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Tech Armor says its new screen protector improves iPhone performance. We tested it
Tech Armor has a new screen protector for the iPhone, and the company believes it can redirect harmful radiation from your cellphone, while improving cell signal and battery life. That's on top of protecting your iPhone's screen. Skeptical? So were we, so we put the Enhance to the test.
Samsung Galaxy Fit review
Samsung’s going toe-to-toe against Fitbit’s Inspire HR with its own $99 fitness tracker -- the Galaxy Fit. It also has a heart rate monitor, can automatically detect six workouts, shows you all the notifications from your phone, and has a battery that can last for days -- all in a small package.
This high-end Android smartphone only costs $250 for Amazon Prime Day (updated)
Amazon Prime Day is here, and one of the best deals we've found is on a phone. The Essential Phone is from the creator of Android, it has Google's stock Android operating system, it's made of ceramic and titanium, has flagship specifications, and it now just costs $250. That's a steal.
LG G7 ThinQ review
LG hasn’t had the best luck with its G-series smartphones. The modular G5 flopped, and the G6 didn’t garner much interest. The LG G7 ThinQ is the latest in the series, and it has incredible speakers and a super bright display -- can it pull Apple, Google, and Samsung loyalists? Here’s our review.
How to navigate with the AR mode in Google Maps to find your way
Got turned around? Not sure which direction to head? Google Maps now has an augmented reality (AR) mode that lets you use your phone's camera to find which way to go. It was initially exclusive to Google's Pixel phones first, but it's now available on other Android phones -- even iPhones.
Google strips the color from its redesigned apps, but a little goes a long way
Google has been redesigning most of its apps this year, throwing in a ton of white space while removing a lot of color first introduced with Material Design in 2014. Why is Google abandoning color? It's actually limiting it to highlight the product more, and to spotlight key Google actions.
Nest Hub Max hands-on review
Google's new Nest Hub Max has a bigger screen and better speakers, but the camera is the real headline feature, and the clever tricks it enables will make you want a Max in your home. Read our hands-on review for more.
YouTube Music is replacing Google Play Music: Here’s where, when, and why
Google has announced a major revamp of YouTube Music, with an ad-free paid version called YouTube Music Premium, and it seems to be positioning the new service as its premier music streaming app. So what happens to Google Play Music? It's confusing, but this guide will help clear things up.
LG Watch W7 Review
The LG Watch W7 is a Wear OS smartwatch, but it differentiates itself from the pack by offering mechanical watch hands. We appreciate LG’s efforts to try something new, but the execution on the W7 is flawed. At $450, the price is also steep for the limited features available on the smartwatch.
Google Daydream View (2017) review
Google’s update to its Daydream View virtual reality headset adds improved build quality, a better fit, and a heat-sink so you can escape away in VR for longer periods of time.
How to connect the Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10 Plus to your Windows PC or laptop
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus have a special Microsoft integration baked into the system settings that enables you to connect the phones straight to your Windows PC or laptop. You can even mirror your phone screen and control it via keyboard and mouse. Here's how to make it all work.
Bragi’s new fully wireless earbuds blow away the competition on battery life
Bragi has announced a new pair of earbuds called The Headphone. It's a simple pair of Bluetooth-connected earbuds that have 6+ hours of battery life.
Samsung’s Note 10 Plus 5G hits nearly 2Gbps on Verizon’s network
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G is the same as the Galaxy Note 10 Plus, except it is 2 grams heavier and supports 5G. Oh, and it costs $200 more. To test the 5G connection, we took it for a spin in Providence, Rhode Island, where Verizon's 5G network is quite robust. Here are the speed test results.
How to disable Bixby Home on Samsung Galaxy smartphones
Samsung's Bixby virtual assistant can be helpful, but Bixby Home, which sits on the left of the home screen, hardly offers any kind of value. If you're annoyed by its existence, and you already remapped the Bixby Key, here's how to disable Bixby Home to make your Galaxy smartphone less cluttered.
The best ebook readers
For bookworms, an ebook reader can be an important part of life -- but which should you get? Here are the best ebook readers available. We've fully tested numerous ebook reader on the market to find out which offers the best value, the most features, and is the easiest to use.
Have Binge On? Want to make use of your full HD display? Now there’s a faster way
Previously you had to log on to T-Mobile's website to toggle Binge On, which lets you stream videos without it counting toward your data pool. Not anymore.