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It will provide unbiased and unfiltered results for all.What you need to knowVerizon launched its privacy-focused search engine, OneSearch, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.OneSearch will respect your privacy by not storing records tied to you or sharing your search data with advertisers.Verizon has not said which search engine will power OneSearch, but that it will provide unbiased and unfiltered results for all users.It should be no surprise by now that what you do online is often tracked, and your Google searches are no exception. However, there are ways to search privately, including whole search engines dedicated to that such as DuckDuckGo.On Tuesday January 14, 2020, a new competitor entered the ring in the form of OneSearch from Verizon. The new privacy-focused OneSearch promises that it will provide unbiased and unfiltered results, ensuring everyone sees the same thing when searching the same term.OneSearch will also make sure your searches stay confidential by not ...

When it comes to landing the career of your dreams, nothing is more important than having a resume that highlights your accomplishments and catches the eye of a recruiter.Rezi Résumé Software takes the headaches and uncertainties out of crafting the perfect resume for any job, and a lifetime subscription is available for over 90% off at just $29.This streamlined software will help you create better resumes that are optimized for a wide range of automated and personalized hiring systems.You'll be able to generate fully-customized resumes that are made for applicant tracking system algorithms, and it's easy to alter your go-to resume in order to make it more appealing for specific careers.This subscription will even give you instant feedback on your resume—allowing you to fine-tune your details to maximize the chances that it will be seen and approved by a hiring manager.Land your dream career with a lifetime subscription to Rezi Résumé Software for just $29—over 90...

The proposals are set to be revealed in the Federal budget on Feb. 1What you need to knowIndia is reportedly planning to offer Apple and Samsung suppliers subsidized loans.It is hoped the initiative will tempt new suppliers to open factories in the nation.The country also plans to set up industrial zones with taxation and customs clearances and infrastructure.A report suggests that India is planning to offer Apple and Samsung suppliers subsidized loans in the hope that they will open factories in the nation.According to Bloomberg, a government official revealed the plans, which are set to be announced on February 1 as part of the new federal budget.According to the report: The proposals by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology includes offering interest subsidy on local borrowing by manufacturers, may form part of the federal budget to be unveiled on Feb. 1, the official said, asking not to be identified citing rules on speaking to the media. It als...

Rugged protection, good looks, and a slim profile.Spigen's Neo Hybrid is one of the most prominent cases out there. It's available for just about every phone that's released, and more often than not, it ends up on our "Best Cases" lists for those devices.Unsurprisingly, the Neo Hybrid is launching once again, this time for Google's Pixel 4. As with years past, the Neo Hybrid is a winning combination of design and ruggedness, all while keeping a low profile.As long as you don't mind the slippery back, it's one of the most well-rounded cases available for the Pixel 4. Tried and trueSpigen Neo Hybrid Bottom line: If there's one Spigen case that stands out as one of the most iconic, it's the Spigen Neo Hybrid. The dual-layer design creates for a classic look and ample protection, protecting your Pixel 4 from any ha...

Could Death Stranding usher in a trove of bizarre games?I don't think I can remember a game as divisive as Death Stranding. Not only did it have a ton of baggage going into it — Kojima's departure from Konami, its PS4 exclusivity — it was just plain weird. Leading up to its release, you could ask ten different people what it was supposed to be about, and they could give you ten different answers. A resounding sentiment was just "I don't know." You can hear people say it was one of the most tedious, boring games to ever be invented, and five minutes later you can hear another person say how genius and groundbreaking it is. Frankly, it's both. It's all subjective, but despite how well it may or may not have performed critically or financially, I hope the industry funds more games like it.Now before I get too into this, I don't mean that the industry needs to exactly emulate Death Stranding. We don't need Death Stranding clones. What we do need is for an industry to take more ri...

120Hz smoothness isn't going to be great if we have to stay plugged in half the time.In 2020, phone makers will be offering displays with 120Hz (and even 144Hz) refresh rates. Right now, everyone is certain the new OnePlus 8 and Samsung Galaxy S20 will be packing these 120Hz displays and we should expect to see most every other company which manufacturers phones follow suit with high-refresh-rate screens. The trend has already begun, and you can buy a phone with a 90Hz refresh instead of the "standard" 60Hz. The benefits are easy to see when you first use something like the OnePlus 7 Pro or a Pixel 4 and notice how much smoother everything looks and how much faster animations seem. But there are drawbacks, too, and the biggest worry is the hit this has on battery life.More: After trying a 90Hz display I don't ever want to go backRight now, you can turn off high-refresh rates and go back to the default 60Hz if battery life is a concern, but there should be a more eleg...

