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Every year around this time, the internet is inundated with roundups. Lists of the best movies, albums, TV shows, and books are everywhere, and people can't wait to catch up on all the award-winning titles they missed or overlooked when the weather was warm.In the tech world, things are a bit different. Most people don't consume phones the way they consume TV shows (though I know a bunch of our most loyal readers would beg to differ), but that doesn't stop people from passing judgment on those products, often without using them.There were two products released this year, though, that received almost universal acclaim: the OnePlus 7T and the Pixel 3a. In fact, both were almost unanimously picked to be the best phone and the best value phone of 2019 respectively, and everyone I've spoken to who bought one of them has been exceedingly happy with their decision.If you cast your mind back to May, when the Pixel 3a was announced, it was already the recipient of months of rumors and...

As the name would suggest, the Motorola One Action is the world's first smartphone with a built-in ultra-wide action camera. This awesome camera turns your smartphone into a GoPro replacement of sorts, which means you'll be taking it out with you on the go. For obvious reasons, you'll definitely want to keep it protected during your adventures.Flexible ProtectionOlixar FlexiShield CoverStaff pickThe Olixar Flexishield Cover is a great option for those who want a slim case while keeping the One Action protected. Coming with a Gel exterior, this will help make it easier to keep your phone in your hands and not on the ground.$10 at AmazonExtra VersatilityKalibri Leather WalletOur smartphones are extremely versatile, so why not have a case that keeps up with all those uses? The Kalibri Leather Wallet case offers a card slot, along with the ability to use it as a kickstand. There's even a magnetic lock to ensure that your case doesn't accidentally open up.$20 a...

There are so many awesome action games in the Google Play Store, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. But we've done the heavy lifting for you and after hundreds of hours of playing, we've rounded up the best action-packed games for Android that are worth checking out. Many of the games on this list are paid apps which might give you pause, so you'll need to trust us when we say these games are well worth the initial investment. Plus, it's always good to support those teams developing great games for Android!One-handed actionFowlstStaff PickIn Fowlst, you play as a loot-seeking owl that has somehow gotten itself stuck in Hell's underground labyrinth. Every time you play is its unique challenge because each chamber is randomly generated and filled with demons and other deadly traps to deftly dodge. With simple controls and near-endless gameplay, this is a great retro-styled action game you can play with one hand.$1 at Google Play StoreCarnival of Death...

Whether you’re illustrating logos as a graphic designer or sifting through charts as a data analyst, nothing boosts your productivity like a second monitor. However, if you need to get work done while on the go, whether at a coffee shop or on a plane, you’d be crazy to haul an entire monitor with you. That’s why Mobile Pixels has designed this portable dual monitor, which you can get for just $179.35 by using coupon code SAVEDUEXPRO at checkout.The Mobile Pixels DUEX Pro is a portable dual-screen laptop accessory that allows you to work with two monitors anywhere and everywhere. With a second 1080p display, you’ll have more screen real estate for video editing timelines, illustrations, data analysis, and more.Simply attach the DUEX Pro to the back of your laptop and swing the hinge out to double your screen space. The hinge rotates up to 270°, so you can extend or contract your second screen depending on how much workspace you have. You can also s...

Never before seen footage!What you need to knowThe world of Star Wars and Fortnite are once again coming together.On December 14, J.J. Abrams will be showing off a never-before-seen scene from the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Fortnite's Risky Reels location.The festivities start at 2 PM EST, but players are advised to show up earlier. The world of Star Wars and Fortnite's are once again set to collide, this time with some never-before-seen footage of the upcoming film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.For some time now, Fortnite's Risky Reels location has been undergoing a bit of construction, and it looks as if we now know what is going to be happening.Announced earlier today, Epic Games will be partnering once again with the iconic film franchise to give fans a once in a lifetime opportunity. On Saturday, December 14 at 2 PM EST, players will be able to check-in at Fortnite's Risky Reels, along with J.J. Abrams — the director of the upcoming fil...

There’s never been a better time to work in graphic design. Startups and Fortune 500s alike count on skilled designers to create everything from websites to magazine covers that help them connect with their audiences. But, if you want to be competitive in this increasingly lucrative field, you need to have the right training under your belt.The Complete 2020 Adobe CC Certification Bundle will teach you how to work with some of the most celebrated tools in the industry, and it’s currently available for an additional 15% off at just $33.15 when you enter the coupon code MerrySave15 at checkout.With nine courses and over 60 hours of training, this bundle will help you get started as a professional graphic designer.You’ll learn how to create stunningly-accurate edits in Adobe Photoshop, how to draw realistic images in Illustrator, how to retouch your work in Lightroom, how to add visual effects to your projects in After Effects, and much more....

