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There are no music events taking place right now. Musicians aren’t touring, big festivals have all been cancelled or postponed, and it’s kind of a big bummer. Luckily, just because you can’t go out and see your favorite musician in a concert hall or stadium doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to still catch them perform live. The Room Service Music Festival kicks off on April 24 and is a three-day event that will be broadcasted live on YouTube.

This is a benefit festival, and all of the proceeds from it go to Feeding America and Sweet Relief, so not only do you get to see some amazing music but you also get to do good for others in the process. The event is presented by Trap Nation & Chill Nation, and will actually have multiple YouTube broadcasts going on to simulate the feeling of multiple stages like when you are at a large venue.

Musicians will be “performing” from home so that they can remain sheltered, distant, and safe. Razer has helped out by providing laptops and camer…

Even the Android 11 Developer Preview may be affected.

What you need to know

An apparent bug in Android 10 is causing phones to start freezing.
The issue occurs when an app becomes unresponsive, leading the phone to follow suit.
The problem seemingly also extends to Android 11.

There may be a bug in Android 10. As Android Police reports, both its staff and several other users have noticed an issue with Pixel 4 devices, as well as offerings by OnePlus and Xiaomi, with the phone freezing up. The problem seemingly occurs when a single app freezes up, causing the entire system to become unresponsive as well.

Another thing that really bothers me on the Pixel 4 XL – when an app freezes up, it oftentimes locks up the whole UI. Notifications, home gesture – everything becomes unresponsive.Sometimes the UI unfreezes when the app does, sometimes the app remains frozen.Anyone else?— Artem Russakovskii (@ArtemR) April 17, 2020

When it does happen, there doesn’t seem to be any way to g…

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The best Chromebooks of 2020 can provide a top-notch computing experience, perfect for students, grandparents and anyone looking for a trouble-free laptop with long battery life. We’ve reviewed and rated the absolute best Chromebooks so that you can find the best value at any budget. Our buyer’s guide will help you find the perfect Chrome OS laptop or tablet.

Best overall

Lenovo Chromebook C340 (11.6″)

$300 at Walmart
$320 at Lenovo

The best Chromebook just got better.

With double the USB ports and 8GB models on the horizon, Lenovo’s aluminum-lidded laptop is more than a pretty face.

Lenovo Chromebook C340 (11.6″) Features

11.6-inch 10-point IPS touchscreen
Aluminum lid, plastic body
Intel Celeron N4000
4-8GB RAM, 32-64GB storage
Up to 10-hour battery life
Pretty pink or silver color options

While last year’s C330 skimped on ports, the Lenovo Chromebook C340 (also known as the C340-11) features a USB-A and USB-C p…

Introduced alongside the rest of the Moto G7 family, the G7 Play sports the smallest display of the group, making it much easier to handle while still giving you a lot of the same features and specs as the other devices. However, there are some of us out there who still want to keep our precious devices protected no matter what. Here are our picks for the best cases for the G7 Play.

Slim and Matte

Sunnyw Ultra-Thin TPU Case

Staff pick

Slim cases are popular since they keep the bulkiness of your already-hefty smartphone down. The Sunnyw Slim case offers a compact construction, along with raised bezels and tactile button covers for the best all-around experience.

$10 at Amazon

On the hip

Encased Scorpio

It’s essential to have excellent protection, but a case with a holster is always a plus. The Encased Scorpio Case offers not only an easy way to have your phone handy on your hip, but the holster also sports a built-in kickstand. That allows you to prop up your Moto G7 Play …

Leveling up your home entertainment setup just became a bit more affordable thanks to Vizio’s current sale on its M-series and P-series 4K UHD Smart TVs at retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. You could even shop these deals at warehouse clubs like Costco or Sam’s Club. Options start as low as $599.99 today, giving you the opportunity to save up to $600 while supplies last.

Target has the best deal on Vizio TVs right now. Though the P-Series models are the same prices there as they are at Walmart, Best Buy, and other stores, you can use a free Target RedCard to save an additional 5% off the purchase price of the TV you choose. There are two different RedCards, one which acts as a credit card and another which is a debit card. The debit option has zero fees and takes money right out of your bank account when you make a purchase, so you don’t have to worry about any additional charges by using it.

The most affordable model on sale today won’t be found at Target. Instead, …

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Competition makes for better products, and the Android ecosystem is more competitive than ever. The best of the best right now is the Galaxy S20+, bringing an excellent combination of hardware, display, specs, features, and cameras into a single package. If you want a new Android phone at any price range, we’ve done the research to separate the great from the good, and the good from the bad. This list will help you make your next purchase easier.

Best Overall: Samsung Galaxy S20+

Before the Galaxy S20 series came out, our top pick here was the Galaxy S10+ — and everything Samsung did this year made it an easy move to recommend the S20+. The S20+ makes improvements across the board, with a bigger display that has a super-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a larger 4,500mAh battery, more RAM, and a new Snapdragon 865 processor. Every Galaxy S20+ is 5G capable as well, for all of the U.S. carriers, which isn’t the biggest deal right now but will become more important as we push into 2021….

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold sequel fixes niggling issues with the first model — if these rumors are accurate.

What you need to know

More leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 have emerged months before an expected release.
The outer screen of the Fold 2 is said to be much bigger and capacious compared to the initial release, and the inner screen will jump in size as well as shift up to 120Hz.
The Fold 2 is also expected to debut with an S-Pen, improving its productivity focus.

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 2 has been rumored to be making its way down sometime this year, and now we have a bit of an idea of what kind of specs will drive this experience.

In a series of tweets, industry analyst Ross Young shared the display specs of the upcoming foldable, tweeting:

Galaxy Fold 2 leak – Front Display •Size: 6.23”•Resolution: 2267 x 819•Refresh Rate: 60Hz•Backplane Technology – LTPS•Notch/Hole/UPC – Hole#Samsung #GalaxyFold #foldable— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) April 20, 2020

Galax…

If you’re planning to set up a smart home, you’ll need the basics. First, you have to decide what smart home platform you want to adopt, with the most popular being Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit (though you could use more than one if you really wanted). Then, you need to start building it out with devices that let you control music, lights, security cameras, TVs, and more through a single smartphone app or even voice. There’s so much from which to choose, but here are six must-have smart home accessories you should consider adding to your system this year.

Extending Alexa

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd-Gen)

Staff Pick

Even if you have a larger Alexa-enabled speaker on the main level of your home that can hear vocal commands from all over, it’s worthwhile to add a second Echo Dot somewhere for additional support. You might even want to use it on your nightstand as an alarm clock since the third-generation version adds an LED display that can show the time, outdoor te…

Facebook’s new app allows Android users to watch streamers, connect with others and more.

What you need to know

Facebook has released a new Facebook Gaming app for Android.
The app allows users to watch streamers without having to use their computer.
There’s also various games you can instantly play.

While the streamer scene is already fairly packed with YouTube Gaming, Twitch and Mixer, Facebook is continuing to roll out new methods for viewers to check out streamers on Facebook Gaming. The newest addition to this campaign is the Facebook Gaming app for Android, which is now available to download via the Google Play storefront.

📣 Launch announcement 📣🧵1/ We know you’ve waited patiently. Well folks the day has come: we’re launching FarmVille in VR! j/k, sorry, kind mobs of Twitter, don’t @ us! We’re actually launching the Facebook Gaming app on Google Play. Download NOW 👉 https://t.co/6wzoSRD3Gj pic.twitter.com/5YzVxmklHm— Facebook Gaming #playaparttogether (@…