Unlike last year's P30, the upcoming Huawei P40 will not feature a headphone jack.What you need to knowA new render of Huawei's upcoming P40 flagship phone has surfaced.The render reveals a hole-punch cutout with two selfie cameras and a triple-camera array on the back with Leica optics. Huawei is expected to unveil the P40 and P40 Pro at an event in Paris in March. Last month, reliable leaker @OnLeaks teamed up with 91Mobiles to release the first CAD-based renders of the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro smartphones. While the dark renders of the two phones did not reveal much, they did confirm that the P40 duo will have a large, rectangular camera module on the back. A much clearer render of the Huawei P40 has now leaked online, courtesy of the folks over at 91Mobiles.The new render suggests the Huawei P40 will feature a flat display with a pill-shaped hole-punch cutout, housing not one but two selfie cameras. On the back of the phone, we find a vertical triple camera array with L...

Best answer: Yes. VR games purchased in the Oculus store can be played on the Oculus Quest, and the Oculus Rift S. However, not every game in the Oculus store supports this. Thankfully, there is a list of games available so you can find out which games can be cross purchased.Get the games: Oculus Account (Free at Oculus)VR on the go: 64GB Oculus Quest ($399 at Oculus) More robust VR experience: Oculus Rift S ($399 at Oculus)What is cross purchasing?Okay, so you have or want both an Oculus Quest and an Oculus Rift S, but you don't want to buy the same game twice. No worries; with cross purchasing, you can purchase and share games on both headsets, provided you know which ones are compatible. Cross purchasing is simply buying a game on one system and being able to play that game on a different system without having to rebuy it.There are a good number of games in the Oculus store that you can play on the both Oculus Quest and the Oculus Rift S using this method. Oculus refer...

Whether you're after bone conduction headsets, AR glasses, smart rings with NFC tags inside, or even smart belts, there's a wearable gadget for just about everybody. By far, the most popular form factor is the smartwatch, with entries from tech brands like Samsung and Apple, and even long-running fashion brands like Fossil. I've tested and reviewed quite a few smartwatches in the past, including both Wear OS and Tizen offerings, and I've caught myself on more than one occasion wishing the Apple Watch worked with Android so I could enjoy the bevy of excellent (though wildly overpriced) strap options and that delightful Taptic Engine.The thing is, even if the Apple Watch became Android-compatible tomorrow, or Wear OS got significantly better, it wouldn't change that most of my reluctance around smartwatches is more of a mental block than a software or hardware one. Smartwatches make me feel more glued to a screen than my phone ever has.Most people won't argue th...

Quick Apps will access apps in the Huawei AppGallery now that Google Play Services is unavailable.What you need to knowQuick Apps will work in the same way Google Instant Apps do by allowing access to apps without the need to fully install them.Storage used for the Quick App versus the fully installed app is approximately 97% less.Huawei phones will need to be running Android 10 and using AppGallery v10.1 or later.Huawei is still hard at work to find replacements for as much of Google Mobile Services as it can to continue offering quality software on its phones. The latest homegrown replacement is Huawei Quick Apps, which is aimed to replace Google Instant Apps.The last we knew, Huawei still plans to push out its replacement GMS in early 2020, and according to XDA Developers, the company is still developing more replacements with Huawei Quick Apps. The primary function of Quick Apps is to allow the users to access specific functions of an app without installing it complet...

Let's have a chat with the AC forums.When Android 10 was released to the public on September 3, 2019, it brought a ton of new features with it. Google added a long-awaited dark mode, revamped settings for app permissions, and brand-new fully gestural navigation.That last point has caused a lot of annoyance, with many users not at all pleased with Google's take on gesture-based navigation for the OS. It was certainly a learning curve at first, but now that a few months have passed, are folks finally getting used to it?Here's what some of them have to say. Joshua Luther2 01-14-2020 05:25 AM “ I'm loving gestures. I came from an S9 and gestures on that phone were a joke. I also got used to using the back button on the right side of the nav bar. But I love the swipe from the left or right side of the screen to go back. Back in the day, I rooted my Nexus phone just to be able to swap the back and r...

Google Chromecast remains one of the simplest solutions for wirelessly streaming between devices anywhere there's a reliable Wi-FI signal. It works for streaming entertainment at home, making a conference room presentation at work, or as quick way to share videos in the classroom. However, if you're solely relying on a Chromecast for wireless streaming in 2020, now may be the perfect time to upgrade. We recommend the new and improved NVIDIA Shield TV (2019), which delivers the best Android TV experience along with the wireless functionality and compact design of a Chromecast.Best Overall: NVIDIA Shield TV (2019)NVIDIA has been owning the Android TV streaming box segment for years with the same NVIDIA Shield TV hardware. In 2019, it finally gave us a new look with an upgraded processor that delivers all the features required to keep pace with newer competition in the streaming space.The new Shield TV is a tube-shaped device that's designed to hide behind your TV — just like ...

