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Project Hazel will even feature RGB Chroma lightning, exactly what every mask needs.

What you need to know

Project Hazel is a concept for a new smart mask from Razer.
The concept features n95 filters, rechargeable active ventilators, and Smart Pods to regulate airflow.
There is no price or release date for this potential product.
Razer also revealed a concept gaming chair at CES 2021 called Project Brooklyn.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and work, and while vaccines are being rolled out in several countries, it’s something we’ll be dealing with for years to come. Razer previously converted some of its manufacturing facilities to produce certified medical masks and donated 1 million surgical face masks to healthcare frontline workers. At CES 2021, the company announced a concept smart mask called Project Hazel.

Project Hazel combats the inherent environmental risks of disposable masks and provides improved social interaction with a clear, transparent desi…

Starting the New Year off strong, Best Buy has the PS5 in stock.

Didn’t grab a PS5 before the holidays? Now’s your chance to get one from Best Buy. The retailer has stocked up on the popular console with a few caveats in place to make sure they don’t sell out too quickly. If you try adding it to your cart, you may be asked to wait a few minutes before more stock is released.

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The New Year is here and if you weren’t able to grab a PS5 in 2020, Best Buy is giving you another chance today. Sony’s machine has been sold out for months now since it’s release in November for good reason. It plays some of the very best games on the market. With titles like the upcoming God of War: Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West, it has a bright future.

Per Best Buy:

Every few minutes, we’re going to release more inventory.
Shortly, the button below will turn back to yellow (unless we sell out).
At that point, try adding…

PlayStation is going all-in on exclusive content and deals, ensuring that the PS5 is the only place to play certain console games for a limited time.

2020 was an aberration. The year had no shortage of life-changing events from wildfires, a turbulent election cycle, civil unrest, and a pandemic. Not all of it was bad, though. More people found solace and comfort in games than ever, escaping reality for even just a moment. With the PS5 release, Sony had a particularly big year. It wasn’t without its struggles, but Sony looks to replicate this success going forward into 2021.

Next year is a big year for the PlayStation 5. It will be the first full year of the console being on the market, and a time like this can make or break it in the games industry. It’s already at a disadvantage compared to Microsoft’s Xbox Series X, which has a more powerful CPU and GPU baked into the console. Where the PS5 has the upper hand is its blazing fast SSD, the likes of which hasn’t been featured in a h…

Sony has clarified the steps needed to take to redeem the adapter.

Even though your current PSVR will be compatible with PS5, Sony confirmed previously that using a PSVR on PS5 would require a camera adapter. You can now redeem one directly from the company for free. Here’s how to get a PSVR adapted for your PS5.

How to redeem your free PSVR adapter on PS5

Go to global.support.playstation.com/s/pscamera-adaptor.
Click the I am not a Robot checkbox and select Next.
Enter the PSVR serial number, found on the back of the Processor Unit and select Next.

Continue to fill out the form with your first name, last name, email address, shipping address, and phone number.

Should you still have any trouble, you’ll be asked to contact PlayStation Support.

Speaking with UploadVR, a Sony representative confirmed that the adapter will not be shipped with the console in the box and that people will have to place an order to receive one separately.

Because the new upgraded camera for PS5 can…

Looking for a game that’s child-friendly? We’ve rounded up the best games that kids can play on PS5.

There may be thousands of games available on PS4 and PS5, even some through backward compatibility, but not all of them are suitable for children. If you’re looking for some more kid-friendly, there are a few notable titles that are definitely worth your time. Whether you have a younger child or a pre-teen, you’ll want them to play the best games that are appropriate for their age. We’ve rounded up some of the best PS5 games for kids so that you don’t need to spend hours browsing the store and the internet.

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Bugsnax
Sackboy: A Big Adevnture
Astro’s Playroom
Minecraft
Fall Guys
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Crash Bandicoot 4
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Lego DC Super-Villains

Bugsnax

Bugsnax caught a lot of people’s attention when it was first announced, and not just because of its catchy theme song. From the developer of Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Bugsnax is a weird tale of h…

It’s all too common for someone to try to hack your account and steal your information. This goes for any website and service, and it’s, unfortunately, something you may run into on your brand new PS5. If you’re looking to add an extra layer of security, the PS5 offers two-factor authentication so that even if your password is compromised for whatever reason, you’re account should still be safe.

