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May 31
- Baldur's Gate and more D&D classics are being enhanced for modern consoles amid rumors that Baldur's Gate 3 is in the works
- RIP BlackBerry Messenger: Gone, but not forgotten
- Lenovo Smart Clock vs. Amazon Echo Spot: Which should you buy?
- Project Strobe is making your data more secure in Chrome and Drive
- China starts working on its own blacklist in response to the Huawei ban
- Word Forward offers a fresh challenge for word puzzle game fans [Android Game of the Week]
- Google Play Store redesign rolling out with bottom navigation bar
- Why might you need wired connections for smart home networking?
- Do you change the launcher on Pixel phones?
- Google Maps now offers speed limit warnings and radar locations in over 40 countries
- Netflix is raising prices for UK subscribers by as much as 20%
May 30
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare engine has been in the works for 5 years, to be used in future games
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare features cross-play and no season pass
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare launches on October 25, preorder here
- Nreal Light mixed reality glasses look just like regular sunglasses, cost $499
- Check out the full list of Fortnite's Season 9, Week 4 Challenges
- Fortnite Gets New Weapon in Content Update
- OneNote for Android Beta updated with new icon, revamped notebook, and more
- Play Store adds new rules for sexual content, hate speech, and marijuana
- New policies from Google will make apps safer for your children
- Moto Z4 Specifications: Snapdragon 675, 4GB RAM, 48MP camera, and Moto Mod support in 2019
- Is the OnePlus 7 Pro too big of a phone?
- What does the Amazon Echo Show 5 mean for Google and Nest?
May 29
- What are the best places to buy the Pixel 3a in 2019?
- Huawei gets banned from using microSD cards in future smartphones [Updated]
- Custom levels for Beat Saber on the Oculus Quest are coming in 'future updates'
- Mophie adds USB-C input and output to 2019 powerstation battery packs
- NBA Finals theme pack: Toronto vs. Golden State
- The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have arrived to replace the Bose QC 35 II
- Death Stranding gets extended gameplay and story footage, releases in November
- The latest Galaxy S10 update gets pulled after causing devices to freeze
- Leak suggests that Death Stranding will release this November
- The Echo Show 5 is Amazon's cheapest Alexa speaker with a screen
- OnePlus 7 Pro vs. iPhone XR: Which should you buy?
- LG TVs now support Alexa alongside Google Assistant
- YouTube Premium's student plan goes live in India, costs just ₹79 ($1.15)
- Flipboard resets passwords after data breach exposed users' details
- MediaTek's new flagship chip will have built-in 5G, ARM's Cortex-A77 + Mali-G77
- Pokémon GO Plus+ is a new device that will track your sleep
- ARM Cortex A77 FAQ: Speed, efficiency, and AI coming in 2020
May 28
- Live text translation now rolling out to Google Lens
- The Google Nest Hub is still the perfect digital photo frame, but now it's smarter — and available in Canada
- Huawei's Android replacement OS will start rolling out in June [Updated]
- The Nokia 1 Plus is now available for purchase in Canada for $179 CAD
- Five Nights at Freddy's VR: Help Wanted for PlayStation VR — Everything you need to know
- You can now ask Alexa to play your favorite Netflix shows on the Fire TV Stick
- Small phone, big camera potential: Honor 20 Series gets best-in-class DxOMark camera score of 111
- How to use PUBG Mobile gyroscope controls to improve aiming
- OnePlus 7 Pro vs. Galaxy Note 9: Which should you buy?
- OPPO Reno with 10x zoom debuts in India for ₹39,990
May 27
- How to customize your PUBG Mobile character without in-app purchases
- Disney partners with Samsung for five exclusive Galaxy S10 wallpapers
- Here's what the ASUS Chromebook C434 looks like in every hinge position
- Sony WH1000XM2 vs. Sony WH-CH700N: Which noise-canceling headphones should you buy?
