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Amazon’s latest

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

$55 at Amazon
$55 at Best Buy

Pros

Amazon’s best Fire TV Stick ever
Includes Wi-Fi 6 support
Updated Voice Remote provides more controls than previously
Plugs right into your TV set
Supports HDMI ARC output

Cons

Limited to Amazon Alexa for smart home controls
No expandable storage

It took Amazon three years, but the Fire TV Stick 4K Max provides many of the upgrades we have been waiting for compared to the Fire TV Stick 4K.

Best from NVIDIA

NVIDIA Shield TV

$150 at Amazon
$150 at Best Buy
$150 at Walmart

Pros

Android TV and Google Assistant integration
Can be used with Amazon Alexa
Expandable storage (via microSD)
AI Upscaling is great
The best Android TV experience

Cons

Almost 3x more expensive
Not ideal if you don’t want to run cables

If you want the best Android TV streaming device with the benefit of a compact form-factor, it doesn’t get much better than the NVIDIA Shield TV.

Amazon’s introduction o…

When it comes to using the best Android emulators, few devices can compare and compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Of course, we’re not talking about how the Fold 3 matches up just in terms of specs when looking at the rest of the best Android phones, but it’s an absolute powerhouse for emulation and enjoying the best Android games.

Thanks to the way the Galaxy Z Fold 3 folds in half, you can turn it into landscape mode and get the feeling of using a Nintendo DS. Even after downloading the best Nintendo 3DS emulator, there’s another way to make your Fold 3 feel even more like a DS, and that’s thanks to some skins that were created by /u/zung92 on the r/GalaxyFold subreddit. So today, we’re going to show you how you can turn your Galaxy Z Fold 3 into a Nintendo DS.

How to turn your Galaxy Z Fold 3 into a Nintendo DS

Open the Google Play Store on your Fold 3.
Download DraStic DS Emulator.
Download the created skins from Google Drive.
Open the My Files app on your Galaxy Z F…

For the most part, no matter what smartphone you buy, it’s probably capable of snapping some pretty great pictures. And if you jump into the cameras Pro Mode, you can practically remove the need for using a DSLR thanks to the upgrades we’ve seen in both the actual sensors and software processing. So it doesn’t matter whether it’s the iPhone 13 Pro Max or the OnePlus 9 Pro — the smartphone market has almost plateaued.

It’s part of the reason why we’re seeing more companies focus on “gimmicky” features like being able to snap photos of the moon. Now, I’m not 100% convinced that there isn’t some black magic going on to turn a picture of a potato in the sky into an actual clear image of the man on the moon. But I digress.

Photography on mobile devices reached its peak, at least until newer camera sensors are developed for smartphones. So what’s next? In my opinion, it’s videography.

Gone are the days where you have to use a compact camera to record your kids playing or just to re…

It’s a match made in Google heaven

What you need to know

Google is testing Assistant integration with YouTube videos.
When enabled, Assistant cards appear at the bottom of the description.
This feature is opt-in only, you must be a Premium subscriber, and it will last until October 27.

Over the last few months, we have seen Google and YouTube experimenting with various new features. The most recent of which was the ability to download videos from the YouTube desktop site. Now, the video streaming giant is testing out adding Google Assistant integration for select videos.

First spotted by 9to5Google, this feature can be enabled provided that you are a YouTube Premium subscriber. But once enabled, Google Assistant cards will appear at the bottom of the description. This makes it easy to learn more about specific topics, people, places, and things related to the video that you are watching. If you want to test this out for yourself, here are the steps that you’ll need to take.

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Does anyone know what’s happening with the S21 FE?

What you need to know

The Galaxy S21 FE has supposedly passed through FCC regulations.
This comes after the device was rumored to have been canceled altogether.
There’s no indication as to when, or if, this phone will actually be released.

Recent reports claim that Samsung has decided to cancel the Galaxy S21 FE altogether, despite the device appearing in renders and having been leaked for the last few months. The reason, according to rumors, suggest that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is selling much better than expected. However, the Galaxy S21 FE has reportedly passed through the FCC, powered by Samsung’s Exynos processor and a version number of SM-G990E.

