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Xiaomi has carved out a niche for itself by offering phones that redefine value for money. The Chinese manufacturer now sells in the UK and other Western markets, making it easier for a global audience to get their hands on Xiaomi's products. From $100 entry-level phones to true flagships with innovative features like slide-out screens, Xiaomi makes some of the best phones you can buy today.Ultimate valueXiaomi Mi 9T ProStaff pickThe Mi 9T Pro is one of the best phones you can buy for under $500. It's powered by the Snapdragon 855, has a bezel-less AMOLED display thanks to a retractable camera module, a 48-megapixel camera at the back, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4. In terms of sheer value, few devices come close to the Mi 9T Pro.$464 at AmazonJust as goodXiaomi Mi 9TThe Mi 9T may turn out to be an even better option if you want to save some cash. It has the same design and retractable camera as the Mi 9T Pro, and you even get the ...

Pre-orders for the 128GB version are now live in the country.What you need to knowOPPO launched the global variant of the Reno 3 Pro at an event held in India today.The Reno 3 Pro is the world's first phone to feature a 44MP dual hole-punch camera. It will be going on sale in India starting March 6 for a starting price of ₹29,990 ($415). OPPO today unveiled the global variant of the Reno 3 Pro in India. The mid-range smartphone comes with quite a few unique features, including an impressive 44MP primary selfie camera and a 64MP quad-camera setup at the back.OPPO's newest mid-ranger sports a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display and a 90Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is the world's first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek's Helio P95 processor, which was announced last week. While the chipset isn't a major upgrade over the Helio P90, it comes with an upgraded AI Processing Unit that brings a 10% performance improvement over the previous generation....

The P40 Pro is expected to have a quad-camera setup with an additional time-of-flight sensor.What you need to knowA set of hands-on images showing a Huawei P40 series smartphone have surfaced ahead of its formal debut later this month.The phone seen in the images is equipped with a vertical triple-camera array and a time-of-flight sensor.Additionally, the images confirm the phone will not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.Chinese smartphone maker announced the foldable Mate Xs phone last week, bringing a few significant upgrades over last year's Mate X. At the Mate Xs launch event, the folks at DigitalTrends got to spend some time with a P40 series prototype. Being an "early prototype," you can see that the phone has "Polarie" and "Blink" branding, instead of "Huawei" and "Leica". As noted in the report, Huawei usually uses codenames on prototype devices in this way. Huawei is expected to launch at least two P40 series phones at its global launch event next month – th...

You spend all day with your phone, setting it down on tables, chairs, public benches, bathroom counters, and even more unsightly places. Then there's the more visible grime that gets on or in your phone from dropping it in the dog park, leaving it in your sweaty jean pockets, or letting your child pour Cheerio dust all over it. Phones get dirty easily, but thankfully getting them clean again can be easy, too, if you know what to use.Products used in this guideAll the nooks and crannies: DanziX Phone Cleaning Kit ($7 at Amazon)Safe on screens: Zeiss Mobile Screen Wipes ($11 at Amazon)Overboard but efficient: PhoneSoap 3 ($80 at Amazon)What NOT to use when cleaning your phoneLysol or Clorox wipes might seem like an easy way to clean grime off a phone, but fight this instinct with every phone-loving fiber of your being. Bleach, vinegar, alcohol, and most harsh disinfectant chemicals can clean the sides and back of an Android phone, but those chemicals need to stay far away...

AKA, how to use the best version of Twitter.We've all been there. It's late at night or early in the morning, you open up the Twitter app to kill some time, and you're blinded by its harsh white background. Yuck. Thankfully, there's an easy fix for this.The Twitter app on Android has had a built-in dark mode for a while, and it's pretty great. Even better, getting it set up takes just a matter of seconds. If you're ready to start living that #DarkModeLife, here's what you need to do.How to turn on dark mode in the Twitter appOpen the Twitter app on your phone.Tap your profile icon at the top-left corner.Tap the light bulb at the very bottom-left corner of the page that pops out.If you want to disable dark mode, simply follow the same directions above and you'll be taken back to the regular stark white layout.How to change your dark mode settingsManually turning dark mode on/off is one way to go about things, but there are actually some settings you can mess with t...

Watch La Liga big guns do battle in crucial clash that could be pivotal in the title race.La Liga is on a knife edge with just two points separating both these two teams. The timing therefore couldn't be better for this latest installment of EL Classico. Don't miss a kick by following or Barcelona vs Real Madrid live stream guide below.With Real currently sitting in second and having suffered a 2-1 midweek loss at home to Man City in the Champions League, there's added intrigue as to how Zinedine Zidane's side respond to that damaging defeat.Barcelona head coach Quique Setien is just two months into his new job and will be desperate to endear himself to the Nou Camp faithful by claiming victory in his first Clasico.The Blaugrana certainly seem to have improved since the 61-year-old took charge, and look to be reverting back to their familiar style of playing the ball out from defence.The away side are however experiencing something of a defensive crisis with first pick full...