Mi A3 owners will have to wait just a few weeks more for the Android 10 update.What you need to knowXiaomi has confirmed that the Android 10 update for the Mi A3 will begin rolling out next month.Despite being an Android One device, the Mi A3 is still running Android 9 Pie. Xiaomi Mi A2, which was released a year before the Mi A3, received the stable Android 10 update earlier this week. The Xiaomi Mi A3, which was launched in July last year with Android 9 Pie out of the box, will finally receive its Android 10 update next month. Replying to a query regarding the Android 10 update for the phone, Xiaomi India has confirmed on Twitter that the stable update will begin rolling out in mid-February.Thanks for your excitement and patience. Glad to announce the update will be out in mid February for Mi A3.— Mi India #108MP IS COMING! (@XiaomiIndia) January 14, 2020Weirdly, the Mi A2, which was launched in July 2018, was updated to Android 10 earlier this week. The phone was...

Google Smart Lock for iOS has been updated to version 1.6!What you need to knowGoogle Smart Lock for iOS has been updated.It means you can now use your iPhone as a Google security key.Google is reportedly using Secure Enclave in Apple's A-Series chips.Google has updated its Google Smart Lock app for iOS so that users can now use their iPhones as Google security keys.The release notes for version 1.6 state: With this new update, you can now set up your phone's built-in security key, the best second factor protection for your Google Account. We've also refreshed the app's design to make it easier to use.According to 9to5Google, Google is using the Secure Enclave in Apple's A-Series chips, which stores Touch ID and Face ID data amongst other things. 2FA authentication by SMS has proven to be an insecure 2FA solution thanks in part due to SIM-swap attacks. Physical security keys are considered a much more secure option, and now your phone's hardware can be used for the...

Galaxy Note 10+Ultimate flagship$1,100 at AmazonProsSnapdragon 855 chipsetIncredible QHD+ AMOLED displayIP68 water resistanceLarge battery with fast, wireless chargingS PenConsNo headphone jackExpensive If you want a true flagship, the Galaxy Note 10+ is the way to go. The phone has a gorgeous design backed by powerful internal hardware, a stunning AMOLED display, all-day battery life with 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging, and the S Pen stylus. There's also water resistance, stereo sound, four cameras at the back, and biometric authentication that works reliably.Galaxy Note 10 LiteJust the basics~$500 at SamsungProsHeadphone jackS Pen 4,500mAh battery32-megapixel front cameraAndroid 10 out of the boxConsOutdated chipsetNot coming to the U.S. Plastic designMissing key features like resistance, fast chargingThe Galaxy Note 10 Lite is a particularly interesting device because it aims to bring the best features from the No...

I've tried just about every popular password manager out there, from LastPass and Dashlane to the one built right into Google Chrome. They all do roughly the same job — which is, of course, keeping track of your various passwords and helping you avoid reusing any of them. But some do certain things better than others, whether that's alerting you to vulnerabilities and security breaches, offering one-click password changes, or supporting as many platforms as possible.Most password managers these days feature a built-in code generator for logging into any accounts that support multi-factor authentication, but 1Password makes signing in effortless in a way that I haven't seen matched elsewhere. See, one of the best parts of 1Password is that it automatically copies your authentication code to your clipboard whenever you sign in to a site. Whether I'm on my MacBook Pro or any of my various Android phones, I get a clipboard notification right after 1Password fills in my use...

Additional such user control features will be introduced later this year.What you need to knowFacebook has introduced a new Facebook Login feature aimed at giving users greater control over their information.The new "Login Notifications" feature will alert users whenever they use Facebook Login to log into a third-party app.Facebook will also notify users when they re-use Facebook Login to log into a third-party app after the app's access to information expires. Facebook today announced a new Facebook Login feature, which the company says is "aimed at delivering users even more control over their information." The feature is called "Login Notifications" and will send a notification to users when they log into a third-party app with Facebook Login.Facebook says Login Notifications will be triggered whenever a user logs into a third-party app using Facebook Login and grants access to their information. Users will also be notified when they re-use Facebook Login to log int...

It will still have a bigger battery than the Motorola RAZR.What you need to knowA new leak has revealed that the Galaxy Fold 2 will come with a 3300mAh battery.The latest leak also corroborates a previous rumor that claimed the foldable phone will have an ultra-thin glass display. Rumored to be called Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung's next foldable phone is expected to be launched on February 11. Samsung's upcoming clamshell foldable phone was certified by China's 3C regulatory body earlier this week, revealing support for only 15W fast charging. XDA Developers' Max Weinbach, who shared a hands-on video of the Galaxy S20 yesterday, has now shed more light on Samsung's Galaxy Fold 2.Samsung was very smart with the Galaxy Z Flip (just got word this is the name.)They are using ultra thin glass and plastic. Samsung will be layering a plastic over the ultra thin glass for extra protection. If it gets scratched, it's only the plastic and not the display.— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) J...

Notifications informing users of pending updates may also have been affected.What you need to knowGoogle is seemingly working to reduce the number of notifications originating from the Play Store.A Google spokesperson has confirmed that it's testing a change where confirmations for app updates won't be sent out.A bug may also be causing errors in notifying users that an app update is available and asking for their permission to download it manually.The Google Play Store is exhibiting some strange behavior, according to the folks at Android Police. The publication earlier today reported on a number of threads on Reddit about users not seeing any notifications after apps were automatically updated.While they initially assumed it was a bug, a Google spokesperson has now confirmed that the lack of confirmation notifications for updated apps are a deliberate change by the company's engineers, likely aimed at reducing the notification spam from the Play Store.While it's nice ...

