to stay home and shop at any time of day, but Amazon also offers low prices and often beats the deals available at other retailers. Right now you'll save an extra $10 on your purchase just by adding $35 or more worth of qualifying household essentials to your cart before checking out. The discount will appear automatically at checkout.This latest offer at Amazon includes a wide variety of cleaning products to choose from, and the best part is that many items are already discounted before taking into account the extra $10 you'll be saving. For instance, this 96-count package of Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Liquid Pacs is available for $21.44 right now, a few dollars off its regular cost of $24. Plus, with Subscribe & Save, you can pick it up for as low as $20.37.If you've never used Subscribe & Save before, it's important you know about its benefits. Rather than a one...

The latest Pixel Feature Drop has Adaptive Battery improvements, new emergency tools, and more.What you need to knowPixel 2 and newer devices are getting an improved Adaptive Battery feature to further extend battery life.Safety check is being added to allow for automatic location sharing when traveling alone, and in some cases, for automatic emergency callsThe Recorder app is getting tighter integration with Google Docs, along with picking up Google Assistant help.Google is continuing to bring new and updated features to the Pixel software experience as the devices age, helping them stay relevant longer. Today, there are some helpful and important new features heading to Pixel devices that further integrate with our lives.Pixel devices already have emergency contact features built-in, along with the Trusted Contacts app, both with the goal of adding some safety to your phone. With the new safety check option within the Safety app, you'll be able to do things like schedul...

Samsung Galaxy watches have an outstanding suite of fitness-focused features that use heart rate tracking as part of the evaluation process. These watches can track sleep, stress, and the Galaxy Active 2 will even do ECG and blood pressure monitoring in a future update. So, let's look at what steps can be taken to ensure your watch is keeping track of your ticker.Products used in this guideThe beat goes on: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 44mm (From $298 at Amazon)Your health hub: Samsung Health (Free at Google Play Store)How to check your heart rate on a Samsung Galaxy smartwatchRegardless of how you have customized your Galaxy smartwatch, Samsung Health is there and is a consistent way of checking your heart rate.Press the apps button on your watch to show all of the available apps.Scroll to the Samsung Health app and tap it.Find the heart rate in the list, then select it.Once open, tap on the word measure to take a current heart rate measurement.Hold still for a...

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

The 90 Day Fiancé spinoff, 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, returns to TLC for a second season full of new experiences and new love. Where the original show focuses on foreign fiancees of American citizens who travel to the U.S. to see if their international romance will lead to marriage, The Other Way puts a spin on the format and showcases Americans who head to a foreign country to meet their potential true love.Season 2 of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way includes two returning couples from Season 1 — Jenny and Sumit as well as Deavan and Jihoon — along with four new couples to the series.90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: When & where90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Season 2 begins airing on Monday, June 8 at 9 p.m. ET on TLC. The season was originally scheduled to debut on June 1 but had its airdate pushed back just a few days before its premiere for unknown reasons.TLC is letting everyone watch the season premiere early on its website. You can stream the episode right no...

Great to use your own spiritsThe Bartesian$350 at Bartesian$350 at Best BuyProsUse your favorite spiritsCustomizable drink strengthGood variety of cocktailsConsYou need your own spiritsExpensive capsulesNo mobile appWhen it comes to at-home cocktail making machines, the Bartesian takes the cake. It works with a wide selection of cocktail capsules containing mixes for everything from classic drinks like margaritas to more interesting ones like mint juleps and rob roys. Using premium ingredients like bitters and juices in each capsule, you get drinks that taste like they were just mixed and poured by a bartender. And a monthly subscription service means you can keep the machine stocked with your favorite cocktail selections at all times.All-in-one solutionDrinkworks Drinkmaker Home Bar by Keurig$300 at Best Buy$300 at DrinkworksProsAlcohol included in podsMobile app for set-up and re-ordersThemed and limited-edition drinksBeer and wine op...

Are you ready to take to the skies and shoot down enemies?I've always wanted to know what it would be like to put my head inside of Iron Man's mask. Anytime I watched the movies, I fell in love with the way the screen looked from the inside of his helmet. All the scanners, notifications, stats, and information displayed on the screen using an augmented reality view has always sparked my interest.Now, it's going to be something none of us have to dream about anymore. Iron Man VR is coming sometime this year as a PlayStation VR exclusive and I'm already at the edge of my seat.Ryan Payton and his studio, Camouflaj, got permission from Jay Ong, the head of Marvel Games, to make an Iron Man game inside of a virtual reality (VR) headset. The team has been working diligently for a few years on this creation and the world is close to seeing it release to the public for play.Are you ready to join this super secret boy band as Iron Man? Well, get ready!Soaring highMarvel's Iron M...