Keeping all of your gadgets charged can be one of the most stressful parts of traveling. Nobody wants to pack half a dozen charging bricks in their bag, and using the same chargers you keep around the house means undoing and redoing your home charging setup every time you go on a trip. Here are some travel-focused chargers that will make your life easier.Charging bricksMulti-device chargersTravel adaptersCharging bricks are getting more powerfulIf all you need to power on your next trip is your phone or tablet, you can easily get by with a simple charging brick. While the one that comes with your device works just fine, the ones listed below offer higher output than what's typically included with a phone, partially thanks to the advent of gallium nitride technology (GaN), which allows for high output charging in significantly smaller chargers compared to silicon.Compact, high outputRAVPower Pioneer 90W GaN ChargerStaff pickRAVPower's newest GaN brick is an incredi...

Now we know what developers think.What you need to knowGoogle Stadia is a game streaming service from the search giant.It still doesn't have a lot of games that would attract a lot of people to the service. Business Insider managed to interview developers who have concerns about compensation and long-term survivability. You can purchase a Stadia: Premiere Edition for $130 on the Google Store. Google Stadia is a cloud game streaming service that launched late last year. Since then, it hasn't really seen a tremendous influx of games and it seems like a lot of developers don't support the platform even after all this time. Additionally, image quality is also questionable since many games run at lower resolutions and sometimes frame rates than the Xbox One X.Recently, Business Insider spoke with a number of game developers about their thoughts on Stadia. Unfortunately, some significant issues emerged during those discussions. The outlet said the following about the topic o...

Lukewarm reaction to Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra shows just how high the expectations are for a $1400 smartphone.I'm old enough to remember when the four-figure smartphone was an anomaly, back in the heady days of the Galaxy Note 9. Now, at the high end, it's increasingly the norm. Look no further than the $1,400 Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, with its comma-wielding asking price, for a curious case study on the sky-high expectations for such a device.As reviews — including our own — have started to trickle out over the past few days, a consensus has started to emerge: the S20 Ultra is a great phone which nowhere near justifies its exorbitant price tag. When your starting price is so much higher than everyone else, your product needs to be damn near perfect. And the Galaxy S20 Ultra — again, while great — is not perfect. There are obvious flaws that the customer, nearly a grand and a half lighter for their S20 Ultra purchase, should not expect to see.Outside of being an abs...

Can Pep Guardiola's men make it five League Cup triumphs in seven seasons?Having won four out of the last six League Cup finals, it almost feels strange when Manchester City aren't involved in the Carabao Cup Final. Pep Guardiola's Sky Blues this time face an Aston Villa side that has cast aside its struggles at the foot of the Premier League to put themselves in contention of winning their first silverware since lifting the League Cup back in 1996.If the task in front of Villa wasn't daunting enough, they'll be heading into Sunday's showdown at Wembley against a side that will be bristling with confidence following their stunning midweek Champions League victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.Man City have previously lifted the League Cup trophy six times, while the Villans, who were the tournament's inaugural winners back in 1960, have won the Cup on five occasions. Should any of City star's Fernandinho, David Silva or Sergio Agüero take to the field on Sunday, they will ...

We're rounding up the best Android games you can play.If you're looking for the best new games available in the Google Play Store, you've come to the right place. We update this list whenever a new game comes out that's worthy of being added to this list, so you'll always know about the latest and greatest games.Whether you're new to Android and need some fresh, new games to start building out your Google Play library or simply looking for the latest trendy games that are worthy of your time and attention, these are the best Android games you can find right now.Call of Duty MobileVectronomStardew Valley Mindustry Graveyard KeeperPUBG Mobile NBA 2K20Brawl StarsOddmarHoledownBattleChasers: NightWarChameleon RunThe Room: Old Sins Pokemon GoJYDGETesla vs LovecraftDeath Road to CanadaStranger Things: The Game Reigns: Her Majesty Call of Duty MobileThere was a ton of hype surrounding Call of Duty Mobile throughout the beta and ahead of it's global launch, ...

Sports games have wide appeal, letting you live your fantasy of crafting the perfect team and leading your favorite players to victory. They give you a way to enjoy your favorite sport during the off-season or try games that would be impossible, or at least illegal, in the real world. Whether your a hardcore fan or a casual competitor, the PlayStation 4 has a wide selection of titles to choose from.Featured favoriteRocket LeagueWhy play soccer with people when you can do it with customized Battle-Cars? Face your friends in the arena through local multiplayer and online play that lets you also share games with people playing on PC. The impressive physics engine is easy to pick up while adding realism to the fantasy sport.$25 at AmazonPop a wheelieFutureGrindStaff PickA sci-fi version of freestyle BMX, FutureGrind challenges you to master tricks and speed while avoiding electrocuting yourself by riding on the wrong rail. Each model of bike handles diff...