Chromebooks, for the most part, don't come with an abundance of storage. You won't be seeing a 2TB Chromebook anytime soon, but unless the Chromebook you buy is from Google's Pixelbook line, that's not a problem. Almost every Chromebook ever made has either an SD or microSD card slot that allows you to greatly expand the storage available for your downloads and data. However, your Android apps won't be able to see or use your SD card until you grant permission for all apps to read and write to external storage.Products used in this guide:Really expand your storage: Samsung EVO Select 128GB ($17 at Amazon)How to enable Android apps to use SD card storage on a ChromebookTap the time in the bottom corner of your screen to open the main menu.Tap the settings gear near the top right corner of the menu.Scroll down to the Device section to tap Storage management.Tap **External storage preferences*.Tap the toggle to the right of SD Card to give Android apps access to rea...

The first Mexican American Heavyweight World Champion travels to the Middle East for a rematch with England's deposed hero.This Saturday, DAZN fall "Fight Season" has the biggest rematch of the year, and this heavyweight title fight is an afternoon delight. This main event will be earlier because this fight is happening halfway around the world in Saudi Arabia. That's why it's being called the "Clash in the Dunes". Will the underdog champion prove that his first win was more than a lucky night, or will the humbled adonis show he has learned from his worst fight? You can find out when you watch Ruiz vs. Joshua 2 streaming exclusively on DAZN.When is the Ruiz vs. Joshua 2 fight?Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. DAZN will have the live stream broadcast beginning at Noon Eastern. The Main Event fight between Ruiz vs. Joshua 2 should begin at approximately 3:45 p.m. Eastern.Ruiz vs. Joshua 2 — The Main Ev...

Oculus Quest is Facebook's last piece of hardware in its first generation of VR devices. It has six degrees of freedom, movement tracking so you can game throughout an area and two Touch Controllers, which facilitate a wide range of gameplay. The Oculus Quest now has over 100 games available, ranging from first-person shooters to musical saber swinging. The most recent titles are marked with "new," and at the top of the list, so you can keep track of all the latest games.New titlesAvailable nowSupported Oculus Go gamesFuture titlesNewSunny zombiesArizona SunshineNewArizona Sunshine is a VR classic, and I'm thrilled that it's coming to the Oculus Quest. If you've never played, it's a high action, high scare zombie shooter but based in the beautiful Arizona landscape.$40 at Oculus StoreVertigo inducingThe ClimbNewThe Climb is already a fan favorite with Rift users, and it will only benefit from the wireless freedom of the Oculus Quest. Having the fr...

Another huge wall is about to drop between PlayStation 4 and other networks, with the Minecraft Bedrock Edition looking virtually confirmed for PS4 complete with Xbox Live cross-play in the near future.One big development throughout this generation has been the gradual encroachment of cross-play between competing gaming networks. Major titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty, and others now have some form of cross-play between PlayStation and Xbox One, with other titles like Gears 5 picking up cross-play between Xbox and PC. One very high-profile hold out was Minecraft's Bedrock Edition, which is arguably the most cross-playable title of them all, connecting players from Nintendo Switch, VR, mobile, Xbox One, and PC via Xbox Live. Unfortunately, it looked as though Sony was holding out on bringing Xbox Live to PlayStation in order to enable cross-play for Minecraft to PS4 users, until now.Appearing in various stores online (thanks, @Rand_Al_Thor_19), gamers are spotting a new retail S...

The Outer Worlds is about to get even better.What you need to knowThe Outer Worlds is a first-person adventure game from Obsidian Entertainment.The title is also available on PlayStation 4 due to past publishing agreements. The developer is going to issue a patch next week which brings a Field of View option to consoles. The Outer Worlds is an upcoming first-person role-playing game (RPG) from Obsidian Entertainment. Despite the fact that the team is now a part of Xbox Game Studios, this game is available on PlayStation 4 — and will be coming to Nintendo Switch down the line.Just like any game, it has a number of odd bugs on consoles and PC. Luckily, a patch is in the works which should be available next week, maybe Monday or Tuesday. The team said the following on the Obsidian forums. We would like to thank you all for the continued feedback and reports for The Outer Worlds. We have been hard at work doing as much as we can to help improve your gaming experie...

The experimental feature is not up and running yet.What you need to knowChrome Canary just received a new way of sharing webpages with your phone.The experimental new flag generates a QR code for the URL of any page you are visiting.You can scan the code using your smartphone to access the page.While you can already send webpages from your PC to your phone — and vice versa — on Chrome, that currently requires you to be logged in to your Google account on both devices. It also requires the use of the Chrome browser on both ends. For the more privacy-conscious among us or those who prefer other mobile browsers over Google's offerings, the company might just have an awesome solution for you (via Techdows).A new experimental flag for Chrome Canary lets you ask the desktop browser to generate a QR code containing the URL of any page you are visiting. This, in turn, allows you to quickly open the same page from your phone using a QR scanner — many phones' bu...

