作者彙整: Marc Lagace
These are the best drives for expanding the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro’s storage
The NVIDIA Shield TV Pro (2019) is the best Android streaming box that money can buy right now. It comes with a beefy Tegra X1+ chipset and 3GB of RAM, but the internal storage is limited at 16GB. If that doesn’t sound like enough storage space for your media needs, you can make use of the NVIDIA Shield TV’s USB ports and mount an external storage device to easily expand your available storage.
Best value
Seagate Portable External Hard Drive 5TB
Staff pick
Looking to get the best value for your money? Then the 5TB Seagate Portable drive should be your go-to choice. The drive works over USB 3.0, easily pairs to your Shield TV, and gives you better gigabyte-to-dollar value than the rest of the options listed here.
$100 at Amazon
Store everything
Western Digital My Passport Ultra 4TB
Western Digital’s My Passport Ultra external hard drive is one of the best you’ll find in the market today, and this particular option gives you 4TB of storage. Considering how much you’re payin… 閱讀全文
These are the best games for your Android phone
We’re rounding up the best Android games you can play.
If you’re looking for the best new games available in the Google Play Store, you’ve come to the right place. We update this list whenever a new game comes out that’s worthy of being added to this list, so you’ll always know about the latest and greatest games.
Whether you’re new to Android and need some fresh, new games to start building out your Google Play library or simply looking for the latest trendy games that are worthy of your time and attention, these are the best Android games you can find right now.
Call of Duty Mobile
Vectronom
Stardew Valley
Graveyard Keeper
PUBG Mobile
Brawl Stars
Oddmar
Holedown
BattleChasers: NightWar
Chameleon Run
The Room: Old Sins
Pokemon Go
JYDGE
Tesla vs Lovecraft
Death Road to Canada
Stranger Things: The Game
Reigns: Her Majesty
Call of Duty Mobile
There was a ton of hype surrounding Call of Duty Mobile throughout the beta and ahead of it’s global launch, and to the credit of… 閱讀全文
Mineblast!! is an amazing platformer from the folks behind Super Cat Tales
Retro-styled platformers are alive and well on mobile, thanks to developers like NEUTRONIZED. They’re the folks behind the popular Super Cat Tales series which is as fun to play as it is cute to look at.
Their latest mobile release, Mineblast!!, is a challenging physics-based platformer where you play as a miner trapped in an underground mine. You must use your limited supply of dynamite to dig for gems, blast through rocks, and destroy pesky enemies.
As always, I absolutely adore old-school graphics and the accompanying chiptune soundtrack. I could honestly leave the app open all day and just enjoy the level music on repeat.
In terms of Mineblast!!’s gameplay, I’ve found it really takes time to get familiar with the game’s physics and how to master the controls. You get on-screen buttons for controlling your character’s movement and dropping or throwing dynamite. If you’re moving when you press the dynamite button you’ll toss it in the same direction your character is headed,… 閱讀全文
Get heavy duty with these great cases for your Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S8 is a slender, sweet piece of glass, and if you like to live the rough-and-tumble, it needs some rugged protection to keep up with you and make through the day in one piece. We’ve rounded up the best rugged cases for the S8. No matter your design preference or budget, we’ve got a case recommendation that’s right for you!
Slim and secure
UAG Feather-light Rugged case
Staff pick
Urban Armor Gear is another iconic brand that routinely delivers outstanding cases for Samsung phones in particular. Available in both solid and semi-transparent colors, these cases are thin and lightweight without sacrificing on build quality or ruggedness. Options start as low as $8 on Amazon, with some colors only available for up to $20.
From $8 at Amazon
Rugged and reliable
Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro
The Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro is the utmost in heavy-duty protection for your Galaxy S8. These three-piece cases feature a front cover, back cover, and a holster so that you don’t hav… 閱讀全文
These are the best screen protectors for the OnePlus 7T
The OnePlus 7T is still a compelling phone for 2020. Of particular note is the 90Hz refresh rate display that, honestly, once you’ve experienced it first hand you won’t want to go back to anything slower. Given that, you’ll want to protect your phone’s display so you’re never distracted by a pesky scratch or crack. We’ve rounded up the best screen protectors designed exclusively for the OnePlus 7T.
Best value for tempered glass
Mr.Shield Tempered Glass Screen Protector (3-pack)
Staff pick
Mr.Shield offers a three-pack of tempered glass screen protectors that feature a little swoop cutout at the top around the selfie camera. This kit includes everything you need for a clean installation and adheres to your screen with a special silicone adhesive.