Good news for early adopters.What you need to knowGalaxy S20 units appear to be arriving as much as five days early.Phone officially goes on sale Friday, March 6.Early buyers should expect a camera patch shortly after release.Samsung made Galaxy S20 buyers wait almost a month between announcement and release, but the wait is going to be slightly less interminable for some users. Some buyers, including Android Central's own video editor, Hayato Huseman, appear to be getting their devices as early as Tuesday, March 3, instead of the actual Friday, March 6 release date.My S20+ will be here on Tuesday 👀 pic.twitter.com/BzESfvkIyp— Hayato Huseman (@hayatohuseman) February 29, 2020Another friend of the site, XDA Developer COO, Brandon Miniman, is set to receive his Galaxy S20 tomorrow, March 2, after paying for expedited shipping.Oh sweet my S20+ pre-order from https://t.co/ivOc3KvsMu just shipped. Delivers Monday (I paid for expedited shipping). Can't wait!— Brand...

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 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 internationa...

Do you ever look at your living room and think "this is really dull"? There's an easy fix: replace your old TV with the VAVA Ultra Short Throw projector. Here's what it adds to your home.Private theater experience at homeTVs keep getting bigger, but they are far away from offering a real theater experience. The biggest TVs are ridiculously expensive and not at all friendly to regular homes. For example, an 86'' TV easily costs you more than $5,000. With VAVA's 4K UST projector, you can project up to 150 inches on your wall for just $2,799. The projector also comes with 4K quality and a built-in Harman Kardon stereo soundbar. No more driving to the cinema and sitting with strangers who can't stop talking. Instead, grab a drink and enjoy a nice and peaceful movie night with your loved ones.Lightweight and easy to set upUnlike a 100-pound TV, VAVA's projector only weighs 24 lbs - lighter than most puppies. You can easily move it around the house as often as you want. Carrying...

Tonight, Mikey Garcia will step into the ring with Jessie Vargas in an attempt to show those doubting him that he's a force to be taken serious in the welterweight division. The fight takes place in Frisco, Texas on Saturday February 29, which is a Leap Day. Both are former champs, and the winner of the match could get a title fight against Pacman, so there's a lot at stake here.Garcia has a record of 39 and 1, with 30 of the wins being knockouts. Vargas has an equally impressive 29-2-2 record with 11 knockouts to date.The Undercard event begins at 6 p.m. Eastern, and the Main card is slated to start at 8 p.m. Eastern tomorrow night.Use a VPN to watch DAZN from anywhereUnfortunately, you can only access DAZN in a few countries, like the U.S. and Canada, which limits who can actually watch the content. If you live outside of these two regions, don't worry you can still access the content. ExpressVPN is an easy way to connect to a server in a different country to be able to wat...

Chromebooks are fantastic for so many people, but there are few environments they thrive in better than schools. Between easy management and maintenance, enterprise-grade security, and drop-dead easy workflow — not to mention all those lovely, lovely keyboard shortcuts — Chromebooks are in most cases, quite literally, made for the classroom. Before you head back to class for another year of learning and making dope memes with your friends at lunch, here are some accessories that can make your Chromebook slicker and sweeter than ever.Expand your spaceSanDisk UltraStaff pickChromebooks tend to have less internal storage than traditional Windows or Mac laptops, and with microSD card so drop-dead affordable, I'm okay with that, as just about every Chromebook on the planet has a MicroSD slot. Available in sizes up to 512GB, you can expand your Chromebook's storage as much as you want with a reliable UHS-1 card.From $6 at AmazonSpare storage sticksJUANWE Metal Key 32GB ...

Today, Saturday February 29, Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo step into the octagon together in the flyweight bout of the evening to see who will be crowned the new champion. Weighing in at 125 pounds, Benavidez has been in more fights to date, though Figueiredo has quite an impressive record for the matches he's fought.Joseph Benavidez has a 28-5-0 record to date, while Deiveson Figueiredo sits at 17-1-0. The two have similar KO/TKO stats, with Benavidez going for the Southpaw stance while Figueirdo opts for Orthodox. Figueirdo is an inch taller and has an extra three inches of reach over Benavidez, which could prove to be the determining factor in this bout. The fight takes place in Norfolk, Virgina this time around, and streams exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S.You'll want to make sure you check out all the details below so that you are prepared to tune in when the fight begins instead of scrambling to set your accounts up.UFC Fight Night 169: When & whereUFC Fig...

Your Raspberry Pi 4 doesn't have any internal storage of its own so all of the software, including the operating system, runs off the SD card you supply. That means it's essential to find the right card; one that's fast enough, robust enough, has enough storage, and won't break the bank. You can use any SD card, but here's a list that will help you get the most out of your Pi.Best all aroundSamsung EVO+ 32GBStaff PickSamsung's 32GB EVO+ card ticks all the right boxes when it comes to using it in your Raspberry Pi 4. It's fast enough, hits the maximum native format size, and it's nice and inexpensive. If you're not sure which card to get, pick this one.$8 at AmazonMore storage for the proSamsung EVO+ 64GBOffering all the benefits of the 32GB version, the 64GB version of Samsung's EVO+ card doubles the storage space as long as you correctly format it using the FAT32 file system. If you need the extra space, it's worth it.$20 at AmazonNice and cheapLe...

