Author Archives: Andrew Heinzman

Amazon Fire Sale: Grab the Newest Fire HD Tablets for as Low as $60

Amazon is selling its new Fire HD tablets at their lowest prices ever, starting at just $60 for the fantastic Fire HD 8. Now’s the time to upgrade from your old Fire tablet and fall in love with Amazon’s devices all over again.Read This Art… Continue reading

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What We’re Watching: Amazon’s Collection of Drive-In Ads, Vintage TV, and Propaganda

One of my favorite things about the internet is its infinite supply of archival films, advertisements, and newsreels. I can (and often do) spend hours digging through whatever dusty old videos I can find on YouTube or the Internet Archive. But I’… Continue reading

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Play 10 Xbox Games for Free This Weekend, Including ‘Gears 5’ and ‘Borderlands 3’

Microsoft is unlocking ten hit games and online multiplayer for all Xbox owners—no Game Pass or Live Gold required. But if you want a chance to play Gears 5 for free, you gotta sit your butt on that couch ASAP. The Xbox Big Gaming Weekend ends on… Continue reading

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Microsoft and Facebook Rage Against Apple’s Busted App Store Policies

Apple’s taking a strong anti-gamer stance this year. It forced Facebook to remove the games from its Gaming app before publication, and it won’t allow services like xCloud or Stadia on its App Store. Now, as Apple stands knee-deep in an ant… Continue reading

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Can You Get Through College with a Cheap Chromebook?

Shopping for a college laptop is a major challenge. You don’t have a ton of money, but you need something reliable and lightweight with a battery that’ll last all day. Chromebooks fit the bill—but can a “browser in a box” … Continue reading

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Where to Pre-order Samsung’s Newest Galaxy Devices

This year’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event was a doozie. Samsung showed off a suite of five new devices, including the Note20, the Galaxy Watch3, and the highly anticipated Galaxy ‘Beans’ Buds Live. We also got a glimpse at the upcomin… Continue reading

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Instagram Reels Launches In the US Ahead of a Potential TikTok Ban

Stop giving your data to TikTok and start giving it to Facebook! Today’s global launch of Instagram Reels brings 15-second videos, AR effects, music overlays, and endless content to your Explore page.Read This Article on Review Geek › Continue reading

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‘Mulan’ Skips Theaters for Disney+ on Sept. 4th—But It Costs $30

Disney finished filming its live-action Mulan remake half a year ago but hasn’t had the chance to schedule a safe theatrical release. Now, Disney is giving up on the silver screen in favor of at-home streaming. Mulan comes to Disney+ on September… Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+: The First Tablets With 120Hz Displays and 5G

Samsung is pushing Android tablets further than ever with its 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7 and 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S7+. The new devices, which cost $650 and $850 respectively, are the first tablets with smooth 120 Hz displays and 5G compatibility. They also … Continue reading

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Android Launches ‘Nearby Share’ for Select Google Pixel and Samsung Phones

Sharing links, files, and photos on Android phones is about to get a lot easier. Google is  launching its Nearby Share tool, which lets you share content between local devices without copy-pasting links or exchanging contact info. Nearby Share is avai… Continue reading

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Samsung Unpacked 2020: How to Watch the Fold 2 and Note 20 Announcement

Samsung hosts a handful of events each year to show off its phones, smart watches, headphones, and smart home devices. But Samsung’s annual Galaxy Unpacked event is always the biggest. If you want to watch Samsung unveil five new products, includ… Continue reading

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YouTube Music Arrives on Google Maps and Android TV, Improves on Nest Speakers

Every few weeks, the fledgling YouTube Music gains new features that we assumed it already had. This week’s smorgasbord includes Google Maps integration, a dedicated YouTube Music app for Android TV, and personalized music suggestions on Nest sma… Continue reading

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Google’s Live Caption Tool Now Transcribes Video and Voice Calls on Pixel Phones

Along with its announcement of the Pixel 4a, Google just announced Live Captions for video and voice calls. The Live Caption tool turns audio into onscreen subtitles in real-time, but was limited to social media, voice memos, and videos before today.Re… Continue reading

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Google Chrome’s “Ads Transparency Spotlight” Extension Shows How Ads Track You

Google’s newest Chrome extension shows you the number of advertisements on a webpage, along with whatever personal data (such as location or interests) advertisers use to target you. The extension, called “Ads Transparency Spotlight,”… Continue reading

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YouTube Is Ending Community Captions and Translations

Say goodbye to community captions, one of YouTube’s oldest features. According to Google, less than 0.001% of channels publish community-submitted captions, and most captions submitted through the program are spam or abuse. The program will end o… Continue reading

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Put Baby Yoda Ears on Your Echo Dot, You Must

Otterbox wants to transport you to a galaxy far away with its Baby Yoda-inspired Echo Dot stand. It’s a soft non-slip stand that gives your Echo Dot a cute pair of Yoda ears! Fans of The Mandalorian can preorder the stand for $25 and expect deliv… Continue reading

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Loihi Artificial Skin Detects Touch 1,000 Times Faster Than the Human Nervous System

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) are utilizing the Intel Loihi neuromorphic chip to develop artificial skin. The skin detects touch 1,000 times faster than the human nervous system, and it could help improve robotic automatio… Continue reading

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OPPO Watch Confirmed for UK Release With Wear OS and Real-Time Heart Rate Monitor

Forget your dusty old Wear OS devices. The new OPPO Watch promises to shake up the world of Android wearables with its high-quality AMOLED display, real-time heart rate monitoring, and Watch VOOC fast charge tech. It launches in the UK later this year,… Continue reading

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Review Roundup: The Motorola Edge Is a Great Value If You Can Catch It on Sale

Motorola’s hiatus from the premium phone market ended in April with the launch of its $1,000 Edge+. Now, the company is tackling midrange shoppers with the Edge (sans +), a $700 clone with slightly less horsepower. Reviewers agree the Motorola Ed… Continue reading

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The Best Programmable Thermostats Under $100

Most people can live without an expensive smart thermostat. If you want to automate your home temperature and save a little cash, then a cheap programmable thermostat is all you need. Here are our favorite programmable thermostats, along with info on w… Continue reading

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