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Don't miss The Bronze Bomber take on The Gypsy King in an epic rematchWBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and lineal champion Tyson Fury will settle their "Unfinished Business" when they meet in the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday for their highly anticipated rematch.Back in December of 2018, Wilder and Fury fought a 12-round split-decision draw in arguably one of the best heavyweight fights in years which saw Wilder retain his WBC title. During the fight, Wilder was able to drop Fury to the mat twice, once in the eighth round and once in the 12th round, but the "Gypsy King" was able to get back up both times and finish the round.Since their first meeting, both fighters have won two fights each. Wilder defeated Dominic Breazeale by first-round KO in May and then six months later "The Bronze Bomber" stopped Luis Ortiz during round seven of their 2018 rematch. Fury meanwhile defeated Tom Schwarz in just two rounds in June and then he triumphed over...

There is no shortage of great cases available for the Galaxy S20 and its larger variants, but the most compelling ones are offered by Samsung itself. We've rounded up all the Samsung cases available for the new Galaxy S20 models.Galaxy S20Galaxy S20 PlusGalaxy S20 UltraGalaxy S20Premium look and feelLeather Back CoverSamsung's leather cases are made with genuine leather and come at a premium price. They are incredibly well made with soft microfiber lining and aluminum buttons. They also come in multiple colors, including black, blue, silver, gray, red, and brown.$50 at SamsungSparkle and shineSamsung LED Back CoverThese sparkling cases feature LEDs scattered around the back, which fade in and out when you place your phone screen down on the table. It can also display notifications for incoming calls or messages, or as a countdown for snapping photos on a tripod. It's also available in black, blue, pink, white, and gray.$55 at SamsungComfortable...

If you're going to put a case on your Galaxy Note 10+, you might as well go all out with a wallet case that'll let you downsize your pocket carry. Maybe you use Google or Samsung Pay for most transactions and need a spot to keep your photo ID and a bit of cash. With a wallet case and a big phone like this, you can ditch your dingy old wallet and carry it all with your phone.Classic Folio StyleProCase Vintage Wallet CaseStaff PickWhat's not to love about this wallet case by ProCase? It's made with genuine leather and follows the classic design that includes a magnetic closure an offers two card slots on the inside flap along with a discreet cash pocket. Available in three stylish colors.$27 at AmazonUniquely SamsungSamsung LED Wallet CoverSamsung's LED Wallet Cover offers features you won't find in any other case. While you only get one card slot on the inside, the LED display on the front lets you see the time and notifications at a glance. This latest versi...

When you're browsing smartwatch accessories, don't forget to buy a screen protector for your Fitbit Versa 2. You wouldn't want any damage to ruin that beautiful color touchscreen, after all. You'll be able to keep your display safe and free of scratches with any one of these reliable screen protectors.100% touchscreen accuracyRinoGear Screen Protector for Fitbit VersaStaff PickProtect your precious Fitbit Versa 2 display with these RinoGear screen protectors. This eight-pack can withstand even the most active users, so you can count on them to last. The unique flexible film material is designed to cover the curves on your screen for maximum coverage while retaining 100% touchscreen accuracy and functionality.$7 at AmazonFlawless fitCAVN Screen Protector for Fitbit Versa 2If you're worried about finding a screen protector that will provide a flawless fit to the curve of your Versa 2, don't be! This four-pack from CAVN offers precise full-screen protection tha...

This Saturday, February 22, Dan Hooker and Paul Felder will step into the octagon together in the lightweight bout of the evening. Weighing in at 155 pounds, the two have similar records to date, though Hooker is a bit taller with a longer reach which could prove favorable during the fight.Paul Felder has a 16-4-0 record to date, while Dan Hooker sits at 19-8-0. The two have similar KO/TKO stats, though Felder is used to a longer fight, with his average time sitting just over three minutes more than Hooker's. The fight takes place in Auckland, New Zealand 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 168: When & whereUFC Fight Night 168 takes place on Saturday, February 22. The event will be broadcasted live from the Spark Arean in Auckland, New Zealand. Prelims will start at 4 ...

If you have any hopes of climbing the corporate ladder, you need to continuously beef up your skillset. And even if you're happy where you are professionally, acquiring new skills can land you a bigger paycheck, a promotion, or even lead you to your dream job. Luckily, you don't have to go back to school to strengthen your resume. You can pick up new skills with a subscription to Whizlabs, a leading online training provider that offers courses on just about anything.A pioneer in the online learning business, Whizlabs is the go-to teacher of hotshot companies, including Accenture, Bloomberg, Capgemini, Cisco, Deloitte, and Infosys. They provide courses in various disciplines such as Cloud Computing, Java, Big Data, Project Management, Agile, Linux, CCNA, and Digital Marketing, all of which could be useful in a slew of industries, not to mention would look good in your CV. In some courses, you can even get certifications that you can use to validate and demonstrate your newly-minted s...