PS5 Guides

How to transfer games and save data
How to attach the PS5 base
How to set up parental controls
How to connect to Wi-Fi
How to increase download speeds
How to manage multiple accounts
How to set up 2FA
How to update your PS5 system software
How to use Game Help
How to enable 4K/8K resolution
How to factory reset your PS5

How to set up two-factor authentication on PS5

Go to Settings.
Select Users and Accounts.
Select Security.

Select 2-Step Verification.

Select whether you want to use a Text Message or Authenticator App.

If using your mobile device, enter your phone …

Online connection problems on PS5 may not always be the result of the PlayStation Network going down. There are a few steps you can take to solve these troubles on your own if they persist, and it may be as simple as unplugging your router or restarting your console. Here are some tips on how to troubleshoot online connection problems on your PS5.

Products used in this guide

Connect to your router: Cat 7 Ethernet Cable (From $8 at Amazon)

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Troubleshoot through settings
Connect to Wi-Fi
Use a wired connection
Power cycle your router
Restart from Safe Mode
Contact PlayStation

PS5 Guides

How to transfer games and save data
How to attach the PS5 base
How to set up parental controls
How to connect to Wi-Fi
How to increase download speeds
How to manage multiple accounts
How to set up 2FA
How to update your PS5 system software
How to use Game Help
How to enable 4K/8K resolution
How to factory reset your PS5

Troubleshoot through PS5 settings

Go to Settings.
Select Ne…

If there’s one thing that can be said about the PS5, it’s that it’s fast. The SSD can load optimizing games in just a few seconds, nearly eliminating loading screens in others. But the SSD won’t make your downloads go faster if your internet is poor. When you want to increase the download speeds of your games, there are a few things you can try to make it happen.

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Manage your PS5 downloads
Using a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi
Using Rest Mode to increase download speeds
Update to the latest firmware
Change your DNS settings
Check your modem’s bandwidth
Upgrade your internet service

PS5 Guides

How to transfer games and save data
How to attach the PS5 base
How to set up parental controls
How to connect to Wi-Fi
How to increase download speeds
How to manage multiple accounts
How to set up 2FA
How to update your PS5 system software
How to use Game Help
How to enable 4K/8K resolution
How to factory reset your PS5

Managing your PS5 downloads

Think of your PS5 li…

Odds are if you have a family or just live with multiple people, you’ll be sharing your PS5 console. Sony makes it easy to add users to your console and share games between accounts, including those redeemed through PlayStation Plus. Whether you’re looking to create accounts, switch users, or share games, we’ll walk you through how.

PS5 Guides

How to transfer games and save data
How to attach the PS5 base
How to set up parental controls
How to connect to Wi-Fi
How to increase download speeds
How to manage multiple accounts
How to set up 2FA
How to update your PS5 system software
How to use Game Help
How to enable 4K/8K resolution
How to factory reset your PS5

Products used in this guide

Next-gen: PS5 ($499 at Amazon)
Exclusive benefits: PlayStation Plus 12-month ($60 at Amazon)

Creating multiple accounts

Turn on your PS5.
On the Welcome screen, either select your account or select Add User.
If selecting Add User, hit Get Started when prompted to “Add a user to this PS…

Before you start playing those PS5 games on your shiny new PS5 console, you might want to play some of your backward compatible games first. The PS5 supports thousands of PS4 games through backward compatibility, but given its limited 825GB internal SSD you can run out of storage space quickly. We’ll walk you through transferring digital games and saving data through a wireless network with an external HDD so you can start gaming.

PS5 Guides

How to transfer games and save data
How to attach the PS5 base
How to set up parental controls
How to connect to Wi-Fi
How to increase download speeds
How to manage multiple accounts
How to set up 2FA
How to update your PS5 system software
How to use Game Help
How to enable 4K/8K resolution
How to factory reset your PS5

Products used in this guide

Try to find the next-gen: PS5 ($499 at Amazon)
Transfer: WD Elements 2TB External Hard Drive ($56 at Amazon)

How to transfer PS4 games and save data to PS5

Transfer games through network

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