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A quick fix update to tighten up Google's next big release.What you need to knowGoogle has released Android 11 Beta 2.5 to testers.The update addresses a few minor bugs including screen flickering issues reported by Pixel 4 users.Android 11 is set to officially be released on September 8.Google has released Android 11 Beta 2.5, a small update to tighten up the earlier stabilizing release. Most prominently, this release will see improvements for Pixel 4 users who have been suffering from a screen flickering issue. There are also other minor issues like audio recording and random reboots being tackled here.Here's what's new both system wide and for Google's built-in apps:Fixed issues that prevented a user from hearing or recording audio in apps after they made a VoIP call.The notification drawer no longer fails to appear sometimes when a user swipes down from the top of the screen. (Issue #159768228)The screen no longer flickers on some devices when the screen is set t...

A strong opening quarter amidst massive changes.What you need to knowUbisoft has shared the details on its Q1 earnings.Bookings for the Assassin's Creed franchise and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege were particularly strong.The company also revealed that the next Ubisoft Forward will be held in September.Ubisoft released its Q1 financial results today, details net bookings for the first quarter while providing some forward looking statements. Total Q1 net bookings reached €410 million, up 30.5% year-over-year. Bookings for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege were up 30%, while bookings for the Assassin's Creed franchise were up 60%.Ubisoft noted that views for its recent Ubisoft Forward presentation reached "record highs." In addition to the reveal of Far Cry 6, this showcase shared gameplay footage and release dates for titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion. During the conference call, Ubisoft revealed that the next Ubisoft Forward showcase is being held ...

Bose's new wireless earbuds seem to be pretty good.What you need to knowThe Bose Noise Canceling Earbuds 700 leak on YouTube.In the video leak, the earbuds, charging case, and shipping box are all shown off. Bose announced these earbuds earlier in the year, but had yet to show off anything beyond a sketch. Bose's upcoming wireless earbuds have just been leaked online, and they might just be one of the best pairs to come out this year when they launch.Showing off the earphones themselves, the packaging, and the charging case, it's a comprehensive video leak that leaves little to the imagination.You can see it courtesy of Josh Quill on YouTube (via Gadgets 360).When announcing the earbuds earlier in the year, Bose said: [These earbuds are a] truly wireless in-ear headphone with truly astonishing noise canceling. In fact, this category-defining earbud is being designed to deliver noise canceling that's comparable to our most powerful banded headphones. And like all...

I don't know about you, but one of my favorite pastimes is reading. I could literally spend hours engrossed in a good book on my Amazon Kindle device. However, after a while, my eyes start to get a bit tired, and I need to make some adjustments, like tweaking with the backlighting, or more importantly, adjusting the font size. Sometimes it can be a bit confusing finding the on-device settings, so I'll show you where they live on your Kindle.How to change the font size on an AmazonOpen/unlock your Kindle device.Press and hold the top of the screen until a settings menu appears.Tap on the Aa to adjust the font size and settings.Tap on Font from the menu options.Select the font style you want.Choose whether you want the text bold, and if so, to what degree by dragging your finger over the bar or hitting the + or - targets.Choose your font size by dragging your finger over the sizing bar or hitting the + or - targets.Admittedly, these settings are a bit hard to discov...

The Anker Soundcore Life Q10 over-ear Bluetooth headphones have dropped to $29.99 on Amazon. This price matches an all-time low for the headphones, which is one we've only seen a couple times before. The headphones normally sell for around $40 or more.Anker's Soundcore Life Q10 headphones feature an over-ear design and Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable wireless connection and a range of up to 50 feet. With Anker's BassUp technology, your music's low frequencies are analyzed in real-time and adjusted for enhanced bass that will get your chest thumping. That power combined with 40mm dynamic drivers provides these headphones with audio that's hard to believe at this price, while more popular companies charge up to three times as much for similar models. There's a button on the headphones that lets you turn extra bass on and off.One of the best features of the Soundcore Life Q10 headphones is the amazing battery life. These headphones can last for up to 60 hours on a single charge — over ...

Best answer: Yes, Sony has confirmed that the PS5 will be backward compatible with the PlayStation VR (PSVR) headset. Your headset and games will carry over into the next generation.Build your library: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)Coming soon: PlayStation 5 (See at Amazon)Can I use my PSVR on PS5?Yes. While Sony is almost certainly working on a newer version of the PSVR headset, it won't be ready to launch alongside the PS5. As such, the company has confirmed that the current PSVR headset will be compatible with the PS5.For an idea of what tech might go into the next PlayStation VR headset (or PSVR2) then you can check out this patent here, as well as some concepts that Sony has previously talked about. While these improvements appear enticing, it could be some time before we see it materialize into the next available headset.What about my PSVR games on PS5?Your PSVR games will also be compatible with PS5, as Sony has confirmed that the PS5 is backwa...