If you're looking for a great free VPN, then it's well worth giving ProtonVPN's service a try. You may be familiar with the secure email service ProtonMail, and ProtonVPN comes from the same company and offers many of the same features that the best VPN services do. Unlike many other services, you can use ProtonVPN without spending anything, making it a perfect option for those who want to try a VPN out without committing financially.ProtonVPNTry it for free at ProtonVPNProtonVPN has a bunch of different pricing options that range from a free plan to as much as $24 per month. The best offer is the two-year plan which has a discount of 34% right now.The free ProtonVPN plan allows you to browse privately and securely without a financial commitment. It has no data or speed limits (common with other free VPNs) and doesn't show you ads in order to make money (again, commonplace in other free VPNs). ProtonVPN also doesn't log your data and is protected by Swiss privacy laws.A...

Take your fighting game to the next level with an arcade pad for PlayStation 4. When it comes to precision, a standard controller just can't compare. Luckily, whether you want the best of the best or a budget option for beginners, you have a few choices to choose from. Be mindful of what suits your needs the most and where your money is best spent.The best packageRazer PantheraStaff pickRazer offers the best total fight stick package for the PS4. It has all the customizable fighting buttons you need, plus all the other PlayStation-specific components that others just don't have.$130 at GameStopNo nonsenseHORI Real Arcade Pro 4 KaiHORI doesn't offer the customization as other high-end sticks, but you still get top-tier quality with the company's proprietary Hayabusa joystick and buttons for smooth and accurate input. It's all the control you'll ever need.$150 at AmazonBudget-friendlyMayflash F300Great for beginners without spending an arm and a ...

As protests spread across the U.S, companies like Alphabet stand up for social justice.What you need to knowYouTube has pledged $1 million to the Center for Police Equity amid protests in the U.S.The Center is a think-tank that has adopted a data-driven approach to tackling police brutality.YouTube's algorithm has been criticized as being a funnel towards white supremacist content.As the protests against police brutality in the U.S. intensified over the weekend, YouTube made a move towards solidarity with the protests. The company announced a $1 million donation towards a non-profit aimed at tackling police racism and brutality in the community.The organization in question is the Center for Policing Equity, a non-profit organization aimed at reducing the incidence of police brutality in the U.S."Center for Policing Equity can measure bias in policing. That means we can stop it," their home page reads, "1 in 5 Americans interacts with law enforcement yearly. Of those...

The update doesn't come with any new features or significant improvements.What you need to knowSamsung has started rolling out the June 2020 security patch for the Galaxy S20 series.Along with the latest Galaxy S20 series, unlocked Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series phones in the U.S. are also receiving the June security update.The international variants of the Galaxy S20 series phones will likely start receiving the June 2020 patch within the next few days.Samsung has started pushing the latest June 2020 Android security patch to its flagship Galaxy S20 series phones. For now, however, the update is rolling out only to the unlocked models in the U.S. Along with the Galaxy S20 series, the U.S. unlocked Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series phones have started receiving the June security patch as well.As per SamMobile, the latest update for the Galaxy S20 series doesn't bring anything else apart from the June 2020 Android security patch. Owners of the U.S. unlocked Galaxy S20 Ultra wil...

Making lamps and appliances in your home smarter is more affordable than you might think. Right now Amazon has TP-Link's Kasa Smart Plug (HS103) on sale for just $9.99, and at $8 off its regular cost, you'll be scoring one of the best deals to ever reach this model. It's capable of being controlled using an app on your phone or even with your voice. Select customers will even see an additional 30% coupon on the product page to save $3 more on the purchase.Once this smart plug is plugged into an outlet in your home, you can begin turning electronics on and off from anywhere using an app on your phone. All you have to do is plug that device into the smart plug and download the free Kasa app to get started. With the app, you can control whether the plug is on or off even when you're not at home. Plus, it can be voice controlled when you connect it with an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device, like the Echo Dot smart speaker.Whether you're just being lazy and don't want to get out...

