About Zach Laidlaw
Zach is an experienced writer, self-proclaimed tech addict, and hobbyist gamer. Throughout his career, he's worked for Samsung and Apple, giving him a broad view of the mobile tech landscape at large. To learn more, connect on Twitter @ztlaidlaw
Latest Articles
How to use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with an Android phone or tablet
Nintendo has ergonomics controller design down pat
When it comes to comfortable Bluetooth controllers, there's no better match than the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. The sturdy and well-designed ergonomics make the Pro Controller one of the best for long gaming sessions. Its impressive design helps overcome the awkward B/A/Y/X button layout that perplexes many gamers accustomed to the Xbox controller layout.
ANNKE's smart security camera discounts will help you keep porch pirates at bay this holiday season
This article is sponsored by ANNKE
Porch pirates run rampant every holiday season, snatching packages from unsuspecting doorsteps and ultimately stealing the joy of Christmas. A great way to deter these modern-age Grinches is to install a premium smart security camera, like those from ANNKE. From today through December 29, you can save up to $100 on six different ANNKE models, including the NC800 4K color night vision smart security camera, WS500 wireless security camera system, and more.
Win one of five Lastar Lamp bundles (Update: Winners)
You can also save $6.50 on a Light Therapy Lamp when you buy today
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Good lighting doesn't just brighten up your home — it can boost your mood and productivity, as well! To help you give your home a lighting revamp, our new friends at Lastar are giving away five lamp bundles to our readers. Each bundle includes one Lastar Light Therapy Lamp, one Lastar Touch Control Desk Lamp, and one Lastar Floor Lamp, valued together at $92.
Win one of three Fret Zealot guitar learning systems (Update: Winners)
This contest is sponsored by Fret Zealot
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If you've ever wanted to learn guitar or have struggled with playing the guitar, our latest contest is for you. This week, three Android Police readers will win one of three full-color Fret Zealot guitar learning systems, valued at $200 each.
Give your home a natural light revival with some Lastar lamps
This article is sponsored by Lastar
Optimal lighting is key in any environment. Whether you're sitting in your living room, at the home office, or unwinding with a good book before bed, proper lighting can do things like boost your mood, help you focus, and even lull you to sleep. Introducing Lastar, a functional home lighting company whose mission is to make life better with their natural lighting products.
Win one of four ANNKE NC400 security cameras (Update: Winners)
Or save up to 25% when you purchase today
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It's easy to give the gift of home security this holiday season, especially when ANNKE's practically giving it away! This week, four Android Police readers can win a brand new NC400 security camera, as well as take advantage of a special offer on NC400 cameras and bundles below. Here are all the details.
Save up to $1,100 on EcoFlow’s backup power solutions this holiday season
This article is sponsored by EcoFlow
The holidays are here, and along with it comes the familiar warmth of family, friends, and home. In celebration of the season of togetherness, EcoFlow’s running a holiday sale on some of its most popular power products, including the portable RIVER mini for $259 ($90 off), the uncompromising DELTA Max for $1,899 ($200 off), and more.
Having officially embarked on its third year as a platform, Google Stadia continues to defy naysayers as it trudges along with its mission to bring cloud gaming to the masses. While Stadia may have missed out on some of the year's biggest AAA titles, it added quite a few indie gems to the roster. These are my top five favorite indie games that came to Stadia in 2021.
Top 18 songs Fret Zealot users learned to play on guitar in 2021
This article is sponsored by Fret Zealot
Even if you're just embarking on your guitar-playing journey with Fret Zealot, millions of players around the world have already been taking advantage of the robust learning platform and everything it entails. With another year nearly behind us, Fret Zealot's taking a fond look back at the top artists, songs, and courses that players enjoyed most in 2021.
Now’s a great time to learn how to play that old guitar with Fret Zealot, now $20 off
This article is sponsored by Fret Zealot
Anyone can set aside some time to learn how to play the guitar, but few can say they were taught how to play their favorite songs by their favorite artists. Fret Zealot is a robust guitar learning solution that will help you understand the guitar in new ways, as well as help you master your favorite songs directly from the people who wrote them.