ASUS's Snapdragon 865+ monster isn't for everyone, but it certainly packs all the power mobile gamers crave.Of all the gaming smartphones to come and go in recent years, ASUS's ROG series has proven to have the most staying power. They're built on the same foundations as its Zenfone series, but tuned and tailored to mobile gamers with the features, insane hardware grunt, and (of course) gratuitous LEDs they've come to expect.The third iteration in the series doesn't upend what made the first two ROG Phones such successes in some parts of the world. Instead, ASUS has refined the formula, bringing improved visuals, sound, performance, and thermals for 2020. It's an iterative update, but the changes add up to more than the sum of their parts.The ASUS ROG Phone 3 isn't your typical smartphone — even though it's perfectly competent at most phone tasks, and excels at its mobile gaming focus. There are still some trade-offs, and if you're not a committed mobile gamer, you may find...

Get yourself three months of service from the IPVanish VPN while it's on sale for $11.99. That's 67% savings versus what three months would normally cost you since you can get a single month for the same price usually. The cost essentially breaks down to getting the service for $3.99 a month, one of its best deals ever. It also comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, so it's pretty safe to try it out and see if it works for you. You also get 250GB of cloud storage with SugarSync at no extra cost on top of the discount you're already getting.IPVanish is one of the best VPN services in 2020, and that roundup said "Real-world testing has proven that IPVanish is a fast and reliable service. The apps are available on a variety of different platforms, and they are all easy to use." The services has also removed its 5-device limit, allowing you to connect as many devices as needed.IPVanish's VPN service offers a network of over 1,500 servers in 75+ locations worldwide, 40,000 shared I...

A leaked render gives us the best look at what's next from Facebook.What you need to knowOculus is expected to debut at least one new Quest-branded headset in the near future.Many have speculated that it'll be called the "Oculus Quest S" or "Oculus Quest Pro".The original Oculus Quest is still difficult to find because of short supply.While Facebook is still working to create enough Oculus Quest's to meet the growing VR demand, rumors and leaks of the next Oculus Quest just keep coming. This latest leak comes in the form of what appears to be a render of a new Oculus Quest headset, dropped on Twitter without any description or name. Clad in an all-white plastic shell with what appears to be a redesigned cloth headstrap, this fleeting look at a possible Oculus Quest successor sure seems to have quite a few changes in store.Based on the image above alone, we can see that the cloth exterior of the Oculus Quest has been swapped out for plastic. This, along with changes that h...

Could it really be possible that the best free VPN is the best VPN choice for you? It sure can! 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 VPN 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.The best way to protect your data while you are out and about (and even when at home) is by using a VPN. With this, your data is routed through an extra server that makes it impossible for someone to spy on or intercept. There are lots of service options ranging in price from free to a couple bucks per month.Currently, the best free VPN service is Hotspot Shield Free for a few different reasons. First off, even with it being a free VPN you can still use it on up to five devices at the same time, so you don't need to unprotect your phone to protect your PC. Additionally, the data allotmen...

Cheap wireless earbuds have become great over the past several years. The ones you typically hear about are super expensive. Still, there are some great budget options out there, such as the Creative Outlier Air, which offer fantastic battery life, exceptional comfort, and superb sound quality.Best Overall: Creative Outlier AirBattery life is one of the standout features of the Creative Outlier Air. Even compared to some high-end true wireless earbuds, the Outlier Air outperforms most of them with up to 10 hours of audio playback on the buds themselves. The included charging case nets you an additional 20 hours of audio playback, which equates to up to 30 hours of listening time. The only real downside is that the case does not feature wireless charging, which is unfortunate.Comfort is excellent, but only if they fit your ear. Unlike most other earbuds and true wireless earbuds, the Outlier Air only come with one extra set of ear tips in the box. Typically, earbud companies w...

It's completely bonkers!What you need to knowYakuza: Like a Dragon is an upcoming action game from Sega.This is the first entry to hit Xbox at the same time as PlayStation. The game should launch in November 2020, and will be available on Xbox Series X at the console's launch. The PlayStation 5 version is coming "at a later date." The Yakuza franchise is made up of many over-the-top action games that focus on revenge in most cases. The latest entry, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, should launch in Holiday 2020. Today, Sega sent us a press release detailing the launch window and select voice actors.Yakuza: Like a Dragon is launching in November 2020 in the West. It's coming to Xbox One, Windows 10, PlayStation 4, and Steam then. However, the Xbox Series X version will release on day one on the console's release date, and the PlayStation 5 version will release at a later date. A PlayStation 5 upgrade path is also being planned for the Western release and will be announced at a la...