Did you know that a free VPN could be the best one for you? By now you've likely heard the phrase Virtual Private Network or VPN, but you may not have already signed up and started using one. A great VPN service can add an extra layer of security to your phone, tablet, PC, and even gaming console. They've become increasingly popular over the past few years, and for good reason.Best Free VPNsHotspot Shield: Our top pickProtonVPN: Unlimited bandwithTunnelBear: User friendlyWindscribe: Earn extra free dataHide.me: No data logs at allSpeedify: Did we mention fast?SurfEasy: Built in to OperaIt's hard to live these days without entering some type of sensitive data online. Be it your banking details, passwords, social security number, or just a home address, you probably don't realize how much personal data you use online daily. Unfortunately public Wi-Fi confections, like the ones at airports, Starbucks, etc are not protected, and someone with bad intentions could spy on or...

CMT's annual Artists of the Year show is back with a special event for 2020. CMT Celebrates Our Heroes will go live later this week to recognize Americans from across the country who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic with a two-hour celebration and tribute event unlike any other.Some of Country music's biggest stars will be performing at the event, so it's certainly not a night to be missed. From Brothers Osborne and Florida Georgia Line to Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert, the list goes on. Each of the performances will be filmed directly from the artists' homes and virtually produced by CMT to keep everything looking and sounding great.Other celebrities and performers coming to the show include Blake Shelton, Bobby Bones, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn, Zac Brown, Brandi Carlile, Darius Rucker, Tim McGraw, and Thomas Rhett. CMT also revealed a few surprise cameos from guests like Carrie...

When it comes to plugging your smartphone into your Android Auto head unit, you want a cable that is more than just the one out of the box. The cable needs to be able to withstand bends, sudden removals, spills, and so much more. We have found some of the best USB-C cables that you can get for Android Auto.Perfect optionAnker Powerline+ USB C to USB A CableStaff PickAnker's charging cables are practically unmatched in terms of quality and value. The Powerline+ series of cables is extremely impressive with the braided nylon exterior, which is said to last six times longer than the competition.$14 at Amazon$14 at NeweggAngled connectionsAUKEY Right Angle USB C to USB A Braided CableSome times you can't use the traditional charging cable, as it sticks out too far, and you need something that can fit into a tight space. AUKEY's 90-degree Braided Cable will help solve that issue as both the USB-C and USB-A connections come in at a right-angle. This will allow yo...

If you're looking for a killer Ring Video Doorbell deal, look no further than this refurbished bundle offering a factory reconditioned Ring Video Doorbell Pro with a free Echo Show 5 at Amazon. The pair of devices are going for only $179 there — the same price that the doorbell alone goes for — making it a total no-brainer to get the smart display at no extra cost. It would normally go for around $60 in refurbished condition and works wonderfully well with Ring's video doorbells.Brand new versions of the Ring device and the Echo Show 5 would run you almost $320.These two devices make a great pairing, hence the bundle. The Echo Show 5 has a 5.5-inch compact display and Alexa built right in. You can use it to control your entire smart home, but you can also use Alexa to check in on your Ring device and see who's at the door. Thanks to the Video Doorbell Pro's built-in speakers and mic, you can talk to visitors without leaving your kitchen. You can also get alerts sent straight ...

When looking at wrist computers, because that's what they really are — right? — that are available in the market, you can choose between fitness trackers and smartwatches. However, many smartwatches function as both a watch, notification assistant, and a fitness tracker in one. Some do these things very well, and Samsung Galaxy watches are some of those that are among the best for fitness. Let's look at how to start a workout with your Galaxy smartwatch.Products used in this guideWork it out: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 44mm (From $298 at Amazon)Centrally located: Samsung Health (Free at Google Play Store)How to start an exercise workout on a Samsung Galaxy smartwatchThere are multiple ways to start a workout on your watch, depending on how you set yours up, but the one way that is on all Galaxy smartwatches is through the Samsung Health app.Press the apps button on your watch to show all of the available apps.Scroll to the Samsung Health app and tap it.Find work...

