Articles by Chris Wedel

The PS5, Sony’s newest gaming console, brings a lot of excitement with its entertainment and gaming subscriptions, so knowing how to manage them will be necessary. Whether you want to end your time with a service or extend the ones you’re loving, you’ll need to know how to handle it. There’s nothing worse than thinking you’ve taken care of a service only to find out you are either still being charged for it or that you’ve lost your access. Let’s get into the steps needed to manage your subscriptions on the PS5.

How to manage your subscriptions on the PS5

Make sure your PS5 is powered on and hooked up to your TV.
Using the DualSense controller go all the way to the top-right then click settings.
Scroll down to select Users and Accounts.

Now, you’ll want to choose Accounts.
Select the Payments and Subscriptions option.
You are going to want to scroll down and choose Subscriptions.

Here, you will see your current subscriptions. Choose the one that you’d like to edit or get more i…

Best answer: Yes, if your child is an active user of the smart speaker, the new Echo Dot Kids has a much-improved processor for better response times. The new design of the speaker also means that it sounds better than previous versions. If you are looking for a new Echo Dot Kids Edition speaker, this also is your only option as the previous generation is no longer being sold.

Roaring to the top: Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition (4th Gen) ($60 at Amazon)

Should you upgrade to the new Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition?

When Amazon announced all of its new products for 2020, the idea of upgrading our existing devices comes up, and if you’re a parent, it may mean an upgrade to the new Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition. Typically when Amazon updates a product the previous version will no longer be sold. So, if you don’t already have an Echo Dot Kids Edition you’ll only be able to purchase the newest version unless you pick up an older option secondhand.

Although, how could you not want the new o…

The Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 is a nice little device, but with a few tweaks, it could be even better.

I have had the chance to review a few kid’s smartwatches that I didn’t feel my youngest was quite ready to assist with yet, but thankfully he is now prepared to help me with the Vivofit Jr. 3 review. Together we discovered that this small, kid-focused fitness tracker does more than just track steps.

It can help your child learn responsibility, and not just by keeping track of the tracker, but by letting you assign chores and tasks to them. There is, of course, step and activity tracking, and also sleep monitoring. With the Marvel Black Panther model we tested, there are Avenger themed missions within the phone’s companion app. As your child meets specific task requirements set from the adventure, they advance in the missions.

My youngest is 5-years-old and very active, so he loved the rewards and seeing new records set each day. He also really loves helping around the house, so feelin…

Using Google Search and your phone, you’ll be able to explore a full-size automobile in AR.

What you need to know

You’ll be able to view both the inside and outside of the vehicle.
This new feature will use the same technology employed Google Search 3D AR animals already available.
The feature is currently being worked on in the U.S. with brands like Volvo and Porsche.

Have you ever thought of using Google Search for 3D cars? Thanks to its latest announcement during SearchON 2020, you can soon see what the inside of the newest Porsche looks like, or maybe if that Volvo SUV will fit in your garage?

Lately, Google has been finding ways to bring more visual aspects to your search results. Using the same technology in place for showing you 3D AR animals and other objects, Google will soon let you view the inside and outside of some automobiles.

Currently, Google is working with Volvo and Porsche in the U.S. to produce these experiences. You’ll be able to see the vehicle in the …

Perfomance king

TicWatch Pro 3

$300 at Amazon

Pros

Thinner and lighter than before
Larger screen
Runs the newest Snapdragon 4100 processor
Fantastic battery life
Improved Dual Display 2.0
New sensors and health tracking

Cons

Still large for some wrists
More expensive than the Pro 2020
Only one color option

Mobvoi has a winner with the TicWatch Pro 3. It’s got fantastic performance from the Snapdragon 4100, improved and added health sensors, and the body of the watch has been trimmed down. If you like the TicWatch Pro 2020, the Pro 3 is an instant upgrade.

A solid option

TicWatch Pro (2020)

$260 at Amazon

Pros

Dual Display 1.0 is still a great feature
Good battery life
U.S. military-grade durability
Lower cost of entry

Cons

Quite a bit larger than the Pro 3
Running older Snapdragon 2100 processor
The Android 11-based Wear OS update unclear

When the TicWatch Pro 2020 got its upgrade to 1GB of RAM, it made a world of difference. Though it’s still great …

A familiar design that has trimmed down where it counts most, while increasing performance and battery.

