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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

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UGREEN’s new ergonomic laptop hub stand supports good posture and has all the ports you'll need (Sponsored)

Back the X-Kit through Indiegogo for as low as $44 using our exclusive link

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Whether you're working at the kitchen table, your home office, or anywhere else you can find a flat surface, you're likely spending a lot of time hunched over a laptop these days, trying to be as productive as possible. But if you and your computer aren't at an optimal angle, you could walk away every evening with a stiff neck, back pain, and achy wrists. Over time, these can really take a toll on your health and work productivity, but it doesn't have to be that way. Introducing X-Kit, the "world's first '5+4' foldable ergonomic hub-stand" by UGREEN.

Grab this ultra-quiet robot vacuum for almost half off its normal price (Sponsored)

Get the S6 Pure for $360 ($240 off) and the S4 Max for $320 ($110 off)

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The holidays are here, and the last thing you want to do is clean the house. Luckily, you can automate that chore with a bit of help from Roborock's next round of deals. For a limited time, you can snatch up the Roborock S6 Pure for 9.99 (0 off) and the S4 Max for 9.99 (0 off). Here's how to take advantage of these awesome discounts.

This great deal on Roborock's most powerful robot vacuum is about to expire (Sponsored)

Pick up this premium robotic vacuum for 20% off retail price through this Sunday

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Black Friday may have come and gone, but the savings aren't over. If you’re still in the market for a new high-tech robotic vacuum, Roborock has you covered with even more discounts for the holidays. First up is the premium S6 MaxV, which can be yours for 9.99 (0 off) at Amazon.

How to give your phone the official Cyberpunk 2077 theme

Subscribe to the Android Police Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your inbox every weekend

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Every Sunday, we assemble the latest headlines, editorials, and exclusive content into the Android Police Newsletter and send it out to thousands of readers. If you're not one of those readers, you could be missing out on the most important stories of the week, as well as content you'll only find in the newsletter, like the free wallpapers we're giving out from now through the end of the year. Here's all the important stuff featured in the Android Police Newsletter from November 29, 2020.

Ask us anything about the iPhone 12 Mini (Q&A)

Subscribe to the Android Police Newsletter to read our answers

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Although you know us for covering Android devices from top to bottom, the Android Police team would be remiss if we didn’t occasionally acknowledge the handsets made by that other Californian tech giant. That's right, this week we’re taking all your questions on the new iPhone 12 Mini.

Win one of three ANNKE C800 turret 4K PoE IP cameras (Update: Winners)

Or purchase one for 30% off with coupon

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While Black Friday is great for snatching up incredible deals on all different kinds of gadgets, our friends at ANNKE are taking this special shopping holiday to give away some of their products. This weekend, three Android Police readers will win an ANNKE C800 turret 4K PoE IP camera, valued at $149 a piece.

Hands on with Immortals Fenyx Rising, a new open world RPG best played with the voiceover turned off

Ubisoft’s new IP is beautiful, fun, and completely overshadowed by its nonsensical narrators

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Wondershare’s FamiSafe parental control app is only $39 ($21 off) for a full year this Black Friday (Sponsored)

Or save 20% on a monthly or quarterly subscription with special coupon code

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With the pandemic ramping up around the world again, children everywhere are picking up smartphones, tablets, and computers to keep up with school and hang out with friends at home. While these devices are great for keeping kids connected, too much screen time is a larger issue today than ever before. To help monitor and rein in how much your child uses their smart devices, you should invest in a parental control service like Wondershare's FamiSafe app, now only .99 ( off) for a full year subscription.

Time is running out to get two years of NordPass Premium for just $36 ($84 off) (Sponsored)

You have until the end of tomorrow to redeem this offer

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If you missed out on the stellar NordPass offer we shared over the weekend, you're in luck. You still have a little bit more time to pick up a two-year subscription to NordPass Premium for just .93 (.83 off). You'll need to act fast, though, because tomorrow is the last day you can redeem this discount.

Save an epic 70% on a two-year subscription to NordPass premium for $36 ($84 off) (Sponsored)

Get a premium password manager for just $1.49 a month for the next two years

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In a world where you have countless accounts sprawled across the web, each with their own unique username and password, it's vital that you have a safe and reliable way to store all of your personal information from prying eyes. Luckily, picking up a trusted password manager is easier than ever! From now through December 1st, our friends at NordPass are offering a two-year subscription to NordPass Premium for just .93 (.83 off).