Get ready to flip all over again.2019 was the breakout year for folding phones, with devices like the Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X coming to market. The Galaxy Fold, in particular, gets a lot of publicity for being the first folding phone you could go out and easily buy in the U.S.However, if you ask a lot of people, they'd probably argue with you and say that the Galaxy Fold isn't the most critical folding phone Samsung's released to date. Instead, that title belongs to the Galaxy Z Flip. While the Fold may have been the first folding phone to hit U.S. store shelves, the Z Flip is the first foldable with a mainstream appeal — specifically, it's much easier to buy, is widely available at carriers, and costs considerably less than the Fold.The Galaxy Z Flip will easily stand out as one of the best phones to have come out in 2020, and before you know it, its successor will be upon us. If you're ready to learn everything there is to know about the Galaxy Z Flip 2, you've come t...

Everyone who works in an office setting, be it a corporate cubicle farm, a mom and pop shop, or working from a home office, knows that having a good office chair can make all the difference towards good posture and chronic pain. Unfortunately, not all of us have tons of cash lying around to invest in a $1,400 Herman Miller Aeron chair. We've compiled a list of some of the most affordable office chairs that you can find on Amazon, all $100 or less. Our top ick is the Neo Chair Marvel Avengers Headrest Office Chair. Not only does it look cool, it has great support and ventilation for a fair price.Best Overall Office Chair under $100: Neo Chair Marvel Avengers Headrest Office ChairMaybe it's just me, but when I have to sit down in a leather chair for hours on end, my end gets a little overheated. Too much information? Maybe, butt I'm sure I'm not alone. That's why I like office chairs that have some or all of their surface covered in a mesh material to allow for greater airflow an...

Existing Android devices with 2GB RAM or less will not have to be "converted" to Android Go Edition.What you need to knowGoogle could soon make it mandatory for new phones with 2GB RAM or less to run Android Go.Currently, Android Go isn't a requirement for low-end devices. In addition to making Android Go a requirement for low-end devices, Google also plans to drop Android 11 GMS support for phones with 512MB RAM. At its I/O 2017 keynote, Google introduced Android Go, a modified version of Android optimized for low-end devices with 1GB of RAM or less. While Android Go is currently not a requirement for low-end devices, Google is reportedly planning to make Android Go mandatory for new devices launching with 2GB of RAM or less.A copy of Google's "Android 11 Go edition Device Configuration Guide" obtained by the folks at XDA Developers suggests Google will make Android Go Edition a requirement for all new devices launching with 2GB RAM or less starting Q4 2020. This means ...

Travel virtually with your friends between supported games with little effort.What you need to knowInvite up to 8 people into a Public Party to game or just hang out, all with full voice chat capabilities.Travel Together makes it easy to play games with friends with a single click.Facebook has made it easier to find your Facebook friends that have an Oculus headset with new privacy settings.The Oculus Quest made jumping into VR ridiculously simple, but playing with friends was still a bit of a chore at times. Facebook has acknowledged that problem with a very real solution that's likely to have people cheering during their next match of Elven Assassin as they shoot alongside their friends. It all begins with the new Public Party feature, which places people in a virtual chat room to hang out and play games together. Public Parties can include up to 8 friends or complete strangers, with full voice chat capabilities.Once you've joined up into a Public Party, it's easy to pi...

If you're going prepaid, you can certainly try to bring your own device to Verizon — though Big Red is notoriously pretty strict about which phones it'll allow. Many unlocked phones aren't even compatible with its network. Otherwise, Verizon has a selection of prepaid phones that you can purchase directly. The Galaxy Note 10 is the best of the best on Verizon Prepaid, but there are plenty of other great options to choose from.Best Overall: Samsung Galaxy Note 10There are few phones more well-rounded and versatile than the Galaxy Note 10. From the moment you pick it up, the Note 10 screams "premium," with a metal-and-glass construction that feels as great as it looks. The curved glass makes it comfortable to hold, and it's protected by IP68 water and dust resistance.Inside, the Note 10 has a large 3500mAh battery that lasts all day and even into the next, along with a speedy Snapdragon 855 chipset. There's an in-display fingerprint sensor for quick authentication, and of cou...

The new foldable beats out the Note 20 as the first Samsung with a Snapdragon 865+.What you need to knowSamsung is revamping its Galaxy Flip Z with a 5G variant.The new model also comes with the Snapdragon 865+ processor.It'll be available both unlocked and as a carrier model starting August 7.For a phone that's designed to represent the cutting edge of mobile technology, it's no surprise that Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip is being refreshed as a 5G variant. That next-generation connectivity — and a whole lot of processing power — is thanks to the Snapdragon 865+, Qualcomm's most powerful mobile SoC.Not only will that make the Galaxy Z Flip 5G the first clamshell foldable phone to feature 5G, but it's also the first Samsung phone to sport Qualcomm's latest hardware — just beating out the Galaxy Note 20. The rest of the hardware rounds out the same, though, which leaves the rest of the spec sheet in the era of the Galaxy Note 10 — not bad, but certainly a compromise in ...

