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Google Maps is an amazing service that we're lucky to have, but sometimes people want to stop Google from storing their location data. Despite its obvious utility, the fact that Google Maps collects so much personal information makes many people nervous. If you want to know how you can take control of your location data, we've got you covered.How to stop Google Maps from storing your locationThere are a few different ways that you can take control of your digital privacy and stop Google from storing your Maps location data. We'll show you all the different ways you can do so from within the Google Maps app.Turn on Incognito modeIf you want to limit your map search, browsing, and location history temporarily, consider enabling Incognito mode. Here's how to do that.Open the Google Maps app.Tap on your avatar icon in the top right corner.Tap Turn on Incognito mode.Tap Close.When enabled, incognito mode will not save your browsing or search history from within Google m...

If you want to up the security of your home then you need to take a look at Ring's discounted Stick Up Cam at Woot. It's offered in used condition there for just $50 today only.Considering a refurbished model goes for $80 and the camera sells for up to $100 brand new, this is one of the best Ring deals out there right now. The discount is available on both the battery-powered and wired versions, though the deal expires at the end of the day or when sold out.The Stick Up Cam is a wireless camera that gives it the flexibility to basically go anywhere. Put it indoors or outside and keep an eye on the things that are important to you. The camera records in 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, so you get high definition video no matter where you put it. Plus, the lens has a 115-degree horizontal field of view. That's wide enough to capture a lot of area in front of it and get everything you need on camera.Other features include infrared LEDs that record in low-light conditions. There is al...

One simple gadget, so many possibilities.In our world of ever-changing and evolving technology, it can be easy to take for granted the gadgets and devices that are currently available to us. Our smartphones are tiny rectangles that give us instant access to the internet, desktop computers are vastly more powerful than they were a few years ago, and so on. Those are the big things people talk about when reminiscing about technology, but have you ever stepped back to think about your earbuds?HeadphonesGetting started10 underrated features you need in your next pair of headphonesWhy some Bluetooth headphones sound better than othersAndroidTeam AC's favorite headphones & earbudsAre AirPods good for Android?What Android users should know about EQSurface Earbuds and AndroidWindowsSurface Headphones vs. EarbudsPairing AirPods on WindowsSurface Earbuds vs. AirPodsSurface Earbuds vs. Galaxy Buds PlusThe best headset for students AppleBest cheap Ai...

A little bit of caffeine goes a long way, and the best espresso machines give you the shot of energy you need to kick-start your morning. The more pro-level machines like the Breville the Barista Express wouldn't look out of place in an actual coffee shop and will give you an authentic espresso, cappuccino, or latte with the tap of a button. The more reasonably priced models brew tasty espresso but may require you to grind or foam by hand.Best Overall: Breville the Barista Express Espresso MachineThis espresso machine is almost like having your own personal barista right in your kitchen. This machine features dose control grinding, where the conical burr grinder grinds on-demand to deliver the right amount of freshly ground coffee directly into the portafilter for your preferred taste with any bean. The digital temperature control delivers water at precisely the right temperature, and the foam steam wand performance allows you to hand texture micro-foam milk. It also has a grin...

The update hasn't started rolling out to OnePlus Nord users in Europe yet.What you need to knowOxygenOS 10.5.5 is now rolling out to the OnePlus Nord.The update includes camera and charging improvements, along with a few bug fixes. It is currently being pushed out to users in India and will soon be available in Europe as well. The OnePlus Nord, which was unveiled in late July, has already received four stable OxygenOS updates. OnePlus has now started rolling out yet another update for the smartphone with camera and charging improvements.According to the official changelog, the update brings a revamped volume control interface, improvements to the image quality of the macro and front cameras, as well as an improved "charging experience." Along with these improvements, the update also fixes a few issues such as the OnePlus Notes app always running in the background and the phone rebooting when free-form is enabled.Here's the full changelog: System Improved vo...

Robot vacuums are great and have come a long way in the past few years. Along with getting better, the prices have started dropping, and we are now seeing some great robot vacuum deals. Right now you can pick up Neato's Botvac D7 for just $499.99 at Best Buy, which is a savings of $300 compared to its regular price and even $100 less than the current offer at Amazon. The deal is only available today, though, so don't wait to get your order in.Make no mistake, this is not a cheap robot vacuum. Neato has a variety of products, and this is its top of the line option. In fact, its price was the main criticism in our Botvac D7 review, though that concern is assuaged by today's $300 discount.The Botvac D7 has a 0.7-liter dustbin capacity, 120 minutes of battery life per charge, and features a unique D-shaped design to allow it to clean spaces round vacuums can't reach.It also has laser-guided mapping to intelligently get around your home, offers straight-line cleaning patterns, and t...