Unlimited. It seems like a great deal on paper. No need to worry about overages. No need to worry about bandwidth limitations or unexpected fees. Total freedom to use your smartphone wherever, whenever, and however you see fit.There's a catch, of course. There's always a catch. That's the thing carriers love to leave out when they're talking about offering unlimited anything, especially data.Nothing is truly unlimited. Even a quick browse through the fine print of any carrier agreement is evidence enough of that. There are always restrictions on how you use your data, on how you leverage the carrier's service.Most commonly, this takes the form of a data cap, a hard limit on how much data you're allowed to use. After you hit that cap, your carrier begins throttling your connection. The rate at which throttling is applied varies, but virtually every major carrier does this.And they aren't shy about showing it, either. Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint have for over a year n...

But patience you must have since they're not out yet.What you need to knowBuild-A-Bear will offer a stuffed version of The Child ( also known as Baby Yoda) from The Mandalorian.The new plush will be available in a few months.No official plush Baby Yoda merchandise is available yet.Build-A-Bear will be among the earliest flock of Baby Yoda plush options when everyone's favorite new Ewok replacement finally hits store shelves. Business Insider quotes Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John who said, "we will be one of the first companies to provide the digital and internet phenomenon who is trending higher than all the presidential candidates combined." John provided no further availability except to say the new plush would be available in the next few months.Though The Mandalorian revealed the character who would become known as Baby Yoda back in November, to keep the reveal a secret Disney decided to hold off on churning merchandise through the retail chain, so no offciial toy...

Also maybe don't use text messages to verify your identity.What you need to knowPrinceton researchers wanted to know if 2FA is secure using SMS as a factor.Researchers called carriers trying to transfer (steal) accounts to new SIM cards.Major carriers made it easy to steal prepaid accounts, confirming that SMS is not a secure 2FA method.Researchers at Princeton University were questioning whether SMS text messaging is a secure authentication method to use as one factor in a two-factor authentication (2FA) setup. The answer turned out to be a resounding no, especially as the team started to attack prepaid plans on the largest mobile carriers.If an attacker can gain control of a phone number by switching a victim's account to the attacker's SIM card, the attacker can then hijack the verification process that uses SMS by receiving the authenticating text messages instead of the victim. In ten out of ten attempts to steal numbers from prepaid customers on AT&T, Verizon, a...

The change will make it harder for ad companies to track individuals online.What you need to knowGoogle is planning on phasing out user-string agents in the Chrome browser.The change would improve individuals' privacy by making it harder for ad peddlers to 'fingerprint' users online.It would also help solve a variety of compatibility issues experienced by other browsers.Privacy is all the rage at the Chrome labs these days. Amidst its efforts to do away with notification spam on Chrome and adding electronic privacy screen support to its Chrome-powered notebooks, Google this week announced its desire to eventually phase out and deprecate user-agent (UA) strings on its browser.For those not familiar with the term, this is a string of metadata sent out by your browser every time you visit a website. The information includes your browser's name and version, the operating system, and the rendering engine used. The last two, in particular, can be far more revealing than you mig...

The ASUS Chromebook Flip is one of the most versatile devices on the market today. This Chromebook not only will flip to become a tablet but also allows you to get some work done without being too heavy or taking up too much space. To help accommodate every situation, we have found the best cases that you can get today.Turtle ShelliPearl mCover Hard Shell CaseStaff PickThis hardshell case from iPearl mCover is ideal for those who want a case for their ASUS Chromebook Flip but don't want to deal with zippers, snaps, or sleeves. The translucent PC material comes in seven color options, including a clear version.$20 at AmazonGet your business onTomtoc 360 Business Commute BriefcaseIf you travel frequently with the Chromebook Flip, then something like the TomToc 360 Business Briefcase may be the best option. This case not only sports CornerArmor protection, but there are also two outer pockets for accessories and a handle to grab it and get out the door.$28 at A...

Acceptable Ads are unacceptable.What you need to knowSenator Ron Wyden has asked the FTC to investigate the ad blocking industry for anti-competitive practices.The Senator calls out AdBlock Plus' acceptable ads policy as unacceptable. He urges for more transparent disclosure in cases where advertisers pay to be whitelisted. United States Senator Ron Wyden has called on the FTC to investigate what he critiques as anti-competitive practices by the ad blocking industry.In a letter surfaced by The Verge, Senator Wyden laid out his case, saying: Hundreds of millions of consumers around the world have downloaded and installed software tools that purport to block online ads. In turn, the largest ad companies — including Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Verizon Media — have quietly paid millions of dollars to some of the largest ad blocking software companies in order to be able to continue to track and target consumers with ads. (...) Accordingly, I urge the FTC to open ...