Regular sales begin July 31.What you need to knowPre-orders for the Motorola Edge are now open.Motorola's offering a special $500 introduction price — $200 off the phone's MSRP.It's available at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, and Motorola's website.The journey to the Motorola Edge has been one that's required a lot of patience. Motorola unveiled the value flagship all the way back in April, and at the end of June, confirmed its retail price of $700. We were left waiting for an actual release date, and today, Motorola has given us just that.Pre-orders for the Motorola Edge are open right now, and if you act fast, you can buy the phone for $200 less than what it normally costs. Motorola's selling the Edge for just $500 during this pre-order phase, almost making it worthy of an insta-buy considering the specs it's bringing to the table.If you need a little refresher, the Motorola Edge is equipped with a 6.7-inch OLED display. You get a Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh ra...

All-inclusive protectionMcAfee Total Protection$40 at McAfeeProsCompatible across devicesID theft protectionBitcoin protectionConsAutorenewal required for some featuresExpensive after the introductory priceSlowdown on mobile devicesMcAfee is excellent at stopping malware on all devices. It includes parental controls and file encryption to keep important documents, images, and videos safe from ransomware. It also has a VPN, ID theft protection, and protects cryptocurrency accounts.Light on resourcesKaspersky Total Security$50 at KasperskyProsUses minimal resourcesVirtual keyboardHas a VPNConsNot recommended for government employeesKaspersky is fast at blocking threats on both computers and mobile devices. Its parental controls are top-notch, as is its file encryption, webcam monitoring, and VPN. The best part is it uses minimal resources, so it doesn't slow down your system as it protects.Both Kaspersky and McAfee are excelle...

Chatting with the AC forums.A few days ago, we spotted some reports of Pixel 4 XL owners complaining about manufacturing issues with their phones. Specifically, it's been reported that certain Pixel 4 XL handsets have been plagued by swelling batteries and peeling of the glass back — two things you definitely don't want to see on your flagship smartphone.It currently remains unclear just how widespread these issues are, and in response to all of this, a few of our AC forum members shared that they haven't encountered anything along these lines. dmxjago 07-18-2020 04:56 AM “ 0 pealing and no swollen battery here. Reply Ben_70 07-18-2020 07:41 AM “ Not an issue for me. Reply cbreze 07-18-2020 12:09 PM “ ...

Lenovo doesn't plan to bring the Legion Phone Duel to the U.S.What you need to knowLenovo Legion Phone Duel is the world's first phone to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865+ chipset.The gaming phone also comes with a 144Hz AMOLED display, 90W fast charging, and a 20MP side pop-up selfie camera. Lenovo Legion Phone Duel will be released in China later this month, followed by select markets in Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Lenovo today announced the world's first smartphone to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, dubbed Legion Phone Duel. As you would expect from a modern flagship phone, Lenovo's first Legion gaming phone comes with 5G support, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.The Legion Phone Duel has a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Unlike most modern phones, Lenovo's new gaming phone does not come with a hole-punch cutout or a notch. Instead, the Legion Phone Duel has a 20MP pop-up selfie ca...

Best answer: Unfortunately, there's no concrete answer on this yet, but it appears not to be the case. It looks like only PS4 titles will be playable on PS5.Pick up a game: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $20 at Amazon)Preorder soon: PlayStation 5 (See at Amazon) Will the PS5 support PS3 titles?Sony has made no secret that the PS5 will be backward compatible. However, it hasn't specified just how far back that will go. PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan has spoken about backward compatibility before, but it's been strictly about the PlayStation 4. Because the company is looking into it, however, many are wondering if PlayStation 2 or PS3 titles will also be supported.Adding to the rumors are the facts that Sony has filed patents related to backward compatibility, leading many to believe that the next PlayStation will offer it with every past PlayStation console. The patent itself is for an emulation software that would allow the PS5 to mimic older consoles. Still, it's important t...

Even though thousands of live events have been cancelled across the world over the past few months, Comic-Con is pulling through for its fans with a convention that's unlike any which have come before it. The event is known for bringing fans to San Diego, California from all around the globe, but for the first time since its debut in 1970, the San Diego Comic-Con entertainment convention is coming to your home instead. This year's panels have been pre-recorded and will be made available for viewing online throughout the next several days, and the best part is it's all completely free.Comic-Con has always been an exciting event with a huge barrier to entry. Not only do you normally need to pay for transportation, a hotel, and food while you're there, but you also have to be lucky enough to snag a ticket before they're all sold out. This year, you won't have to deal with any of those concerns — except the food situation, of course.The Comic-Con@Home event isn't just pre-recorded ...