The Super Bowl is well behind us, which means that the 2019 NFL season has officially concluded. If that just wasn't enough football for you, you'll be pleased to know that the XFL season has kicked off. It started on February 8 and will last 10 weeks. There will be two games on Saturday and two games on Sunday as the teams battle through the 2020 XFL season to see who will come out on top.The first week of the 2020 season brought in over 3.3 million viewers on ABC, so it's clear that people wanted to see what it was all about. The second week was quite similar in overall viewers. Last year the Alliance of American Football (AAF) drew in 2.9 million viewers in the first week, but it quickly fell off after that. It will be interesting to see how performance continues for the remainder of this season.What is the XFL?The XFL is a winter and spring football league that was started by Vince McMahon, the CEO of the WWE wrestingly organization. It originally debuted back in 2001 and m...

Sick of committing to annual contracts? Enjoy the flexibility of a prepaid wireless plan.The days of being locked into a lengthy wireless contract are over, as there are a plethora of prepaid options that allow you to pay for your phone service on a month-to-month basis. We've taken the liberty of breaking down the top prepaid wireless options for you in this handy guide.Check your coverageOne of the first things you should consider when deciding on a prepaid carrier is the coverage provided in your area. Prepaid carriers often have a smaller coverage map than postpaid carriers because of their limited roaming agreements, so it's good to re-check your area, even if you've used the carrier before. Here are the coverage maps for the carriers we will be looking at:Metro by T-MobileAT&T PrepaidBoost MobileT-Mobile PrepaidMint MobileRepublic WirelessConsumer CellularStraight TalkCricket WirelessUS MobileVerizon PrepaidVisibleSimple Mobile Metro by T-Mobile...

It's big and badass, but it's $1,400 so I know I'm not buying one. So why do I really, really want to do it?Like everyone expected, Samsung showed off a set of new phones that are downright amazing and somehow even better than the downright amazing models it showed us last time. I've not touched any of them, but I'm confident that any of the Galaxy S20 models would be an awesome phone that would make any smartphone lover pretty happy. That Galaxy S20 Ultra though. It's beautiful.But one stands head and shoulders above the rest: the Galaxy S20 Ultra. It's one big bold phone with all the bells and whistles you expect from a Galaxy phone plus a few more, like a 100X Space Zoom camera and a model with 16 GB of RAM. It's even a 5G phone that appears to be able (based on the network specs of the T-Mobile model) to work everywhere so you can run around and look for places with a 5G connection as a hobby, if that's your thing.But it's also $1,400 dollars, so I know I'll never be b...

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...

Huawei's latest phones are considered "uncertified" for Google Play Protect.What you need to knowIn a new post, Google's Legal Director for Android and Google Play warned users against sideloading Google's apps on Huawei's latest phones.He noted that Huawei's latest phones were not Play Protect certified, and sideloading Google Mobile Services could pose a security threat.Huawei phones launched before May 16, 2019 will continue to be supported, however.Following its addition to the U.S. Entity List, Huawei's partnership with Google for its phones all but ended. As a result, the Chinese smartphone maker could no longer ship its phones with Google's app store or the company's tailored suite of apps, such as Gmail, YouTube, and Maps, collectively known as Google Mobile Services (GMS).The lack of these services has made Huawei's phones all but unrecommendable outside of China and dealt a significant blow to the company's aspirations of becoming the largest smartphone maker....

EA cancelling Star Wars games is rapidly turning into a yearly report.What you need to knowElectronic Arts holds an exclusive deal with Disney to develop Star Wars games.Over the last few years, multiple potential games have been cancelled. According to a new report, another game was recently cancelled. It's no real secret that Electronic Arts (EA) has had a rought time developing Star Wars game since signing an agreement with Disney to be the sole publisher using the license in 2013. Multiple projects have been canceled, with Visceral Games being shut down after its game was cancelled. According to a new report via Jason Schreier at Kotaku, yet another game has been canceled.This new game, reportedly codenamed Viking, was to be an open-world spinoff of the Star Wars: Battlefront games. Schreier writes that it was originally intended to launch in fall 2020, alongside next-generation consoles, the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. It was being developed by EA Vancouver with...

The keyboard now also recognizes handwriting input in Tibetan!What you need to knowGoogle just released a new beta for Gboard.The release focuses particularly on improving performance by reducing start-up times and latency.It also adds better support for handwriting input.Google's Gboard is one of the best Android keyboards out there. It's also the default keyboard on many phones, meaning you're most likely using it on your phone right now. And while keyboards aren't the fanciest of apps, they most definitely are among the most important, underlying our interactions with almost every other app.Because we hop in and out of it all the time, it's essential to have a keyboard that's performant and doesn't take ages to load-up. That's why Google, with the latest beta for Gboard (via Android Police), is going back to the basics and focusing on improving start-up times and reducing keyboard latency, so your input is registered as soon as you tap a key.In addition, for those wh...

