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Lucky number three
Everything you need to know about the Pixel 3 in 2019
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Gears on-the-go
Gears POP! mobile spin-off now available on iOS and Android
flagship killer
Redmi K20 Pro finally debuts in Europe as the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
For gamers
Redmi Note 8 Pro will be the first with MediaTek's gamer-focused Helio G90
Charge on the go
These are the best battery packs to use with the Galaxy S10
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Today's Hottest Tech (& More) Deals!
Don't mesh this sale
Build your wireless network with the discounted Google WiFi 3-pack
Great price
Dell's 27-inch 2K gaming monitor is on sale for $285 today
Party card
The best credit card for eating out gets you 4% cash back
Fast
Upgrade your hard drive with the 2TB Seagate BarraCuda on sale for $50
Rock out
Anker's Soundcore Liberty earbuds on sale for $70 last up to 100 hours
The Galaxy Note 10
All the colors of the rainbow
What color Galaxy Note 10 should you buy?
Let's do it
Here's where you should pre-order the Galaxy Note 10
No matter your taste, your phone needs a case
Protect and showcase your Galaxy Note 10+ with these great cases
best of the best
The best Galaxy Note 10 cases on the market
Capture it all
How to take a screenshot on the Galaxy Note 10
We didn't want to have to write this
How to turn off and power down the Galaxy Note 10
Our Latest Reviews
This is Android One
Xiaomi Mi A3 review: More than the sum of its parts
Review in progress
Galaxy Note 10+ review: 3-day impressions of battery life, cameras and more
Diamond in the rough
Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch review: Wear OS at its finest
I'll take smartphones for $100, Alex
Visible R2 phone review: You get what you pay for
Make a mesh
Synology RT2600ac + MR2200ac review: A unique take on mesh networks
Improvements
The EasySMX VIP003S headset is a step above its predecessor
FIREBALL!!!!!!
The Wizards: Extended Edition makes magic (almost) real
Floating freely
Gravity Ghost for PlayStation 4 review: A relaxed adventure through space
Head-to-Head
Big decisions
Google Stadia vs. PlayStation 4 Pro: Which is better?
Time to upgrade
Should you upgrade from the Galaxy Watch Active to the Active 2?
Echo pros and Dot cons?
What's the best cheap Echo - regular or Dot?
MVNOs
For prepaid carriers, should you go with Mint Mobile or Boost Mobile?
MVNOs
Mint Mobile vs. Cricket Wireless: Which is better for you?
Mid-range cans
Cowin E7 vs Cowin E7 Pro: Which should you buy?
Which do you buy?
Should you purchase the Samsung Galaxy Fit or Galaxy Watch Active 2?
to s pen or not to s pen
Despite the Note 10, the Galaxy S10 is still a great buy for most
Help & How-To
Mastering WhatsApp
How to back up and restore your WhatsApp messages with Google Drive
👶proof your smart 🔈
How to kid-proof your Amazon Echo
Outside the box
What are the advantages of going with an alternative carrier?
Truly unlimited
Is Visible offering real Unlimited Data?
Get a grip
How to protect your Oculus Quest controllers from damage
Size does matter
Which Note 10 storage size should I buy: 256GB or 512GB?
Wouldn't that be awesome?
Does No Man's Sky support HOTAS controllers?
It’s time to cut the cord!
Remove cables with these great wireless headphones
PlayStation 4 and Android Gaming
Gears on-the-go
Gears POP! mobile spin-off now available on iOS and Android
smash and grab indeed
Fortnite 'Smash & Grab' missions leak ahead of weekly update
Coming soon?
You might be able to use your Xbox One Elite controller on Android soon
It's almost here!
The Oldest House awaits in the launch trailer for Remedy's Control
Two versus Two
Pre-load the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Gunfight alpha on PS4 tomorrow
ball is life
NBA2K20 Demo now available on Playstation 4 and Xbox One
The great white Google store
Brighter, whiter Google Play redesign rolls out after months of testing
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Google seems to redesign the Play Store every few months, and after nearly an entire summer of A/B testing and tweaks, the newest style has begun rolling out to all users. Bring shades — you'll need them.
Listen up!