Vivo's latest flagship is the first phone to feature a gimbal system for image and video stabilization.Vivo continually pushes the boundaries for innovation, and with its 2020 flagship, the Chinese manufacturer is focusing on image and video stabilization. The X50 series is the first in the world to feature a camera module that offers gimbal-like stabilization when shooting photos and videos. There are three phones in the series — the Vivo X50, X50 Pro, and the X50 Pro+ — with all devices featuring the gimbal system.Vivo says the new phones offer "professional-grade camera technologies" that revolutionize "mobile photography." Here's a rundown of the feature, straight from Vivo: Modelled after a full-size professional gimbal, X50 Pro's built-in gimbal module moves in the opposite direction of shaking motions, providing increased stability for the main camera. This system also widens the rotation angle and anti-shake area compared to popular stabilization methods, resultin...

What's better than finding a game you love, finding a game you love, and only having to pay for it once to play it on two devices. Many popular games support cross-buy between the Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift. If you buy any of the games in this collection for one platform, you'll get them on the other without having to spend another penny.Shoot to the musicPistol WhipStaff pickThis rhythmic shooter brings the action to you. You shoot, dodge, dance, and defeat enemies to the rhythm of the music to feel like you're in an action movie.$25 Oculus StoreSeeeeet hut!2MD: VR Football UnleashedYou can immerse yourself in VR football with this game. You throw the ball with your Touch Controller, draw plays to run, and play against AI on the gridiron.$15 at Oculus"Accounting"Accounting+This comedic game is just about everything other than accounting in an office. It takes you to a series of virtual worlds where you go on a humorous adventure.$12 at Ocu...

The upgrade program makes a lot of sense for consumers who like upgrading to the latest Galaxy flagship every year.What you need to knowSamsung has launched a new upgrade program called Samsung Access for consumers in the U.S.The program allows you to upgrade to a new Galaxy phone with no fee after 9 months.Some of the other perks offered by the Samsung Access program include Samsung Premium Care and a Microsoft 365 subscription with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage. In 2015, Apple introduced a new upgrade program that made it easy for consumers to buy a new iPhone and upgrade to a new model each year by paying a low monthly fee. Samsung, which was among the first companies to announce a similar upgrade program, has now rolled out a new upgrade program called Samsung Access (via XDA Developers) for the Galaxy S20 series in the U.S.The new Samsung Access program lets users finance a new Galaxy smartphone and then trade in the phone nine months later for a new flagship phone w...

Let's chat with the AC forums.Keeping up with every Android phone that gets announced/released is no simple task. Big launches from the likes of Samsung and OnePlus are easy enough to keep up with, but there are plenty of devices that may slip through the cracks.One such device is the Sony Xperia 1 II. The phone was unveiled back in February and is finally launching in the U.S. on July 24 for the steep price of $1200. For your money, you're getting a 4K OLED display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 processor, ZEISS camera optics, and even a free pair of WF-1000XM3 earbuds if you place your pre-order by June 28.It's certainly an impressive-looking device, but is anyone actually interested in it? Here's what some of our forum members have to say. bhatech 05-26-2020 11:09 PM “ Am I the only one excited for the Sony phone? The camera looks promising and I'm tempted to get back to Sony. It pretty much ha...

Aside from telling time and keeping track of your fitness endeavors, the main reason for a smartwatch over a pure fitness tracker is notifications. The Samsung Galaxy watches have great looking and actionable notifications to help you keep your phone in your pocket while staying connected. Selecting the apps that you want to get notifications from is relatively simple, with just a few taps.Products used in this guideWell connected: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 44mm (From $298 at Amazon)The enabler: Galaxy Wearable (Free at Google Play Store)How to enable app notifications on a Samsung Galaxy smartwatchUsing the Galaxy Wearable app, you can turn on notifications for all apps on your phone or just a few in just five easy steps.Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.Select Notifications at the top of the list.Here is where you can enable or disable notifications entirely as well as change how they will appear on your watch.To change what apps can send notificat...

The exposed data included biometric details, as well as banking records of individuals.What you need to knowIndian mobile payment app BHIM reportedly suffered a data breach a few weeks back, exposing sensitive financial data of over 7 million users.The security bug was reported to the NCPI on April 23, and it was fixed roughly a month later.Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app was launched in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The research team at vpnMentor has discovered that a massive amount of sensitive financial data connected to India's BHIM mobile payment app was exposed to the public. As per the cybersecurity website, all data from the BHIM website, which was used in a campaign to get millions of Indian users and business merchants to start using the app, was stored on a "misconfigured Amazon Web Services S3 bucket" and was publicly accessible.S3 buckets are among the most popular forms of cloud store globally, but require developers to set...