Don't miss a single MLS game this season with our guide to watch all the action onlineWhile England's Premier League and Spain's La Liga are more than halfway through their 2019-20 seasons, America and Canada's Major League Soccer (MLS) season is just getting started. The MLS 2020 regular season kicks off on Saturday, February 29th and will run all the way to October when the best teams in the league will compete in the MLS Cup Playoffs to see which two teams will battle it out in this year's MLS Cup.Keep reading to find out how to watch every single MLS game this season as we'll show you all of the best options for watching the matches on TV or to stream them online.What is the MLS?MLS, which stands for Major League Soccer, is the highest level of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. While the league was founded in 1993 as part of the United States' bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the first season took place several years later in 1996 with just 10 teams...

Wireless PowerShare is a pretty nifty feature that lets the Galaxy S20 charge other devices wirelessly. While you can technically charge other phones, the feature is designed to be used with Galaxy Buds and the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Here's what you need to know about the feature, and how to get started.Products used in this guideTurbocharged: Samsung Galaxy S20 ($1,000 at Samsung)Power up your music: Samsung Galaxy Buds+ ($149 at Amazon)How to use Wireless PowerShare to wirelessly charge devices with the Galaxy S20Pull down the notification panel by swiping down from the top of the screen. Swipe down once more to reveal all the quick toggles. Select Wireless PowerShare. Put another device on the back of your S20 to charge it wirelessly with Wireless PowerShare.Ideally, you'll need to put the device you want to charge at the center of the back of the Galaxy S20 because this is where the wireless charging coil is located. For accessories like the Galaxy Buds+, ...

Samsung's biggest and most expensive phone delivers in almost every way.Galaxy S20 Ultra reviewHardware and designDisplaySoftware and performanceBattery lifeCamerasLiving with 5GShould you buy it?I've been through this so many times before. Samsung has a new flagship phone. It's undeniably better than its last flagship phone. And it's once again more expensive than its predecessor. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is taking that formula to an even higher level for 2020, with an absolutely massive screen and an all-new camera system that's a step above Samsung's other Galaxy S20 models. And the price? A big one: $1400.But following up on a Galaxy S10 series that was pretty conservative, it's good to see Samsung really going for it with a super-high-end "Ultra" model this year. This is supposed to be the one for the enthusiasts, the fans, the nerds who all want the biggest and best Samsung can offer, no matter the cost. Honestly, it's pretty much the playbook the Galaxy Not...

A $200 million fine means carriers still made money selling our location; and since it was ours, do we get a cut?The FCC has finally stepped up and fined the four major U.S. carriers — AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile — $200 million for selling real-time live customer locations to third-party resellers without user consent. Stepped up is a slight exaggeration because a small fine is more like the cost of doing business than any sort of deterrent. Yes, $200 million is a small fine when you consider how much data was sold and how much even the smallest of the Big Four carriers is actually worth.Here's the gist of it all, in case you're not aware of what's going on: in 2018 it was discovered that all four U.S. carriers were selling live customer location data to third-party services like Zumigo or Microbilt (dubbed "shady" companies by privacy organizations). These companies then resold that same data to people like bounty hunters, used car salesmen, and debt collectors....

Spam calls are a real nuisance, and thankfully there are services that do a great job weeding out robocalls and spam numbers. The Galaxy S20 has a spam protection service integrated into the dialer, and here's how you can get started.Products used in this guideCut the noise: Samsung Galaxy S20 ($1,000 at Samsung)How to enable Caller ID and spam protection on the Galaxy S20Open the dialer from the home screen. Tap the overflow menu (three vertical dots on the right). Choose Settings.Toggle Caller ID and spam protection to On. Read Hiya's privacy policy and select the boxes. Hit Agree to finish.The Galaxy S20's caller ID and spam protection is powered by Hiya, a fraud detection and phone number lookup service. Hiya works particularly well with robocalls, and while the service's premium tier usually costs $15 a year, Samsung customers get it for free since it's baked right into the dialer.The best part about Hiya is that it isn't Truecaller. Although Truecaller ...

Discover and chat bots are out, speed and simplicity is in.What you need to knowA report has revealed Facebook's plans to overhaul its Messenger app.Developer screenshots show that the Discover tab is on its way out.Chat bots, business and games are being hidden from view, and chat bots are being demoted.A new report has revealed Facebook's plans to overhaul its Messenger app, an update Facebook says will begin rolling out shortly.As reported by TechCrunch: Chat bots were central to Facebook Messenger's strategy three years ago. Now they're being hidden from view in the app along with games and businesses. Facebook Messenger is now removing the Discover tab as it focuses on speed and simplicity instead of broad utility like China's WeChat. The changes are part of a larger Messenger redesign that reorients the People tab around Stories as Facebook continues to try to dominate the ephemeral social media format it copied from Snapchat. The People tab now defaults t...