The right tool for the wrong time.At one point, I was going to start this review with a sentence like, "Samsung's never really screwed up the Galaxy Note; every version has been better than the last." I got about halfway through writing that sentence and then it all came flooding back — the summer of 2016, when reports of Note 7s catching fire started trickling in. Then came the recall, then the reissue, then the second recall, then the bans. How could I have forgotten, even briefly, something that fundamentally changed Samsung, and the wider smartphone industry, so dramatically?I forgot it for a moment because Samsung's done such a profoundly good job helping us forget it. In the wake of the Note 7 debacle, the company returned the following April with the Galaxy S8, which turned out to be its best-selling flagship ever (and retains that title today), followed by the Note 8 a few months later. A year later, the Note 9 was the first premium Android phone to justify its thou...

The Aukey 30W Power Delivery 3.0 USB-C dual-port fast wall charger is down to $12.99 on Amazon when you clip the on-page coupon for $7 off. That's a nice chunk of change considering this charger was going for as much as $22 in June and only recently dropped to $20. And that drop to $20 is the lowest it has ever gone directly. We've never seen it go this low with a simple on-page coupon.This 2-port charger includes a standard USB-A port and a USB-C port with Power Delivery 3.0. The power output for the USB-C port is 30W but goes down to 18W when both ports are being used to charge something. Still, with USB-C, PD 3.0, and the power output, that's plenty of juice to charge your devices super fast. The charger works with basically any USB-powered device and is especially good for Apple laptops like the MacBook, Android smartphones, the iPhone, and more. Charge all your devices as fast as you can with this.You can take this charger with you anywhere. Let it be the new companion to y...

The Republican National Convention continues to extend political speeches on primetime TV, coming just one week after democrats held their own convention. While most of the RNC will be held virtually being piped in from around the country, there will still be some activity in Charlotte, North Carolina. Each state will be sending six delegates representatives to appear in-person.Along with the delegate roll call, the RNC has already announced that it will feature divisive guest speakers like Mark and Patricia McCloskey who gained notoriety for brandisioning weapons on their front yard in Missouri during public protests. A full list of speakers is being held closely until the last minute, but VP Mike Pence, Melania Trump, and other members of Trump's family are expected to deliver speeches at prominent times.Read on for full details on how to get a live stream of how to fully watch and stream the 2020 RNC and all its speakers with our guide below.RNC 20: Where and when?The Repu...

The phone will likely be launched in a few other markets as well in the coming weeks.What you need to knowMotorola Moto G9 is now official.The phone features a Snapdragon 662 chipset and a triple-camera setup on the back with a 48MP main sensor.It has been priced at ₹11,499 ($154) in India. Motorola today quietly unveiled the Moto G9 in India, its first phone under the Moto G9 series. The phone succeeds the Moto G8, which was launched in March this year.The Moto G9 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ resolution display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch at the top, housing an 8MP selfie camera. Powering the budget-friendly smartphone is an 11nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, which has been paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage.It has a triple-camera setup on the back with a 48MP main sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Keeping the lights on is a large 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging. The phone also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sens...

The Google Pixel 4a is one of the most compelling phones of 2020, offering excellent performance and cameras for less than half the price of a flagship. While it might not cost thousands of dollars, that doesn't mean that it's any less worthy of protection. Whether you need to spice up the Just Black of the Pixel 4a or need to keep it safe from the chaos outside your door, these are the best Pixel 4a cases you can buy right now.Pretty protectionCaseology ParallaxStaff pickThis hybrid case comes in three dazzling color combinations — a deep navy blue, a lighter purple, and a darling coral/gold two-tone — and offers drop protection and grip in a compact profile.From $15 at Amazon$15 at WalmartGuard the front and backPoetic RevolutionThis heavy-duty case comes with a screen protector built into the front frame, offering 360 degrees of protection for your new Pixel 4a. I also like the robust kickstand on the back that can be used in portrait or landscape.$17 at...

Yellowstone season 3 has been full of twists and turns while also introducing fans to Josh Holloway's Roarke Morris and Jennifer Landon's. The future of the Dutton family ranch is at stake and we have all the details on how you can watch the season 3 finale of Yellowstone online or on TV from anywhere in the world.The American television series, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, first debuted back in June of 2018 and stars Oscar-winner Kevin Costner as John Dutton. Dutton is a 6th generation billionaire who along with his family, controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the U.S., Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.However, the ranch is in constant conflict with the growing town, Indian reservation and national park it borders. The Dutton family ranch is also quite secluded and John Dutton has to fight to protect his ranch from those who would try to take it at all costs.The Paramount Network made the decision to move Yellowstone from Wednesday night to Sunday this season...

The quest for Champions League glory reaches its grand finale tonight as the five-time winners Bayern Munich take on first-time finalists Paris Saint-Germain. Read on to find out how to watch this crucial match between PSG and Bayern Munich no matter where in the world you are.Tonight's Coronavirus-delayed final will take place at the neutral venue of Benfica's Estádio da Luz with no fans in attendance. The final was originally set to take place at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, back in May with both the venue and date changing as a result of the pandemic. UEFA decided to complete the competition as a final-eight tournament of knockout games in Portugal.When play resumed this month, PSG proceeded to knock out Atalanta at the quarter-final stage with a 2-1 victory with two late goals from Marquinhos and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting needed in order to make it through. In their last outing, the Parisians scored three without reply to see off Bundesliga outfit RB Leip...