Another major publisher removes support for NVIDIA's streaming service.What you need to knowBethesda Softworks publishes multiple game franchises including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Wolfenstein.Bethesda Softworks is pulling most of its games from NVIDIA GeForce Now streaming, with the exception of Wolfenstein: Youngblood. Recently, Activision Blizzard also pulled its games from the service. While the NVIDIA GeForce Now streaming service is seeing quite a bit of attention shortly after coming out of beta testing, more and more publishers are pulling their games. Today, NVIDIA confirmed on its forums that Bethesda Softworks is pulling most of its games from GeForce Now. The lone exception is Wolfenstein: Youngblood, which will remain for the time being.Bethesda Softworks is the games publishing arm of ZeniMax, publishing several franchises from the companies' studios, including the Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein and Doom games. Bethesda Softworks isn't the first p...

The Galaxy Note 10+ was designed to be a big workhorse of a smartphone, but it's far from being a rugged phone with all that glass used on the front and back. No matter what job you work for a living, phone drops can and will happen. You're better off to be prepared for when the inevitable happens with a heavy-duty case.Multilayered protectionSUPCASE Unicorn Beetle ProStaff pickThe SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro style of case is one of the most ruggedly designed smartphone cases around. From its front plate that helps to protect the screen to the built-in kickstand and optional belt holster and clip, this case pretty much offers it all.$16 at AmazonMost trusted brandSpigen Tough ArmorSpigen has always taken a measured approach to its phone design, going for a more clean look even for its more rugged phone case offerings. The Tough Armor series offers dual-layer protection reinforced with great shock absorbing technology and a pop-out kickstand that lays flush wi...

It's only available in Chrome Canary for now.What you need to knowGoogle is testing the inclusion of a quick share button in its mobile browser.The button can be found in the top toolbar, right next to the URL bar.The feature is currently only available in Chrome Canary and requires you to turn on an experimental flag.If you feel like sharing webpages in Chrome is a little too slow, I've got some good news for you. The Mountain View giant is currently testing the addition of a quick sharing button to its mobile app — albeit only on Android, at least for now.As discovered by XDA Developers, the latest build for Chrome Canary includes an experimental flag that enables this feature. It's not enabled by default, though, so even if you're on the latest build, you won't see the change unless you manually enable it.That's really easy to do, however. Just type in "chrome://flags" into the URL bar, and then search for the "Share button in the Top Toolbar" flag. Once you've f...

$5 is $5.What you need to knowFacebook will offer users money for their audio recordings.This is part of a new Pronunciations program in its Viewpoints app.Users will have the chance to make up to $5 from 10 recordings. Facebook will offer users compensation for their voice recordings, the firm announced this week This is part of a project to improve its Portal smart home products. Dubbed Pronunciations, it's part of its Viewpoints market research app. For users who are selected, Facebook will prompt them to say "Hey Portal", plus the name of up to ten Facebook friends. This earns you points in the Viewpoints app which you can cash out in PayPal.Facebook offers users the chance to ake up to 5 recordings, which would then give them 1000 points, or $5 when all is said and done."Participants record phrases within the app, which helps us improve name pronunciation recognition in our products to better serve the people that use them," a Facebook spokesperson told the Financ...

Want to buy the S20? Here's where you can save the most money.Samsung's latest and greatest — the Galaxy S20 — has arrived. It's packed with impressive specs and features, making it one of the most well-rounded phones you can buy in 2020. You also have plenty of options to choose from, with Samsung offering the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra all at the same time.However, as appealing as the new phones are, they're going to cost you. The base Galaxy S20 has a steep starting price of $1000, the S20+ kicks things up to $1200, and you'll pay a hefty $1400 for the privilege of owning the top-tier S20 Ultra.If you're interested in picking up an S20 for yourself but have sticker shock from those price tags, fear not. We've gathered up all of the best deals and discounts on the S20 to show you how you can get Samsung's latest flagship without totally breaking the bank.SamsungAmazonBest BuySam's ClubAT&TBoost MobileSprintT-MobileU.S. CellularVerizonVisibleXfinity Mobile...

Best answer: Despite the Note 10+ using open standards for its 45W fast-charging, the only charger we can be sure will charge the phone at full speed is the official Samsung fast-charger. The PPS standard isn't included in many chargers right now, and many listings claiming to have PPS are inaccurate at the moment.Only sure bet: Samsung 45W USB-C Super Fast Charging Wall Charger ($39 at Amazon)On the go option: ELECJET PowerPie 20000mAh Power Bank ($60 at Amazon)Open standards aren't always easy standardsWhen Samsung said the Note 10+ was going to charge via USB Power Delivery, I was so happy, I could sing. PD chargers are everywhere these days, and I have them scattered about my apartment and gear bags so that it's easy to get a quick top-off. But then came the word that PD wasn't enough, and that Samsung had a number of requirements beyond Power Delivery:A 45W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 charger that supports:PPS (Programmable Power Supply) — this is a subsection of P...