Heads up! We share savvy shopping and personal finance tips to put extra cash in your wallet. Android Central may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Please note that the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time and some may no longer be available.Marriott's original offer on the Bonvoy Bold card is back after almost a year of absence.What you need to knowMarriott has launched a new limited-time offer for its Bonvoy Bold credit card.Earn 50,000 Bonus Points after you spend $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.This offer has not existed since Marriott launched the card last summer.Update: The 50K bonus point offer on the Marriot Bonvoy Bold Credit Card is set to expire on March 4, 2020.If you have been holding off on picking up a Marriott co-branded credit card, now might be the time to make the jump. Marriott's 50K bonus point offer on the Marriot Bonvoy Bold Credit Card, which came back after missing fro...

Heads up! We share savvy shopping and personal finance tips to put extra cash in your wallet. Android Central may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Please note that the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time and some may no longer be available.What you need to knowMarriott has launched a new 100K bonus limited time offer.The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is still eligible.The Marriott Bonvoy Business™ American Express® Card has a bonus of 75,000 points.Jump in on Marriott's biggest offer for a limited time.Update: The 100k bonus point offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is set to expire on March 4, 2020.If you have been holding off on picking up the a co-branded credit card from Marriott, now might be the best time to make the leap. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is currently offering new cardholders 100K in bonus points, but the offer is only good for one more week.When Marriott acquired...

Multiple companies dropped out of the conference in the past couple of weeks.What you need to knowThe Game Developers Conference (GDC) announced it was postponing its event in San Francisco in March.Multiple large companies pulled out this week, including Microsoft and Epic Games. Another GDC event will be held in the summer.After weeks of speculation, the Game Developers Conference (GDC) announced Friday that it'll be postponing this year's event in San Francisco.The move comes after multiple large companies pulled out this week, citing fears surrounding the coronavirus. Sony and Facebook were two of the first to announce they weren't attending. Just today, Activision Blizzard, Amazon, and Gearbox announced they were pulling out."After close consultation with our partners in the game development industry and community around the world, we've made the difficult decision to postpone the Game Developers Conference this March," the organization posted in a statement. "We'r...

Samsung has given us the most promising and functional foldable yet, but the Galaxy Z Flip has one small flaw to its mirror-finished body: It's slippery as an eel! Even when you set it down on a flat surface, it has a tendency to slowly slide around, slipping off wireless chargers and tables. The case market for the Z Flip is incredibly slim, but here's what you can use to protect your expensive new phone.Premium feelSamsung Leather CoverStaff pickSamsung's official case is a luscious leather that adds grip and scratch protection to your mirror-finished Z Flip. I wish more colors were available, but silver and black go with all color models.$80 at SamsungRugged and reliableCase-Mate Tough FlipThis rugged model connects the two shell halves with a flexible piece that provides some cover and impact protection. The Tough Flip adds up to 10 feet of drop protection and needed grip.$40 at eBayClear and classyAraree NukinThe Z Flip might come with a clear case ...

News is happening fast. Here's a rundown of all the companies that have decided not to attend.It seems like every day now, a new company announces it's pulling out of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco due to health concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19). It makes sense since the outbreak is hitting the tech industry at large and gaming has seen delays and esports league cancelations.While we await more news on GDC, one of the biggest events for gaming each year, here's what we know and which companies have dropped out:Sony was the first high-profile company to pull out of GDC, which happened just a day after it announced it also wasn't attending PAX East. Facebook and Oculus Gaming announced on the same day as Sony that it also won't be attending the conference and would be encouraging its employees to not attend. Later this week, Facebook also canceled the annual F8 software developer conference due to the outbreak.Kojima Productions, which was ...

The real improvements are in power savings.What you need to knowSamsung this week announced new 5G optimized OLED displays.In reality, the improvements have to do with reduced power consumption and blue light emission of the new panels.Samsung says there's a 15% power consumption decrease with these new panels compared to last year's panels. Samsung Display has unveiled a new type of display, one which the firm claims is optimized for 5G use.Samsung's press release proclaims: Our 5G-optimized OLED display is taking the lead in the 5G era with its crystal clear imagery, distinguished designs, economical power consumption and increasingly eye-protective functionality.It is incredibly unclear how 5G has anything to do with the display technology. The main technical achievement here in the display appears to be from a reduction in blue light emissions and power consumption. The SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance) reportedly found that this new display emits OLED...

After a scintillating 10-wicket win in the opening Test match, New Zealand will be looking to carry on where they left off against India as the series moves to Christchurch.The Black Caps were strong across the board, but the bowling trio of Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson were in particularly formidable form, with the threesome combining for 18 wickets, and they'll be relishing facing their shell-shocked opponents once again.The emphatic nature of the defeat means there's plenty to improve upon for the visitors who looked a shadow of the side ranked the best in the world going into the series.The defeat brought India's seven-Test winning streak screeching to a halt, and the visitors will be particularly concerned by their lack of runs. India failed to make 200 in either innings of the first test, with the form of all-rounder Ravi Ashwin now seen as a major issue.The one big positive India can draw from was the bowling performance of Ishant Sharma in Wellington and...