Save 83% on the only VPN service that supports unlimited devices, 2FA, and WireGuard (Sponsored)

Pay $2.49/mo for 24 months, plus get 3 more months for free, with this special Black Friday offer

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Between working online, binging content on your favorite streaming services, and scouring the web for the best Black Friday deals, you should be confident that every click and keystroke is safe from cyber criminals. To help you browse in peace, our friends at Surfshark are slashing 83% off a two-year VPN subscription plus 3 months of free service, just in time for Black Friday.

In addition to the awesome deals on the S6 MaxV and S6 Pure we shared yesterday, Roborock is slashing 20% off of its best selling premium robotic vacuum. Today, you can grab an S5 Max for 9 (0 off). Read on for all the details.

Roborock's Black Friday deals kick off with the S6 MaxV and S6 Pure (Sponsored)

Get an S6 MaxV for $600 ($150 off) or an S6 Pure for $360 ($240 off) at Amazon

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As promised last week, Roborock's first round of Black Friday deals are here! Right now, you can pick up the flagship S6 MaxV for 9.99 (0 off) or an S6 Pure for 9.99 (0 off) at Amazon. Keep in mind that each of these deals are only for a limited time, and they have their own rules and timeframes. Jump below the break for complete details.[EMBED_YT]https://youtu.be/R9prGJhXDGM[/EMBED_YT]If you've been following along with our coverage of Robroock's products throughout the year, you already know that the S6 MaxV is the crème de la crème of the company's robotic vacuum technology. It features dual cameras that help the S6 MaxV see and navigate around obstacles, an extra-large 5200mAh battery for big jobs, and a plenty of suction power to keep your floors spotless.The S6 Pure is no slouch either. It features LiDAR technology for precision navigation, multi-level mapping that understands the layout of your home complete with no-go zones, and up to 2000Pa of suction with automatic carpet boost for a thorough clean.

Roborock teases a barrage of upcoming deals for Black Friday (Sponsored)

Save up to $240 on a brand new robotic vacuum

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With the crazy year 2020 has been, it's hard to believe that Black Friday is basically already here. While we're going to be featuring plenty of Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts to sink your wallet into, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the current and upcoming robotic vacuum deals from our friends at Roborock.

Earlier this month, Spigen teased that they had been working on its first full-body case for the Galaxy Z Fold2, complete with an innovative new hinge that allows the case to open and close along with the phone inside. For those of your who are excited to get one of these wrapped around your foldable, the wait is finally over! Here's how you can grab a new Spigen Slim Armor Pro for the Galaxy Z Fold2 starting today!

Why good haptics make you feel better about your smartphone (Sponsored)

Each buzz is calculated for precise tactile feedback

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We recently took a deep dive into what haptics are and why they're a vital part of your smartphone. Today, we're going even further to see how phone manufacturers tune haptic motors to shape the user experience. Plus, we'll be touching on the physiology behind haptics and what OEMs hope to achieve in the future with haptic technology.

Stadia one year later: The grass is looking greener from up here in the cloud

Like it or not, Stadia has improved a lot in a year

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It's finally here — the day when everyone who said Google's cloud gaming platform would be canceled in less than a year are officially wrong. That's right, Stadia is turning one today. It's been a rollercoaster of a ride with plenty of highs and lows. However, despite it all, I still believe Stadia has grown a lot in 12 short months, and it's time we give it some credit.

Ask us anything about the new Nest Thermostat (Q&A)

Subscribe to the Android Police Newsletter to read our answers

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Google's Nest brand has seen a resurgence in recent years, introducing hot new products like Nest Wifi and Nest Audio. But as cool as these gadgets are, Nest's intelligent thermostats are still some of its most recognized products to date. Our Managing Editor Ryan Whitwam has been using the latest Nest Thermostat for a little over a week, and he's ready to answer your questions.

Win one of three Lepow Z1 portable USB-C monitors (Update: Winners)

Or get the Lepow Z1 for as low as $150 with coupon when you buy today

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The coronavirus pandemic has many of us working from home, often enough cramped over laptops and other small screens, leaving us agonizing for more real estate for all of our windows. That's where Lepow's Z1 monitor comes in. It's a portable 15.6-inch display you can use to extend your workspace, but really, you can connect almost anything you could think of to it, including consoles, phones, and even Chromecasts. We teamed up with Lepow to give away three Z1 units.

What are haptics, and why are they such an important part of your smartphone? (Sponsored)

Your phone's haptics are an integral part of how it communicates with you

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Our phones buzz so many times a day, it's easy to take the tech behind these vibrations for granted. But just for a moment, stop and think about what would happen if those buzzes weren't there. How many text messages would go unread? What notifications would you miss? Would you still feel connected to your smartphone? In this first installment of our new haptic tech series, we're taking a closer look at how haptics came to be and why they're so important in your favorite smart devices.

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