Indie developers make up a large portion of attendees and events at GDC.The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is going to have a few less companies this year. Both Sony and Facebook have announced that they've pulled out of the event, citing coronavirus concerns. This comes a couple of weeks after another major tech conference, Mobile World Congress (MWC), was canceled completely after companies backed out due to similar health concerns — even if the Spanish government denies this was the case.Though MWC won't have a show this year, GDC isn't going to face a similar fate. This is partially because while Sony and Facebook are big names, they aren't that important to the event.Another thing to keep in mind is that MCW was set to take place in Spain. GDC, while having a significant international audience with developers from all over the world, takes place in San Francisco. That MWC was based in Europe likely played a role in its cancelation as well.Whatever announcements had...

All it takes is a simple Google search.What you need to knowWhatsApp group chats may be far less private than one would imagine.Invite links for private WhatsApp groups can be easily found via a Google Search, meaning anyone could potentially join a private chat.The issue likely stems from a mistake on WhatsApp's part.A journalist for DW News this week tweeted out a grim warning: "Your WhatsApp groups may not be as secure as you think they are."The reason for his concern? Invite links for WhatsApp groups are being indexed by Google's search engine, meaning that if a link to your private group exists anywhere on the internet, anyone could potentially find the link and join your group with just a quick Google search.Your WhatsApp groups may not be as secure as you think they are.The "Invite to Group via Link" feature allows groups to be indexed by Google and they are generally available across the internet. With some wildcard search terms you can easily find some… inter...

The four big wireless service providers in the U.S. are AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Each one has its own unique set of deals and features, but these aren't the only options you have to choose from. Mobile Virtual Network Operators (or MVNOs for short) are other providers that harness the network of the Big Four carriers so you can still choose the one that has the best coverage in your area while having more flexibility over what you spend. When it comes to MVNOs powered by Verizon's network, Visible stands out as the best overall choice. However, it's far from the only one out there.Best Overall: VisibleVisible is the first, and one of the most unique, MVNOs on this list. Rather than going into a store to get started with your new phone service, everything with Visible is handled through its mobile app. This includes creating an account and paying your bill.There's just one plan to choose from at Visible, and it costs $40/month. For that price, you get unlimited...

One UI 2.0 comes along for the ride.What you need to knowSamsung is rolling out Android 10 to the Verizon Galaxy S9.The update brings One UI 2.0 for the ride.AT&T has also updated the S9 to Android 10.While everyone's enamored with Android 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S20, older phones still need love too. Samsung is continuing its rollout of Android 10 for the S9, this time bringing it to the Verizon Wireless variant.The update began rolling out this week in the U.S. and joins AT&T who had rolled out the update earlier this year.With Android 10, users can expect to get Google's new features like gesture navigation, a system-wide dark mode as well as Samsung's own One UI 2 update which adds redesigned icons, smoother animations, and a native screen recorder.This will also likely be the last major update for the Galaxy S9 which launched with Android 8, going by previous update patterns and Samsung's 2 major update commitment. With Android 10 being the second up...

A few years ago, you wouldn't have found me lavishing praise on Samsung's software design team, but times have definitely changed.Samsung's new moon-shaped night mode indicator in its camera app.The company released One UI last year, and with it came not an overhaul of how the company approaches its Android design, but special attention to many of the little touches around the operating system that we as users tend to take for granted.It was in this context I was delighted by a change that Samsung made to its camera app in the Galaxy S20 series, specifically around the manual night mode feature. While we've already established that the quality of the phones' low-light photos is significantly better than on the Galaxy S10 models, the S20 also has a little animated flourish inside the shutter icon when the phone decides that it must spend a bit of extra time eking out as much light as possible from a dark scene.One thing that's interesting about this is that, like the iPhone 11...

See what we're getting out of that all-new camera array.Of all the improvements and changes on hand in the Galaxy S20 series, a complete overhaul of the camera system is one of the biggest. And for many of us, how well the new cameras perform will make or break our choice to buy one of the new phones. The Galaxy S20 Ultra has its own next-level improvements over the Galaxy S20 and S20+, making it even more appealing.I've been using the Galaxy S20 Ultra for a couple days now, and that means it's time to share the first photos I've taken with it — and some of my initial thoughts on how it's performing as well.Main cameraSamsung talked a big game about its new 108MP camera that uses 9-to-1 pixel binning to take 12MP photos with an absolutely massive effective pixel size. It should, theoretically, be Samsung's most capable camera ever.Be sure to click on each image to view at full size. In my initial time with the S20 Ultra, I can tell that Samsung hasn't changed the "loo...

While your Chromebook's trackpad works well enough for most situations, there are some tasks for which a wireless mouse is better. Whether you need a wireless mouse to scroll through long documents faster or want to perform fine manipulations, there's a great wireless mouse out there with your name on it. Here are a few of our favorites.Use anywhereLogitech MX Anywhere 2SStaff pickThis compact Bluetooth-capable mouse can be used on almost any surface (even glass) and has great battery life. While custom button functions aren't available for Chrome, you can pair it with up to three devices at once and switch seamlessly between.$60 at AmazonBuilt for smaller handsAutley Wireless Ergonomic MouseFor some of us, a mouse can be too big to comfortably use — especially when it's an ergonomically designed model. This mouse from Autley has all the features you want like adjustable DPI and full compatibility with any operating system and is sized specifically to fit smalle...