The black and red-themed Star Wars bundle comes with great accessories and a fantastic custom-themed device.What you need to knowThe Note 10+ is the 256 GB variant with a black and red theme, including a red S Pen.The UI also is Star Wars-themed with custom icons, wallpapers, and more.Pre-orders are open now for $1,299 at Amazon, Samsung, and Best Buy, with a release slated for December 13.Fans of Star Wars and Samsung will both be delighted that the Star Wars Special Edition, announced mid-November, is ready for pre-order. The red and black colored Galaxy Note 10+ with 256GB storage is factory unlocked and can be pre-ordered for $1,299 and is slated to ship December 13.Not only are you getting an impressive device in the Galaxy Note 10+, but you'll have a very unique looking phone. The Star Wars Special Edition is sporting the dark side of the force as a black device with red accents and a red S Pen. Sealed up along with the phone in the Sith-inspired box are a set of ...

Protecting your watch's screen is necessary to keep it looking great — and scratch-free. In order to do that for your Galaxy Watch Active, your screen protector has to be 40mm, round, and not completely frustrating to install. Thankfully, there are some solid choices out there that check all of these boxes.Tough as nailsIQ Shield Screen Protector (6-Pack)Staff pickThe IQ Shield screen protectors offer an easy wet-install method for a bubble-free experience. They're made with self-healing durability so your screen is always protected. What's more, it's optically transparent once it's applied so you won't even notice it's applied to your watch.$10 at AmazonNo more bubblesSPGuard Screen Protector (6-Pack)The SPGuard screen protector is a light film protector that shields against scratches and drop damage while leaving your watch's face bubble-free. The film also has a coating that prevents smudging, and is fully transparent so that it won't affect the col...

There's also a fix for battery issues on OnePlus phones.What you need to knowWhatsApp's latest update adds calling waiting to the app.If you receive a second call while you're already talking to someone, the call won't automatically get rejected.You'll now get a notification for the call, and the option to end your current call to switch to the second one.WhatsApp just got a really neat feature with its latest update. And I'm not referring to the new [Any.do integration](/WhatsApp is making multiple calls less confusing with call waiting) that lets you automatically create reminders using the messaging app, though that's pretty cool, too. No, I'm talking about call waiting support (via Android Police).Previously, when you received a call while you were already on one, WhatsApp would automatically reject it for you, and notify the person on the other side with a message I'm sure you've already seen more than once: "[Your contact's name] is on another call." The recipient, ...

There were also books, batteries, and a tambourine.What you need to knowAmazon customers who bought a Nintendo Switch on Black Friday were in for a rude surprise this week.Instead of their console, some customers report receiving an assortment of items, such as condoms, batteries, and books.A tambourine also made the cut.It's Black Friday and you just splurged on a Nintendo Switch on Amazon. Well, unfortunately for you, the condom Amazon sent instead doesn't really let you beat up Mario. In a comically tragic story, Amazon is apologizing for sending would-be Switch owners books, batteries, condoms, and microphones, among other random items, instead.As The Mirror reports, one woman, who received a David Williams novel instead of a Switch, reported the following: "I want my money refunded. You have delivered and refused to take back (the) parcel which was smashed."Sophie Hamilton from Surrey lamented her daughter's disappointment and bafflement as to where the Nintendo S...

Best answer: Yes! The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is water-resistant to 5 ATM, which means it's can withstand splashes, rainfall, showering, and even swimming.Just keep swimming: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 ($279 at Amazon)Swim your heart outThe Galaxy Watch Active 2 was designed with durability in mind. The 5 ATM rating means it's water-resistant in depths of up to 50 meters. It's suitable for low velocity and shallow water activities, so you can take it swimming. However, it's not suitable for high-pressure water activities. It's also IP68 and MIL-STD-810G-certified, so it's been tested against various conditions, including drops from 4.9 feet, extreme temperatures, shock/vibration, low pressure/high altitude, along with its ability to withstand dust, dirt, and sand.As you might recall, its predecessor was released less than a year ago with the promise of a swim tracking feature to be released shortly after. Our prayers were finally answered in July with a software up...

It's still being rolled out in stages.What you need to knowOnePlus last month started a staged rollout of Android 10 to the OnePlus 6 and 6T.Unfortunately, it soon discovered there were issues with the software and halted the updates.The company has now started updating phones to the latest Android version again.OnePlus' rollout of OxygenOS 10 — built on top of Android 10 — to last year's flagships was unfortunately cut short last month, thanks to buggy software. The company seems to have worked out the kinks in its operating system now and is actively rolling out OxygenOS 10.0.1 to the phones.Global Product Operations Manager, Manu J. announced the update on the company's forums yesterday, with the following changelog:ChangelogSystemUpdated system to Android 10Brand new UI for Android 10Updated Android security patch to 2019.10Fixed the fingerprint identification issueFixed the animation lag for fingerprint unlockFixed the automatic reboot issue aft...

