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Major upgrade

PS5 DualSense

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Pros

Adaptive triggers
Improved haptic feedback
Light bar surrounding touchpad
New textured grips, triggers, and thumbsticks
USB-C charging
Built-in microphone and create button

Cons

Symmetrical thumbstick layout
Light bars still might drain battery

There’s good reason Sony didn’t simply call this the DualShock 5. DualSense attempts to revolutionize the line with a more ergonomic form factor and features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback that serve to enhance your immersion. It truly is the next big step that Sony is taking, and it speaks wonders for what the PS5 may be.

On its way out

DualShock 4

$65 at Best Buy

Pros

Touchpad
Share button
Built-in speakers
Light bar used for certain games

Cons

Light bar can drain the battery
Grips aren’t comfortable to hold
Symmetrical thumbstick layout
Face buttons and D-pad feel squishy to press
Micro-USB for charging

The DualShock 4 added a light bar …

What you pursue will be yours, but you will lose something dear…

By now, you’ve probably learned that there are plenty of Summons in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but did you know there are three summons you can only get based on how you purchased your copy of the game? Even if you got the right copy of the game, did you know these DLC Summons have to be added in separately? Lucky for you, we know exactly how to get your DLC Summons!

What are the DLC Summons in Final Fantasy 7 Remake?

There are a total of nine Summons that we know of in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but three of them can only be obtained as DLC. These DLC are available depending on how you purchased your copy. If you preordered your copy —regardless of where you preordered it — you will get the Chocobo Chick Summon. If you purchased the Deluxe Edition or the First Class Edition, you will get both the Carbuncle Summon and the Cactaur Summon. These Summons have to be dowloaded separately and even then, you can’t…

As much as we love the functionality that smartwatches offer, there’s no denying that traditional, non-smart watches look way better more often than not. Thanks to the competitive market for hybrid watches, it’s possible to get something that looks like a regular watch but still offers some of the best features of a smartwatch. If you think the hybrid life might be for you, here are the ones we recommend!

A hybrid done right

Fossil Hybrid HR

Staff pick

Fossil is one of the most popular watch brands on the market and its hybrid models are no exception. The Fossil Hybrid HR boasts over two weeks of battery life and has heart-rate monitoring, activity tracking, smartphone notifications, and music controls. It’s available in a variety of fashionable styles, too.

$195 at Amazon
$195 at Fossil

Minimal beauty

Skagen Connected

Our first pick on this list is the Skagen Connected. The sleek, minimalist design is something we can’t get enough of, with the 42mm case making this a…

Hangouts Meet met the same fate yesterday.

What you need to know

Google is renaming Hangouts Chat as Google Chat.
The change comes after the company similarly dropped the Hangouts from Hangouts Meet.
The consumer-oriented Hangouts app will keep its name, however, so the Hangouts brand isn’t quite dead yet.

When Google updated its support pages to remove the Hangouts from Hangouts Meet yesterday, we wondered if Hangouts Chat was also going to meet the same fate. Well, Google just confirmed today that it will and has officially renamed Hangout Chats as Google Chat.

Despite not releasing an official statement on its blogs, the company confirmed its plans for a rebranding to The Verge. If you head over to the Google’s support landing page and the page dedicated to the app, you can see the change is now in effect.

The rebranding effort is far from complete, though, because not only does the Play Store listing still refer to Hangouts Chat — the same is true of Google Meet, by the …

Apple and Google are partnering up in a huge way.

What you need to know

Apple and Google are partnering to fight COVID-19.
The companies are working on technology to help with contact tracing.
They will use Bluetooth technology to help keep user privacy in check.

Apple has announced a joint partnership with Google to assist governments and health agencies in fighting against the coronavirus pandemic. Apple made the announcement in a press release on the Apple Newsroom website this afternoon.

“Google and Apple are announcing a joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus, with user privacy and security central to the design.”

The companies have recognized contact tracing as a valuable tool in slowing the spread of the virus, and have committed to building a solution that uses Bluetooth technology to help track the pandemic. The companies say that using Bluetooth, rather than location tracking, …

You don’t need to be a hardcore germaphobe in order to understand the threat that germs and bacteria pose to our daily lives and wellbeing. Whether you’re trying to rid your home of harmful elements that cause sickness or simply want to breathe cleaner air so you can increase your productivity, living in a germ-free environment is absolutely essential.
But the truth is that hand-washing and basic sanitation methods only go so far when it comes to eliminating harmful germs and bacteria throughout the home.
The ROCKUBOT: Sterilizing Robot takes cleanliness to an entirely new level by allowing you to eliminate 99.9% of harmful bacteria, germs, viruses and mites in just seconds, and right now it’s on sale for over 20% off its usual price at just $99.95.
Having been successfully funded on both Indiegogo and Kickstarter, this all-in-one sterilization tool will help you live a happier and cleaner life both at home and in the office.
The ROCKUBOT uses state-of-the-art technology in order to…

Chromebooks are wonderfully easy to sign into since they just use your Google Account, but what if you have multiple Google accounts you need to stay logged in to? What about when your daughter or husband needs to log in and get some work done? No worries; it’s easy to add multiple Google Accounts to a single user on a Chromebook, and adding a new user is as easy as logging into your Gmail.

How to add another Google account to your Chromebook

Need your work Gmail and personal Gmail on your Chromebook at the same time? This is how to have two or more Google accounts logged in on a single Chromebook user account.

Tap the time in the bottom corner of the screen.

Tap the Settings gear in the top bar of the menu.

Tap your Google account under the You and Google section.

Tap Add account.

Enter the email address for your second account.
Tap Next.

Enter the password for your second account.
Tap Next.

Tap I agree.

That account is now added to your signed-in accounts on you…

You know how to use this, right?

Materia, the beautiful, luminescent crystals found throughout the world of Final Fantasy VII. All magic requires Materia and there are many, many Materia. Some are easy to find or even given to you as you progress in the game; while others can be missed if you don’t have a careful eye. A few can’t even be obtained until you’ve beat the game. Fortunately, we know where to find and how to use every Materia in the Final Fantasy VII Remake.

What is Materia anyway?

In the world of Final Fantasy VII, Materia are pieces of crystalized Mako, the lifeblood of the planet. These powerful crystals grant the holder the ability to cast spells, boost their stats, and even summon incredible spirits to fight alongside them in battle. In order to use magic in the Final Fantasy VII Remake, you’ll need to scour each stage to find these glowing crystals. Fortunately, you can go back and replay using the Chapter Select feature in case you miss one.

How do I equip Mat…

Endless details

Fitbit Charge 4

$150 at Fitbit

Pros

Onboard GPS with 20+ exercise modes
Heart-rate monitoring
Mobile payments
Spotify Connect & Control
Seven-day battery life

Cons

Slightly more expensive
Larger body

The Fitbit Charge 4 is the latest addition to the company’s fitness tracker lineup. It’s designed with in-depth activity and health tracking in mind, so you get every detail regarding your health easily. You’ll also enjoy built-in GPS, heart-rate monitoring, 5 ATM water resistance, and seven days of battery life.

For casual athletes

Garmin Vivosport

$126 at Amazon

Pros

Onboard GPS
Heart-rate monitoring
Music controls
Always-on color display
Seven-day battery life

Cons

More affordable
Less appealing design

If you want accurate fitness tracking but don’t have a deep desire for extras, you might prefer something a bit more simplistic like the Garmin Vivosport. You’ll still have the essentials, like built-in GPS, heart-rate monitoring, 5 A…