Another day, another editorial complaining about One UI.Every year, there are certain Android phones you can rely on for different things time and time again. Google Pixel devices consistently have great cameras, OnePlus phones deliver top-of-the-line specs at competitive prices, and LG handsets are some of the last ones with headphone jacks.Out of every company in the Android landscape, one that stands out for its unwavering consistency is Samsung. The company's Galaxy S and Note flagships are always some of the most well-built, eye-catching, and powerful on the market. Not only does this mean we regularly give Samsung phones high marks in our reviews, but it also makes them incredibly easy to recommend to just about anyone. That shows in Samsung's numbers, with the company being cemented as the world's largest phone manufacturer for almost a decade.There's no denying the quality of Samsung's high-end Android phones or the success it's seen because of them, but despite all tha...

PopSockets has released a special range of its popular phone grips, and combo phone-grip-card-holders so you can show your Pride, or support for the LGBTQ+ community, during Pride Month. What's more, some of the PopGrips in the collection will help support The Trevor Project, with 50% of sales donated. The Trevor Project does brilliant work as the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. Have a look at the rainbow-tastic options below.Pride 2020Apple's LGBTQ supportCompanies and LGBTQ orgsRepresentation in video gamesMovies still have a long way to goBest LGBTQ TV momentsInclusive gamesLGBTQ YouTubersSteven Universe opened the doorBest of LGBTQ on NetflixPopSocket PrideRewatch the best Pride paradesAndroid + Pride t-shirtsLGBTQ Twitch streamersVirtual Pride month from homeLTGBQ TV & movies on Disney+Pride on Amazon Prime VideoApple + Pride t-shirtsSaluting PrideLove is Power PopGripStaff pi...

Content of all levels and styles is being added by LGBTQ+ creators every day.Pride 2020Apple's LGBTQ supportCompanies and LGBTQ orgsRepresentation in video gamesMovies still have a long way to goBest LGBTQ TV momentsInclusive gamesLGBTQ YouTubersSteven Universe opened the doorBest of LGBTQ on NetflixPopSocket PrideRewatch the best Pride paradesAndroid + Pride t-shirtsLGBTQ Twitch streamersVirtual Pride month from homeLTGBQ TV & movies on Disney+Pride on Amazon Prime VideoApple + Pride t-shirtsYouTube is full of creators of all colors and creeds, so it's no surprise that there's a plethora of LGBTQ+ YouTubers out there making the world a more vibrant and exciting place. There are thousands of creators out there to choose from, each with their own flair and fanbase, but these are the creators that we like to watch the most.While YouTube is not always the easiest place for LGBTQ+ creators — their channels tend to face demonitization more frequently,...

The gaming industry's history has always been about baby steps and hesitation.Pride 2020Apple's LGBTQ supportCompanies and LGBTQ orgsRepresentation in video gamesMovies still have a long way to goBest LGBTQ TV momentsInclusive gamesLGBTQ YouTubersSteven Universe opened the doorBest of LGBTQ on NetflixPopSocket PrideRewatch the best Pride paradesAndroid + Pride t-shirtsLGBTQ Twitch streamersVirtual Pride month from homeLTGBQ TV & movies on Disney+Pride on Amazon Prime VideoApple + Pride t-shirtsWhile I was researching an unrelated article, I came across this essay from 2014 about how developers were "quietly" introducing LGBTQ+ characters into their games. The crux of the article, which was published originally on Kill Screen (R.I.P.) and reposted to The Atlantic, is that creators are using subtext to let players make their own decisions about a character's sexuality as a way to introduce audiences to the idea without being so explicit.The writer al...

Pride 2020Apple's LGBTQ supportCompanies and LGBTQ orgsRepresentation in video gamesMovies still have a long way to goBest LGBTQ TV momentsInclusive gamesLGBTQ YouTubersSteven Universe opened the doorBest of LGBTQ on NetflixPopSocket PrideRewatch the best Pride paradesAndroid + Pride t-shirtsLGBTQ Twitch streamersVirtual Pride month from homeLTGBQ TV & movies on Disney+Pride on Amazon Prime VideoApple + Pride t-shirtsFor LGBTQ+ people, June holds a special place in our hearts and our lives. It's Pride month, 30 days of rainbow extravaganzas, events, and more. Pride in 2020 won't look like it did in years past, thanks to the ongoing pandemic. However, just because we can't assemble in person, doesn't mean that Pride is canceled. Far from it. Instead, this year Pride will be an online experience.Proudly Resilient from Out: 30 Days of Pride EventsSince there are no in-person Pride events happening, Out Leadership has put together Proudly Resilient. It...