There are a lot of great reasons to get one of the best Chromebook sleeves for your precious computer. With so many options available, it's easy to find something that not only fits your style, but has the functionality you need while you're out and about or traveling. Some of these sleeves can replace the need for a backpack completely!Bare bonesAmazonBasics Executive Laptop SleeveStaff PickThe AmazonBasics Executive Laptop Sleeve case is great for those who want a no-nonsense laptop sleeve. There are no additional pockets, and this sleeve's size ranges from 11.6 inches up to 15.6 inches, depending on the size of your Chromebook. With three different colors to choose from, this sleeve is a no-brainer pick as one of the best Chromebook sleeves.From $10 at AmazonAll the pocketsTimbuk2 Stealth FolioTimbuk2 makes fantastic backpacks for your technology, and the Stealth Folio does the same if you want something more portable. This Sleeve will not only house up t...

I didn't type this. At least, not exactly.Instead, I wrote it by hand in the passenger seat of my car as we drove to a park so my daughter could hang out with her cousin on a sunny Sunday morning. For someone who doesn't put pen to paper much anymore, beyond birthday cards and signing the occasional contract, longform writing is pretty difficult, but doing it on a Note 20 Ultra in a moving car is a particularly fun challenge that I wanted to explore.The idea of remote work has become pretty familiar to everyone over the past six months, even if only certain categories, particularly those who occupied offices in some form prior to the pandemic, have changed to makeshift home offices. But for many people, including someone like me who'd always technically worked from home, remote work has a completely different connotation when you factor in all the other parts of our lives the pandemic has shifted around.Between March and July, I found myself working from my phone while my daugh...

The Galaxy S20 has quite the big battery, but with a 120Hz screen and 5G radios inside, you never know when your day will go into overtime and you'll need to reach for a portable charger to keep your Galaxy S20 alive. (Or, y'know, you need a power bank on the way to work because you forgot to throw it on the charger last night the way I did). Never fear, power banks are here and they can charge our S20s three different ways this year.Best overallAUKEY Wireless Power Bank with 18W PD (10,000mAh)Staff pickRoughly the same size as the Galaxy S20, this 10,000mAh bank can recharge even the S20 Ultra twice before it runs dead. It supports Power Delivery, QuickCharge 3.0, and 10W Qi charging so you can charge however you want.$34 at AmazonTop speed for S20 and S20+Samsung Super Fast 25W Portable Wireless Charger (10,000mAh)This power bank supports 7.5W wireless charging so that you can top off accessories like your Galaxy Watch or Buds, and it supports 25W fast charging ...

With Batman seemingly gone, these four step up.What you need to knowGotham Knights is a third-person action-RPG being developed by Warner Bros. Montreal.The plot kicks off with the apparent death of Batman, as the Bat-Family is forced to take over the defense of Gotham.WB Games has released high-quality screenshots of playable characters Robin, Red Hood, Nightwing and Batgirl.After months of teases and speculation, Warner Bros. Montreal's Gotham Knights was revealed during yesterday's DC Fandome event. This game kicks off with Batman apparently dying and as a result, the Bat-Family has to save Gotham from supervillains like Mr. Freeze and the mysterious Court of Owls.WB Games released some screenshots of these four heroes which you can check out below. You can click or tap on each screenshot to enlarge them.Unlike Rocksteady Games' Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Gotham Knights is not set in the Arkham universe, despite the many apparent similarities. Instead,...

Google is expected to launch these devices by October.What you need to knowGoogle's Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 have leaked again, this time in live images.The leak also shares some specs, including a dual camera set up and plastic feeling back for both devices.Google is expected to launch these Pixels in a matter of weeks.The upcoming Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 have leaked again, this time in live images on Reddit showing off what these handsets look like offline. In a now-deleted thread, the leaker also noted that both the Pixel 4a 5G and the 5 appeared to be plastic feeling, with the biggest physical difference being the smaller size and absent headphone jack on the Pixel 5.The leak also shared specs of both upcoming models. The Pixel 4a 5G will come with a 3,800 mAh battery, a dual-lens set up (one ultra-wide angle, one standard), it'll be powered by the Snapdragon 765G with 6GB of RAM, and it'll have a 60Hz FullHD display.The Pixel 5 has quite similar specs, though it dif...

IndyCar fans missed out on the official start of summer this year as the Indy 500 was cancelled back in March when the 2020 IndyCar season was suspended. Thankfully though, IndyCar racing resumed in June and this weekend we'll finally get to see the 104th running of the Indy 500.The Indianapolis 500 takes its name from the 500 miles of track that 33 Indy Cars will cover over the course of 200, 2.5 mile laps. The Indy 500 is one of the most famous auto races in the world and was first held in 1911. Since then the race has remained mostly unchanged and has been held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana.While attendance at this year's race was initially going to be limited to 25 per cent capacity, this idea was scrapped at the beginning of this month due to a steep increase of COVID cases in Marion County, Indiana where the Indy 500 is held. This will mark the first time in the event's over 100 year history that the race will be run without fans.In more positive news, thi...