If you want to expand your Chromebook's storage, you can use an SD card and boom, you've got more space. Chrome's security model treats storage you can remove differently than storage you can't — and not all Android apps can use SD storage for data — but an SD card slot means extra storage space for photos, video, documents or anything else that you need to keep somewhere. Whether you need micro, full-size, or something in between, these are your best bets for dependable, affordable storage for your Chromebook.Go microSamsung EVO Select microSD cardStaff pickMost Chromebooks today ship with a microSD slot, and the microSD card we like best is the Samsung EVO Select. It's available in 32GB to 512GB capacities. This quick little card is a dependable name-brand.From $6 at AmazonAll the sizesSanDisk ExtremeSanDisk offers this card in an impressive variety of sizes, all the way up to 1TB, though that card costs more than some Chromebooks! Optimized for Andr...

Ever since the creation of the modern smartphone.What you need to knowCell phone-related injuries have risen dramatically over the past 20 years.The most common injuries include cuts to the face and head, bruises, and abrasions.The biggest uptick in injuries came after the iPhone was released in 2007.Authors of a recently published study in the journal JAMA have noted an increase in cell phone-related injuries over the last 20 years. The study analyzed data from national emergency rooms and shows that injuries were less frequent until 2007 when the iPhone was first released.Soon after, phone-related injuries began to rise dramatically, due to how distracting the always-connected glowing screen has become. Although mobile telephones were gaining popularity prior to that time point, their functions were limited and they were, therefore, less likely to be major distractions when compared to modern-day smartphones.According to the study, most injuries were to the neck,...

There's also support for Any.do, AnyList, and Bring!.What you need to knowYou'll be able to ask your Google Assistant to create a list and add items to it via voice commands.List and note services available will be Google Keep, Any.do, AnyList, and Bring!. The notes and lists feature rolling out today and will be in the services tab for Google Assistant settings.The holiday season can get hectic with gatherings to plan, shopping to do, dinners to cook, and more. Google's here to help with some of that with the Google Assitant and its new feature — notes and lists. In a blog post today, Google announced that the ability to take a note or start a list will be rolling out the feature to integrate Google Keep, Any.do, AnyList, or Bring! with your Google Assistant to help keep you organized.To see if you have this option available, you open the Google Assistant settings and go to the "services" tab. If you have "Notes and Lists" as an option, then simply select the ser...

Best answer: If your house is already equipped with low-voltage doorbell wiring, the Doorbell Pro is the best consumer-grade video doorbell in Ring's lineup. Otherwise, the Video Doorbell 2 can run off of a rechargeable battery, and offers most of the same features.Your wired future: Ring Video Doorbell Pro ($249 at Amazon)A battery marvel: Ring Video Doorbell 2 ($199 at Amazon)The most premium: Ring Video Doorbell Elite ($499 at Amazon)Peekaboo: Ring Peephole Camera ($149 at Amazon)What is a Ring Doorbell?Ring's line of Wi-Fi-connected video doorbells is a great way to secure your home and give yourself some peace of mind when you're waiting on a package or going away on vacation. They detect motion before anyone gets near your door, alert your smartphone, and start recording video.That footage gets stored in the cloud (with a subscription fee, of course), so you don't have to be watching live to catch a would-be burglar. There's also two-way audio, meaning you can talk...

Terraforming Mars is one of the most celebrated strategy board games released in the past decade. A digital version of the game was released on Steam last year, and now fans can enjoy playing the game on their smartphones, too.While I never played the board game myself, my old roommates were absolutely obsessed with Terraforming Mars. I'd often come home to see our kitchen table taken over by a giant map of Mars and find them deeply focused on solving dilemmas and re-working their strategies for raising the planet's temperature.The smartphone version of the game captures all the same depth and strategy of the board game with a fresh UI that's designed to be played on smartphones or tablets.Your goal in this turn-based strategy game is the same as always: to transform Mars into a habitable planet for humans to colonize. Each player is the head of a corporation working towards that, and while you must work cooperatively to reach the shared objective, there's plenty of opportu...

Only available for Any.do Premium subscribers.What you need to knowWhatsApp can now set reminders after teaming up with the popular to-do list service Any.do.You'll be able to create reminders with messages or by forwarding messages from your contacts.The integration is only available for Any.do Premium subscribers.WhatsApp is one of the most popular messengers with millions of users worldwide, and thanks to a new partnership with the popular to-do list service Any.do, it's about to get even better.Now, not only will you be able to keep up with your friends and family while using WhatsApp, but you'll also be able to create reminders and tasks using the Any.do integration. Unfortunately, this feature will only be available for Any.do Premium accounts. If you happen to be a Premium subscriber, you can enable Any.do in WhatsApp by following the steps below.Go to Settings -> Integrations -> WhatsApp.Add your phone number and tap send.Enter the 6 digits code you rec...