May 26
- Wolfenstein Cyberpilot for PlayStation VR: Everything you need to know
May 25
- The past week proves that tech enthusiasts are their own worst enemy
May 24
- Scan the airwaves for cryptic clues in Alt-Frequencies! [Android Game of the Week]
- These are the first five games you need to try on Oculus Quest
- What Microsoft and Sony's cloud gaming partnership may mean for the PlayStation 5
- How to adjust privacy settings on Oculus Quest
- OnePlus 7 Pro users are reporting 'ghost touch' issues with the display
- Google Duo's group video calling is now live for everyone
- Check out the full list of Fortnite's Season 9, Week 3 Challenges
- The OnePlus 7 Pro's 3x zoom isn't misleading, just confusing
May 23
- Some Snapchat employees reportedly used internal tools to abuse users' data
- T-Mobile ONE rebranded as 'Magenta', Netflix on Us promo becomes worse
- Google Pay is coming to some NYC public transit routes on May 31
- Instagram has been leaking contact info for months
- Amazon's making a wearable to detect your emotional state
- PlayStation Classic: Everything you need to know
- Mario Kart Tour: Everything you need to know
May 22
- Will you trade in or stop buying Huawei phones now?
- Lyft adds a panic button to its app that allows riders to quickly call 911
- What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in June 2019
- The adorable Lenovo Smart Clock is now available for pre-order
- Lenovo Chromebook C330 vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C213: Which should you buy?
- MrMobile's DJI Osmo Action hands-on has me dying to get my hands on one
- OnePlus 6T vs. iPhone XR: Which Should You Buy?
- Qualcomm loses FTC antitrust case, ordered to renegotiate patent licenses
May 21
- Everything you missed at the OnePlus 7 Pro launch in New York!
- Until Dawn creator's Man of Medan releases this August
- Is a Chromebook a good business laptop?
- God of War has passed 10 million sales worldwide
- Bose adds Google Assistant to its range of smart speakers and soundbars
- Adobe's mobile video editor Premiere Rush makes its debut on Android
- Microsoft Launcher beta gets adaptive icons, hidden dock option, more
- Honor 20 Pro review: Gunning for the big-name flagships
- My second bout with Verizon's wildly improved 5G network fills me with hope
- Huawei Android ban: Mate 30 without Google? Will your phone get updates?
May 20
- Huawei soon losing access to Android updates, Google apps, after Trump trade ban [Updated]
- How valuable is Android, or any other operating system, without Google?
- Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 announced with $999 price tag
- Google Calendar and Google Keep get dark mode on Android
- Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1 vs. Aukey 18W PD 3.0 USB-C Charger: Which compact charger should you buy?
- One UI update rolling out to Galaxy Watch, Gear S3, and Gear Sport
- Lutron joins 'Friends of Hue' program with new $40 smart bulb dimmer
- Some Pixel 3a owners are experiencing random shut downs
- Princesses need pockets: A plea for jeans that fit our lives and our waistlines
- Lenovo used a fan-made video to show off its foldable Razr phone at a press event
- Realme 3 Pro makes its European debut, prices start at under €200
May 19
- Bethesda promises to fix The Elder Scrolls: Blades balancing and rewards
- Can I use a wireless controller with PlayStation Classic?
May 18
- How high a standard? [#acpodcast]
- Microsoft's Your Phone app can now sync over mobile data
- The Android Q beta program is already fragmented
- Of course Google tracks your purchase history using Gmail — it tracks everything
May 17
- Does Google Wifi work in tall homes?
- Durango: Wild Lands is a brand new MMORPG featuring dinosaurs — need we say more? [Android Game of the Week]
- Minecraft Earth, Microsoft's new mobile AR game, could be absolutely HUGE
- Toshiba's discounted 55-inch 4K Fire TV lets you control your smart home from the remote
- Eero Pro vs. TP-Link Deco M9 Plus: Which should you buy?
May 16
- New Call of Duty: Mobile details reveal maps, modes, and more
- Check out the full list of Fortnite's Season 9, Week 2 Challenges
- Microsoft and Sony partner for game streaming and other technologies
- Google confirms 'Works with Nest' program will live on past its August 31 cut off
- ZenFone 6 preview: ASUS reinvents itself with stock Android, 5,000mAh battery + flip camera
- In pictures: Wacky ZenFone 6 designs left on ASUS's cutting room floor
- Will any USB microphone work with a PlayStation 4?
- Samsung SmartThings Wifi vs. Google Wifi: Which mesh router should you buy?
- Fortnite gets limited-time John Wick event
- Can anybody touch the Pixel's camera experience?
- Google's Translatotron makes translating less awkward by mimicking speaker's voice
- I finally gave up on Hangouts for WhatsApp, and now I wonder what took me so long
- OnePlus 7 vs. OnePlus 7 Pro: Which should you buy?