Best answer: Yes, the Cowin E7's ear pads are easily replaceable, but not without some risk to the headphones themselves, and potentially voiding the warranty.Make it new(ish): Damex Replacement Ear Pad Cushions ($12 at Amazon)Stop the noise: COWIN E7 ($60 at Amazon)How to replace the Cowin E7 ear padsThe Cowin E7 Bluetooth headphones are some of the most popular wireless headphones on Amazon and for a good reason. With a decent sound, a reasonable price, and features like NFC pairing that other more expensive options lack, it's easy to see why. However, just because the headphones aren't overly expensive doesn't mean that you're going to want just to toss them into the trash because the ear pads lose their luster.Even though Cowin may not specifically offer replacement ear pads or support the removal of the original pads, there are options from third parties available. Taking off the original pads isn't super simple, but it isn't terribly difficult, either. Since the ear ...

It doesn't look like POCO will be changing its rebranding strategy anytime soon.What you need to knowPOCO C3 has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website with the same model number as the Redmi 9C.The phone is expected to soon be launched in India.POCO has already launched rebranded versions of three Redmi phones this year.POCO introduced a new budget phone called the M2 Pro in the Indian market earlier this month, based on the popular Redmi Note 9 Pro. According to a report from XDA Developers, the Xiaomi sub-brand could soon launch yet another rebranded Redmi phone in India.An upcoming POCO smartphone called the "POCO C3" has passed through Bluetooth SIG with the same M2006C3MI model number as the Redmi 9C. The Redmi 9C was announced last month, alongside the Redmi 9A. This is actually not the first time the Redmi 9C has been spotted under the POCO branding. Aside from the Bluetooth SIG website, the phone has made an appearance on the websites of TÜV Rheinland and Ind...

Talks have been held with a number of countries and states in the U.S. about using the app.What you need to knowIreland's contact tracing app is so successful other countries would like to use it.U.S. states including Pennsylvania have reportedly shown interest.Other countries including the UK have also held talks with officials. Ireland's contact tracing app is so successful that several other countries and U.S. states are in talks to reuse to the tech elsewhere, according to reports.As reported by Business Insider: Ireland's COVID-19 contact tracing app has been so successful that officials from other countries, including the US, want to use it. Ireland's app, which launched on July 7, and is called COVID Tracker, was developed by a software company called NearForm. It reached 1.3 million downloads in its first week, roughly 37% of people in Ireland over 16 years old.FAQ: What is the Google-Apple COVID-19 (coronavirus) Exposure Notifications system?Accordi...

Still the best phone in Samsung's lineup.Samsung did the Galaxy S20+ a disservice by positioning it as a somewhat awkward in-between model within its current lineup, priced above the entry-level S20 but not quite as grandiose as the S20 Ultra. It may not have the latter's 100X Space Zoom camera, but that also means it avoids that camera's various problems.I've said from the beginning that the Galaxy S20+ is the best phone within Samsung's trio of early 2020 flagships, and nearly half a year later, I still wholeheartedly stand by that statement. While it certainly isn't as pocket-friendly as the smaller S20, it offers just about everything you could ask for in a modern flagship and does so with virtually zero compromises.At a glanceSamsung Galaxy S20+ Bottom line: Just weeks ahead of the Galaxy Note 20, the S20+ is still o...

Microsoft Teams for personal life lets you easily stay in touch with your friends and family.What you need to knowMicrosoft Teams for personal life is rolling out to iOS and Android devices in preview.It uses your personal Microsoft account and has features for everyday life.Microsoft Teams for personal life works within the Teams app that's already available.Microsoft Teams for personal life is rolling out in preview to iOS and Android devices. Teams for personal life isn't a new app, instead it is a different type of Teams login that uses your personal account. You can log into your personal account and other accounts within the same app and easily jump between them. Teams for personal life has several features for staying in touch with your friends and family, including sharing your location, having group chats, and sharing a calendar.Microsoft initially sent out an email on Monday that said Teams for personal life had arrived, but the link didn't seem to work. Microso...

Luxury grip and clicky buttons help offset this case's front lip.While we're all spending more and more of our time indoors, what's the point of spending $50 on some heavy-duty tank of a case? Unless your home has become a warzone with everyone stuck home, chances are all you need in a phone case right now is a comfy case that'll add some much-needed grip and a little cushioning to your Galaxy S20.If you want a comfy, casual case to match your comfy casual work from home wardrobe, there's plenty to choose from, but a case I've been using a good amount the last six months is the Caseology Vault. It's not the flashiest case around, but it grips the S20's curves well, feels excellent in the hand, and offers up everyday protection in an unassuming package.There are few cases in this price range that feel quite as wonderful as the Vault's back texturing, especially once you factor in the Vault's modest pricing.At a glanceCaseology Vault Galaxy S20 case ...