Torrenting platforms have made it infinitely easier to download your favorite media content, but they’re also inherently buggy.This Bitport.io Torrent Downloader Tiny Plan safeguards the entire torrenting process from start to finish by offering full SSL-encryption, and it’s currently available for over 75% off at just $51 when you enter the coupon code MerrySave15 at checkout.This torrent downloader makes it easier and more secure than ever to download and save large media files like photos and videos to your personal cloud.You’ll be able to quickly and easily find and choose what torrents you want to download before downloading them directly to your individual Bitport.io cloud account, and it’s easy to stream multiple media files on all of your devices.All communication between Bitport.io and its users is protected by SSL encryption, and you’ll have unlimited access to 10GB of cloud storage.Don’t risk torrenting through an uns...

The case maker's first car accessory really impresses.I was introduced to Totallee for the very first time in the summer of 2018 when I reviewed the company's Ultra-Thin Case for the Pixel 2. As someone that's never been a huge case fan, I immediately fell in love. You can tell the Totallee creates its products with a lot of care and passion, and as such, the Ultra-Thin Case has become one of my new go-to's for any phone it's available for.Now, Totallee is trying something a bit different. The company just launched the Totallee Wireless Car Charger, a brand-new product that it hadn't previously offered. The Wireless Car Charger carries the same ideals of offering a premium experience with a price tag to match, and while there are some quirks I'm not a fan of, the end result is pretty great.Something newTotallee Wireless Car Charger ...

Heads up! We share savvy shopping and personal finance tips to put extra cash in your wallet. Android Central may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Please note that the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time and some may no longer be available.What you need to knowMarriott has launched a new 75K bonus points limited time offer.The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is eligible.Cardholders also receive Silver Elite Status.Marriott wants to go on the road with you and reward you for doing so.If you are planning on traveling for the holidays and are a fan of Marriott and its huge collection of hotels under its brand, you have a chance to earn 75,000 bonus points for doing just that. With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundlessâ„¢ Credit Card, new cardholders will earn 75,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, a hefty welcome offer that The Points Guy currently values at around ...

It may take a few days for the update to become widely available.What you need to knowHMD Global's flagship Nokia 9 PureView is now getting updated to Android 10.The update comes with all the new features that Google introduced with Android 10, along with the November security patch. The mid-range Nokia 7.1 is also expected to receive the Android 10 update before the end of the year. HMD Global began rolling out the stable Android 10 update for the mid-range Nokia 8.1 in October. Nearly two months later, the company has now started updating its flagship Nokia 9 PureView to the latest Android version.The stable Android 10 update for the Nokia 9 PureView comes with several new features like smart reply, gesture navigation, system-wide dark theme, improved privacy controls, locations controls, Family Link, and more. It also brings the November security patch.#Nokia9PureView owners, listen up! 🎉The latest Android 10 update has made its way to your phones. Tap into a...

A combined value of $60.What you need to knowGoogle has added two new gaming perks for Chromebook users.The perks include Star Wars: KOTOR, a $9.99 value, and in-app game items for Asphalt 9 worth $49.99.New and current Chromebook users can visit the Chromebook perks site to check if they are eligible for these two new items and more.One way Google likes to reward Chromebook users is with some exclusive perks, usually in the form of free apps or discounts. Recently, it added three months of Disney+ for new users, and now it has two new apps for current and new users that is sure to delight gaming fans.First up is Star Wars: KOTOR, a game that was first released on PC in 2003 and has a score of 93 on Metacritic. The game is set "four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith" with you as the final hope for the Jedi Order.You'll travel through eight different worlds, including locations such as T...

Clearing your PlayStation 4 cache is a quick and easy way to help improve performance if for some reason the cached data is slowing down your console or has become corrupted. This can cause games to temporarily freeze and experience loading and connectivity issues. Thankfully if the problem is your cache bogging the system down, it isn't as dire as it sounds.How to clear your cache on PS4Completely turn off your PlayStation 4 console. Do NOT enter Rest Mode. Wait until the power indicator light on the front of the console stops blinking. Unplug the power cord from the back of the console. It must be disconnected from the console itself, not just the wall outlet. Wait 30 seconds.Plug the power cord back into your console.Turn on your PlayStation 4. Do certain games require different methods to clear the cache?Some developers, like Rockstar Games, recommend that after completing the aforementioned steps, you also hold L1+R1 on your controller while booting up the game. T...

It took 18 months of slow, gradual improvement, but YouTube has gotten most of its major issues worked out.You might not know me, but if you do, you know that I refuse to leave home without headphones. Music doesn't just soothe the savage beast; it makes me and my life better — keeping my energy up while I work, keeping my mind sharp while I drive, and keeping me sane as it blocks out the din of a thousand crying kids leaving the Magic Kingdom at closing time.I require a lot from the apps that provide my music, and when YouTube Music first launched in 2015, it was a neat idea marred by a complete lack of features. Even when it re-launched in May of last year, things were still pretty rocky, between a lack of library management — and a host of other missing features — and a legion of small but annoying bugs. Offline music was completely unreliable, Casting was a hot mess, and songs and albums would vanish and reappear with no warning. There was promise, to be sur...