The Oculus Quest supports two Touch Controllers, and each requires a single AA battery. The Touch Controllers are the only part of the Oculus Quest that requires you to swap anything out (the headset itself charges through USB-C, and there's no need for external sensors). The Touch Controllers don't drain a charge nearly as quickly as the headset, but you need to have a way to keep them charged, like some spare batteries.Best rechargablePanasonic eneloop rechargeableStaff pickThese rechargeable batteries store up to 2,000 mAh of power and can be recharged up to 2,100 times. They can be charged completely from dead or partially charged without damaging the energy storage memory. You can purchase just the batteries or add a quick charger, standard charger, or USB charger.$18 at AmazonCharging Panasonic batteriesPanasonic eneloop chargerThis charger will take your Panasonic Eneloop batteries from dead to charged in up to two hours. It has an LED indicator to he...

It's also canceling the Google News Initiative Summit in the Bay Area.What you need to knowGoogle is further restricting international travel for its employees after one tested positive for the coronavirus in Zurich.The firm will add Italy, Japan, and South Korea to its list of places to avoid.Google is also canceling its May Google News Initiative Global Summit due to coronavirus concerns.Google is restricting employee travel after one employee in Zurich tested positive for the coronavirus. It's not clear how the employee was infected with the virus, and the current state of the employee has yet to be revealed. Business Insider has reported that the employee was not symptomatic while they remained at the office.As part of further precautions, Google will prevent employees from traveling to Iran where the coronavirus has recently been spreading, as well as Lombardy and Veneto in Italy. It will also add Japan and South Korea to its list of bans from SoutA Google spokespe...

Smartphones are slowly but surely getting rid of the 3.5mm audio jack from smartphones and tablets, so users are turning to wireless as the next viable option. The Jabra Elite 75t are currently the best overall true wireless earbuds around for Android. They feature solid sound, long battery life, and they're incredibly comfortable and portable.Sponsored Pick: Boltune Bluetooth 5.0 True WirelessThe Boltune True Wireless Earbuds have been consistently reviewed highly for what they offer in the truly wireless category. They're capable of lasting for up to 6 hours on a single charge for a total of 34 hours when combined with the charging box. When it does come time to charge them, you'll be all set in a short time due to the USB-C quick charging.The 6mm dynamic speakers and noise isolation ensure clear in-ear calls and listening while also delivering great sound. The lightweight ergonomic design means you won't grow tired of wearing them while their IPX7 sweat and water resistanc...

Cellular signals are horribly congested these days, and there are zones in my house where I just don't receive any cellular connectivity. If you're facing similar issues, Wi-Fi calling is the way to go. It relies on your home Wi-Fi network instead of your cell signal to make calls, and the added bonus is that the call quality is significantly higher. Here's how to enable it on your new Galaxy S20 phone.Products used in this guideThis one goes to 11: Samsung Galaxy S20 ($1,000 at Samsung)How to enable Wi-Fi Calling on the Galaxy S20Open Settings from the home screen. Tap Connections. Toggle Wi-Fi Calling to On.How to enable Wi-Fi Calling from the Galaxy S20's dialerIf for whatever reason you don't see the Wi-Fi Calling toggle in the settings, you can enable it from the phone's dialer. Here's how to do so:Open the dialer from the home screen. Tap the overflow menu (three vertical dots on the right). Choose Settings. Toggle Wi-Fi Calling to On.Most carrier...

An exclusive game inspired by Japanese macabre horror comics.What you need to knowLies Beneath is a horror game inspired by Japanese horror comics and graphic novels.This Oculus-exclusive game is coming to Quest on March 31 and Rift on April 14.Players can expect a frightening landscape inspired by Silent Hill and Resident Evil.From the developers of Robo Recall: Unplugged comes a brand new horror game slated exclusively for Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift headsets. Lies Beneath features an art style inspired by Japanese horror comics, with onomatopoeia flying every which way as you shoot, stab, flip, and click through a terrifying hidden world. The Quest version will debut on March 31 for Quest and April 14 for both Oculus Rift and Rift S.While the fictional tourism page from the developer makes the town of Slumber, Alaska look like a welcoming and inviting mid-20th century town, the truth is anything but that. The game eschews realistic visuals for a more threatening Junji...

Best-answer: Sony's purchasing policies don't allow retailers other than the PlayStation Store to purchase digital game downloads. Because of this, you'll need to buy a gift card if you want to give your friend a digital game.Digital goodies: PlayStation Gift Card ($10 at Amazon)Why can't we gift digital games anymore?Effective as of April 1, 2019, Sony no longer allows retailers to sell full digital game download codes."We can confirm that as of April 1, 2019, Sony Interactive Entertainment will no longer offer full games through SIE's Global Digital at Retail program," a PlayStation spokesperson told The Verge. "This decision was made in order to continue to align key businesses globally. To support full games and premium editions, SIE will introduce increased denominations at select retailers. DLC, add-ons, virtual currency, and season passes will still be available."Previously people were able to buy digital game codes through stores like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop....

