If you’re on the hunt for a new TV, you may have already noticed that 4K is everywhere. It’s becoming a standard feature, and prices have slowly started to come down. However, it can still be a challenge to decide just what you need on your next TV. We’ve done our best to put in the legwork and gather some of the best 4K TV deals available right now in 2021.
The OnePlus 10 Pro is the latest effort from OnePlus, packing the brand’s latest and greatest tech to take on the competition. After releasing it in China earlier this year, OnePlus has finally made its 2022 flagship available to global markets. But how does it compare to the 2021 OnePlus 9 Pro? Is it worth upgrading to the newer phone?
Let’s jump into all the specs and details that separate the two devices in our OnePlus 9 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro deep-dive comparison.
What is a cache, and why should you clear it? Essentially, it’s data that your console’s SSD stores over time to load app or game processes quickly. But when this data keeps building up indefinitely, it can seriously slow down your operating system. If you’re finding your Xbox is running sluggish, it’s probably time for a clean-up. Here’s how to clear the cache on an Xbox Series X or S.
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If you want to switch to a contract-free prepaid carrier in the US, Boost Mobile is one of the best options around. It has a wide range of premium and affordable smartphones available and provides many deals on devices and plans. The Sprint and T-Mobile merger has resulted in one major change for the best Boost Mobile deals — the MVNO is now part of Dish Network.
In other words, Boost is going to be around for a while. We still highly recommend the carrier and feel that now is a great time to sign up, as there are plenty of solid deals to be had this month. For example, over on Tech Deals, you can save 49% on the 5GB Boost Mobile plan.
An Xbox One is a great way to pass the time and game with friends while waiting for Series S and X to come back in stock. We’ve scoured the web for the best Xbox One deals that are available right now. If you’d instead find out more about the latest Xbox Series X and S, the link below has all the info.
See also: Xbox Series X buyer’s guide.
If you’re an avid Discord user, you’ve probably heard the Discord notification sound countless times. While these notifications can be good, they are more often obnoxious. You have to listen to that double beep sound whenever someone sends a message, and if you are a part of many servers, this can become a massive distraction. Today we’re teaching you how to turn off Discord notifications, sounds, and more.
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Disney is more or less synonymous with family films at this point, but the company’s streaming service, Disney Plus, does have a pretty wide range of programming. Some titles are much more family-friendly than others. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best family movies on Disney Plus.
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Metro by T-Mobile is the no-contract subsidiary of T-Mobile that was previously known as MetroPCS. Whatever name it uses, it has some excellent deals on both plans and phones. We have the best current Metro by T-Mobile deals you can get right now. Many of the deals are in-store only, so you’ll need to check your location carefully.
See also: Metro by T-Mobile buyer’s guide
One of the most valuable features of a service like Zoom is the ability to share your screen with other people. “Screen sharing” allows you to relay everything appearing on your screen, in real-time, to another party. You can also choose to stream the sound coming from your device and continue talking over your screen share. These screen-sharing features are often locked behind a paywall or limited to a certain amount of time. On Discord, you can easily share your screen in calls for free. Let’s go over how to do that.
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If you owned a PS4, you might remember it had a web browser app. Although, players so rarely used it that Sony decided not to make a dedicated app for surfing the web on its next-gen console. However, there is a secret workaround as long as you have a Twitter account. Here’s how to use the PS5 web browser.
Read more: PS5 buyers guide: everything you need to know
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in April? The streaming service will premiere new original movies and shows like Outer Range, returning hits, and some classic films including some of M. Night Shyamalan’s best.
Read: The best Amazon Prime originals
The Google Pixel family has long had a list of features that make it a go-to for die-hard fans. Whether it’s the vanilla Android experience or the powerful camera, the Pixel packs some features that set it apart from the pack. As Android nerds, we’re always on the lookout for Google Pixel deals.
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With broadcast and cable TV slowly losing audiences to streaming services, we see more and more TV channels launch their own streaming component. The latest such announcement comes from Warner Media, which revealed in July 2021 its plans to launch CNN Plus. That service is now live.