The S10 was incredible. Here's what Samsung's doing to improve for 2020.Samsung's Galaxy S series is always one of the most anticipated smartphone releases year after year. Following a modest upgrade with the S9 series, 2019's Galaxy S10 lineup shook things up with an all-new Infinity-O design for the display, triple rear cameras, and even a third "budget" model.In the coming months, it'll be time for Samsung to take the wraps off of the Galaxy S20 (Samsung's expected to ditch the S11 name). The phone has big shoes to fill, but knowing Samsung, it'll be up to the task.Without further ado, here's everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy S20!There will probably be three versionsThe S20's design has been revealedHere are the specs we're anticipatingExpect a high priceIt'll be announced on February 11Don't count out the Galaxy S10 just yetFlagship in every waySamsung Galaxy S10From $900 at SamsungSamsung's 2019 flagship is still worth a look.The Galaxy S...

If you're looking to either replace or add a set of Bluetooth headphones to your collection without breaking the bank, you're in the right place. There are plenty of options ranging from truly wireless earbuds up to over-ear headphones that you can get for less than $100. If you're looking for the best overall headphones, look no further than the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2, which offer the best balance of portability and quality.Best Overall: OnePlus Bullets 2 WirelessThe OnePlus Bullets 2 Wireless are the pinnacle of great wireless earbuds. They're not too ambitious and don't pack in too many features — they aren't truly wireless with a wireless charging case, for example. However, what they do offer is handy; they pause when the two buds magnetically attach, and there's warp charging, netting you an impressive 10 hours of listening time from a 10-minute charge.In terms of sound, the Bullets 2 are great for their size. They have a small bump in the bass with a rather neutr...

OnePlus includes a case in the box for the OnePlus 7T, but let's face it: it's thin and kind of bland. It's great to ensure you have protection from the moment you take the case out of the box, but chances are you'll want to upgrade to a case with a little more style or substance before long. The case market for the 7T is limited due to its shorter upgrade window, but there are some high-quality cases for this high-quality phone.Thin grip with styleSpigen Liquid AirStaff pickSpigen may be best known for the Rugged Armor, but walk past it and get the Liquid Air. It's got a much better grip thanks to the texture all across the back and sides, it's the same thickness, and it just looks much fresher than the carbon fiber accents.$12 at AmazonOfficial flairOnePlus Silicone Bumper CaseWhile the OnePlus 7T isn't sold in OnePlus's signature red, but you can still get that shocking red with this grippy silicone case. If you tend to be a butterfingers, this is the case for ...

Sometimes, you just need to show someone else the thing that's on your screen. In this case, taking a screenshot is the easiest thing to do. There are a few different ways to take screenshots on a Chromebook, so let's run through all of them right now!Products used in this guideThe one to get: Lenovo Chromebook C330 (From $220)How to take a screenshot with buttonsIn most cases, the easiest way to take a screenshot on your Chromebook is by using button combinations — whether that be on your Chromebook's keyboard or with the power and volume buttons.Starting first with keyboard shortcuts, there are two you'll want to remember:Ctrl + []]] to take a screenshot of the entire screen.Ctrl + Shift + []]] to take a screenshot of a specific portion of your screen.For the second command, you'll use your mouse/cursor to select the area of your screen you want to capture. For those times when there's just a small part of your screen you want to save, it's quite handy.On t...

If you love Chromebooks like we do you'll want to see these tips and tricks to make the most of them.Millions of people are using Chromebooks, but despite their simple and "for everyone" nature, not every powerful feature is easy to access. Every Chromebook is a powerful tool that's just waiting to be used to its full potential, and once you know a few tricks you'll feel like you're getting even more value out of your inexpensive computer. We've rounded up the top ten tips and tricks for you to try on your Chromebook so you can start making the most of your machine.1. Use third-party DNSThere are a lot of reasons to use third-party DNS (Domain Name Server, or the sort of "address book" for the Internet) when you're on the web. Some say they are faster, some claim they are more secure, and it's a great way to get around any silly content blocks that may be in place on the servers of the people who provide you your Internet.Using them on your Chromebook is easy. Open the sett...

Get ready to rock with a new look at id Software's latest game.What you need to knowDoom Eternal is getting a new trailer tomorrow.Doom Eternal was originally set to release back in November 2019. Doom Eternal is now set to release on March 20. You can preorder Doom Eternal on PlayStation 4 for $60 from Amazon.Update: Bethesda has released the trailer.Bethesda announced today that a new trailer for Doom Eternal is coming tomorrow. While we don't know exactly what the trailer will entail, it's a safe guess that we'll get another look at the campaign mode, where players will hack through the Hordes of Hell, on Earth and elsewhere.Official Trailer 2 for DOOM Eternal arrives tomorrow at 12:30pm ET.The countdown begins tomorrow at 11am ET: https://t.co/HUhnayk1M1 pic.twitter.com/G7z6NOKWgO— Bethesda (@bethesda) January 13, 2020The new trailer is coming at 12:30 p.m. ET. You can tune into the Bethesda Twitch channel before then, as a countdown will start at 11:00 a...