Get the movie fanatic in your life a premium Android TV projector from XGIMI
This article is sponsored by XGIMI
Putting together holiday gifts for a movie buff is pretty easy, right? Grab some bags of popcorn, maybe some candy, the latest blockbuster hits, and you're good. But if you really want to blow their mind, get them a powerful Android TV projector. Here are the best XGIMI gifts you can get for that movie buff in your life this holiday season.
Last chance to save huge on Roborock's best smart vacuums — don't miss it!
This article is sponsored by Roborock
Black Friday may be over, but there are still plenty of deals to be had, especially if you’re looking for a new robotic vacuum. For Cyber Monday, you can get the best discounts on Roborock’s premium lineup of products, including the S4 Max for $279.99 ($150 off) and the E4 Mop for $219.99 ($160 off). Keep in mind that these offers expire at the end of today.
Get yourself an Android TV projector this Black Friday weekend with up to $200 off from XGIMI
This article is sponsored by XGIMI
Forget about buying a new TV this Black Friday weekend. Our friends at XGIMI have just unleashed a deluge of discounts on their family of Android-TV-powered projectors, from the portable Elfin for $519 ($130 off), to the 4K HORIZON Pro for $1,499 ($200 off), and many more in between. You’ll have to act fast, though, because you can only get these deals from today through Tuesday, November 30.
Get Roborock’s hot new S7 and S7+ for up to $230 off this Black Friday
This article is sponsored by Roborock
Just in case you haven’t heard, Roborock’s running a huge sale on its family of robotic vacuums from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Part of that sale are two of the company’s newest bots, the Roborock S7 for $454.99 ($195 off) and Roborock S7+ for $719.99 ($229.99 off).
Roborock’s Black Friday deals are here early, with massive discounts on the S7, S6 MaxV, and many more
This article is sponsored by Roborock
If you’ve been holding out until the holidays to pick up a brand new robotic vacuum, the wait has paid off. Roborock just unleashed a mountain of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals with up to $290 off their premium robotic vacuums, including the new S7 and S7+, self-navigating S6 MaxV, handheld H7, and many more. Even better, you can take advantage of these savings starting today.
Win a Roborock S5 Max robotic vacuum (Update: Winner)
This contest is sponsored by Roborock
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The holidays are on the way, and keeping your floors neat and tidy shouldn’t be a chore you have to worry about. To lend a helping hand, our friends at Roborock are giving away an S5 Max robotic vacuum to one lucky Android Police reader.
Get 2+ years of Surfshark VPN for just $2.21 per month ahead of Black Friday
This article is sponsored by Surfshark
While shopping online is one of the easiest ways to get the best deals this holiday season, it comes with some serious caveats: Every site you visit, item you view, and click you make are all trackable by ad companies — unless you have a powerful VPN service enabled on your devices. As part of their early Black Friday sale, you can subscribe to Surfshark VPN and get 27 full months of service for just $59.76.
ZTE has some must-see early Black Friday deals, and they won't last long
This article is sponsored by ZTE
You’ve heard about the awesome early Black Friday deals ZTE’s running on its flagship Axon 30 and Axon 30 Ultra smartphones. Today, they’re launching a flash sale with big discounts on earbuds, phone cases, and more — but it’s all happening at specific times and dates, so you’ll need to be precise if you want these deals.
Save big on the ZTE Axon 30, Axon 30 Ultra, and more from now through Black Friday
This article is sponsored by ZTE
Looking for a new phone this holiday season? ZTE has big discounts on its two flagship phones, — the Axon 30 for $449 ($50 off + perks) and Axon 30 Ultra for $549 ($200 off) — plus a mound of other products for Black Friday. They’re all time-specific, though, so you’ll have to wait until the optimal moment to grab these deals.
Win one of 10 VACOS Indoor Cams (Update: Winners)
Or buy one for 10% off with our exclusive coupon code
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Picking up an indoor security camera for your home doesn’t have to empty your wallet, especially when you can get one for free. While the VACOS Indoor Cam is already pretty affordable in its own right ($26.09 with our 10% off coupon below), we’ve teamed up with the company to give away 10 of them in this week’s contest. So let’s do it!