Celebrate Pride indoors by social distancing on the internet with these streamers.Pride 2020Apple's LGBTQ supportCompanies and LGBTQ orgsRepresentation in video gamesMovies still have a long way to goBest LGBTQ TV momentsInclusive gamesLGBTQ YouTubersSteven Universe opened the doorBest of LGBTQ on NetflixPopSocket PrideRewatch the best Pride paradesAndroid + Pride t-shirtsLGBTQ Twitch streamersVirtual Pride month from homeLTGBQ TV & movies on Disney+Pride on Amazon Prime VideoApple + Pride t-shirtsPride Month is a little weird this year due to the pandemic. We can't go out and celebrate at parades and other events with each other, so we'll need to do what we can to celebrate indoors. Livestreaming is the perfect way to do so, and we've compiled a list of some of our favorite LGBTQ+ Twitch and Mixer streamers for you to enjoy as well.This isn't an exhaustive list my any means, so we encourage you to view the LGBTQIA+ tag on Twitch yourselves to see ...

Whether the game moved the industry forward or just had cute romances, we've got you covered.Pride 2020Apple's LGBTQ supportCompanies and LGBTQ orgsRepresentation in video gamesMovies still have a long way to goBest LGBTQ TV momentsInclusive gamesLGBTQ YouTubersSteven Universe opened the doorBest of LGBTQ on NetflixPopSocket PrideRewatch the best Pride paradesAndroid + Pride t-shirtsLGBTQ Twitch streamersVirtual Pride month from homeLTGBQ TV & movies on Disney+Pride on Amazon Prime VideoApple + Pride t-shirtsIt's not controversial to say that a lot of media is lacking in LGBTQ+ representation, and that includes games. Although we've come a long way in just the past decade, there's still a long way to go in terms of equal inclusion across the board. That's not to discount, however, the game changers that exist in this industry, and the strides studios and individual creators are making to change that.So for Pride month this year, we're taking a look...

It's June and that means the beginning of summer, but also Pride Month. That means celebrations and parades to support an awesome community. However, what if you're a huge Android fan and want to show off both your Pride and Android fandom? These shirts will let you do both and the best part is that you can show off your excitement all year round.Pride 2020Apple's LGBTQ supportCompanies and LGBTQ orgsRepresentation in video gamesMovies still have a long way to goBest LGBTQ TV momentsInclusive gamesLGBTQ YouTubersSteven Universe opened the doorBest of LGBTQ on NetflixPopSocket PrideRewatch the best Pride paradesAndroid + Pride t-shirtsLGBTQ Twitch streamersVirtual Pride month from homeLTGBQ TV & movies on Disney+Pride on Amazon Prime VideoApple + Pride t-shirtsAndroids with PrideGoogle Android Pride ShirtStaff pickWay back in 2010, some new shirts started appearing with two Android figures holding hands along with one holding a Pride flag. T...

While shirts and sneakers are fun ways to show your pride, if you want to show yours off this Pride month — and all year long — put your pride somewhere that's always within reach, eye-catching, and modern: your smartphone! The Galaxy S10 and its horizontal camera module give you a sizeable expanse on the back for bold colors and strong statements, and these cases take full advantage to create a unique and fabulously awesome look for you to rock while out and about.Pride 2020Apple's LGBTQ supportCompanies and LGBTQ orgsRepresentation in video gamesMovies still have a long way to goBest LGBTQ TV momentsInclusive gamesLGBTQ YouTubersSteven Universe opened the doorBest of LGBTQ on NetflixPopSocket PrideRewatch the best Pride paradesAndroid + Pride t-shirtsLGBTQ Twitch streamersVirtual Pride month from homeLTGBQ TV & movies on Disney+Pride on Amazon Prime VideoApple + Pride t-shirtsMay the Pride be with youLightsaber RainbowStaff pickNerdy Pr...