There will also be two more microphones on the Galaxy Buds+, aimed at improving call quality.What you need to knowSamsung is expected to reveal the Galaxy Buds+ alongside the Galaxy S20 on February 11.According to new leaks, the wireless earbuds will not feature active noise cancellation, a highly requested feature.The only changes to their design seem to be a larger battery and additional microphones.The folks at SamMobile have a new bunch of leaks pertaining to the Galaxy Buds+. And while these kinds of things usually excite fans, prepare to be disappointed this time around.The Samsung enthusiast site has determined, as per reliable sources, that the Galaxy Buds+ will not feature active noise cancellation, a highly coveted feature and one that many were expecting was a given after Apple decided to add it to the AirPods Pro.Alongside the already disheartening lack of changes to the Buds+'s external design, Samsung doesn't actually seem all that interested in making any...

A powerful processor that won't break the bank.What you need to knowMediaTek has announced the Helio G70 and G70T gaming-focused chipsets for entry-level phones.The G70 series is a slightly underclocked version of MediaTek's flagship G90 gaming processor.Besides the slower clock speeds, the G70 series also limits the display to 1080p, lacks support for faster UFS storage, and is restricted to 48MP cameras or dual 16MP rear-cameras.Mobile gaming is gaining more and more popularity. What started out as a bit of a niche has been growing, with more brands releasing phones specifically made for gaming. Unfortunately, many times these phones carry a hefty price tag for all the performance they offer.Enter MediaTek and its new lineup of entry-level gaming-focused processors, the Helio G70 and G70T. In case you didn't know, MediaTek makes chipsets that power smartphones much like Snapdragon chips found in many popular phones — it just lacks the market share and brand recognitio...

The days of tablets flooding the market are gone, but that doesn't mean that there still aren't use-cases for them. Samsung has been driving this point home with its Tab line of devices, but there are still even more tablets to choose from. But what are you supposed to do after you get your tablet and are signed in? We have found the best apps to take advantage of the screen real estate and processing power of your tablets.Edit on the big screenAdobe LightroomStaff PickLightroom has become one of the de-facto choices for editing photos on the go, and with a tablet, this is improved even more. Adobe packs in many different tools for you to take advantage of so that your photos turn out absolutely perfect.Free w/IAP at Google PlayGet another displayDuet DisplayIf you're tired of running out of screen space on your computer or laptop, then Duet Display helps to solve that. This app turns your tablet into an extra display for your Mac or PC with "zero" lag and y...

He is coming.What you need to knowCapcom has released a new trailer for the Resident Evil 3 remake, showing Nemesis hunting down Jill.The trailer also shows a new look at the Hunter.Resident Evil 3 remake is currently scheduled to release on April 3. You can preorder Resident Evil 3 remake on PlayStation 4 for $60 from Amazon.Capcom has released a new trailer for Resident Evil 3. Appropriately titled Nemesis, this trailer shows exactly why this specialized Tyrant is such a threat against Jill, Carlos and other survivors. You can take a look at the new trailer below.Nemesis is getting multiple terrifying improvements that make him even more of a threat this time around. His sound design has been revamped, his AI improved — he's using a modified form of the AI for Mr. X in the Resident Evil 2 remake — and his healing factor means taking him down borders on impossible.Aside from another horrifying look at Nemesis, we also get to see the updated model for the Hunte...

The second-generation Amazon Fire TV was a minor update to the first-generation product, but what it added, a microSD card slot, was a pretty nice upgrade feature. The microSD card slot is almost essential if you want to download a lot of apps and games to use on your Fire TV (2nd Gen). With only 8GB of internal storage and much less than that available to use, you could soon wipe that out with a few large games.Products used in this guideNever run out of space: SanDisk 200GB Ultra Micro SDXC UHS-I Memory Card ($27 at Amazon)Record and save in the cloud: Amazon Fire TV Recast ($230 at Amazon)How to move your Fire TV (2nd Gen) apps to a microSD cardThe first thing you need to do is to snag a microSD card. Amazon has a huge offering at often ridiculous prices, so use the link below to help find something suitable.When you've got a microSD card installed it will just work and new content will automatically use it as the default storage location. If you started using the Fir...

Your phone already got this a year ago.What you need to knowGoogle has rolled out its Search redesign to desktop users.The new UI prioritizes transparency, highlighting brand iconography, and bolder ad labeling.The company brought the same redesign to iOS and Android last year.Last year, Google redesigned Search for Android and iOS to more clearly label content on the search results page. Ads would get a bolder ad label, while sites would now have colorful favicons so users could see — at a glance — what sites they were clicking into.The same redesign has now hit desktop users, as per an announcement by Google. Here's how the new Google Search should look on your computer from today.Google's Jamie Leach Senior Interaction Designer, Search, explained the move last year: As we continue to make new content formats and useful actions available—from buying movie tickets to playing podcasts—this new design allows us to add more action buttons and helpful preview...