SiriusXM's $4 student plan is legit (and, yes, they'll check)
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If you're in a proper college or university, you should be good to go.
You can never be too safe
What is Visible Protect, and do I need it?
Visible Protect is phone insurance that you can get when buying a new phone from Visible. It has comprehensive coverage and is relatively affordable, but you can only get it in select states across the U.S.
Be careful
Scam artists could be hijacking your calls through your digital assistant
The BBB reports that scam artists are creating fake support numbers and buying their way to the top of search results to trick you and your digital assistant.
watch out samsung
2019 Q2 results show that Google and OnePlus are on the rise
The latest data from Counterpoint Research shows that OnePlus and Google are on the rise in Q2 of 2019 as Samsung and LG continue to slip.
Watch this!
What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO in September 2019
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Wherein we learn that Wu-Tang Clan still ain't nothing to eff with, Chelsea Handler can teach us a thing or three, and Amazon Prime Video can melt your mind.
Android Central Digital Offers
Rock these AirPods-inspired Bluetooth earbuds for just $30
If you’re in the market for a pair of Bluetooth earbuds, few options are as attractive as the Apple AirPods. They’re sleek, low profile, and offer outstanding performance, but at $200, few are willing to buy a pair. Luckily, if you’re simply interested in Apple’s aesthetic, you can get these Apple-inspired Bluetooth earbuds for just $29.99.
This is great
YouTube Music is Waze's newest audio player partner
YouTube Music Premium subscribers can now listen to music on the road while safely driving from within the Waze app.
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PSA: It's not just you, Twitter is down (again) for a lot of people
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Having trouble logging into Twitter this morning? As of August 21, the social network is down for a lot of people.
Lock it up
SimpliSafe's new smart lock is coming September 15 for $99
The popular DIY smart home security system maker, SimpliSafe, is releasing a new smart lock for its security system on September 15 for $99.
All of the power
Realme 5 Pro preview: Sony's 48MP camera comes to the budget segment
Realme brings Sony's stellar 48MP camera to the budget segment with the Realme 5 Pro. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 712 and comes with a 4035mAh battery with 20W fast charging.
super duper graphics
What graphics card will be used in the PlayStation 5?
Sony hasn't revealed the exact graphics card the PlayStation 5 will use, but we do know it will be a custom Radeon Navi that supports 8K resolution and ray tracing.
Fight the power.
Google, Apple, and Mozilla found blocking Kazakhstan's spy-certificate
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Google, Apple, and Mozilla are blocking a root certificate Kazakhstan ISPs were forced to install to spy on citizens
Three Cameras One Phone
Nokia 7.2 will have three cameras and could be HMD’s best-looking phone yet
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A live image of the upcoming Nokia 7.2 was posted on Twitter by a Zeiss employee earlier today. The image reveals a triple camera setup with Zeiss optics and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Heads up
YouTube’s native direct messaging feature will be discontinued next month
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Starting September 18, users will no longer be able to share videos or chat with friends directly on YouTube.
Beginning of the end
Is this the beginning of the end for Google Play Music?
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The latest version of Google's Play Music app no longer allows users to gift a subscription.
New and Improved
Gmail AI-based spell check now available for G Suite customers
G Suite users will now see spelling and grammar suggestions in their draft emails in real-time.
Holy hole punch placement
Make your Galaxy S10's front cameras a feature with these wallpapers!
Samsung opted for hole-punch cameras on the front of the Galaxy S10 line, and while not everyone agrees with this choice, we can all agree that it makes for some creative wallpaper fodder!
Yakuza Rising
Yakuza Remastered Collection available today digitally on PS4
Sega has announced the Yakuza Remastered Collection, which includes remastered versions of Yakuza 3, Yakuza 4 and Yakuza 5. All three games have been upgraded to 1080p, 60 frames-per-second. There's never-before-seen content and Yakuza 3 is available starting today, while Yakuza 4 releases on October 29 and Yakuza 5 releases on February 11, 2020.
Mechs and trenches
Diesel-punk war breaks out when Iron Harvest releases on September 1, 2020
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The release date for Iron Harvest has been set for September 1, 2020. This alternate-history real-time strategy game is being developed by King Art Games and published by Deep Silver and will be coming to PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.