We've researched, tested, and reviewed dozens if not hundreds of devices and have come up with the following list of what we consider the best Alexa devices. If you don't already have an Echo smart speaker, we recommend you pick up the Amazon Echo (3rd Gen) to get started. It sounds great and comes in at a reasonable starting price. Of course, if you already have an Echo and want to see what else is available, well, we've got you covered there too.Best Amazon Alexa Smart Speaker: Amazon Echo (3rd Gen)The original Amazon Echo that debuted in late 2014 gave us our first introduction to Alexa, and we've been hooked ever since. What started out as a stark, black tube has evolved over three generations to a softer, gentler looking Alexa vessel, and has spawned an entire line of other Echo devices.This third-generation "regular" Echo is the best of the series yet. It boasts an improved sound architecture over the first two generations, one that it borrowed from the more expensive E...

As the number of children accessing the internet grows, it's essential to know how to limit your kid's internet access properly. Just as the worldwide web can be a fantastic place full of fun and education, it can quickly become a scary place for both kids and adults. There are various ways to limit what websites and apps they access and monitor communication. Here are some of the best ways to keep your kid's experience exploring the internet as safe as possible regardless of the device they are using.Products used in this guideGated Google: Google Family Link (Free at Google Play Store)It starts at home: TP-Link Archer AX50 ($150 at Dell)Guard dog: Bark (From $4.09/mo at Bark)Cloaked coverage: ExpressVPN (From $6.67/mo at ExpressVPN)Jump to:Using Family LinkThough your routerWith a third-party appSecure it with a VPNHow to limit your kid's access to the internet on their phone or ChromebookIn 2017, Google released Family Link to help parents feel more com...

One of Best Buy's deals of the day includes the Anker Soundcore Liberty true wireless earbuds on sale for $49.99. This is a one-day deal and will expire tonight, but it's a great price. These earbuds normally sell as high as $90 at Best Buy and are currently $80 at Walmart. This is also $5 better than the last deal we shared.Anker's earbuds are built with graphene-coated drivers. This means the sound they produce is very accurate across the entire frequency range, giving you clear highs and powerful lows. Jam to music, watch your favorite TV shows and movies, or listen to a podcast on your morning walk.They will last you a long time, too, because the rechargeable battery gives you up to 8 hours of playtime on a single charge. They also come with a charging case that can power your earbuds back up when they're low. Using the case means you can get a total of up to 100 hours of playtime before you ever need to plug in a cord.Take your new earbuds on your commute or to the gym. Ev...

Can the 2020 MotoGP season get any more dramatic? As well as delivering a result that has thrown the championship wide open, last week's Austrian GP also provided a heart-stopping, high speed crash that would likely be deemed too far-fetched for a Hollywood action film.The riders return to the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria once again this weekend for the second of two races at the circuit, and you can watch all the action by following our guide below on how to get a live stream of the Styrian Grand Prix.Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso took first place last Sunday, finishing ahead of Suzuki's Joan Mir who audaciously overtook Pramac Ducati's Jack Millar at the final corner to take second.Championship leader Fabio Quartararo could only muster an eighth-place finish after battling brake issues and has had his overall championship lead now cut down to 11 points.Dovizioso's win, meanwhile, has helped him into second in the overall standings, with Maverick Viñales pushed down to s...

Take on the world's mightiest heroes. No pressure.What you need to knowRocksteady Games is best know for developing the Batman: Arkham games.The studio's new project is called Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.A teaser trailer was unveiled at DC Fandome 2020.Rocksteady Games' last title, Batman: Arkham Knight, released in 2015. After years of speculation, the team's next project was finally revealed to be Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. At DC Fandome 2020, a trailer for the game was finally unveiled. You can take a look at the teaser trailer below.Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League can be played solo or in up to four-player co-op. King Shark, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and Harley Quinn are all playable characters. It's set in the Arkham universe, though it isn't a direct sequel to Arkham Knight per se.Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is releasing on Xbox Series X, PC and PS5. The current release window is sometime in 2022, so we're in for a b...

Fire 7 Kids Edition TabletChild-proof value$80 at AmazonProsKid-proof case includedIndustry-leading parental controlsOne year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited includedExpandable microSD storageConsNot HD resolutionMore expensive than standard Fire 7 TabletAs with its Echo Dots, Amazon is offering kids edition versions of its Fire Tablets for a more premium price than the originals. However, these kid tablets offer some intriguing extras like enhanced parental controls, tons of kid-friendly content, and kid-proof cases.Fire 7 TabletFire for all$50 at AmazonProsUnbeatable entry priceExpandable microSD storageConsNot HD resolutionLower-quality mono speakerThe Fire 7 Tablet is a great entry point into the Amazon ecosystem. It starts cheap and is often on discount, and gives you access to all the great tablet-y content you'd want (minus Google Play), hands-free Alexa, and expandable storage.You want to get your youngsters an Amazon F...