$6 at Amazon
Trusted brand
Supershieldz Tempered Glass Screen Protector (3-pack)
Supershieldz is known for creating reliable screen protectors for most phones. For the OnePlus 7T, it offers a three-pack of tempered glass scr… 閱讀全文
Game on the go with the best game controllers for your Chromebook
Chromebooks can support Android apps, and also offer Bluetooth connectivity — ergo I must be able to connect a gaming controllers to a Chromebook to play my favorite Android games! Well, not so fast. Bluetooth is too unreliable to use for gaming on Chromebooks, so a wired controller is preferred. Good news is you might already own a controller that will work, and there are great controllers available that will work great.
A retro-styled classic
8Bitdo SN30 Pro
Staff pick
The 8Biitdo SN30 Pro is a perfectly portable controller that’s designed to work with Android, Windows, and even Nintendo Switch. I would still stick with the wired version here because it’s more reliable and Bluetooth connections are fraught with issues.
$45 at Amazon
Straight from Google
Google Stadia Controller
Google launched its Stadia game-streaming service late in 2019 and released a new gaming controller alongside it. Since this comes directly from Google, you know you are just about guaranteed t… 閱讀全文
The best drones for kids and the young at heart
If you’re buying a drone for a kid — or really anyone who has never owned or flown a drone before — there are a few considerations you want to keep in mind: cost, size, range, and durability. If you’re buying for a young one, you’ll definitely want to keep the first three down, but that will invariably also affect the drone’s durability as well. Crashing is part of the learning process, so all of our options include built-in blade guards. These are what you’d consider toy drones, but they’re super fun to fly.
Downright fun to fly
EACHINE E10 Mini Quadcopter
Staff pick
The EACHINE E10 Mini Quadcopter is a perfect little drone for kids, featuring a simple, kid-size controller and everything your kid needs to practice drone flying. Despite its small size, this drone includes some impressive features, including one-button 360-degree rolls and a return home function built into the directional control stick.
$23 at Amazon
Multiple colors available
Potensic Mini Drone
This p… 閱讀全文
Expand your Galaxy S10 storage with these microSD cards
The base storage for the Galaxy S10 lineup is 128GB — which is an insane number considering it was nothing more than a pipe dream for smartphones storage five short years ago — but that’s just your storage starting point. Because Samsung phones include a microSD card slot, you’re able to add as much extra storage to your phone as you want, up to 512GB. We’ve rounded up your best options.
Best for your budget
Samsung 32GB EVO Select
Staff pick
The Samsung EVO Select offers the best value with larger storage options available. The 32GB card offers ample storage at a bargain price.
$8 at Amazon
Straight from Samsung
Samsung 64GB EVO Plus
This 64GB Samsung EVO Plus microSD is a great value that comes with a USB card reader on a lanyard for easy file transfers.
$15 at Amazon
Store more
PNY Elite-X 128GB
PNY’s 128GB card is arguably the best value you’ll find for a microSD of this size, but PNY offers plenty of storage options up to 512GB.
$19 at Amazon
200GB for le… 閱讀全文
Has Google discontinued the Chromecast?
Best answer: No. While Google adjusted the Chromecast lineup in 2019 by discontinuing the Chromecast Audio, both the 3rd Generation Chromecast and 4K-ready Chromecast Ultra are still widely available and supported.
The future-proof 4K dongle: Google Chromecast Ultra ($69 at Amazon)
Best value for non-4K TVs: Google Chromecast (3rd Gen) ($35 at Amazon)
There are two Chromecasts available (but there’s only one you should buy)
Google has released three versions of the standard Chromecast, starting with the original Chromecast streaming stick that was released back in 2013. Google would refresh the Chromecast lineup in 2015, which is when they revealed the disc-dongle design that it has defined Google’s streaming devices ever since.
The 3rd Generation Chromecast still works great, but if interested in buying a new Chromecast in 2020, you should really only consider getting the Chromecast Ultra. The Ultra is the crown jewel in the Chromecast lineup, offering support for 4K and HDR a… 閱讀全文
These are the best smart LED light bulbs that work with Google Home
Not only are LED smart bulbs more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs, but you’ll feel like Tony Stark walking through your home controlling the lighting with just your voice. Google Home is one of the tentpole home assistant platforms, so of course, there are a plethora of smart bulb brands eager to get that “works with Google” badge. The question you need to ask yourself as a consumer is how many bulbs you need for your home and how much are you willing to spend?
Full-feature smart lights
To experience the best that smart LED lights can offer, you’ll want to start with ones that are entirely customizable with the full spectrum of colors available. Because these bulbs are way more expensive than any light bulb you’ve probably bought in your life — and often require a dedicated smart hub to relay between the bulbs and your home network — you’re going to want to choose a brand that can satisfy all your smart lighting needs or piece together your house plan with bu… 閱讀全文

