Articles by Nicholas Sutrich

We called Asgard’s Wrath 2 the best VR game ever made when it launched at the end of 2023, and the long-awaited Quest 3 graphics update is finally here.
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The Pixel 7 family of phones can zoom like few others, but not every zoom setting is the same. Here’s how to get the most out of the zoom functions on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro’s camera!
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Fortnite Chapter 4 launched early Sunday morning but Android users weren’t able to play for several hours after the update.

Black Friday is over but these deals are still going strong all the way through the end of Cyber Monday!

But it’s got all the trappings of a proper flagship phone.

What you need to know

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has leaked once again, showing off all the colors it’ll launch in.
Samsung looks to offer multiple variants of the phone, but none appear to include a telephoto camera.
Rumors have been pointing to a January 4th 2022 launch at CES for some time now.

It seems that every week brings a new Galaxy S21 FE leak, and this week’s is the most detailed yet. CoinBRS managed to get their hands on what appears are official marketing slides, as well as a spec sheet detailing the most important components inside the phone.

While everything looks better than the regular Galaxy S21 at first, the lack of a proper telephoto camera is a bit surprising. Given the impressive Galaxy S21 Black Friday sales that have already started, losing out on the telephoto camera could be a huge bummer for would-be buyers.

According to the leak, Samsung is changing out the 12MP main camera sensor on the Gala…

Revenge of the Flip is in full swing.

Turns out, the third time really is a charm when it comes to Samsung’s foldable clamshell design. What may have initially seemed to be an homage to a relic of another time is actually the ideal form factor for the devices we have come to love and use every single day. Samsung is making sure that the idea of flip phones isn’t just relegated to a few overly nostalgic, wealthy customers either, as it has dropped the MSRP to $999 and is even trying to woo younger demographics with attractive accessories that make the Galaxy Z Flip 3 hip to be square.

But it’s not just the style that Samsung is nailing down for its third-generation clamshell foldable. Important features that people have come to expect from a modern smartphone are finally available on foldables like the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. That includes major milestones like water resistance, stereo speakers, a screen that doesn’t scratch easily, and more durable materials than e…

The Google Pixel 6 shipped with a brand new camera sensor, a refined set of features, and plenty of new ones to boot. One of the most exciting new features is Motion Mode, which actually includes two new sub-modes: Action Pan, and Long Exposure. Most phones might need a tripod to achieve these features, but the Google Pixel 6 is the best Android phone for a reason; all it needs is a human hand to point it in the right direction so it can capture pure magic.

How to use Action Pan

As the name suggests, Action Pan is designed to add some extreme motion to what would otherwise be a static photo. After taking a photo, your Pixel 6 will analyze the person or object in focus and blur everything around it, creating a photo that looks almost like it’s moving.

Action Pan can be used on people or moving objects, such as cars, and can also be used when holding the phone still or panning it like you would a panoramic photo. Here’s how to find and use it:

Open the camera app.
Swipe over to …

The Oculus Quest 2 fabric strap has more cons than pros. It’s easy to slide on and off, but absorbs sweat and germs and does nothing to counterbalance the front-heavy design or add cushioning. You can buy the official Elite Strap, but it’s a bit pricey and had some early issues with durability. Thankfully, a few third-party alternatives will fit the bill. So whether you’re looking for more support, better weight distribution, better cushioning, or other improvements, these are the best Quest 2 straps we’ve found.

Best overall: Frankenquest Deluxe Audio Strap

The Frankenquest, as the name might imply, mashes together different, unrelated products into one magnificent outcome. Taking the HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap — arguably one of the most comfortable VR accessories ever — and a 3D printed accessory that snaps to the Quest 2, the Frankenquest head strap is the single best solution you’ll find anywhere. Just make sure you buy both the Deluxe Audio Strap and the Frankenquest a…

The alarm system with an Eero router built right in.

Since the launch of the original Ring Alarm system in 2018, Ring refined its product only a few times with the most recent launch, including a redesigned keypad and sensors. This time, the Ring Alarm Pro ups the ante by featuring an Eero Wi-Fi 6 router inside, a better and more versatile battery backup system, and the ability to finally store video taken from your Ring cameras locally on a microSD card.

But while it may seem like many of these steps are designed to make the do-it-yourself alarm system more, well, do-it-yourself, the reality is that the best features are still kept behind a paywall, ensuring you’ll always want to keep a Ring security subscription active. Still, Ring’s subscriptions costs are a pittance when compared to the other best home security systems.

If you’re debating between the two, the $50 difference between the regular Ring Alarm and the Ring Alarm Pro is well worth the price, so long as you’re plannin…

But you’ll definitely need it if you ever have to replace your screen.

What you need to know

Google has released a fingerprint scanner calibration tool for resetting the fingerprint scanner security after a screen replacement.
Users only need to run this after replacing the screen, as it will need to reset security keys to recertify the authenticity of fingerprints being read.
Some users may need to run this after installing custom ROMs, too.

There’s no denying that the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are two of the year’s best Android smartphones, but the in-display fingerprint scanners leave a lot to be desired. If you’re having trouble with your fingerprint scanner, Google’s newly-released Pixel repair tool that XDA-Developers discovered isn’t designed to ease your burdens.

Instead, this tool is here to recalibrate and recertify the fingerprint reader after replacing the display. That’s usually done after the display breaks due to a fall or some other mishap. Sometimes, this …