Having an LED light strip behind your TV or computer desk can work wonders not just for your eyesight but on the overall look and feel of your room, too. Right now, you can even score some serious savings Govee LED light strips and more at Amazon with prices from just $9. The one-day sale offers between 20% and 41% off the various kits, though the deals expire when sold out or when the day ends.There are a number of LED strip lights in the sale with varying lengths and features. The most affordable option is the 9.8-foot TV LED backlighting kit at $9.49, down from $15. It fits perfectly with televisions 46 to 60 inches in size. You'll get colorful lighting that can sync to your TV's sound thanks to the built-in mic.It also comes with six brightness levels so you can dim or brighten the lights as you see fit. The wired-in control box is super convenient because it has only three buttons you need to control everything or use the remote control to change up the look without leaving ...

Another Disney film previously slated for a theatrical release is skipping theaters altogether and making its way to Disney's premier streaming service instead. An adaptation of K.A. Applegate's award-winning novel by the same name, The One and Only Ivan centers on a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lives at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade inside a cage with an elephant and a dog.Along with Bryan Cranston playing Ivan's owner Mack, the film stars Ramón Rodríguez and Ariana Greenblatt, as well as the vocal talents of Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren, Chaka Khan, and Sam Rockwell. Though the film was originally intended to premiere in theaters on August 14, 2020, its release was pushed back by a week and onto the Disney+ streaming service.The One and Only Ivan: When and where?The One and Only Ivan premieres on Friday, August 21 at 3 a.m. ET / midnight PT only on Disney+. You'll be able to stream the film anywhere using the Disney+ app, including on smartph...

The phone could be unveiled before the end of the year.What you need to knowA new report claims Samsung is working on a budget foldable phone with model number SM-F415.It is expected to be available in 64GB and 128GB storage options.There is no word yet on the rest of the phone's specs or launch timeframe.Samsung's next foldable smartphone may be significantly more affordable than the Galaxy Z Flip. A new report from SamMobile claims the company has a new "budget" foldable phone in the pipeline.Per the report, the budget foldable phone bears model number SM-F415 and is going to be offered in 64GB and 128GB storage variants. It is tipped to be available in at least three color options at launch: Black, Green, and Blue. While the rest of the phone's specs remain a mystery at this point, it has been spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance website already. The Wi-Fi certification suggests the phone will likely be unveiled sometime later this year.This isn't the first time that Samsun...

Data savingsMint MobileFrom $15/month at Mint MobileProsBulk savingsCheaper dataNo overagesCompatible with most phonesConsInternational roaming is extraMinimum of three monthsNo unlimited optionMint Mobile can save you money on data with three months of service and can save even more with six and 12-month plans. With enough data for most people and no risk of overage fees, data can be cheaper than ever. You also get T-Mobile's large LTE and 5G network behind you.Worldwide coverageGoogle FiFrom $20/month at Google FiProsFree roaming data in 200+ countriesData is free over 6GBUnlimited plan availableMultiple networksConsExpensive dataFew phones support full networkData slowed at 15GB on the Flexible planGoogle Fi is a great premium option with no contracts. You get the benefit of more than one network with a supported phone that keeps speeds and coverage higher than many other carriers. You can also take that data with you inter...

Daniel, Jerry, and Hayato break down all the chest thumping in Epic's crusade against Google, Apple, and app store policies. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is in the hands of reviewers, and a new company has licensed the right to produce a BlackBerry phone in 2021.Listen nowSubscribe in Pocket Casts: AudioSubscribe in Spotify: AudioSubscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: AudioDownload directly: AudioLinks:Epic is suing Google over Fortnite's removal from the Google Play Store - The VergeFortnite has been removed from Apple's App Store | iMoreFortnite fiasco: Three multi-billion dollar companies drag phone users into a battle royale | Android CentralDoes Google really want third-party app stores on Android or are they a 'necessary evil'? | Android CentralDon't let Epic's tragic PR stunt distract you from its true intentions | iMoreA WeChat ban could be fatal for Apple and the iPhone in China | iMore95% of China iPhone users would leave Apple if WeChat w...

A balanced meshLinksys Velop MX10$600 at Best BuyProsAX5300 speedsWPA3 supportBackward compatible with older Velop nodesFour Ethernet ports per nodeConsNo dedicated mesh bandThe Linksys Velop MX10 is one of the best-balanced mesh systems available with plenty of speed for a gigabit internet connection and four Ethernet ports on each node for wired devices. The MX10 can also be dropped into an existing Velop mesh as an easy upgrade with the older nodes left over for expansion.Dedicated Wi-Fi linkNetgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852)$700 at AmazonProsAX6000 speed2.5Gbps WAN portFour Ethernet ports per nodeDedicated mesh bandConsDoesn't work with older Orbi nodesMore expensiveThe Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 has a lot of great features and is one of the only mesh systems to have a multi-gig WAN port to connect to networks at faster speeds than 1Gbps. It also has support for a fast AX6000 connection with one 5GHz band dedicated to the mesh to keep spe...

