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LG V60 review: Most of a Galaxy S20+, for hundreds less | Android Central
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Motorola has a chance to surprise everyone in the budget market again with the Moto G Power. This handset sports a beautiful 6.4-inch display, while being powered by the Snapdragon 665 and 4GB of RAM. The best part is the included 5,000mAh battery, which could last you up to three days with regular use. So why not get a rugged case to keep the G Power chugging along without getting damaged in the process? Here are the best Moto G Power cases you can get.

The classic pick

Otterbox Commuter Lite

Staff Pick

Otterbox and ruggedness are practically synonymous since the company has been making protective cases for years. The Otterbox Commuter Lite offers a slimmer profile than the Defender series, but still does a great job at protecting your G Power.

$31 at Otterbox

Advanced protection

UAG Plyo

At first glimpse, you may think that the UAG Plyo is just another TPU case. That’s simply not the case (heh) as you’ll get reinforced edges and corners for improved shock absorpti…

Bose is known not only for comfortable headphones, but for excellent sound quality, so getting a pair of Bose headphones might be worth the investment. Bose’s Noise Canceling Headphones 700 are the company’s most innovative headphone to date. They feature 11 different steps of active noise cancelation, great battery life with up to 20 hours on a single charge, USB-C, and solid sound quality.

Best Overall: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700

The Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 are the latest addition to the company’s headphone lineup, but they’re also, by far, its most innovative.

The headlining feature here are the NCH 700s’ active noise cancelation (ANC) capabilities. The outgoing Bose QC35 II were solid at active noise cancelation but were clearly showing their age. However, the NCH 700 now feature some of the best ANC available on the market today. With new ANC algorithms, they’re able to block out nearly all bass/low-end noise and a decent amount of midrange and treble. …

Protecting our homes and our families with smart technology has never been easier. You can now see what’s going on when you are not at home, even if it’s just to see what the family pet is getting into today. Whatever your reason might be, we’ve got a roundup of indoor security cameras for you to choose from.

Stick it anywhere

Ring Stick Up Cam

Staff pick

This camera sends alerts when it detects any motion, and it has night vision and 2-way audio. It is available in battery-powered, plug-in, or solar-powered versions. You can also mount it easily on any flat surface.

$100 at Amazon $100 at Best Buy

Facial recognition

Nest Cam IQ Indoor

Nest Cam IQ differentiates between objects and people, shoots at 1080p, and can zoom in on someone as they’re moving across the room.

$229 at Google Store $230 at Best Buy

All the features

Arlo Pro 3

The Arlo Pro 3 shoots in 2K, has night-vision with 160-degree viewing angles and two-way audio. With Arlo’s Smart Service, you g…

The world has changed, our lives have changed, and so too will our technology.

In an article published 54 days ago, I noted in passing that COVID-19 would surely become one of the defining stories of the year. Looking back now, that statement seems equally optimistic and naive. Lockdown-enhanced clarity, of course, is 20/20. This mess and its extensive fallout is clearly going to be the only story of this year, and probably also the next.

Everyone’s lives have been impacted in some way by the pandemic — whether directly by its immediate health effects, the economy being thoroughly clobbered, the travel restrictions, the curbs on usual freedoms, or the psychological effects of isolation. It’s become clichéd to point out how not-normal things have become.

As much as everyone desperately wants a return to the old normal, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that the new one isn’t going away anytime soon. In recent days, scientists have warned of a very slow return to the pre-coronav…

There are a number of reasons why you might need to factory reset your Android phone. Maybe your phone is overloaded with apps and running slow, or you’ve downloaded a recent update and it’s causing problems with your phone’s functionality. Maybe you just want to reset it because you’re selling your phone (you should always do this when selling an old device, by the way). Here’s how to factory reset your Android phone through the phone settings or via the recovery mode.

How to factory reset your phone from the settings menu

Before we get started, know that a factory reset will erase all the data on your phone. If you haven’t backed up your contacts, pictures, videos, documents, and anything else (preferably in the cloud), you should do so now. Not sure where to back up your data before a factory reset? Read our guide on how to do that first.

Given the variety of phones available on Android, I’ll be using the Pixel 3a and Samsung’s Galaxy A51 as the examples for this guide. The P…

Head on over to BuyDig and you can get two amazing start home devices bundled together and discounted. The Nest Thermostat E and Nest Hello video doorbell are down to $239 with code LSR27. Individually, these devices sell for $338. And that’s only because the Thermostat E is currently on sale for $139 at most places. If it was going for it’s regular $169 price, that’d be another $30 worth of savings in this bundle. BuyDig also offers free shipping.

If you’re gearing up for summer and the increased energy costs that go with it, you should really consider a smart thermostat like the Thermostat E. It can save you money not only because of the cheaper price but because it can save on energy costs in the long term. It’s smart enough to adapt the temperature to your preferences, and this one takes about a week to learn how hot or cold you prefer it. For example, if you initially tell it to set the temperature to 70 in the morning but then spend the next week manually changing it to 75, th…

The Toshiba 55-inch 4K HDR Fire TV Edition is down to $299.99 at Best Buy. This is part of Best Buy’s deals of the day, and the price won’t last forever. This is a unique TV featuring a partnership between Best Buy and Amazon, and because of that you’ll only find it sold at Best Buy. The normal price is around $450. It generally only goes on sale during one-day events like this.

As the name suggests, Toshiba’s TV has a Fire TV built right into it. With Fire TV and an HDTV antenna like the Mohu Arc on sale for $29.99, you combine live over-the-air TV with your favorite streaming apps for as much content as you want to watch. You’ll also get access to more than 500,000 movies and TV episodes using Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO, and more, and you can access all your favorite streaming apps even without an HDTV antenna.

Use the included remote to talk to Alexa. Just click the microphone button and you can launch apps on your TV, search for shows, and more. You’ll even be able to cont…

A near-perfect balance of quality, features, and price.

When I sit down to write a review for a gadget here at AC, it’s usually for a new pair of headphones/earbuds, a smartwatch, or a new Android phone. Today’s a little different, however. Some time ago, Hisense reached out and asked if I wanted to take a look at its new H8G Quantum Series television. I’m not the biggest TV buff by any means, but I figured it’d at least be a good excuse to re-familiarize myself with Android TV.

After having the 65-inch variant of the H8G Quantum in my living room for a few weeks, I’ve come to realize a couple of things — 1) Android TV has gotten a lot better since I last used it, and 2) Hisense has crafted a seriously excellent TV at an extremely competitive price.

This isn’t the cheapest or the best-looking television you can buy, but if you’re looking for a near-perfect mix of picture quality, features, and cost, the H8G Quantum Series should be at the top of your short-list.

Checks all th…

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Your credit card benefits can significantly offset the annual fee on a card — but that only applies if you actually can make use of the perks. For instance, one of the many upsides to having The Platinum Card® from American Express is an up to $200 annual Uber credit. The credit is split into monthly $15 increments, except for December, when you receive $35 in credit.

That Uber benefit — along with other great perks such as lounge access, an up to $200 annual airline fee credit, and hotel and car rental elite status — substantially offset the Platinum card’s $550 annual fee (see rates and fees).

However, with coronavirus paralyzing travel and with millions of people staying at home social…