The service (marketed as “CNN+”) is meant to expand the reach of the main CNN TV news network. However, it comes at an extra cost. Here’s everything we know so far about the new service.
What’s new on Hulu in April? The Disney-owned streamer is rolling out some exciting titles, including the return of original shows like The Hardy Boys and Woke, the launch of the brand-new reality series The Kardashians, and the addition of plenty of new and classic movies to the Hulu library.
Read more: The best Hulu originals
Gone are the days of disc sharing, where you would lend a physical copy of a game to a friend to borrow. Nowadays, the whole process happens digitally. With gameshare, you can allow anyone signed into your PS5 console to play your games and media, and you can access their library of games in return, even when the console is offline. Here’s how to gameshare on PS5.
Read more: PS5 vs. Xbox Series X/S: which console should you buy?
CODA made history for Apple TV Plus at the Academy Awards on March 27, 2022. It’s now the streamer’s first best picture winner. If you’re a fan, you may be looking for more movies like CODA to stream, and we’re here to help.
CODA tells the story of a teen girl, the only hearing member of her Deaf fishing family, who dreams of becoming a singer. Working secretly to perfect her craft, with hopes of leaving home for music school, she juggles her duty to her family and her personal desires, putting off the day when she’ll have to tell them and decide what’s next.
The PlayStation 5 console has three different power modes: On, Rest, and Off. On and Off are pretty self-explanatory, but Rest Mode will reduce power consumption while maintaining certain functions, such as charging connected devices or downloading updates. Here’s how to turn off the PS5 console or put it to rest.
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More and more people are using a virtual private network (VPN) to improve their browsing experience. There are so many providers out there to choose from that you may not know where to start. To give you a hand, we’ve rounded up the best VPN deals from many of the top providers.
A VPN encrypts your internet connection and allows you to route it through servers in different countries. It’s completely legal to use, and it means no one can access your data. Hackers can’t intercept your bank details, your ISP can’t monitor your activity, and so on. The new IP address you get in a different location means that your connection can’t be traced back to you either, so you’re both anonymous and secure.
The PS5 DuelSense controller is a marvel of gaming engineering, combining new features like haptic feedback and a built-in microphone with traditional elements such as turning the console on remotely. But for all its innovative features, there are just as many ways to turn the controller off. Here’s how to turn off the PS5 controller to save battery life while taking a break.
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If you’ve been searching for a new pair of headphones, let us help. Plenty of retailers are offering big discounts on a variety of styles, meaning you can take advantage of some of the best headphone deals across the board right now.
See also: Headphone buying guide: A beginner’s guide to all things headphones
PayPal lets you send and receive money with a basic account, but there are limitations on how much you can withdraw or deposit if your account is unverified. It would help if you verified your PayPal account to remove these limits and use the account without issue.
Read more: What is PayPal? The definitive guide
Good morning! Before we hop into today’s tech news, you should know that OPPO is giving away two Find X5 Pro devices!
Chromebooks are solid PC replacements for many folks, but they may not have all the features you’re looking for. Multitasking is crucial, so the task manager is an important feature for someone switching to a Chrome OS device from a PC. Here’s how to open and use the task manager on a Chromebook.
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Samsung was in the news recently after it emerged that the company was forcibly throttling a variety of games but not slowing down benchmark apps. This came a year after OnePlus was found to be doing something similar, and now it looks like Xiaomi could be joining the party too.
Geekbench co-founder John Poole claimed on Twitter that Xiaomi is also throttling performance based on app names. More specifically, he found that disguising the Geekbench benchmarking app as the popular Fortnite game resulted in single-core performance scores dropping by a massive 30%. Meanwhile, multi-core scores apparently dropped by 15%.
Feeling the burn is especially satisfying with a calorie count right on your wrist. But can you count on it? Find out how your Apple Watch calculates the calories you burn and learn whether the stats are accurate.
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Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy S20 update hub. Here you’ll find the latest information on updates to the Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. We’ll detail the current software versions for each device and alert you if there’s a new update rolling out. Samsung usually pushes out updates to the entire series, but this may vary per variant and carrier.
March 28, 2022: Samsung has started pushing out the One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S20 series in some parts of the world.