What are you hoping to see?What you need to knowA new State of Play is being held by PlayStation on December 10 at 6:00 a.m. PDT.This is the final State of Play being held in 2019. It's possible we could see Resident Evil 3 remake officially revealed during this show.Don't expect any news on the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 games. If you've been itching for more PlayStation news, you won't have to wait long. PlayStation has just announced one final State of Play episode for 2019. This episode will be held on December 10 at 6:00 a.m. PDT, or 9:00 a.m. EST.2019's final episode of State of Play kicks off Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00am Pacific Time: https://t.co/pKfthQiDvh 20+ minutes of news, game reveals, and updates pic.twitter.com/pAQr7ZTHwL— PlayStation (@PlayStation) December 6, 2019The episode will be about 20 minutes long and will feature new game reveals, release date announcements, updates from Sony Worldwide Studios and more. Much like past State of Pl...

The Galaxy S10 Lite is also expected to have a larger battery than other S10 series phones.What you need to knowAn image showing the Galaxy Note Lite's battery has been spotted on the website of South Korean consumer product safety watchdog SafetyKorea.The image reveals the Galaxy Note 10 Lite will have an identical 4,500mAh battery as the Galaxy S10 Lite. Samsung's standard Galaxy Note 10 has a 3,500mAh battery, while the Galaxy Note 10+ packs a 4,300mAh battery. We got our first look at Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite earlier this week. Both the phones will be nearly identical to each other in terms of design, with a centered hole-punch display. Now, a new leak suggests the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite will have one more thing in common.A photo showing a battery with the model number EB-BN770ABY has been spotted (via Nashville Chatter) on the website of South Korean consumer product safety watchdog SafetyKorea. Going by the battery's model numb...

Plus other minor updates being tested here and thereWhat you need to knowAndroid Auto has been updated to let users customize apps on the home screens.Updates to Assistant UI and some new interface changes are also being seen.Some updates are rolling out widely, while others are available only with some hacks.The app wizards at Android Police have been investigating changes to the Android Auto interface and discovered some noteworthy improvements. The ability to customize the apps on the home screen has been added, and that feature should be rolling out to users currently (though Android Police has a download link if you want to push the update now). Users can also add the current temperature to the status bar — making it easier than ever to see how chilly or hot it is outside.Additionally, a few other improvements are being tested on a more limited basis. These include some slight changes to the look and feel of the Google Assistant pop-up window when you call fo...

Did you miss out on the Cyber Monday Gold Box? There's an even better deal now.The ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 is a Chromebook I genuinely miss at least four times a week since I sent my review unit back at the end of the summer. The 14-inch touchscreen is just awesome for split-screening my research and my work — or split-screening Twitter and work, as happens more often — but it was still portable enough that I felt comfortable whisking it off to Epcot to type while listening to America Gardens concerts.In short, this is an awesome laptop, which is why it's our upgrade pick in Best Chromebooks. That's why it going down to its lowest price yet on the Gold Box Deal on Monday was one of the biggest deals of Cyber Monday. If you somehow missed out on that deal, good news! There's somehow an even better discount to be had now.A premium dealASUS Chromebook Flip C434Tons of power in a sleek, sturdy bodyThis was a steal on Cyber Monday and it's downright ridiculou...

The holidays are upon us and Christmas is almost here. If you're still looking for the perfect gift to get that PlayStation lover in your life, look no further. From accessories, games, to clothing these are some of the best gifts you can pick up.Making connectionsDeath StrandingStaff PickThis is a game that we've been waiting a while for, and it's as unique an experience as the trailers made it look. Death Stranding is leading the pack at the 2019 Game Awards for a reason. Jump into Hideo Kojima's creation and reconnect a shattered world.$60 at AmazonFor childrenSony PS4 Mini Wired GamepadChildren growing up with a PlayStation 4 aren't always capable of comfortably using a DualShock 4 controller because of their smaller hands. That's where the Sony Mini Wired Gamepad comes in.$30 at AmazonFun for everyoneDualShock 4 controllerIt's one of the most common accessories out there, but it might be nice to buy another if you know someone who constantly has fri...

We're into the last month of 2019 and there's been a flurry of good games released on the Google Play Store as of late, as well as others who came to our attention through Google Play Store Black Friday deals. Those deals are over, but the games are still great and worthy of extra attention.OrdiaOrdia is a vertical-scrolling platformer where you play as a green and gooey life form that needs to make its way through a hazardous new environment. You start out each level in a green pool and must slingshot your little buddy towards other friendly green launch points, which it will automatically glom onto if your aim is true.The gameplay and controls are quite simple — if you've ever played Angry Birds you'll feel right at home here — but the levels are cleverly designed to require precise aim to avoid getting destroyed by the world's deadly red flora and fauna. New elements are introduced as you progress through the 30 levels set across three unique worlds, with eac...