Best answer: Yes. The PlayStation 5 can play PlayStation 4 games, including VR titles. It is, however, unlikely that it is backward compatible with any other PlayStation consoles.Stock up on games: PlayStation Store gift card (From $10 at Amazon)One of the PS4's best: God of War ($11 at Amazon)Can the PS5 play older games?The PlayStation 5 (PS5) will be backward compatible with the PlayStation 4 (PS4), so you don't need to worry about losing access to your collection of PS4 games. This includes VR titles since the PlayStation VR (PSVR) is confirmed to work with the PS5. Your saves will also transfer over, as Sony has given an example of someone starting a game on PS4, moving to PS5, then back to PS4 again all on the same save game.What about much older games?While many are hoping for PlayStation, PlayStation 2 or PlayStation 3 (PS3) games to be supported on the PS5, it's not very likely. The custom CELL architecture of the PS3 provides a particularly difficult obstacle t...

Code reveals it would be exclusive to the Pixel phones.What you need to knowA new gesture code-named "Columbus" has been discovered in the Android 11 Developer Preview."Columbus" allows you to double-tap the rear of the phone to perform actions such as, snoozing alarms, dismissing timers, playing/pausing media, and more.According to the code, it would be a Pixel exclusive feature.In the past, we've seen different ways to interact with our phones physically using either gestures or specialized hardware. These have come in various forms, such as squeezable frames, dedicated buttons, double-tapping the display, motion sensors, and more. Now, with the release of the first developer preview of Android 11, a new gesture has been uncovered hidden in the code.During their digging, XDA-Developers came across the new gesture code-named "Columbus," which allows you to double-tap the back of the phone to perform an action. So far, they have confirmed it works for dismissing timers, l...

Most versatileNest Wifi$149 at AmazonPros2,200 square feet of coverageFast AC2200 speedsWPA3 encryption supportConsistent software updatesWorks with Google WifiConsLarger than Google WifiAn upgrade to Google Wifi in most ways, Nest Wifi comes as either a router or a point. The router connects to the modem and has a larger coverage area while the points simply strengthen the mesh. The points also have a smart speaker built-in for Google Assistant.Great valueGoogle Wifi$99 at AmazonProsSmall sizeAll units have EthernetConsistent software updatesWorks with Nest WifiConsAC1200 speed is less future-proofLess coverageGoogle Wifi has long been one of the best options for a simple and reliable mesh Wi-Fi setup. While lagging behind Nest Wifi in raw performance, the price advantage means you can more cheaply blanket a home with a lot of interference while keeping speeds high enough for most people.The Nest Wifi is a natural progres...

The Super Bowl is well behind us, which means that the 2019 NFL season has officially concluded. If that just wasn't enough football for you, you'll be pleased to know that the XFL season has kicked off. It started on February 8 and will last 10 weeks. There will be two games on Saturday and two games on Sunday as the teams battle through the 2020 XFL season to see who will come out on top.The first week of the 2020 season brought in over 3.3 million viewers on ABC, so it's clear that people wanted to see what it was all about. The second week was quite similar in overall viewers. Last year the Alliance of American Football (AAF) drew in 2.9 million viewers in the first week, but it quickly fell off after that. It will be interesting to see how performance continues for the remainder of this season.What is the XFL?The XFL is a winter and spring football league that was started by Vince McMahon, the CEO of the WWE wrestingly organization. It originally debuted back in 2001 and m...

Registration ends Feb. 25, 2020, attendees chosen at random.What you need to knowGoogle has opened up registration for tickets to I/O 2020.A single ticket will set you back $1,150 or $350 for academic attendees.Registration is open until 5 PM PST on February 25, 2020, and your ticket will arrive on February 26 via email if you are randomly selected.Back in January, Google released a cryptic puzzle to tease us with the dates for I/O 2020. Within 24 hours, the puzzle was cracked, and we learned Google I/O 2020 would take place between May 12-14. Google CEO Sundar Pichai even tweeted out confirmation of the date, and that the conference would take place at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View.Now, registration for I/O 2020 has officially opened up, and just like last year, tickets don't come cheap. A single ticket to the event will set you back $1,150. Although, if you are an active full-time student, professor, faculty or staff at a high school or higher education in...

Looking into streaming games to your phone? The unique thing about NVIDIA GeForce Now compared to most other streaming services is that you get to play Steam games you already own, along with other games from Epic and Uplay. Play what you know and love, even on the go. Best of all, it's easy to set up, here's how.Products used in this guideGet the app: NVIDIA GeForce NOW (Free at Google Play) "Gamepad Required": SteelSeries Stratus Duo (From $27 at Amazon)Setting up NVIDIA GeForce NowOn your Android phone, go to the Google Play Store page for NVIDIA GeForce NOW.Click Install followed by Open once available.A welcome screen will appear with the privacy policy and terms of use. Hit agree and continue.Log into GeForce Now if you already have a GeForce ID or click Join Today. Join Today takes you to the Nvidia website to make an account. Choose your subscription level. A login screen will pop up. Enter your email, password and prove you aren't a robot, or log in with...