Frank Lampard's top four-chasing side will be looking to play party poopers on Wednesday as Anfield coronates the new Premier League champions. Read on to find out how to get a Liverpool vs Chelsea live stream and watch the Premier League clash online from anywhere.Liverpool will get their hands on the trophy they have waited three decades for with a glitzy ceremony after full-time. Kop boss Juren Klopp will be keen to ensure those celebrations begin with a home win, but they face a Chelsea side that will be intent on securing all three points.The west London club's route to next season's Champions League currently rests in their own hands - currently sitting third in the table, one point above Leicester City (fourth) and Manchester United (fifth), a win here would ensure qualification for the Blues.James Milner is set to return for Liverpool after recovering from a hamstring injury, however Jordan Henderson and Joel Matip are still sidelined. The visitors are set to be without...

A small test is rolling out in the U.S., UK and Ireland.What you need to knowFacebook is testing a new Instagram feature.It will let users fundraise for personal causes.It is currently being tested in the U.S., UK, and Ireland. Facebook has announced that it is rolling out a new personal fundraising feature to Instagram, beginning with a small test in the U.S., UK, and Ireland.In a blog post Tuesday Facebook stated: Starting today, we're rolling out a new way to raise money on Instagram for a personal cause, like yourself, your small business, a friend or a cause that's important to you. You can already raise money for personal causes on Facebook and we're excited to bring this tool to Instagram. We'll begin with a small test to create a Personal Fundraiser in the US, UK and Ireland. If you live in a country where you can donate to a fundraiser through our donation sticker, you are also eligible to donate to a Personal Fundraiser.Facebook says that users have raise...

What you really need from a power bank is something that can charge your device multiple times over and do it quickly. It's also great if that same power bank doesn't add a ton of bulk to your daily carry. Fortunately, the Easay 10000mAh USB-C power bank appears to check all of the boxes and, for a limited time, you can pick one up for just $7.99. All you have to do is clip the $2 coupon on its product page and then use code AAWKIC3O during checkout to save.This Easay power bank is equipped with a USB-A port, a Micro-USB port, and a USB-C port. The USB-A port supports Quick Charge 3.0 so you can get a fast charge going on compatible devices and the USB-C port features 18W Power Delivery which is great for juicing up USB-C phones and tablets quickly. Either the Micro-USB or USB-C port can be used to charge the power bank back up.Its massive 10000mAh capacity is enough to fully recharge most modern phones two times with a bit of charge left over. It's even got enough juice to fully...

The update also brings improved system stability and optimizes the phone's video calling performance.What you need to knowOnePlus has started rolling out the first OxygenOS update for its new OnePlus Nord.The update brings an improved camera experience and optimizes video calling performance.OnePlus Nord is slated to go on sale in India and select markets across Europe starting August 4. OnePlus finally unveiled its budget-focused OnePlus Nord at an AR launch event yesterday. Even though the OnePlus Nord will not be available to purchase until August 4, OnePlus has already started rolling out the first software update for the phone.The update, which arrives as OxygenOS 10.5.1, is now rolling out to all review units of the OnePlus Nord. If you purchase the phone early next month, you will likely receive a notification asking you to install the OxygenOS 10.5.1 update as soon as you are done setting it up.The OxygenOS 10.5.1 update for the OnePlus Nord brings optimizations...

Today at Best Buy you can grab the bObsweep Pet robotic vacuum cleaner for $199.99. This is one of Best Buy's deals of the day, which is a temporary one-day sale, and applies to both the silver and scarlet colors. The price is usually closer to around $300 or more.If you've got fur babies, you really ought to check out this bObsweep vacuum as it can banish pet hair and dander from your home with limited input from you. The bObi Pet has a 5-in-1 cleaning process that leaves your floors vacuumed and mopped without you having to lift a finger.It has silicone touch sensors and embedded wall sensors to help it avoid obstacles and navigate around your home without bumping into furniture or falling off stairs. Its battery runs for up to 120 minutes between charges and when it starts getting low, bObi Pet even begins to head back to its charging station to juice back up. There are touch-sensitive buttons on the top of the vacuum and a remote control for manually setting the device going,...

In most markets, the phone will be powered by the same Exynos 990 chipset as the Galaxy S20 series.What you need to knowPress renders and complete specs of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have leaked online.The Note 20 Ultra will feature a 6.9-inch Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 7 protection. It will have a triple-camera setup on the back with a 108MP main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP periscope lens with 5x optical zoom.Last week, we got our best look yet at Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 20, thanks to a 360-degree render of the phone shared by well-known leaker Evan Blass. The complete specs sheet of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has now surfaced online, along with renders showing the phone in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black colors.According to German tech publication WinFuture, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a massive 6.9-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate, WQHD+ resolution, and Corning Gori...