Samsung's 2020 flagships may have an edge over rivals in the camera department.What you need to knowA report from Bloomberg claims Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S11 and the Galaxy Fold successor will have a 108MP main camera and offer 5x optical zoom.The Galaxy S11 will reportedly have four camera sensors, along with a time-of-flight sensor for depth detection. Samsung's clamshell foldable phone is expected to be introduced alongside the Galaxy S11 in February 2020. Several leaks that have surfaced online recently suggest the Samsung Galaxy S11 will use a 108MP primary camera and could even offer support for 8K video recording. Now, a report published by Bloomberg reaffirms those rumors, claiming that both the Galaxy S11 and the Galaxy Fold successor will feature a 108MP camera.As per the report, Samsung will introduce the biggest overhaul to the cameras on its flagship smartphones in 2020. The Galaxy S11 will have four camera sensors on the back, including a 108MP primary le...

Like other smartphones launched by HMD Global recently, the Nokia 2.3 has a dedicated Google Assistant button.What you need to knowNokia 2.3 is HMD Global's latest budget Android One smartphone.It comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ display and a 13MP + 2MP dual camera setup at the back. The phone has been priced at €109 ($121) and is slated to begin shipping from mid-December. HMD Global today announced the Nokia 2.3, its latest Android One smartphone aimed at the masses. It runs on the same MediaTek Helio A22 chipset as the Nokia 2.2, but comes with a few notable upgrades in other areas.The Nokia 2.3 sports a 6.2-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch and a 19:9 aspect ratio. It has a dual-camera setup on the back, featuring a 13MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Housed within the waterdrop notch on the front of the phone is a 5MP selfie camera with face unlock support.Apart from the upgraded dual camera setup, the Nokia 2.3 also packs a larger 4,000mAh capacity batte...

Viveport Infinity now supports Oculus Quest.What you need to knowHTC Vive releases VIVEPORT Streaming for standalone headsets.Oculus Quest owners will be able to use the Oculus Link to connect to the Viveport Infinity store. Quest owners will be able to access hundreds of PC VR titles through a Viveport Infinity subscription for $12.99 per month or $8.99 annually.HTC Vive has released the Beta of VIVEPORT Streaming, which will give Vive Focus Plus or Wave Platform headset owners the ability to play PC VR games on their standalone devices. This also means that Oculus Quest owners will have access to the vast catalog of Viveport Infinity games through the Oculus Link Beta.With the popularity of standalone VR headsets such as the Oculus Quest rapidly growing, HTC sees an opportunity to get more VR content out there and into the hands of not only VR and gaming fans, but also to people who are curious about VR.While the Oculus Quest has plenty of VR experiences available, ...

Stadia keeps on improving.What you need to knowGoogle Stadia is a game streaming service that launched a few weeks ago.Beforehand, the store was limited to smartphone apps. Now you can buy games directly through the Stadia website. Just click on the tab and follow the prompts to pay for the game. Beforehand Google Stadia relies on a smartphone app to let players buy games. However, that changed an hour ago. Now, you can go to the Stadia website and simply click on the tab that says "Store" to be redirected to it. We were able to buy a couple of games through Google Chrome on Windows 10.Finding your favorite games just got easier! The Stadia store is rolling out on web, giving you a new way to browse and buy your favorite games right from your Chrome browser on desktop. Check it out today!— Stadia (@GoogleStadia) December 6, 2019The process is incredibly easy and exactly what you would do in the app. It's honestly really great to see that Google is continuous...

Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all!What you need to knowMonster Hunter World: Iceborne is getting a new Master Rank quest soon called Muscle Monkey Madness.The quest will begin on December 19. This quest will reward you with the Buff Body α+ armor set.You can grab Monster Hunter World: Iceborne for $30 at Amazon.If you've ever thought that all that protective gear, fireproof armor, cured leather and reinforced metal was getting in the way of your natural beauty as you fought different monsters, Capcom has you covered. A new quest called Muscle Monkey Madness is coming on December 19 and will be available through January 5, 2020. You'll have to be Master Rank 24 to undergo the quest.The quest requires Hunters to beat two Rajang. In exchange, you'll earn the Buff Body α+ armor set. As the name might imply, this allows your hunter to go nearly nude while staying powerful and strong.In other Monster Hunter World: Iceborne news, a recent update added a beast ...

The wait is finally over, and the long-anticipated Disney Plus (or Disney+) streaming service is finally available. It enters a space that's already pretty crowded, but stands out thanks to its unique family-friendly offerings that include titles not only from Disney itself, but also Start Wars, Marvel, National Geographic, and more. It may not directly compete with services like Netflix and Prime Video, but the number of Disney Plus shows that are available makes it worth checking out.Now, on to the key bit of information here: how much does Disney Plus cost? Well, there are a few different plans for Disney Plus that you can sign up for, making the price for Disney Plus range from $6.99 to $12.99 per month. The lower cost is the best Disney Plus price you'll get right now, while more expensive is a pretty sweet Disney Plus bundle that you'll need to check out. You can sign up for an annual plan to save a little extra, and there's even a free trial available. Let's take a second to...