Sony's veritable army of developers are working on a new slate of games for the PlayStation 5.The PlayStation 4 generation was an interesting one for Sony Worldwide Studios. It saw internal teams double down on blockbuster, cinematic games while also retaining experimentation from the smaller groups. U.K. developers at Evolution Studios and Guerrilla Cambridge were shut down, while Insomniac Games — longtime associate and partner of PlayStation — was finally acquired.With a new generation comes new games. This is a list of everything we know Sony Worldwide Studios is currently working on, or are at least fairly certain to be developing for the PlayStation 5.SIE Bend StudioForwardWorksGuerrilla GamesInsomniac GamesSIE Japan StudioSIE London StudioManchester StudioMedia MoleculeNaughty DogPixelOpusPolyphony DigitalSIE San Diego StudioSIE San Mateo StudioSIE Santa Monica StudioSucker Punch ProductionsSIE XDev EuropeWhat is SIE Bend Studio working on?SI...

This is very disappointing but not completely surprising.What you need to knowA new leak claims the 120Hz refresh rate option on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20 series phones will only work at Full HD+ resolution.When users switch to WQHD+ resolution, the display refresh rate will drop to 60Hz. All three Galaxy S20 models – Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are expected to sport 120Hz displays.Yesterday, a massive Galaxy S20 Ultra leak shed light on the upcoming flagship's impressive camera hardware as well as a few other key tech specs. One of the key highlights of the Galaxy S20 and the other two S20 series phones is expected to be the upgrade to 120Hz panels. However, reliable leaker Ice Universe has now claimed that the 120Hz refresh rate option on Samsung's upcoming flagship phones will only work at Full HD+ resolution.It can now be said with certainty that Samsung has cancelled the WQHD 120Hz option of the Galaxy S20 series, leaving only FHD 60Hz, FH...

Check out what you accomplished.What you need to knowPlayStation is rewarding players for checking out their 2019 stats with MyPSYear2019.This allows players to see what their most-played games were and how many hours were put into each.PlayStation is also giving away some avatars and a theme. Sometimes it's good to look back and see what you accomplished in a year. To that end, PlayStation is rewarding players for checking out their PlayStation gaming in 2019 stats with MyPSYear2019. To check out your PlayStation stats from last year, go to this link here and sign in.There, you'll be shown what your top games played in 2019 were, with a breakdown of the hours put into each, the number of trophies earn and your top genre. You'll also receive some free PSN avatars and a theme. The exact avatar you are given as your gaming title for 2019 will depend on what types of games you played overall. There are seven avatars in total, with specific recognition for players who like ac...

Best answer: Yes, Disney Plus (Disney+) supports Chromecasting content from your Android phone or tablet. Whether your TV is new or old, smart or "dumb," you'll be able to watch Disney+ on it with a Chromecast. The Chromecast Ultra also supports Dolby Vision for HDR content, but it doesn't support Dolby Atmos, so you won't get 5.1 surround sound.Cast away: Disney+ ($7/month at Disney+)Upgrade your TV: Google Chromecast ($35 at Amazon)Google Chromecast is supported by Disney+Among the many platforms that Disney+ supported at launch are the Google Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices. This is great news because that means that it's easy as pie to switch between watching on a phone to watching on the big screen at home, even if you don't own a TV with Android TV or Roku built into it.We know that you can cast Disney+ from the Android app on Android phones, tablets, and Chromebooks with Android apps through Google Play. We aren't as sure if you'll be able to cast Disne...

Two new features are currently available for testing.What you need to knowYou can now test out new experimental features by enabling them under Labs in the Google app.The first two new features to try out are "pinch to zoom" and screenshot editing.Labs is being rolled out as a server-side switch and may not be available for all users at this time.If you're anything like us, you love testing out new features and being on the cutting edge. Fortunately, Google is constantly improving its products and services and sometimes allows the public to try them out and give feedback.Such is the case with the Google app, where it recently began rolling out a new Labs section in the settings with experimental features. The Labs section was first spotted early last year with a "pinch to zoom" and "collections" feature in testing. Now that it is starting to finally roll out to the general public, we're seeing "pinch to zoom" and screenshot editing available to try out.Much like the n...

We've already waited a few years, so what's another month?What you need to knowThe first part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake was originally in early March.It has been delayed until early April.Square Enix says the delay is to polish the game more to ensure the best possible experience for fans.Another high profile release has been delayed just months before it was set to launch, and this time it's the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Thankfully we won't have to suffer a long wait as it was only pushed back by a little over a month. Producer Yoshinori Kitase put out a statement that attributes this delay to giving the team some extra time to polish it and deliver the best possible experience.A message from the #FinalFantasy VII Remake development team. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/NFYIQmytSa— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) January 14, 2020The Final Fantasy 7 Remake is now due out on April 10, 2020 for PlayStation 4, just slipping past that original March release date. Th...