Nothing finally released a few details about its upcoming smartphone, dubbed the Phone 1, last week. We got confirmation of a Snapdragon processor, three years of OS updates, four years of security patches, and a “fast and smooth” platform inspired by stock Android.
We wanted to gauge your interest in the Nothing Phone 1 after the company revealed these details, posting a poll in our news article. Here’s how you voted.
Samsung popularized the foldable phone category thanks to its Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold line of devices, but we’ve since seen a few rival foldables joining the party. Now, it looks like Samsung has complimented one of these rival devices on Twitter, although it’s unclear if this was an intentional decision.
OnePlus is expected to launch several phones in the coming months, including the OnePlus 10R. Specs of the phone have now leaked, suggesting that it’s a rebrand of a Realme phone through and through.
One of the predominant reasons to get a video doorbell is keeping porch pirates at bay. This has led to an increase in the number of models with square or vertical viewing areas, but the Eufy Video Doorbell Dual takes matters a step further, adding a second camera aimed down at your doorstep. Does this upgrade deliver, so to speak? Find out in Android Authority‘s Eufy Video Doorbell Dual review.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 successfully raised the bar for Wear OS devices. With a staggering number of health features, a speedy new chipset, and access to a vast library of apps, the device is hard not to recommend. It also introduced (and monopolized) Wear OS 3, keeping Samsung ahead of the competition for months. However, the Galaxy Watch 4 also has some limitations, and there is certainly room for improvement in specs and software. In this twilight zone of a year, it might seem like just yesterday that Samsung’s current flagship launched. In reality, the next generation already lurks just around the corner. Here’s what we want to see in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.
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As modern smartwatches grow more complex and sensor-heavy, battery life is naturally the limiting factor. While several device makers have found ways to extend battery life by opting for less complex screens, fewer sensors, and software trickery, other smartwatch companies have focused on upping charging speeds. Apple falls into the latter category, with the Series 7 boasting much faster top-ups than its predecessor. But how long does the Apple Watch Series 7, SE, and other devices’ batteries last?
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Xiaomi’s Mi Band range is undoubtedly one of the most successful ones in the fitness tracker market. The inexpensive wristbands have come a long way since the first model launched in 2014 without a display. Fast forward to 2022, and we’re awaiting the Mi Band 7. It’ll be a follow-up to the Mi Band 6, which is still one of the best, cheap activity trackers you can buy right now. So what is Xiaomi doing to improve the next-generation Mi Band? Here’s a complete breakdown of all the Mi Band 7 rumors and a wishlist of changes we want to see.
It’s only taken months and months, but Nothing has finally shed light on its smartphone plans. The startup, by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is certainly taking a few pages out of the OnePlus playbook for its upcoming Phone 1.
Nothing is promising a “fast and smooth” software experience, a skin based on pure Android, and an “iconic” design. In case you forgot, 2014’s OnePlus One was touted as having a “fast and smooth” experience, a skin that was close to stock Android, and a standout design of its own (that sandstone texture). But there’s one area where Nothing absolutely needs to take inspiration from the OnePlus One, and that’s the pricing strategy. A misstep there might make or break Nothing’s aspirations.
Discord as a platform operates upon the foundation of “servers.” You can think of these like social media groups—like a Facebook group—that can grow to contain an astronomical amount of users simultaneously. In a Discord server, things you can do include chatting about different topics in text channels, joining voice channels to talk with other people, and more. Because the quality of Discord voice calls is so good and calls can be held for an unlimited amount of time for free, voice channels make for incredible real-time gaming communication. To get started with your own group of friends, let’s go over how you can make a Discord server.
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The iPad may be the most popular tablet, but it’s far from the only option. Samsung has been fine-tuning the Galaxy Tab line for a few years now, and it’s led to some great Android Tablets, such as the recently released Galaxy Tab S7 FE. However, the top tablets can get pretty pricey. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best Samsung Galaxy Tab deals to help you out.
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Wondering what to watch on HBO Max as you scroll through what feels like endless options? This guide takes the work out of it for you, highlighting the best shows and movies across a number of genres, making your life easier when the urge to scroll takes you away from actually, well, watching something.
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