The doorbell camera is finally compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.What you need to knowArlo's Video Doorbell has gained Google Assistant support.You can easily connect the Arlo Video Doorbell to the Assistant using the Google Assistant app on your Android phone or iPhone. The video doorbell already offers Amazon Alexa integration.The Arlo Video Doorbell, which is among the most advanced video doorbells on the market right now, has gained Google Assistant support (via Engadget). Until now, the Video Doorbell only offered Amazon Alexa integration.With Google Assistant support, you can now receive notifications whenever someone presses your Video Doorbell and send various commands from any of your Assistant devices. You can also ask the Assistant to show the live feed from your front door.To connect your Arlo Video Doorbell to the Google Assistant, open the Assistant app on your phone and head to Assistant settings. Next, select Home control and add you...

With tens of millions of users, WhatsApp is the marquee app on KaiOS — and it is steadily getting new features.We haven't really talked about KaiOS a lot here, but the operating system is now installed on over 100 million phones, making it the third-largest mobile operating system in the world. KaiOS is a fork of Firefox OS that's designed for feature phones, and over the last three years it has seen a meteoric rise because of devices like the $15 JioPhone in India and Nokia's 8110.While entry-level Android phones have gotten much better over the years — particularly with the introduction of Android Go — there are still tens of millions of users who turn to feature phones for their affordability. And with KaiOS, feature phones now come with a web browser, a dedicated app store, and even Google Assistant baked in.Then there's WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned messaging platform made its debut on KaiOS last year, and is now pre-installed on KaiOS phones globally. WhatsApp alread...

You don't need to be a professional climate scientist to know that the Earth is in trouble, and reducing your home's carbon footprint should rank high on your 2020 resolution list if you want to do your part and help save the world.The only problem is that making even minor changes to your energy consumption usually requires changes to your utility routine that are both costly and headache-inducing—until now.Arcadia drastically reduces the barrier to entry when it comes to using and supporting clean energy sources, and when you sign up today you'll receive either a $20 Amazon gift card or four standard LED bulbs at no cost.Unlike other clean energy platforms that require you to either switch utility companies or invest in expensive solar panels, Arcadia allows you to keep your existing utility plan while automatically connecting you to a variety of clean energy sources.After scanning your area for a list of available clean energy companies, Arcadia gets to work connecting you...

After eight years, we will finally have a chance to learn the truth about Lance Armstrong's doping scandal from the former professional road racing cyclist himself in ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary film, LANCE.The new four-hour documentary will air in two parts on ESPN with Part 1 having aired on Sunday, May 24 and Part 2 releasing this weekend on Sunday, May 31st. There will also be two versions of LANCE, one with strong adult language which will air on ESPN and an edited version that will air simultaneously on ESPN2.LANCE will feature interviews from Armstrong himself along with a collection of family members, teammates, friends, rivals and journalists who will all reflect on his historic rise to fame and his subsequent downfall following 2012's doping scandal. We'll also learn new details about Armstrong's battle with testicular cancer, his recovery and the work that went into earning seven consecutive Tour de France titles.From acclaimed director Marina Zenovich, LANCE...

Daniel Bader is joined by analyst Anshel Sag and our own Android Central writer, Nick Sutrich, for a special episode examining the current state of VR gaming and applications. They also look ahead towards the future as consumers continue to embrace affordable, portable VR devices.Listen nowSubscribe in Pocket Casts: AudioSubscribe in Spotify: AudioSubscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: AudioDownload directly: AudioLinks:Anshel Sag (@anshelsag) / TwitterNicholas Sutrich (@Gwanatu) / TwitterNearly half of all VR headsets sold in 2019 was an Oculus Quest | Android CentralOculus sales spiked in the lead-up to Half-Life: Alyx - The VergeOculus just bought Beat Saber developer Beat Games | Android CentralIs Supernatural VR worth the subscription cost? | Android CentralBest Hand Tracking Games for Oculus Quest in 2020 | Android CentralHP Reverb G2 brings four-camera tracking to its next-gen Windows Mixed Reality headset | Windows CentralBoz on Twitter: "As w...

An improperly coded image can somehow crash the Android System UI.WARNING！！！Never set this picture as wallpaper, especially for Samsung mobile phone users!It will cause your phone to crash!Don't try it!If someone sends you this picture, please ignore it. pic.twitter.com/rVbozJdhkL— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) May 31, 2020What you need to knowThere's a photo of a sunset making the rounds because when set as a wallpaper, it will brick some Android phones.The image has an improperly coded Google color profile, which causes the Android System UI to crash from an out of bounds error.For some phones, you can reboot into safe mode and reset the wallpaper to something else, but for others, you'll have to go into the bootloader and completely factory reset the phone.Today in "2020 is just the weirdest timeline", there's a cursed wallpaper making the rounds and crashing the Android phones of fools idiotic enough to not heed the warnings that accompany the image, seen to t...

