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The original Chromebook 14 from Acer came out in 2016 and was a decent device for the price (around $300) — as such, it was popular with critics and consumers alike. So we were naturally excited when we heard Acer was going to bring out a successor. I first got my hands on the Chromebook […]

Update 1: 2019/03/26 6:54am PDT Update 2: 2019/03/29 4:48am PDT Update 3: 2019/04/03 5:13am PDT Samsung’s One UI is possibly the hottest update the company has issued for its devices. Owners of the S9, S9+, and Note9 have enjoyed it for a while, and so have those who bought the new S10/S10+/S10e, but users who have the older […]

Verizon flipped the switch early on its two-city mobile 5G network today, and has already started sending out the software those first users will need to access it. Moto Z3 owners are currently getting an update delivering support for the 5G Moto Mod, and if that weren’t nice enough, the update also just so happens to […]

Update 1: 2019/04/03 11:19am PDT In keeping with the initially projected schedule, Android Q Beta 2 has just been released for human consumption. While we all wait for the Beta Program OTAs to roll out, the impatient can get an edge on the rest of us by sideloading the already available OTA images or manually flashing […]

LOS GATOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) announced that HBO will be available via Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel starting today, making it easy to access all of HBO’s groundbreaking original series in their entirety, plus hit movies, documentaries, live programming, and more. Additionally, Cinemax will soon be available via Premium Subscriptions on The Roku […]

Amazon has confirmed that it is working to start a satellite broadband service that will serve most of the world. The plans, first reported by GeekWire, went under the codename “Project Kuiper,” the name referring to the icy asteroid belt beyond Neptune’s orbit. They called for a total of 3,236 satellites spread across three different […]

If you like smart home gadgets and live somewhere with a ducted thermostat installation, you’re lucky. Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell, and more great companies are vying for a spot on your wall and in your phone’s app drawer. But if your house is equipped with a ductless system, like a split air conditioner, window AC, portable […]

Samsung unveiled its latest mainstream smartwatch, the simply-named Galaxy Watch, late last year. It was a decent wearable, but fairly pricey at the time ($300), and it lacked MST support in Samsung Pay. The newer health-focused Galaxy Watch Active was announced alongside the Galaxy S10, and it’s definitely a more attractive wearable for most people. […]

We all want companies to provide monthly security updates for our devices, but there comes a time when new phones take precedence over older models. Today is one of those difficult times. Samsung has updated its security update page with a few significant changes. The biggest losers are the S7, S7 Edge, and Tab S3 […]

Update 1: 2019/04/02 11:28am PDT It’s the first Monday of the month, and Google’s monthly security patches are rolling out, as expected. Downloads for all Pixel phones are up now. Functional patches this month include a fix for the Pixel 3 screen flashing on wake (finally), Bluetooth improvements for the OG, and improved “voice-unlocking performance for […]

No, this is not an April Fool—Essential is still updating the Essential Phone with remarkable speed. The phone, which launched in 2017, is getting its April OTA update at the same time as Google’s phones. There are some minor tweaks to functionality, but this is mostly about security patches. Early on, Essential made a habit […]

Traveling in this day and age means you’re going to have to stay conscious of the many cables and cords that are required to keep all of your electronic devices charged while away from home. This is where the BAGSMART Travel Electronics Organizer comes in. Not only can you store all of the necessary cables […]