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E3 isn’t happening but that doesn’t mean we won’t have a summer of gaming news.

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Geoff Keighley is the host of multiple game events like Opening Night Live at Gamescom and the Game Awards.
E3 2020 and other physical events have been canceled due to the ongoing global pandemic.
Today, Keighley has announced Summer Game Fest, a four month event bringing news, digital showcases and more.

Geoff Keighley, host of the Game Awards and Opening Night Live at Gamescom, has revealed an entirely-new project called Summer Game Fest. Running from May through August 2020, this event is four months of news, digital shows and demos from multiple publishers, including but not even remotely limited to: CD Projekt Red, Xbox, PlayStation, WB Games and Bethesda.

Introducing @summergamefest, a new season of news, in-game events, and playable content from the entire video game industry. May – August 2020, and a developer showcase with @iam8bit too. See you soon! https://t.co/Hp7Wu…

This Mother’s Day will be a bit different than most. With everyone practicing social distancing and staying at home, you might not be around your mother during this special day for the first time in years. Luckily, this Mother’s Day sale on Facebook Portal devices will help make sure you and mom can see each other whenever you choose. With select devices now $50 off, today’s sale offers some of the best discounts yet on Facebook Portal models with prices starting as low as $79. Shipping is free.

The Portal Mini is the most affordable option during the sale, priced at $79.99. This 8-inch device lets you easily video call other Portal users, or even just Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp users, using its built-in apps. The Smart Camera tracks you and adjusts to follow you around, meaning you could, for instance, chat with your sister while cooking dinner, or hang out with long-distance relatives while they open up their birthday presents. It features Alexa built-in so you can control you…

The first wireless charger out of OnePlus is a stunner. The Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger charges nearly as fast as its wired counterpart, which is an incredible achievement. But to accomplish those speeds, it generates a lot of heat, and subsequently has a built-in fan to keep everything cool. That can be a bit annoying, but thankfully you can tell your OnePlus 8 Pro to charge more slowly at specific times, taking away the wireless charger’s bothersome fan noise.

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Best wireless charging: OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger ($70 at OnePlus)

How to use Bedtime Mode to slow OnePlus 8 Pro wireless charging

Go to Settings, Battery and Bedtime Mode.

Tap the toggle next to “schedule” to turn Bedtime Mode on.
Set your start and end times for Bedtime Mode — during these hours, charging will be slowed and the fan noise will be reduced.

Don’t be concerned with starting it early, since the phone will have plenty of time to charge overnight.

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The OnePlus 8 is a fantastic phone with great hardware and the company’s beloved OxygenOS software atop Android 10. Like many other high-end phones released this year, it features support for the budding 5G network, which sounds great at first glance — but most markets still don’t have a 5G network to connect to. In the meantime your OnePlus 8 will be draining its battery searching for a network that isn’t there. Luckily, you can tell it to stop looking.

Products used in this guide

5G powerhouse: OnePlus 8 ($700 at OnePlus)
LTE only: OnePlus 7T ($500 at OnePlus)

How to disable 5G

While 5G theoretically allows you to hit incredible gigabit speeds and download huge movies and games in a matter of seconds (in ideal situations), it takes a considerable toll on your phone’s battery life. That may well be worth it in exchange for those speeds, but if your area doesn’t have 5G, you’re draining power without gaining any benefits. Disabling 5G connectivity only takes a few steps in t…

OnePlus has exclusively been using Snapdragon chips since it launched its first phone in 2014.

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A new leak claims the OnePlus Z will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 chipset.
It was previously tipped to be feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000 chipset.
OnePlus Z is expected to make its global debut in July.

In March this year, a leak had suggested that the OnePlus Z would be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G chipset. A new leak has now surfaced, which claims the phone will feature Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 765 chipset instead. The latest information comes from popular leaker Max J.

pic.twitter.com/3pOxPgddM8— Max J. (@MaxJmb) May 1, 2020

Since the Snapdragon 765 and 765G are among the most powerful and efficient mid-range mobile processors on the market right now, the info is certainly not surprising. The leaker says it may be possible that OnePlus had initially planned to use the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chipset but changed its mind later.

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Xiaomi may be collecting more data than users are aware of, but the company says it’s doing so strictly within legal limits.

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Xiaomi has been accused of collecting more data than would reasonably be anticipated from smartphone users.
A report from Forbes spotted data from incongito mode being routed to servers in Russia and Singapore.
Xiaomi denied the allegations, arguing that it was strictly abiding by local regulations.

Browsing on incognito mode may not be as private as users think if you’re using a Xiaomi phone. As per a report from Forbes (working with security researcher Gabi Cirlig), the default Xiaomi browser was sending records of every website users accessed, even while they were in incognito mode.

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The device was also recording what folders he opened and to which screens he swiped, including the status bar and the settings page. All of the data was being packaged up and sent to remote servers in Singapore and Russia, though t…

Instant Pot fans are a loyal and passionate bunch who swear by cooking a multitude of foods in the versatile small kitchen appliance. I’m one of them, and over the years, like many others who love their Pots, I have spent tons on different accessories that come in handy when cooking a variety of foods. In many cases, cheap accessories can make a world of difference. Here are some great ones that are worth considering if you’re looking for something new to add to your Instant Pot accessories collection.

Steam to perfection

Kitchen Deluxe Vegetable Steamer

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This convenient basket expands to fit all Instant Pot sizes (as well as stovetop pots) then collapses to put away when not in use. It is great for steaming vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, or use it as an egg rack or colander. A center handle makes for easy removal. It comes with a recipe ebook and julienne peeler, too.

$17 at Amazon

Squash the smell

House Again 3-pack Silicone Rings

The sealing ring n…