If you're shopping for someone who is a huge PlayStation 4 fan and you're not entirely sure what that means, know that you are not alone. Shopping for a gamer isn't always the easiest thing in the world. It's doubly hard if they're the type to go out and buy the latest game the first day it's available. If your PlayStation 4 fan has switched to shopping digital, you may not even be able to see what games they have without tipping them off. So what do you do for gifts?Custom comfortStaff PickASTRO Gaming C40 TR ControllerThis controller is expensive, there is no denying that, but the Astro C40 TR is pretty amazing too. With the number of customizable parts on this controller, the c40 TR can be just about anything you want it to be. This flexibility is a massive boon considering how much personal preference comes into play on controller layouts. PlayStation opted for a symmetrical design on the DualShock, but most find asymmetrical to be more ergonomic. The C40 TR lets the ...

I have this vivid memory from the early days of 2020 that won't subside.It was January 6, before CES officially began, and I was at the Cosmopolitan hotel looking at Fossil's new smartwatch offerings. The demo was finished and I was standing on this expansive balcony overlooking the city, a fake Eiffel Tower looming to my right. I was claiming a minute just for me, while inside my coworkers were chatting away contently. It was one of those really nice moments that you have to intercede on your own behalf to remember, to crystallize it so that, whatever happens in the future, you can draw upon it for reinforcement.I've been drawing on it a lot lately, as the world seemingly crumbles around me. I'm safe and healthy and in no immediate danger, and for that I'm incredibly thankful. And I'm also angry. The slow burn of this year, the shelter-in-place of it all, spilled out into the streets in recent days, first as a trickle and then, over the past couple nights, as a deluge.Now ther...

The world's reliance on PDF files knows no bounds. Ideal for sharing and sending everything from business reports and term papers to images and screenshots, PDFs remain one of the most widely-used and reliable ways to share valuable information regardless of your specific operating system.The only problem is that these files are also incredibly difficult to work with and edit, and attempting to do even simple things like add text or adjust an image can be a headache-inducing nightmare.Enter Cisdem PDF Manager Ultimate, an incredibly powerful and easy-to-use app that allows you to edit, merge, split, convert and sign PDFs without all the hassle.With Cisdem in your digital toolbox, you'll be able to sidestep the usual madness that comes from working with PDF files, all thanks to an intuitive and streamlined interface that makes it easy to edit PDFs the way you would on a regular word processor.You'll be able to batch-convert PDFs to Word, RTFD, Keynote and other popular formats, ...

Right now Amazon has a great deal featuring a Ring Video Doorbell Pro and the Amazon Echo Show 5 on sale for $179. Both items are certified refurbished and work like new. If you were to buy these individually refurbished, the Ring video doorbell would cost you $180 by itself. The Echo Show 5 goes for around $60 as a refurb, so you're saving $60 just compared to that. Brand new versions of the Ring device and the Echo Show 5 would run you almost $320.These two devices make a great pairing. The Echo Show 5 has a 5.5-inch compact display and Alexa built right in. You can use it to control your entire smart home, but you can also use Alexa to check in on your Ring device and see who's at the door. Thanks to the Video Doorbell Pro's built-in speakers and mic, you can talk to visitors without leaving your kitchen. You can also get alerts sent straight to your device any time the Ring Video Doorbell Pro detects motion or someone rings the doorbell.Outside of checking on the front door, ...

Best Buy has a whole new set of deals of the day, and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro true wireless earbuds are part of the savings. Get a pair for $129.99, which is down from the usual price of $150 and a match for one of the lowest we've seen this year. The last time we saw them go any lower than this was back in February when they dropped to $120. You can also find today's drop on Amazon, and that sale includes the white versions.These earbuds have eight hours of playtime per earbud, and you can use the earbuds independently to extend that use. The charging case they come with adds another three full recharges before you ever need to plug into a wire to juice back up. With a quick charge of just 10 minutes inside the case you can get an extra two hours of playtime. Plus, the charging case can be recharged via USB-C or a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad, giving you plenty of options for keeping these batteries topped off. RAVPower has a wireless charging pad on sale for $5 o...