120Hz displays are in, the headphone jack is out.Every year sees a heap of various Android phones released into the market. Some are good, some are bad. Some are really exciting, whereas others are a bit boring. Among all of the handsets to come out during a given year, one release that's continually met with a lot of excitement and fanfare is Samsung's Galaxy S series.One could argue that Galaxy S phones aren't always the most interesting, but there's no denying how much more attention they get compared to much of the competition.For 2020, Samsung is launching a trio of phones with the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. These are very technically impressive gadgets with high prices to match, and if you can afford what Samsung is asking for the phones, they're bound to be some of the best the Android landscape sees all year.From hands-on coverage, detailed specs, accessory recommendations, and so much more, here's absolutely everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy ...

Don't miss The Bronze Bomber take on The Gypsy King in an epic rematchWBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and lineal champion Tyson Fury will settle their "Unfinished Business" when they meet in the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday for their highly anticipated rematch.Back in December of 2018, Wilder and Fury fought a 12-round split-decision draw in arguably one of the best heavyweight fights in years which saw Wilder retain his WBC title. During the fight, Wilder was able to drop Fury to the mat twice, once in the eighth round and once in the 12th round, but the "Gypsy King" was able to get back up both times and finish the round.Since their first meeting, both fighters have won two fights each. Wilder defeated Dominic Breazeale by first-round KO in May and then six months later "The Bronze Bomber" stopped Luis Ortiz during round seven of their 2018 rematch. Fury meanwhile defeated Tom Schwarz in just two rounds in June and then he triumphed over...

Samsung phones are always some of the best-looking in the Android space, and this year is no different with the Galaxy S20 lineup. Samsung's offering three models this time around with the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra, and each one looks and feels like the high-end flagships that they are. The color choices have been scaled back compared to what Samsung offered last year with the S10, but that's not to say the options we have this year are bad. In fact, they all look pretty great.Warm and rosyCloud PinkStaff PickThe first color on our list, and the one we think is the best overall, is Cloud Pink. The Galaxy S8 was the last time Samsung offered a pink Galaxy S phone, and Cloud Pink actually looks quite similar. The pink hue Samsung created does a good job of helping the phone stand out without being overpowering. Unfortunately, it's only available for the regular S20.$1,000 at SamsungUp in the cloudsCloud BlueA close runner-up to Cloud Pink is Cloud Blue. This ...

A truly "smart" home considers your safety and well-being first.When the term "smart home" is mentioned, what's the first thing you think of? Names like Ring, Nest, or Phillips Hue might come to mind, but I have a much grander concept of what a smart home should actually be. I have robot vacuums, a digital weather station on my back porch, smart light bulbs and speakers throughout my home, a video doorbell, a smart thermostat, and any number of other devices that are connected to the internet.The problem is that none of these devices really understand each other or truly have any idea what the other one is doing. While a modern smart home involves daisy-chaining Bluetooth devices together with complex IFTTT recipes or migrating accounts when your favorite vendor gets bought out, looking back at video games and movies from yesteryear gives me an idea of what we should really have in our homes in 2020. The problem is that none of these devices really understand each other or tr...

Chatting with the AC forums.Today is an exciting day for a couple of different reasons. Not only are we just one workday away from the weekend, but pre-orders for the Galaxy S20 series are now officially open!All three models of the S20 are up for grabs, including the regular S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. These are bound to be some of the best phones we see throughout all of 2020, and as expected, a lot of folks are eager to be among the first to get their hands on them.Taking a look through the AC forums, some of our members are already talking about their pre-order. nuangel2 02-21-2020 12:17 AM “ I ordered S20+ 128 in cloud blue. Reply daswooski 02-21-2020 01:29 AM “ S20 + Black, 128 Unlocked and I too will get the Spigen Screen Prot and Slim Case from Amazon.... Reply ...

The search giant says it will continue to invest in developing new technologies to help detect such ads.What you need to knowGoogle has removed 600 apps from the Play Store for showing out-of-context ads to users.Cheetah Mobile is among the big developers that have been banned from the Play Store. The removed apps had been installed over 4.5 billion times and mainly targeted English-speaking users.Google has announced that it has removed nearly 600 apps from the Play Store for showing disruptive ads, with the help of its newly developed machine-learning based approach to detect such apps.In addition to removing the apps from the Play Store, Google has also banned the app developers from its AdMob and Ad Manager monetization platforms. The removed apps were found to violate the search giant's ad policies by serving disruptive ads to users. Google defines "disruptive ads" as ads shown to users in unexpected ways, impairing the usability of device functions.One form of dis...