Changes to the way attack and defense work.What you need to knowDiablo IV was announced at BlizzCon 2019.A new blog post goes over the changes being made to attack and defense values. More information and behind-the-scenes development updates are coming in February 2020. Diablo IV does not currently have a release date. In a previous system design update, David Kim, Lead Systems Designer on Diablo IV, talked about how the team was carefully considering multiple options for endgame progression, options that would satisfy both the players who will play once and those who will pour in thousands of hours.A new update has been posted, talking about the changes being made to Affixes, as well as attack and defense values. To start, while no changes are final, the team wants to make Affixes more meaningful as a part of overall character power. Three new values are being considered: Angelic Power, Demonic Power and Ancestral Power. These would boost beneficial effects like healin...

The features may only be available on the latest Snapdragon chips, though.What you need to knowPUBG Corp. has partnered with Qualcomm to push the envelope for mobile gaming.PUBG Mobile will soon have support for 90Hz gaming, with Qualcomm working on enabling even higher frame rates for other games.The title will also feature 10-bit HDR so that your game is not only smoother but also looks better.Fortnite may be the king of the battle royale genre, but PUBG Corporation's 100-person shooter is no slouch, either. The company has been constantly updating the mobile variant of the game in the last few months, with a new Infection mode and a new season that includes a Jungle map. And with the latest feature updates for PUBG Mobile, you'll be able to see all this content in its full glory, thanks to support for 90fps gaming and 10-bit HDR.Mobile gaming was a big focus at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Tech Summit this week. To showcase its 'elite gaming' credentials, the company talked u...

Google's Artificial Intelligence gains a new brainWhat you need to knowDeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman is leaving the company to join corporate-cousin Google.Suleyman will work on AI projects with members of Google's AI and Health teamDeepMind worked with Waymo on self-driving cars and Pixel on computational photography.DeepMind, the company that built AI to beat Starcraft II and read your chest X-Ray, is losing one of its co-founders to Google, according to a report on 9to5Google. Mustafa Suleyman is joining Google to work on "opportunities & impacts of applied AI technologies" according to a post on his Twitter feed. DeepMind was purchased by Google parent Alphabet in 2014 and has collaborated across Alphabet companies, according to a blog post by co-founder and new DeepMind lead Demin Hassabis. DeepMind collabs include contributions to Pixel phone photography and Play Store app recommendations, in addition to other projects that, you know, save lives.After a w...

Focusing on the subject will soon be quite a bit easier.What you need to knowGoogle Duo may soon get a portrait mode that will blur the background to keep you in focus at all times.The Google Photos app may also soon be getting a feature that allows background blurring to creatively separate people from their surroundings using a "bokeh" effect.These were all discovered in the latest Pixel Tips app update, which helps Pixel users get the most out of their phone.Ever been on a video call and find that the things happening behind you are distracting folks on the other end? How about if someone photo bombed your best vacation picture? You'll soon be able to blur out these annoying background distractions in both Google Duo video calls and in the Google Photos app if the latest additions to the Pixel Tips app are anything to go by. 9to5Google found that some hidden code in the Pixel Tips app, an app on Pixel phones that helps users make the most of their phone, reveals a few ra...

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We waited so long for this.What you need to knowArizona Sunshine is a popular first-person shooter made by a small team.It's finally available on Oculus Quest after all these months. The game costs $35, but will get cross-buy expansions down the line. You can purchase the title through your headset's store. Arizona Sunshine is regarded as one of the best virtual reality (VR) games out there because of its combat and mission design. The title features great voice acting, good visuals, and the gameplay is incredibly responsive. If you're new to VR gaming, then this game is a great place to start.Arizona Sunshine is available on a variety of VR platforms, but it finally made its way to Oculus Quest today. The Quest is the cord-free VR headset that's become incredibly popular in recent months. You don't need to connect it to an expensive gaming machine to make the most of it.Arizona Sunshine costs $35 on Quest. Just head over to your console and buy it through the st...

Best Answer: Yes, you can get Disney+ on PlayStation 4, allowing you to stream your favorite shows and movies on your trust console rather than relying on apps on your smart TV.Disney, Disney, Disney!: Disney+ ($7/month at Disney+)So I can get Disney+ on my PlayStation console?As long as you have a PlayStation 4, yes. Disney+ is available on PlayStation 4 consoles, but if you are still using a PlayStation 3, Disney+ will not be coming to it. Sony ended PlayStation 3 support in March 2019, so it will not be coming to the older gen consoles.What if I don't have a PlayStation 4?Don't worry, Disney+ is available on a plethora of platforms and devices. Here are all of the devices that you can watch Disney+ on, and there's a high chance that you own at least one of these already:Android phones and tabletsAndroid TV devicesAmazon Fire TV devicesGoogle ChromecastApple phones and tabletsApple TVDesktop web browsersXbox OnePlayStation 4Android-based Sony TVsSamsung smart...