If you've ever had the misfortune to "permanently misplace" or break a TV remote, you know how frustrating it can be to find just the right one and get it paired back up again. The good news is that if you have a Fire TV device, this process can be relatively pain-free and easy. I'll show you how in the steps below!Products used in this guideUltimate controller: Alexa Voice Remote ($30 at Amazon)Next-gen DVR: Fire TV Recast ($280 at Amazon)How to pair your new Alexa Voice Remote to your Amazon Fire TVNote that the latest version of the Alexa Voice Remote is only compatible with the first and second generations of the Fire TV Cube, the Fire TV (3rd Gen), the Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen), and the Fire TV Stick 4K. For older Fire TV devices, you will follow similar directions, but you will need the Alexa Voice Remote (1st Gen).Now, there are actually several ways to do this, so I'll break each option down below.Fresh out of the boxThis is the way it's supposed to work.Tur...

The update arrives as version G960FXXU7ZTA9 for the Galaxy S9 and G965FXXU7ZTA9 for the S9+.What you need to knowSamsung has released a new Android 10 beta build for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ phones.The sixth Android 10 beta for the Galaxy S9 series includes several bug fixes and a newer version of the Camera app. Both phones are expected to start receiving the stable Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update before the end of January. Samsung has rolled out (via SamMobile) a new Android 10-based One UI 2.0 beta build for its Galaxy S9 series phones. The latest release is the sixth beta build for the two phones and is currently rolling out to users in India. In the coming days, however, the update should become available for beta users in all the countries where the program was launched.Just like the previous Android 10 beta updates, the latest one comes with a long list of bug fixes. It also brings an updated version of the Samsung Camera app to the two phones. If you are enrolle...

Phone cameras are perfect for viewing the pictures you take on an electronic display. Just try not to zoom in.Phones like the Google Pixel 4 and Huawei P30 Pro take photos so good you really never need to carry around another camera. At least, that's what we all say. For the most part, it's true — but not always. Sometimes you take a photo so nice you want to turn it into a piece of art for your wall.Above you'll see what I think is the best photograph I have ever taken. It's a shot of a sunset just starting to happen over a small lake high in the mountains, taken from the balcony of the small lodge that's there for seasonal hunters and campers. I need more art of fishing lakes in my office and I thought this photo was perfect.And it looks good. At least it looks good here, where you're looking at it on some sort of electronic display. It's even cropped in tight using a bit of camera zoom so I could keep some other folks out of the shot. Maybe it's not the caliber of pho...

Best answer: The technical aspects of configurable game downloads on PS5 is a bit of an unknown at the moment but we do know players will be able to pick and choose which aspects of a game they want to install. For example, they can install just the single-player campaign or just the multi-player portion.Expand your library: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)One of our decade favorites: Horizon Zero Dawn ($32 at Amazon)What does configurable game downloading mean?With the PlayStation 4, downloading a game is an all-or-nothing process. You either download the entire game or you don't since games are treated as large blocks of data. If you are lucky, you can install the single-player components first so you may play the campaign while the rest of the game downloads.What configurable game downloads will do is break down these large blocks of data into sections you can install and delete separately. We don't yet know how small these segments will get but we sho...

The phone comes in Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black colors.What you need to knowHonor 9X has been launched in India for a starting price of ₹13,999 ($197).The Honor 9X comes with a 6.59-inch FHD+ display, triple rear cameras, and a pop-up 16MP selfie camera. It will be going on sale in India starting January 19 via Flipkart.Honor today launched the Honor 9X in the Indian market, roughly three months after its global debut. The company's first smartphone with a pop-up camera packs a lot of impressive features, including triple cameras with AIS Super Night Mode and a large display with blue light filter.Honor 9X will be available for purchase in India starting January 19, exclusively via Flipkart. While the 4GB/128GB version is priced at ₹13,999 ($197), the 6GB RAM version will set you back ₹16,999 ($240). On the first day, however, you will be able to get the 4GB RAM version for a discounted price of ₹12,999, while the 4GB RAM version will be available for ₹15,99...

The value flagship will likely be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765G chipset.What you need to knowA leaked trademark application has revealed that Xiaomi is working on a new device called the POCO F2.The phone is expected to be a direct successor to the POCO F1 launched in 2018.In markets outside India, the phone could be called the Pocophone F2 instead. Pocophone global head Alvin Tse had hinted in a tweet last month that the Xiaomi sub-brand may finally launch a new phone in 2020. Now, the first solid evidence (via _the_tech_guy) proving the existence of the Pocophone F1 successor has surfaced online.Xiaomi recently filed a trademark application for the name "POCO F2", which all but confirms that the company will soon launch a successor to the POCO F1. While the phone will bear the name POCO F2 in the Indian market, Xiaomi is expected to launch it as the Pocophone F2 in other markets. In 2018, the brand launched its first phone as the POCO F1 in the Indian market. It...

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.When Marriott launched the Marriot Bonvoy Bold Credit Card last year, it introduced the first Bonvoy branded credit card without any annual fee. It also kicked off the card's introduction to the market with a really impressive welcome bonus for a card of its class.Now, that offer is back. New cardholders can once again earn 50,00...