Too many OEMs have too many different camera implementations.What you need to knowMoment is shutting down its Moment Pro camera app for Android.The app will remain in the Play Store, but no support or updates are forthcoming.The firm blames Android fragmentation as the main cause of death. With too many Android camera implementations, they just didn't have the "bandwidth" to keep up. Pro Camera app maker, Moment, is ending support for its Android app today. The app will remain in the Play Store, but will no longer be updated. Its iOS app will continue on and remain being updated.The announcement came today by email to Moment Pro users (via Justin Duino), explaining the reason for the shuttering of support.In brief: It's Android fragmentation. To address iOS, Moment has a handful of models to build for, all of which are a known quantity. With Android, the camera app will have tens of configurations to address — and that's just for the most popular flagships. Once you s...

One of the best ways to make sure your Samsung Gear S3 lasts is to keep it safe with a high-quality screen protector. Whether you're a highly active individual who wears their watch on adventures or you prefer to show it off as a fashion statement, you want to keep it protected. We've rounded up some of the best Samsung Gear S3 screen protectors out there.Edge-to-edge protectionOMOTON Tempered Glass Screen Protector (3-Pack)Staff PickWhen it's edge-to-edge protection you're seeking, OMOTON has a three-pack of screen protectors with your name on it. They boast 3D laser-cut technology that offers protection for the entire screen where other protectors might leave a small gap where lint and dust could easily build up. The hydrophobic and oleophobic screen coatings protect against sweat and fingerprints.$7 at AmazonStronger than everSupershieldz Tempered Glass Screen Protector (3-Pack)Supershieldz is one of the most trusted names in the screen protector game, so...

Tomorrow night, Mikey Garcia will step into the ring with Jessie Vargas in an attempt to show those doubting him that he's a force to be taken serious in the welterweight division. The fight takes place in Frisco, Texas on Saturday February 29, which is a Leap Day. Both are former champs, and the winner of the match could get a title fight against Pacman, so there's a lot at stake here.Garcia has a record of 39 and 1, with 30 of the wins being knockouts. Vargas has an equally impressive 29-2-2 record with 11 knockouts to date.The Undercard event begins at 6 p.m. Eastern, and the Main card is slated to start at 8 p.m. Eastern tomorrow night.Use a VPN to watch DAZN from anywhereUnfortunately, you can only access DAZN in a few countries, like the U.S. and Canada, which limits who can actually watch the content. If you live outside of these two regions, don't worry you can still access the content. ExpressVPN is an easy way to connect to a server in a different country to be able...

Get ready to slay some intergalactic scum!What you need to knowSerious Sam Collection includes four incredible shooters.It was announced for Google Stadia a few days ago. The game is coming to the cloud streaming service on March 3. You can purchase the Stadia Premiere Edition for $130 on the Google Store. A few days ago, Google announced that the Serious Sam Collection was coming to the service soon. Ever since the reveal, everyone has been asking the company to provide an exact release date. Luckily, that happened today. The compilation is coming to Stadia on March 3. You can read an excerpt from the press release Android Central received below. Get ready to follow Sam 'Serious' Stone in his quest to destroy the alien overlord, Mental, when the Serious Sam Collection launches on Stadia next week! You heard right... March 3... fight against wave after wave of invading alien hordes in the action-adventure shooter.The trailer also gives you a taste of what to expec...

Soundbars have come a long way in the last few years. While full-sized speakers will still sound better — sound needs space, after all — soundbars are great for their size. That size also requires a smaller footprint in your living room, so it's great for people who want to save space. With something like the Sonos Beam, you'll get great sound without a head-scratching installation process, and more. There are other great soundbars available, and we have detailed some of the best options for your home.Best Overall: Sonos Beam Smart TV Sound BarWith the Sonos Beam, you get a superb TV soundbar with some basic smarts. The Sonos Beam connects to your TV with HDMI-ARC, or with the included HDMI-to-Optical adapter. A recent update has brought the ability for integration between Sonos products and Google Assistant. You can control your TV with your voice if your TV supports HDMI-CEC, which most modern sets do. Controlling your TV with your voice isn't a replacement for a remote, ...

Samsung has taken more than a few cracks at different product categories, and smartwatches have been no exception. The company has made several attempts at getting it right, with new smartwatches and fitness trackers every year. We take a look at some of the best available, including the newest of the bunch with the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and a hybrid fitness tracker.Making things rightSamsung Galaxy Watch Active 2Staff pickThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the latest Samsung smartwatch, and it takes the same "active" approach as its predecessor with a few key tweaks thrown in. It has a touch-sensitive bezel to emulate the physical one Samsung watches are known for, plus better Spotify integration.$250 at Amazon $250 at Best BuyFor the active typeSamsung Galaxy Watch ActiveThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is definitely geared towards active users whose lifestyle could use a lightweight companion on their wrist to keep them honest. This smartwatch offers sol...