Disney Plus (Disney+) is a great streaming service if you're a Disney fan — and be real, who isn't a Disney fan? — and if you're on Verizon, things get even sweeter. Most Verizon customers are enjoying a free year of Disney+ right now thanks to Disney+ on Us, and once that year is up, customers on certain plans will not only get to keep using it for free, they're getting upgraded to the Disney+ bundle with Hulu and ESPN+! Here's what plans get the goods and how Disney+ on Us's free year works.Disney and moreDisney+$7/month at Disney+Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and so much more.Watch Disney classics as well as favorites from other studios without limits. You can pay just a little per month for it, or get it for free through Verizon.What is Disney Plus?Which wireless plans include Disney Plus?Pick the right Verizon planHow much data does Disney Plus use?Does Disney Plus work with Fios and 5G Home?What's the fine print?What is Disney Plus?Disney+ is a...

The built-in camera on your Android phone is now your true default camera from Android 11 onwards.Update, August 20 (06:00 pm ET): Google has now explained why it made this change.What you need to knowAn Android 11 update will change how third-party camera apps work on Google's operating system.Users will no longer be able to use apps that aren't built-in to capture photos in third-party apps.Google says that this is done for security reasons.With Android 11, Google is imposing an additional limit on how camera apps may plug into the system. Specifically, it's limiting what camera apps other than the default built-in app would be able to do.As reported by Android Police, Google is mandating that third-party app without their own camera functionality can only launch the default camera app to carry out either image or video capture. Before this, a user would be presented with a dialogue allowing them to choose from the camera apps installed on their device.The developer...

Chemical Hearts is Amazon Prime Video's latest original film and tells the high school love story of a hopeless romantic and a girl with a mysterious past. The movie stars Austin Abrams and Lili Reinheart in the two leading roles trying to make sense of their feelings and deal with trauma from past events.The movie is based on the novel by Krystal Sutherland and was directed by Richard Tanne. Amazon characterizes the film as one that's unapologetically coming of age and full of self discovery in nature. It should pull at the heartstrings and find an audience of fans of other romantic dramas like Me, Earl, And The Dying Girl which lightens the load by sprinkling comedy moments throughout.Chemical Hearts: When & whereChemical Hearts is an Amazon original film so it is exclusively available on Amazon's Prime Video streaming service. The movie premieres on Friday, August 21 at 12:01 a.m. ET, after which you'll be able to watch it at your convenience as many times as you'd like....

Your Chromebook is a productivity machine, and to keep productive, sometimes you need more than just the laptop itself. These accessories will help you maximize the experience and get the most out of your Chromebook, through work and play!All-color carryMOSISO Laptop Sleeve with Accessory CaseStaff pickMost laptop sleeves are available in 13-15 inch sizes, but MOSISO has us Chromebook users covered — literally! — with the option for 11.6-12.3-inch sleeves for these sleeve combos! Having the accessory case separate makes it easier to pack both in your bag.From $10 at AmazonMOAR storage!Samsung EVO SelectYou get a lot of bang for your buck with the EVO Select, which comes in sizes from 32GB all the way up to 512GB. If your Chromebook doesn't have enough space, or you want to store everything you own, this microSD card has you covered.From $8 at AmazonBluetooth or WirelessLogitech Pebble M350This mouse has a nice slim shape that makes it easy to slip in...

Reading between the redacted lines.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has been announced. This is the latest that a Call of Duty game has ever been revealed and there's still a lot we don't know. An official reveal is coming on August 26 which will shed more light but in the meantime, here's everything we know about Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.Jump toWhat is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War?What's the gameplay and features like?Does it have Zombies?Does it support cross-platform play?Is it going to support Warzone?Does it have PS5 support?What's the release date?What is *Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War?Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is 2020's entry in the annual Call of Duty franchise. It's being developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, making this the first game to skip the "three year cycle" Call of Duty had been on since Call of Duty: Ghosts.As the name implies, the story is set during the Cold War, the height of tension between the U.S. and the USSR...

The feature is currently only available for Android.Update, August 20 (04:10 pm ET): You can now save these transcripts for later useWhat you need to knowReal-time transcription is now available for Google Translate.The feature lets you convert long-form audio content into translate text in another language on the fly.It does require an active internet connection to function, however.Having shown off the feature all the way back in January, Google is finally rolling out real-time transcriptions to Google Translate. What this means is that you can take audio in one language and have the app translate it to text in another language on the fly — and without any delays.The app's voice input option already allowed you to speak into the phone and have the speech be translated. However, as a Google spokesperson points out to The Verge, the app previously only worked for shorter content and was not "well suited to listen to a longer translated discussion at a conference, a cl...

The best thin cases for the Galaxy S20 allow you to protect your new phone without compromising its protection. Samsung engineers its flagships to be as thin as possible, so why undo all that hard work with some monstrous tank of a case? These are thin cases that can add grip and light protection to your beautiful new Galaxy, whether you prefer thinner hard plastics or more adaptive and flexible silicone models.Best in the bizTotallee ThinStaff pick$30 at AmazonTotallee is one of the biggest names in ultra-thin cases, and it's the most liked thin case around. While it's pricey, it's darn good at doing what a thin case should, which is adding grip and scratch protection without any bulk at all.Grippy diamondsSpigen Liquid Air$12 at Amazon Yes, this case is a little thicker to accommodate the deeper texture across the back, but it's absolutely worth it for a grippy case with air-cushioned corners. We just wish it came in different colors, but black goes with e...