Former Red Devils boss David Moyes brings his Hammers side to Old Trafford on Wednesday, looking to upend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side's bid for Champions LEague qualification.Read on for full details on how to get a live stream of Man United vs West Ham with our guide below.Having been on a superb run of results in the league that has them nicely placed in fourth for Champions League qualification, Man United came unstuck in their FA Cup tie against Chelsea at the weekend.The 2-0 defeat placed further question marks over the long-term future over goalkeeper David de Gea, with the Spanish stopper at fault for both of the Blues' goals. With his No.1 looking increasingly like a liability in recent weeks, Solskjaer could look to take the player out of the firing line this evening.While West Ham made an unsteady return to action from lockdown that raised serious concerns over whether they would survive their relegation battle, the Hammers have since gone on to pick up crucial vict...

Demand for virtual private networks has grown exponentially in recent times, particularly as people spend more time using the internet in their homes during lockdown. According to a recent report, the use of the best VPN services experienced an increase of 41% in March, and more than 30% of internet users are now accessing VPNs.For 72% of American and British VPN users, they have chosen to download free services and many of them are available on the Android operating system. A VPN app provides users with a private network and hides their IP address, allowing them to use the internet anonymously.By downloading an Android VPN app, you can encrypt your internet data to stay one step ahead of cyber criminals, unblock content that isn't available in your country, stop internet service providers from intentionally slowing down your connection and download torrent files without revealing your identity.If you search for VPNs on the Google Play Store, you'll see that hundreds are availabl...

If your Wi-Fi at home is busted or you want to make a change, which should you buy?Mesh Wi-Fi networks are the new thing, and that's great because mesh networks can put fast Wi-Fi where you need it without getting complicated. There are some great products available that are easy to set up and keep running, including Nest Wifi and an Eero system. Setting up your own mesh Wi-Fi network is simple, thanks to consumer gear that does the hard work for you.However, "regular" Wi-Fi routers and access points are getting better, too. Faster speeds and more extended range are more than buzzwords when it comes to buying the latest Wi-Fi router, and you'll often find advanced tools that a simple mesh system can't offer.That leads to the obvious question — should anyone switch to a mesh-based Wi-Fi network in their house? Like most things, the answer isn't a simple yes or no. There are a couple of things you should consider before you dust off your credit card.More: Google Wifi vs. Orbi...

Wireless PowerShare is a cool gimmick on stage for devices like the Galaxy S10, but in practicality, you're sacrificing your phone's battery to recharge your headphones, smartwatch, or another phone. It's far, far easier to just buy a power bank that supports Qi wireless charging for all of your accessories and Qi-enabled phones. While Qi power banks aren't quite as popular as traditional power banks, there is still a good variety to choose from right now.Affordable reliabilityAukey Wireless Power Bank 8,000mAhStaff pickAukey's Wireless Power Bank is the same physical size as its popular 10,000mAh power bank, but it shaves off a fifth of the capacity to make room for a Qi charging coil. This is a trade-off I'm more than willing to live with in order to get an affordable name-brand Qi bank.$30 at AmazonUpgrade pickOtterBox OtterSpot Wireless Charging SystemIt's great to have a few OtterSpot Qi batteries to swap around and use on the fly, but building up that system...

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

And there's one for the Pixel Buds, Galaxy S20, and OnePlus 8.What you need to knowdbrand has dropped a new pastel shaded skin drop.With eight color choices and an ultramatte finish, these are pretty slick to look at.They are available for a range of devices, including the just launched OnePlus Nord. Skins and case company dbrand today launched a set of pastel cases as part of their new Pastels Special Edition Drop. They look pretty gorgeous, at least going off from the renders. These will come in an ultra-matte finish, and are available for a variety of devices including the new OnePlus Nord, the OnePlus 8, the Pixel 4 family, and Samsung's ultra-popular S20 line.Aside from phones, dbrand is also offering cases for the Pixel Buds and Stadia controllers, because why not?dbrand is selling eight color options, including.Sunrise RedSunset OrangeMellow YellowSeafoam GreenSky BlueKind of PurpleOff PinkPastel Black You can see dbrand's full offering on their w...

YouTube Music is set to pick up advanced sharing featuresUpdate, July 21 (6:35 pm ET): Google has announced the rollout of collaborative playlists for Android users.What you need to knowGoogle is making playlists more powerful on YouTube Music.It's rolling out collaborative playlists to a select group of Android customers and adding AI-powered playlist suggestions for all Android users globally. YouTube Music is still set to replace Google Play Music by the end of the year. YouTube Music may be getting a bit more collaborative in future updates. Google has added the option for collaboration on playlists in the app, albeit one that doesn't just work just yet.The upcoming feature was spotted by the folks over at 9to5Google: Visiting a playlist in the latest version (3.69) of YouTube Music for Android and then tapping the Edit/pencil icon reveals a new "Collaborate" button next to the "Privacy" menu. Regardless of what preference you set — Public, Unlisted, or Priv...

