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The new Roborock S6 MaxV smart vacuum with active obstacle avoidance is $700 ($50 off) at Amazon (Sponsored)
The days of coming home to doggy doo on your walls are over
Unlike typical robotic vacuums that use sensors to compile vague maps of your home layout, the new Roborock S6 MaxV employs dual cameras to “see,” detect, and even maneuver around obstacles on your floor. That means instead of driving through presents left by your pet, the S6 MaxV actively avoids obstructions that could create an even bigger mess. In this early bird sale, the self-navigating S6 MaxV by Roborock can be yours for 9.99 ( off) at Amazon.
How to start or join a Google Meet session from Gmail
Connect with colleagues from any desktop-class browser in seconds
Back in April, Google rebranded its Hangouts Meet service to Google Meet, and soon after made it available to everyone for free. To make it as easy as possible to start or connect to a Google Meet session, Google has baked the service directly into the web browser version of Gmail. Here's how to start using it today.
Win one of two Roborock H6 cordless vacuum cleaners, valued at $450 apiece (US) (Update: Winners)
Or save $50 on a new Roborock H6 with exclusive coupon code
Having already established itself as a major contender in robotic vacuum cleaners, Roborock’s first cordless handheld model continues the company’s legacy by delivering power and efficiency in an elegantly designed package. This week, you can win one of two brand new Roborock H6 cordless vacuums, plus save $50 when you purchase an H6 using our exclusive discount code. Here’s everything you need to know.
Stadia Pro trials are expiring. Here's how to make sure you don't get charged
Why pay for a cloud gaming service when you can play it for free?
Google finally opened Stadia to the public back in April, allowing anyone living in supported regions to try Stadia Pro for two months, free of charge. With June quickly approaching, any players who jumped onto the Stadia bandwagon on public launch day will soon be paying $9.99 a month for Google's cloud gaming service, unless they opt out. Here's how to cancel your subscription before your free trial of Stadia Pro expires.
Investing in a home camera system can be expensive, especially when looking at dedicated indoor and outdoor setups that can capture footage even in the dead of night. Why not get a camera system that can do it all? Maximize your dollars with the versatile eufyCam 2 – plus a free Insignia garage door controller – for only $343.98 ($156 off) at Best Buy.
Verizon LG V50 phones are the latest to receive Android 10 upgrade
Sprint owners got their piece in February
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Back in December, LG began to roll out the official version of Android 10 to South Korean-based G8 ThinQ phones following a brief beta program. During this time, LG also launched an Android 10 beta for the beefier V50 ThinQ. Now we've learned that the South Korean variant of the V50 has started to receive the stable version of Android 10 as early as last week.
Unless you’ve been stuck under a rock for the last two months (not that you've had any choice in the matter), there’s no way you missed out on the newest flagships from the company that Never Settles. The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro may be #bendgate proof, but their all-glass bodies are just as breakable as any other overpriced gadget you don’t need (but are buying anyways). Lucky for you, dbrand’s OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro skins and cases are here to protect you from your butterfingers.
Watch live TV on all of your devices with YouTube TV, Sling TV, and more
Cuddle up and quarantine on the couch with these live TV streaming solutions
Let's face it: The coronavirus quarantine would be that much more unbearable without smartphones, Wi-Fi, and streaming services to keep us entertained. If you've only been binging movies and Tiger King on Netflix, though, you're completely missing out on another source of content. Here's how you can access live TV on your existing family of devices, including Android phones, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and more.
Parenting was already tough, but it's harder now than ever before thanks to Coronavirus. Parents with kids at home now have to juggle homeschooling their children with work and every challenge that's thrown their way. The last thing they have time to do is vacuum the house. Luckily, it's easier than ever to automate floor cleaning chores with the new Roborock E4, the ideal robotic vacuum for busy families everywhere.
Our top 5 picks for USB-C Power Delivery chargers—from 30 Watts to 100
We're looking for speed, safety, and a good deal
Charging all your Android and other gadgets has become decidedly less complicated over the years with the rise of USB Type C and USB Power Delivery. Deciding which charger to buy, though, can be a bit of a headache: there are endless brands, supported outputs, and form factors to consider. We've put together a list of the chargers we think combine the best of all worlds: good output, compact form factors, reputable brands, and strong value. Here are our picks.Although wall chargers all serve the same general purpose, they aren't all built to the same quality standards. As a user, it's possible to come across adapters that exhibit unexpected incompatibilities or behaviors that disrupt the charging experience. The best adapter will always be the one that works safely and reliably with your devices. The Android Police team has thoroughly tested all the options on this list, and we can confirm that they all perform exceptionally well.
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Whether you charge multiple devices by your bedside or you prefer to pack light while traveling, there's no greater convenience than owning a single charger that can manage multiple devices at once. It's even better when you can find a charging solution that's compatible with both USB-C and USB-A connections. Today you can pick up this highly rated RAVPower PD Pioneer 61W charger for ( off) at Amazon.The RAVPower PD Pioneer 61W charger features Power Delivery 3.0, making it ideal for fast-charging compatible smartphones and even smaller laptops. It can also top off non-PD devices at full speed or trickle charge more demanding laptops. Equipped with a USB-C and USB-A port, the RAVPower PD Pioneer uses Smart 2.0 technology to detect when both ports are being used simultaneously, allowing up to 45W to flow through USB-C and 12W to pass through USB-A. If you're looking to take advantage of the full 61W of power, connect a single device to the USB-C port.
For years, the RedMagic series from Nubia has been pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming hardware, delivering powerful devices for affordable prices that largely make gaming on a phone enjoyable. After a release earlier last month, Nubia is ready for the broader launch of its newest gaming smartphone, the RedMagic 5G. Here's everything you need to know about Nubia's beastly device, plus how you can order one starting today.
The dbrand website has been infected! No, we're not talking about the currently-raging global pandemic. We're not talking about a computer virus that will hijack your bank account, either... but that one's not far off. dbrand's limited edition Teardown skins are back and as infectious as ever. There's no known cure: you can only hope your wallet will be strong enough to survive the onslaught.
How to get fit with Android and Wear OS, part three: Understanding data and how it reflects your health
Your health data is an open book, as long as you know how to read it
Tip: Google Opinion Rewards can be spent on YouTube Premium, Google One, Stadia games, and more
Don't let them expire before you get a chance to redeem
Google Opinion Rewards users were caught off guard in late 2019 when their hard-earned credits suddenly vanished due to a Google policy change. With credits now set to expire exactly one year after being earned, it’s easier than ever to lose them without even realizing it. To make sure you never miss out on cashing in your credits, we've assembled a comprehensive list of all the ways you can spend your Google Opinion Rewards on apps, games, movies, and more.
There are plenty of photo editing apps strewn across the Play Store, all vying to be your top choice for touching up the precious photos in your gallery. Unfortunately, many of these apps are supported by intrusive ads that not only take up valuable screen real estate but may also siphon your personal information and sell it to advertisers for profit. Wouldn't it be great to have an honest photo editor that only does what it claims to do? Enter Simple Gallery Pro, the affordable open source photo managing app built with power and privacy in mind.
With so many different Chromecasts, Rokus, Apple TVs, and other video streaming devices on the market, simply streaming a video from your phone to your TV isn't as straight forward as it should be. To make sense of the chaos, InstantBits designed a universal video streaming app that can play videos on most of the televisions in your home, regardless of the receiver or OS that powers them. Here's everything you need to know about Web Video Caster, the top-rated web browser for streaming videos to TV.