Every legendary cosmetic available (so far) in Fall Guys: Ultimate KnockoutFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is the latest battle royale to take the internet by storm, and for good reason. Since it's release on August 4th, 2020, this bizarre competition has delighted and frustrated gamers, thanks to its colorful visuals, wacky gameplay, and goofy physics.Falling over myselfFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout$20 on Playstation$20 on PCSo much fun.Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a Takeshi's Castle-inspired battle royale that is incredibly fun thanks to its simple and addictive gameplay. Currently available on the PC and PS4, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is sure to keep the attention of both casual and hardcore players alike.But the real stars of the show are the highly customizable jellybean-like blobs you pilot through each stage of the competition, cause who doesn't love crashing through a wall dressed as a dinosaur? Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout allows you to customize the c...

YouTube Music's desktop app starts catching up to the mobile experience.What you need to knowGoogle has started rolling out lyrics support to YouTube Music's desktop app.It's a server-side switch, so not all users have access to it yet.Google introduced lyrics to the mobile app just a few months ago.Google is rolling out an update to YouTube Music on the desktop that adds lyrics support. It's not for everyone just yet, but some users on the r/YouTubeMusic subreddit have reported access to it (via Android Police).Just like on mobile, users will have multiple tabs on the now playing screen and be able to navigate between the queue and lyrics view. Like we said above, it's a server-side switch, so there's nothing you can do to trigger the update on your end.Google rolled out lyrics support on YouTube Music months ago alongside a small redesign to the mobile app. It has since then started the process of killing off Google Play Music for YouTube Music. The new service is s...

Too often the photos we take on our smartphones are quickly forgotten, or worse — deleted. The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 Instant Camera lets you take photos and immediately prints them out for you to keep as a momento or give away as a gift. Share your favorites with family and friends, add one to your wallet, or slide one between your phone and a transparent case so you can see it anytime you flip your device around.Now, thanks to a sale at Amazon, you can grab the Instax Square SQ6 on sale for as low as $89. While you'll find the camera at its lowest price in the Aqua Blue colorway, more colors of this instant camera are discounted and priced just a few dollars higher. While the camera normally sells for up to $130, it's lately found around $100 on average.Instax has a range of Instant Cameras, but the Instax Square SQ6 marks the first Analog instant camera of the Instant Square models. While some instant cameras have rectangular film, the Instax Square produces square 1:1 p...

The Fastest VelopLinksys Velop MX10$600 at Best BuyPros5,282Mbps combined wireless speedEight total Ethernet portsWorks with older Velop nodesWPA3 supportLess expensiveConsNot as fast as AlienThe Linksys Velop MX10 comes with a base and a node that can provide more than enough coverage for even large homes with plenty of speed for the vast majority of people thanks to a fast Wi-Fi 6 backhaul. If you are looking to make the most of your gigabit internet connection, the Velop MX10 should be able to keep up even if you're connected to the node.No CompromisesUbiquiti AmpliFi Alien$699 at AmpliFiPros7685Mbps combined wireless speedFive total Ethernet portsWPA3 supportIntegrated touch screenAmpliFi Teleport is includedConsOnly one Ethernet on the nodeMore expensiveUbiquiti doesn't hold anything back with the AmpliFi Alien. With a sleek matte black housing and color display on the front, this is easily one of the best looking wireless...

The classic quirky Google colors take the spotlight off Clearly White.What you need to knowThe Pixel Buds are now being sold in additional colors in the U.S.Buyers can now grab them in Almost Black, Oh So Orange, and Quite Mint.The Buds were previously sold in Clearly White, though Google had promised that the new colors would be coming by summer.As promised, Google has now released the Pixel Buds in additional colors in the U.S. Aside from Clearly White which was available from launch, buyers can now choose between Almost Black, Oh So Orange, and Quite Mint.The Pixel Buds looked nice already, but buyers of recent Pixel phones will appreciate being able to get a model that matches the colorway of their model (or its power-button in the case of the Pixel 4a).Reviewing the Pixel Buds, Android Central praised the earbuds alongside some critique, noting: [With] the earbuds themselves, Google did a fine job as well. They're small, unassuming, and pretty comfortable, have...

The Illithid are back and they are ready to conquer all of the Forgotten Realms.When you think of truly iconic Dungeons and Dragons videogames, the first name that will always come to mind is Baldur's Gate. There are others — Neverwinter Nights comes to mind — but none of them hold the hallowed place in people's hearts like the Baldur's Gate series.It's taken a long time, but Wizards of the Coast, the owners of D&D, have finally agreed to allow a company to get its hands on the rights to the franchise. Larian Studios — the creators of the hugely popular Divinity: Original Sin series — has been given the reigns, and asked to create a true successor to the RPG we all know and love.Jump to:What is Baldur's Gate 3?Check out the story, gameplay and featuresWhat races are available?What classes can we choose from?Is this a direct sequel?What edition is Baldur's Gate 3?Will it be on PS4?Will it have multiplayer?Early access informationWhen's the release date?...