May 15
- Why OnePlus 7 Pro Zen Mode belongs on every phone
- Flaw found in Bluetooth Titan Security Keys but Google is replacing them for free
- Nokia 4.2 officially available in the U.S. for just $189 [Update]
- Google and other tech giants form group to counter extremist content online
- Amazon Fire TV now has 34 million active users, increasing its lead on Roku
- Google shelves feature that would let Chromebooks dual-boot Windows 10
- Original Google Pixel owners could receive up to $500 for faulty microphone
- Google Pixel 2 XL vs. iPhone XS Max: Which Should You Buy?
- LG V40 ThinQ: Everything you need to know!
- Realme X gets special editions in Onion and Garlic, because why not
- Realme X goes official with Snapdragon 710 and 48MP camera
May 14
- Intel's massive MDS vulnerability has forced Google to slow Chrome OS, but a fix is coming
- Lenovo Mirage Solo vs. Oculus Go: Which should you buy?
- New Google Assistant design rolling out to limited users
- Here are all the new features in OxygenOS 9.5
- A Dinner Party With Your Cats [#acpodcast]
- Google Pixel 3a XL vs. OnePlus 7 Pro: Which should you buy?
- How long does the Lenovo Chromebook C330 battery last?
- The Walking Dead: Onslaught allows you to slice VR zombies in creative ways
- Abstruct brings OnePlus's beautiful wallpapers to any Android phone
- WhatsApp spyware gave unwanted access to your phone's mic, photos, and more
- New Moss content is coming to the Oculus Quest at launch
- The Google Assistant is now rolling out to the Sonos One and Sonos Beam
- Does turning off Digital Wellbeing really make Pixel phones faster?
- Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Misfit Vapor 2: Which should you buy?
May 13
- Google is under investigation for antitrust practices in India
- It sure looks like the Lenovo Smart Clock is launching soon
- Coolpad's new $130 Legacy smartphone lands at Metro, comes with with a 4000mAh battery
May 12
- Every Samsung accessory you can wirelessly charge with your Galaxy S10
May 11
- The new Android Auto has me excited, and Apple should be worried
- It's a great and horrible time to set up a smart home
- Safera Sense is a $150 smart home device that can prevent fires and make you a better cook
May 10
- Pixel 3a teardown reveals Samsung-made display, 6/10 repairability score
- Tesla vs Lovecraft is a brilliant game built around a bizarre premise [Game of the Week]
- A Colorize beta for Google Photos is coming soon
- Galaxy S10 sales strong in Q1 2019 as overall phone shipments decline
- No, Google will not force OEMs to adopt Android Q's navigation gestures
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake receives new gameplay in teaser trailer
May 9
- Asymmetrical multiplayer shooter Predator: Hunting Grounds announced for PlayStation 4
- OnePlus 7 Pro packs improved vibration motor, so no more mushy notifications
- Sony unveils new limited edition Days of Play PS4 Slim
- Huawei confirms Android Q update for Mate 20, P30, and more
- Google Assistant is (finally!) headed to the Sonos One and Sonos Beam
- Hands-on with Google Assistant Driving mode, which is replacing Android Auto on phones
- Google announces plenty of new Play Store features for developers that will benefit you, too
- Have Mic — Will Travel [#acpodcast]
- Android Q's 'Adaptive Sleep' could keep your screen awake while using it
- The Huawei P30 Pro's battery life and SuperCharge feature will change your life
- Google is adding an option to pay with cash on the Play Store
- Check out the full list of Fortnite's Season 9, Week 1 Challenges
- What do you think about Android Q Beta 3's new gestures?
- Google Assistant and Fast Pair are coming to even more headphones thanks to Qualcomm
- What's new in AR / VR at Google I/O 2019
May 8
- No, Android TV is not dead
- After years of criticism, Google is finally getting serious about protecting our data
- Inside Project Mainline, the biggest change to Android updates in years
- Android Q beta 3 review: Dark theme, gesture navigation and more notification changes
- Google Nest FAQ: How to transition your account and why it's happening
- Project Mainline aims to speed up Android security updates by using the Play Store
- Google is releasing 53 new gender neutral emojis
- Bye Bye Back Button[#acpodcast]
- Blink's new XT2 smart security camera was designed with affordability in mind
- Google's new Pixel 3a doesn't support Daydream VR
- How are you liking Android Q Beta 3?