With the TicWatch Pro 3 smartwatch, Mobvoi seems to be trying to make a name as something more than just a Wear OS watch maker with low-cost devices that performs okay for the price. That started with the TicWatch E in 2017, but it wasn’t until the Pro line of watches came shortly after that Mobvoi moved to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100 series of processors that debuted in 2016. Unfortunately, the company stayed with that SoC for every watch since — that changes with the TicWatch Pro 3, and wow, is the change well worth it.

Now, I’ve owned watches from Huawei, Misfit, LG, and even going outside of the Wear OS platform with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. Outside of the Samsung watch, all of these have had the same fault — relatively sluggish performance. However, with the TicWatch Pro 3 sporting the newest Snapdragon 4100, the overall experience gets a massive upgrade.

The…

With its high price tag and nearly all-glass construction, you’re going to want to get one of the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 cases around. Even with its unique form factor and build, there are still some ways to add some protection to your device. Though the list for cases available right now is short, it will expand as manufacturers have more time to get products ready. Here are the best cases available right now.

Best of both worlds

Spigen Ultra Hybrid

Staff pick

The Spigen Ultra Hybrid case brings two fantastic features together. It provides all-around protection without being too thick. By utilizing a dual-layer system with a hard outer shell surrounding a shock-absorbing TPU inner layer, the case offers great protection for your phone’s front and back. There are also raised bezels that help to keep the screen and camera up off of surfaces.

$40 at Amazon

Luxury on luxury

Samsung Leather Case

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a device with a luxurious price tag and feel, …

One of the things we always have with us is our phone, so it makes sense to combine that with the best wallet case for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 to cut down on stuff to carry. Being able to leave your wallet behind while still keeping the necessary cards with you can be freeing. So take a look at these wallet cases to take the first step towards pocket liberation.

Durable wallet

Spigen Slim Armor CS

Staff pick

Spigen is one of the best-known case makers for phones, and this case combines its very popular Slim Armor line with a wallet. As the name states, this case is durable, and unlike most heavy-duty cases, is also quite slim. The door on the back of the case slides open for storage of up to two cards. While it isn’t going to replace your entire wallet, it will let you keep your essential cards handy.

$15 at Amazon

Classic leather

FYY Leather RFID-Blocking Wallet

This leather case from FYY is a folio-style case that covers the back and flap to protect the front w…

The complete picture

Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus

$180 at Amazon

Pros

Pre-Roll video
2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi
1080p HD video
Advanced Motion Detection

Cons

No Google Assistant integration
A bit pricey

The Ring is bringing you some new features with its Video Doorbell 3 Plus. The addition of Pre-Roll video gives you four seconds of video before the detect event. This is very helpful in getting a better idea of what happened leading up to the notification from your doorbell.

A solid upgrade

Ring Video Doorbell 3

$150 at Amazon

Pros

2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi
1080p HD video
Advanced Motion Detection
Less expensive

Cons

No Pre-Roll video
No Google Assistant integration

The Ring Video Doorbell 3 carries all of the same upgrades as the Plus version, aside from the higher price tag and the Pre-Roll. The Ring Video Doorbell 3 is a quality upgrade over Ring Video Doorbell 2 due to the addition of the 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi and Advanced Motion Detection.

The Ring V…

Ring Video Doorbell 3

Versatile viewer

$200 at Amazon
$200 at Best Buy
$200 at Ring

Pros

Integrates with Alexa and Amazon devices
Can be used wired or battery-powered
Near Zone helps reduce erroneous motion detection
Customizable motion zones and privacy filters
Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi support

Cons

Doesn’t work well with Google Assistant
Subscription plan required to access any recordings
No local storage
Doesn’t record all the time
Privacy scandals tarnished reputation

The Video Doorbell 3 is Ring’s latest video doorbell. Its integration with Amazon devices and services is top-notch, and its hardware and apps are great as well. Ring has been repairing its relationship with users after several privacy scandals, but the memory of these might still be a deterrent.

August View Doorbell Camera

Simplicity is key

$229 at August

Pros

Battery pack easy to swap
No wiring necessary
Free video cloud storage for 24-hours
Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi support
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