Mobvoi's new TicWatch aims for the budget market.What you need to knowMobvoi today announced the TicWatch GTXIt's a basic affair aimed at the lower-end of the marketThe GTX will set you back $59.99, though Mobvoi offers a 10% discount for those who pre-order.Mobvoi has announced the new TicWatch GTX, a smartwatch for the people who don't want to spend too much money on their smartwatches. Coming with a durable 20mm thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) band with only a black color-choice, it's certainly going to be distinct from more expensive TicWatch smartwatches.Inside, it'll do everything you want, including apps for health and heart monitoring and sleep and step tracking. You'll be able to track your activities like yoga, swimming, cycling etc. Obviously, as it's a watch, there are stopwatch and timer functionalities built-in too. A 10-day battery life will minimize charging, and integration with iOS and Android via the Mobvoi app will give you the ability to download and...

An explanation. Kind of.What you need to know505 Games recently revealed that only the upcoming Control Ultimate Edition would get a free next-gen upgrade.There is no upgrade path for the standard edition of Control.505 Games has tried to further explain this decision.Recently, 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment announced Control Ultimate Edition, a version of the game that included all the DLC and a free upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X versions. Unfortunately, this upgrade does not apply for anyone who has already bought the standard edition of the game, even if they've also purchased the expansion pass.Given the prevelance of free upgrades for so many other titles, some fans voiced their complaints about this approach on social media. 505 Games has responded with a blog post purporting to explain why this approach was taken. We spent several months exploring all of our launch options for Control Ultimate Edition and no decision was taken lightly. While it is cha...

Sony WH-1000XM4New kid$350 at AmazonProsIndustry-leading noise cancellationBuilt-in sensor for wearing detectionConnect two devices at the same timeAdaptive Sound Control enhances listening experienceConsHeavier designTouchpad controls are still oddThe Sony WH-1000XM4 provides the best Active Noise Cancellation on the market, and have been improved in all the right areas. Despite the heavier design and the sometimes-wonky touchpad gesture controls, these are the best in the business.Bose QC35 IIOld head$279 at AmazonProsCustomizable Noise CancellationGoogle Assistant and Amazon Alexa built-inUp to 20 hours of battery lifeLess expensiveConsCan only connect one device at a timeMicroUSB ChargingWhile these are three years old now, the Bose QC35 IIs still offer a great value with pretty good noise cancellation and built-in smart assistants. But you'll miss out on multi-device connections and have to dig out that old MicroUSB cable f...

With robust hardware and the ability to hold 80TB of data, the DS1520+ lets you run your own private cloud.What you need to knowThe DS1520+ is now official for $699, with the NAS offering five drive bays and four Gigabit Ethernet ports.It is powered by the Intel Celeron J4125 chipset and has 8GB of RAM installed out of the box. Synology's DiskStation Manager is highly extensible and lets you run Docker containers. Synology has a lot of great NAS enclosures at all price points, and its latest offering is aimed squarely at power users. The DS1520+ is now official for $699, and it has a lot of enticing features on offer.First up, the NAS has five drive bays that can hold a total of 80TB of storage — with each bay accommodating up to 16TB drives. The NAS is powered by a 64-bit quad-core Intel Celeron J4125 chipset — the same as the DS720+ and DS920+ — and you get two M.2 slots for SSD caching. The DS1520+ has 8GB of RAM out of the box, with two 4GB DIMM modules installe...

Amazon's Echo Show line is easily the most versatile of its Echo devices. Rather than just being a smart speaker like the majority of Echo devices, the Echo Show also has a built-in screen that lets you view your photos, movies and shows from services like Prime Video and Hulu, weather forecasts, and more. Best of all, you just simply have to ask Alexa to find what you're looking for. Right now, you can score two of Amazon's best Echo Show devices for less than the regular price of one at Best Buy. The 2nd gen Amazon Echo Show is now $50 off there for a limited time, and you'll also score a free Echo Show 5 and Philips Hue Smart Bulb with the purchase! That's an added value of $105 for a total savings of more than $150. This bundle ships for free.Amazon's Echo Show devices are equipped with a smart display that can show you the weather, news reports, movie trailers, and more, or you can listen to radio stations, podcasts, audiobooks, and music streaming services like Apple Music or...

Learn more about the mini-games that make up Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout pits you against 59 other contestants in a massively multiplayer competition that's similar to game shows like Wipeout. Players must race, survive, and sometimes team up with their opponents to advance through the courses and score the coveted game-winning crown at the end. The current 25 mini-games are sorted into 4 different categories: Race, Survival, Team, and the Final.The earliest Olympic Games involved well-trained warriors competing in a variety of events. In Fall Guys, there's none of that. It's up to you to learn and adapt to the randomly picked courses that kick off every game. So to help you mentally and physically prepare for the obstacles at hand, we've compiled a list of all of the mini-games currently in rotation.Falling over myselfFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout$20 on Playstation$20 on PCSo much fun.Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a wacky battle roya...