Samsung brings its A-game to its 2020 true wireless earbud update.I wasn't a fan of the Galaxy Buds. By the time I tried them, in February 2019, I'd fallen in love with another, the Jabra Elite 65t, which I thought had better sound, a more comfortable fit, superior battery life, and physical buttons that didn't accidentally activate all the time.A lot of people I knew loved the Galaxy Buds, and the Samsung IconX series before them, but I was not one of them. Samsung acknowledged that the out-of-box experience for the Buds weren't great, too: there were Bluetooth reliability issues, syncing issues, and a trove of other problems that, through myriad small software updates, got solved. By the time we heard rumors of the Galaxy Buds 2, or Galaxy Buds Plus as they were eventually called, most of the connectivity problems had been fixed, but the reputational damage had been done.Now, with the Galaxy Buds Plus, Samsung's trying a fourth time to make fetch happen, and you know what? It...

There's nothing better than kicking back on the couch to watch streaming video on your 55-inch flatscreen, but sometimes you just want to catch up on your favorite shows in snack-sized segments and on snack-sized devices. For times like these, smart screens such as the Nest Hub or Lenovo Smart Display are a great solution. We'll show you how you can stream your favorite content on these little devices in just a few short steps.Products used in this guideHBO to the MAX: Nest Hub Max ($230 at Best Buy)Steady streamer: Nest Hub ($130 at Best Buy)Peak TV: HBO Now ($15/mo. at HBO)Note: There are a limited number of apps that can be streamed on or cast to a Nest Hub or similar device, and not all services have the same capabilities. The services available for streaming include YouTube, HBO Now, Hulu, and Sling TV, among others. Check in the Videos and photos section of the Google Home app for an updated list.How to stream services via Google AssistantMake sure that you downl...

Unlike any escape room you've ever lived through.What you need to knowThe Room VR: A Dark Matter launches on March 26.Supported platforms include Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR (PSVR), and all SteamVR headsets.This is a wholly new story that's exclusive to VR.The Room has been available on smartphones for years and it's making its big VR debut in the form of The Room VR: A Dark Matter on March 26. While this isn't the first time we've heard of the game, it is the first time we're getting a full list of supported platforms alongside a release date. So no matter if you've got a PlayStation VR (PSVR), Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift or Rift S, HTC Vive, Valve Index, or any other PC VR headset that is supported by SteamVR, you'll be able to play the thrilling escape room puzzler.Despite having a release date, there's no pre-order price on the Oculus Store or on Steam at this time. The smartphone editions of the series only cost a few dollars, so it's not necessarily expe...

HTC just launched a Micro-USB phone in 2020, and that's not a smart decision.What you need to knowHTC's first phone in 2020 is the decidedly 2017 Wildfire R70.The phone's key selling points are its large waterdrop notch display and a triple camera set-up.Ultimately, its uncompetitive specs and outdated Micro-USB connector make this phone a headscratcher. HTC has a new phone in 2020 built for an audience that really wishes it was 2017. At least, that's what you can infer from the inclusion on a Micro-USB port where other OEMs are moving to USB-C, the new standard.The selling points of this phone seems to be its camera set-up and big screen. On the rear, HTC has equipped this with a triple camera set up: a main 16MP with two other 2MP cameras for capturing macro images and portrait shots. At the front, there's an 8MP fixed focus camera for selfies and video calling.Screenwise, you'll find a 6.53 HD+ (not full HD+) water notch display. It's a large display, but the resolut...

The fine has yet to be finalized and could change, but it is expected to be at least $200 million.What you need to knowIn 2018, it was discovered that all four major carriers in the U.S. were selling your real-time location data to third parties.Further investigations later revealed that the data could sell for as little as $300 and end up in the hands of private individuals or businesses, including bounty hunters.The FCC is expected to propose a fine of at least $200 million on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon over the sharing of your location data.Back in 2018, it was revealed that all four major U.S. carriers were selling your real-time location data to third parties. Then, in 2019, an investigation by Motherboard uncovered that your location can be worth as little as $300, and the data had ended up in the hands of businesses or private individuals, including bounty hunters.As you can expect, this practice of selling off your real-time location upset consumers a...

Top classRazer Raiju Ultimate€200 at RazerProsFour buttons to remapHundreds of profiles through appSwappable thumbsticks and d-padsTrigger customizationConsTwo buttons placed awkwardlyRemapping requires use of appThe Razer Raiju Ultimate provides a top of the line controller that can be endlessly tweaked, as long as you're willing to meet the heavy price tag.Easy add-onDualShock 4 Back Button Attachment$30 at AmazonProsTwo remappable buttonsEasy to use and swap profilesStores three profilesConsOnly two buttonsConnection design is weakBasically impossible to find in stockThe DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment provides a simple option for anyone that wants to relieve stress from their thumbs without completely breaking the bank.Which option is best for you?Figuring out which device will suit you best is, theoretically, a simple question of budget. Are you looking to go all out and get something big? Do you want to spen...