What makes this even more curious is that the device supposedly passed through the regulatory process on September 30, a few days after these cancelation reports appeared. As for the filings themselves, not much information has been revealed. In addition to the model number, this supp…

Soundbars have come a long way in the last few years, offering great sound while taking up less space and costing far less. Our criteria for the best soundbars start with: bars that won’t bankrupt you, come with the best streaming devices or smart assistants built-in, and create powerful sound without relying on subwoofers or rear speakers. The Sonos Beam will astonish you with its huge sound in a small, reasonably-priced package, but we have plenty of other great options to consider below.

Best overall: Sonos Beam Smart TV Sound Bar

With the Sonos Beam, you get the best soundbar with some basic smarts. The Sonos Beam connects to your TV with HDMI-ARC or with the included HDMI-to-Optical adapter. A recent update has brought the ability for integration between Sonos products and Google Assistant. You can control your TV with your voice if your TV supports HDMI-CEC, which most modern sets do. Controlling your TV with your voice isn’t a replacement for a remote, but it’s an excellen…

Another mid-range Android tablet for you to ignore

What you need to know

Specs and renders have leaked for the Galaxy Tab A8 2021.
The tablet is said to be powered by a Unisoc processor and features up to 4GB of RAM.
Expected pricing is to begin around $260 with an October release date.

Earlier this month, the first renders leaked in regards to the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021. At the time, some of the specs were revealed, but another leak has cropped up, providing a bit more insight into what we can expect.

This new leak comes courtesy of @OnLeaks in conjunction with 91Mobiles, providing us even more renders and specs for the upcoming device. The Galaxy Tab A8 2021 is said to arrive as the successor to the Galaxy Tab A7 and will be “placed in the mid-range segment when launched.”

In terms of power, the Tab A8 2021 is said to feature a Unisoc processor, which is paired with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM and three different storage configurations. Meanwhile, the tablet could feature…

Regardless of why you need a new TV, you’ll end up wanting or needing one at some point. And not everyone wants to throw thousands of dollars at a television, but thankfully, you don’t need to. With the advancements in technology, you can get a 4K TV with a bunch of awesome features without needing to empty the piggy bank. Plus, when you find televisions that offer as great of a value as with the Samsung AU8000, you don’t need to spend a boatload of dough. These are the best cheap 4K TVs you can get today!

Best overall: Samsung Crystal UHD AU8000 Series

One thing in the tech world is undeniable — Samsung makes some fantastic displays. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the budget smartphone market or the high-end television market, you’ll find great displays everywhere you go. The Samsung AU8000 doesn’t fall on the “high-end” of the spectrum, so you won’t find Samsung’s QLED panel here, but it still checks a lot of boxes.

There’s a TV size option for just about every application y…

It’s no secret that the Surface Duo isn’t the most durable phone, so you’ll likely want to find the best Microsoft Surface Duo case. There is a slew of great Surface Duo accessories already available, but the case options are pretty slim for the time being. These are the best Surface Duo cases you can get today.

From the source

Microsoft Surface Duo Bumper

Staff Pick

With a phone that has a 360-degree hinge, you need to ensure that you find the right case to accommodate that hinge. Microsoft has released its own case for the Surface Duo, called the Surface Duo Bumper. It wraps around all the edges of your new phone, providing full access to the charging port while not interfering with that amazing hinge.

$40 at Microsoft
$40 at Amazon
$40 at Best Buy

Protective and versatile

Otterbox Theorem Series

Productivity is the name of the game with the Surface Duo, but you don’t want to end up with a shattered device. Otterbox has been making smartphone cases for a long time…

If you’re doing a lot of video calls and meetings, you probably want to invest in a webcam. While they aren’t as difficult to find in stores now as they were a year ago, they are still in pretty high demand with so many people working from home at least some of the time. Slowly but surely, webcams are coming back in stock. But you don’t want to settle on buying anything you can find – you need it to work well. So, we have rounded up the best webcams available on Amazon right now.

Trusted brand

Logitech C920x HD Pro Webcam

Staff Pick

In the webcam world, Logitech is one of the most trusted brands, and while this webcam will cost almost twice as much as some of the others, it’s worth the price. You get full 1080p resolution along with stereo audio, HD light correction and autofocus, and even the ability to blur your background without any additional equipment.

$90 at Amazon
$65 at Walmart

Built-in ring light

Vitade 960A

Trying to get proper lighting can be tricky beca…