Samsung's new phones aren't cheap, but you can lessen the blow with this deal.What you need to knowYou can get up to $200 in Samsung credit when you preorder Galaxy S20 series phones from Microsoft.Preorders for the series of phones went live today, including through Microsoft's website.The Galaxy S20 is available for preorder through the Microsoft Store starting at $1,000.Preorders for Samsung's new line of Galaxy S20 phones go live today. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G bring impressive new specs, a gigantic camera array, 120Hz displays, and 5G support. With the high-end specs comes a high-end price, but you can lessen that blow by preordering one of the phones through the Microsoft Store. You can earn up to $200 in Samsung credit when you preorder a Galaxy S20 series device through the Microsoft Store.How much Samsung Credit you earn scales up depending on the device that you preorder. The terms and conditions at the...

Google Home and Nest devices are convenient gadgets to have around the house, but in addition to their smarts, they also make pretty good speakers. Indeed, the audio quality from these devices has continued to improve from the original Google Home to the room-filling Google Home Max, and even to the petite Google Nest Mini (2nd gen). However, as good as your tunes may sound coming from one speaker, imagine how great they will sound when you create a stereo pair. Google has made this pretty easy to do from the Google Home app. We'll show you how!Products used in this guideMighty mini: Google Nest Mini ($50 at Best Buy)Still rocking: Google Home ($80 at Best Buy)Maximum sound: Google Home Max ($300 at Best Buy)How to create a stereo pair of Google/Nest speakersNote: As of publication, Google only allows creating stereo speaker pairs with the following devices: Google Home, Google Home Mini (1st gen), Google Home Max, Google Nest Mini (2nd gen). You can also only pair two ...

T-Mobile parent company Deutsche Telekom will hold approximately 43% share of the "new T-Mobile."What you need to knowT-Mobile and Sprint are amending their merger deal, giving Deutsche Telekom a larger stake in the combined company.Deutsche Telekom will hold 43% shares in the newly combined company, while SoftBank will own 24% of shares.The merger between the two carriers is expected to close by April 1. The T-Mobile / Sprint merger was finally approved last week, nearly two years after the deal was first announced. Both carriers have now announced that they have agreed to make changes to the merger terms to give T-Mobile parent company Deutsche Telekom a bigger stake in the new combined company.As per the announcement from the two companies, Deutsche Telekom will have 43% shares of the "new T-Mobile", while Sprint parent company SoftBank will hold 24% of shares. T-Mobile has also confirmed that it plans to close its merger with Sprint by April 1.Mike Sievert, COO and ...

Samsung hasn't revealed any plans of bringing the Jennie Red Galaxy S20+ model to the U.S. yet.What you need to knowSamsung has introduced a new color option for the Galaxy S20+.The gorgeous new Jennie Red shade is exclusive to Korea Telecom. It is expected to soon make its way to Europe as "Aura Red."Samsung's new Galaxy S20 phones come with several major upgrades, including 120Hz displays and 5G connectivity. However, the color options offered for the three phones aren't the most exciting. Samsung has now rolled out a stunning new red color option for the Galaxy S20+ in its home market of South Korea, named after K-pop girl group Blackpink's Jennie.The new Jennie Red Galaxy S20+ will be available with matching Galaxy Buds+ in the country, exclusively from Korea Telecom. Even though the new colorway is currently exclusive to South Korea, it is rumored to be introduced in Europe for both the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ as "Aura Red" very soon.Samsung is known to release...

The Galaxy A71 has a 64MP camera and beefier internal hardware, making it a fantastic mid-ranger in 2020.Samsung increased the breadth of the Galaxy A series last year, rolling out new models to hit price points all the way from $120 to $600. One of the standout phones in the series was the Galaxy A70. The phone featured a Snapdragon 675 chipset and had exciting upgrades elsewhere — it was the first Samsung phone to offer 25W fast charging.The South Korean manufacturer is refreshing the Galaxy A series for 2020, and the Galaxy A71 offers a range of upgrades that make it a great mid-range phone. You now get a 64MP camera at the back, and there's a 5MP macro lens as well. Samsung has outfitted the phone with the beefier Snapdragon 730 chipset, and the design has also been updated. This is what you need to know about the Galaxy A71.The Galaxy A71 is an evolution of the A70's design — the diagonal lines criss-crossing the back create a two-tone effect, and there are subtle pa...

Get Samsung's new foldable without going totally broke.After wowing the world with the Galaxy Fold in 2019, Samsung has returned to the foldable phone market with the Galaxy Z Flip.Compared to the Galaxy Fold, the Z Flip is quite different in more ways than one. It's more widely available for purchase, has a lower price tag, and the form factor is geared towards more of a mainstream market than the somewhat limited appeal of the Fold.You'll still need to spend a lot of money in order to have a Z Flip of your very own, but with a bit of digging and research, it is possible to save some coin. Here are the best deals currently available that you should know!SamsungAs expected, you can buy the Galaxy Z Flip directly through Samsung's website. Both colors — Mirror Purple and Mirror Black — are available, and you have the option of buying the phone outright or getting 0% interest financing with monthly payments. Considering the price of the Z Flip, that might not be a bad ide...