Best answer: The Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition includes the game, a special steelbook case, a season pass, the Ultimate Edition content, a set of 10 stickers, the game's soundtrack, a map, a Chorizo keyring, and a Replica Flamethrower.Revolutionary extras: Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition ($200 at Ubisoft)Back to basics: Far Cry 6 ($60 at Amazon)What exactly is in the Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition?Ubisoft generally packs out collector's editions to the brim and the Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition is no exception. Here's everything that's included:A copy of the gameUltimate Pack (Croc Hunter Pack, Vice Pack, and Jungle Expedition Pack)Season PassCollector's CaseUnique Steelbook case64 page artbookSet of 10 stickersGame soundtrackChorizo keyringMapReplica "Tostador" Flamethrower (72cm long)Where can I buy the Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition?Much like other collector's editions from Ubisoft, the Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition is only available directly from Ubisoft. Y...

A hands-on marketing campaign could be beginning soon — but it's not happening yet.What you need to knowA Twitter user shared an image of what they claimed was a PS5 demo station.Different websites quickly began sharing this news.The image is actually of a PS4 demo station that is apparently being dismantled.If you were getting excited at the idea of seeing PS5 demo stations roll out, we've got some disappointing news. Earlier today, an image taken and shared by @IronCoreGame on Twitter showed an apparent PS5 demo station at Currys PC World, which different websites were quick to report on. You can see the image below:Unfortunately for anyone who wanted to get their hands on the PS5 soon, this isn't a PS5 station and there is no compelling proof it will be used to demo PS5 games. It's a PS4 demo station that is partially dismantled. If you need some proof, you can see this shot from an ad of an identical station being used to demo PS4 titles, as spotted by a Reddit us...

If you are physically able to, standing while working — even in short spurts — is one of the best things you can do for your health. The trouble with standing desks is that they are often expensive and replace otherwise perfectly good office furniture. Thankfully, many affordable and flexible standing desk solutions will work great in your existing workspace, or just about anywhere around your home. Our favorite overall is the VariDesk Pro Plus 36 because it sits on top of an existing desk or tabletop, and it is incredibly spacious, sturdy, and adjustable.Best Overall: VariDesk Pro Plus 36"VariDesk is one of the most well-known manufacturers of standing desks, but in addition to the stand-alone electronic and manual desks, it also makes several desktop units that you can place on existing workspaces. Out of these, my favorite is hands-down the Pro Plus 36. The unit consists of two levels — an upper section for your laptop and/or monitor(s), and a lower area for your mouse...

Best answer: The PS5 will pack a custom RDNA 2 GPU capable of 10.28 TFLOPs with 36 computer units clocked at 2.23GHz. It can support 8K resolution and ray tracing.Build your library: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)Preorder soon: PlayStation 5 (See at Amazon)PS3 vs PS4 graphicsIt was notoriously difficult to develop for the PS3 because of its CPU, and though this was apparently the case on purpose so developers would be challenged to push its limits, that didn't make it a good thing. Sony used the RSX "Reality Synthesizer" capable of 400 gigaflops (0.4 teraflops) for the PS3's GPU and a custom eight-core Cell Broadband Engine for the CPU, which also carried some of the graphics-related work that the console performed. This architecture was completely different from the PS2 and required a significantly greater amount of effort to develop for.Sony opted for a CPU and GPU that was much easier for developers to work with in the PS4 — a custom AMD Jaguar CPU a...

A VPN (or Virtual Private Network) allows you to connect to the internet privately and anonymously. You've probably heard a lot about how it's essential that you have such a service available to you, but you might still be wondering just how vital it is and how using one of the best VPN services would benefit you.VPNs are becoming more popular amongst tech-savvy users but they're not commonplace yet, nor are most good services free. So, why should you do the research and find the right VPN for you? There's actually plenty of great real-world scenarios where a VPN can be a massive help to your browsing experience.Here's a list of the advantages that a VPN can provide you with to give you some insight into why one is worth buying and to explain why it's important to use a VPN. Our favorite VPN and top pick for most people is ExpressVPN. It combines speed, reliability, fantastic customer service, and more into one affordable package. Be sure to check them out now.ExpressVPNT...

YouTube Music is adding another way to recommend you new music.What you need to knowGoogle is testing a new YouTube Music recommendations feature.The app will now automatically suggest music it thinks will suit your playlist based on whatever's already in there.As with all tests, only a small group of users have access to it.Google has begun testing a YouTube Music feature that would improve your playlist creation (spotted by 9to5Google). Leveraging the same AI smarts that lets it generate your customized mixtapes, it will now suggest songs you may want to add to your playlist based on the content that's already in there if a user chooses the "add to playlist" button at the bottom.As per the report, it will offer as many as 7 songs in your suggestions list, with the option to refresh if you don't quite like what you've gotten.For users not in the test, you'll see the usual search interface for finding new songs. It's not available to all devices at the moment (certai...