- Hands on with Google's Stadia Controller: It's good. Really good.
- PSA: Pixel 3a and 3a XL free photo and video backups are limited to high quality
- Turning off Digital Wellbeing may solve Pixel 3 and 3 XL performance issues
- Google Nest Hub Max hands-on: A great all-in-one for your smart home
May 7
- Will a Pixel 3 case fit on a Pixel 3a?
- EA plans to bring Apex Legends to mobile devices
- The Pixel 3a isn't the rebirth of the Nexus line, but it's close enough
- Google cancels 'Works with Nest' program as it launches Google Nest rebrand
- The Nest Hub Max misses the most important feature of its Lenovo-made predecessor
- Google is bringing back the Android Distribution Dashboard, says Pie is on 10% of devices
- What's new in Android Q beta 3: Dark mode, new gestures, stronger privacy and security controls
- YouTube TV is getting a new on-screen guide on smart-home screens
- Will a Pixel 3 XL case fit on a Pixel 3a XL?
- AR navigation in Google Maps is rolling out to Pixel phones
- Android Q Beta 3 is heading to 21 phones — here's the full list
- Here are our first Pixel 3a XL camera samples
- What color Pixel 3a should you buy?
- Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL Specifications
- Android Q is getting rid of the back button for a side-swipe gesture
- Nest Hub Max smart display unveiled with 10-inch screen and built-in camera
- Android Q is getting Dark Theme
- Google's making phones more accessible to people with speech and hearing impairments
- You don't have to say "OK Google" to stop timers or alarms on Google Home anymore
- The Google Assistant is now ten times faster on phones
- Google Go picks up Google Lens integration, ability to read text out loud
- Google Search will show 3D and AR search results later this month
- Where to find a replacement Galaxy Note 8 stylus
- Here are the winners of the 2019 Google Play Awards
- Inside the different Android Versions
- Do you have the May 2019 security patch?
- TNT and TBS return to Android TV with updated apps
- Nokia 4.2 preview: Great value, provided you're in the U.S.
May 6
- Riot Games employees may walk out today in protest over forced arbitration
- Minecraft mobile AR game teased, full reveal coming May 17
- Android Auto redesigned with improved navigation bar and notification center
- Rage 2 for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know
- All four major U.S. carriers face class action lawsuit for selling your location data
- I've finally come to terms with my phone addiction — I just don't know what to do about it
- Is anyone still using an LG V20 in 2019?
- Should you buy the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 in the U.S.?
- OnePlus 7 Pro's QHD+ display is certified for HDR10+
May 5
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Active: Everything you need to know!
May 4
- How can Google keep Android from becoming stale without alienating existing users?
May 3
- The OnePlus 7 doesn't have a water resistance rating, and here's the company's excuse
- At All Costs [#acpodcast]
- Best Star Wars Day (May 4th) Gifts in 2019
- Check out these magazine covers that were shot using the OnePlus 7 Pro
- Samsung sees smartwatch growth of 127% in Q1 2019, but Apple is still king
- Motorola partners with CPR for out-of-warranty walk-in repairs
- Huawei P30 Pro vs. Google Pixel 3 XL: Which should you buy?
- Do you play Fortnite on your Android phone?
May 2
- Check out the full list of Fortnite's Season 8, Week 10 Challenges
- Help this artificially intelligent Google art project write a global collective poem
- Patent settlement with Apple nets Qualcomm a cool $4.5 billion (or more)
- Where can I buy discontinued limited edition PlayStation 4 consoles?
- Detective Pikachu, Charizard, and more are available in Google's new Playmoji pack
- Google's allowing users to automatically delete location and activity data
- Withings Move vs. Garmin Vivomove Sport: Which should you buy?
- Do you prefer Google or Samsung apps?
- YouTube Music's offline playback policies aren't just a nuisance, they're a disgrace
May 1
- MrMobile's Anki Vector obituary reminds me that the cloud isn't always the answer
- Borderlands 3 preview — Mayhem awaits across the universe
- Netflix now streaming with 'high-quality audio', because your ears matter, too
- Phone sales declined in 2019, though Huawei increased sales by 50%
- Wear OS updated with Tiles — a new interface to start workouts, check the weather, and more
- Caavo universal remote gets more compelling with a lower price and new features
- How's your battery life on the Galaxy S10e?