Samsung has three Galaxy S20 models this year, and they all bring something unique to the table.The Galaxy S20 series is now up for pre-order in the U.S.. Like previous years, Samsung is offering great trade-in offers: if you're rocking an S10 or S10+, you can get an instant $600 off on any model in the S20 series. Samsung is offering the same $600 trade-in value for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, and you get $700 off your purchase if you're trading in your Note 10 or Note 10+.With three models to choose from — the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra — there's plenty of choice this year. We've rounded up all the differences so you can make an informed decision. Read on to know all about the S20 series, and how you can be one of the first to get your hands on Samsung's latest flagships.The S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra share the same core features: all three phones have 120Hz displays, and are powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 865 chipset and offer 5G connectivity. You also get ex...

There are a lot of options out there for protecting your snazzy, new, super-sized Samsung phone, and if you're a fan of Samsung's unique design style, a clear case might be the perfect fit. Whether you want a sleek clear case for scratch-protection or a rugged clear case that can go the distance, here are the best clear cases for the S20 Ultra.Clear but sturdyRingke Fusion XStaff pickThis rugged clear case combines a sturdy plastic backplate with a grippy and serious-looking bumper that hugs the Galaxy S20 Ultra and uses air cushions to protect it from shattering corner drops.$8 at AmazonSleek styleSpigen Liquid CrystalThe Liquid Crystal has been one of my favorite clear cases for years. This clear case is easy to get on and off and it offers some grip to your super-sized S20 Ultra without adding bulk.$10 at AmazonClearly protectiveArmadilloTek CyberRanger SeriesThis is the first year ArmadilloTek has branched out into a durable clear case, and I'm diggi...

The Galaxy S20 comes with its own plastic screen protector, but it's not of great quality. If you want the best possible experience, you'll want a better quality screen protector that also works with the ultrasonic screen protector. It's still early days, though, so stay tuned for lots of new additions in the weeks and months ahead.American-madeArmorSuit MilitaryShieldThis oleophobic film protector comes in compact roll and uses a wet application to avoid bubbles and misalignments. ArmorSuit is also one of the few screen protectors made in the USA, if you prefer to buy domestic.$8 at AmazonThe gold standardWhitestone Dome Glass (2-Pack)Glass screen protectors can be more finicky with the Galaxy S20 because of the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, but the UV curing system Whitestone uses is one we know works. It's expensive, to be sure, but it also holds really well to the phone and lasts a long time.$70 at AmazonName brand protectionInvisibleShield Ultra Clear+...

A controversial change that originally was slated for Android 10 becomes mandatory for all new apps in August 2020 and every app targeting Android 11: Scoped Storage. Here's what you need to know about it.When Android 10 was still in its early beta days, Google had plans for a big change in the way that apps could access the files and folders in your phone's external storage (things like photos that you or other apps placed in the /data/media folder, not the SD card present in many Android models).This change was known as Scoped Storage, and its purpose was to kill the abuse of the READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions that so many apps and developers like to request.These changes were originally slated to apply to every app on a phone running Android 10 or later, but because of developer backlash Google changed course and only required the use of Scoped Storage for apps that target Android API level 29, which is Android 10. But with Android 11 Scoped Storage is back, and Google is...

What you need to knowThe Galaxy Z Flip will be in stock and ready to ship at 12:01 AM EST tomorrow, February 21st.This comes after the Z Flip sold out nationwide in under half an hour during its initial launch last week.It'll likely sell out quickly again. You'll want to act quickly.Last week's launch of the Galaxy Z Flip left plenty of tech enthusiasts disappointed after the foldable sold out within just over 10 minutes nationwide. Whether that's due to high demand, low supply, or most likely some combination of both is up for interpretation, but the end result is the same: the Z Flip has been more or less impossible to find for the last week.Don't let that discourage you too much, though. You aren't the only one missing out; even many tech reviewers have been unable to get their hands on a retail unit of the Z Flip, but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Samsung has been sending out email notices letting its customers know that it'll be dropping a new supply of Gal...

Samsung made yet another beauty with the Galaxy S20+, so I understand not wanting to hide its splendor inside a bulky, blocky tank of a case. That said, this is also a very expensive phone that's completely wrapped in glass, so please, please, please protect your gem of a phone with a clear case. There's no reason not to when they look this good!Grippy clear caseCaseology Solid Flex CrystalStaff pickCaseology's take on the classic clear TPU case adds some subtle sculpting for air cushions around the corners and is remarkably grippy even without texturing. Microdots inside also help prevent splotching.$11 at AmazonPlant-based protectionTech21 Pure ClearTech21 makes the PureClear case with sustainable, plant-based materials, while also making it durable and drop-resistant. It also has a BioShield that's supposed to keep your phone clean and germ-free.$40 at AmazonRuggedly handsomeESR Air ArmorESR packs tight air cushions into the corners of a case that tri...