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Earlier this year, India banned PUBG Mobile — the trendy battle royale game — following border skirmishes with China. Soon after, FAU-G, a game that took more than a little inspiration from PUBG, started gaining momentum. Popular Bollywood actors backed the announcement on social media. It was positioned as the developer’s response to India’s ambitious call to increase local production.
FAU-G — or FAU-G: Fearless and United Guards — garnered over a million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store within 24 hours, the highest India has seen.
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus appear set to receive an update with Super Slow Motion video and AR Emoji. Until recently, both features were exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy Note 9. This comes soon after some Samsung Galaxy Note 8 users also reported receiving the update. The most exciting thing about the two features is that they were both originally exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 Plus, and, more recently, the Galaxy Note 9.
Being stuck indoors sucks, but you might as well make the most of it. Instead of forking out thousands for a huge TV, a portable projector can bring the movie theater experience into your home. By applying the on-page Amazon coupon, you can pick up this versatile 1080p mini projector from Smonet for only $86 and turn nearly any indoor or outdoor wall into a 150-inch display.
Perfect for bingeing the hottest new Netflix shows and movies or playing your favorite video games with friends and family, this projector offers a clear 1080p picture with a 3000:1 contrast ratio for lifelike images.
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A relationship study of over 2,000 people suggests that Android users might be better partners than iPhone users. The study shows how Android users are less prone to having annoying phone habits that could irritate their partners. However, a previous study did conclude that iPhone users are more likely to get dates than Android users. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so a lot of people have relationships on their minds.
This careful growth continued a few weeks ago with the launch of the official YouTube TV app on Android TV-powered devices and Xbox One consoles. Google promised a wider launch in the weeks to follow, and now it has updated its support page to acknowledge support for selected Samsung and LG smart TVs.
For the time being, only sets launched between in 2016 and 2017 will be compatible with the bespoke YouTube TV app, although the page notes that 2014 and 2015 sets from the two South Korean companies will follow.
E Fun isn’t exactly a top-tier Android OEM, but their tablets are quickly becoming pretty commonplace at big box retailers (such as Walmart) and through various online shopping sites, offering up reasonably spec’d devices at pretty aggressive pricing. The OEM, best known for its Nextbook line, is now upping its game a little by introducing its first 2-in-1 Android tablet.
Convertible tablets that transform into laptops are nothing new in the Android world, with Asus being one of the best-known manufacturers of such hybrid devices.
JLab Jlab JBuds Air ExecutiveIf you're one for the finer things with a budget for the standard things, the JLab JBuds Air Executive is for you. The included charging case appears luxuriant without sacrificing functionality. Meanwhile, the IP55 earbuds afford comprehensive touch controls for on-the-go listeners.
JLab is known among the athletic crowd for its affordable, functional audio products. The JLab JBuds Air Executive follows this philosophy while departing from the company’s traditional sporty design.
Back in September 2018, we witnessed the unfortunate demise of Telltale Games. The game studio made its name by offering point-and-click adventures based on popular franchises, most notably The Walking Dead, Game Of Thrones, Batman, and more.
However, it appears that Telltale has been saved. According to a new press release from the company, the studio is coming back thanks to a purchase of all Telltale assets by a holding company called LCG Entertainment.
Music streaming services are all the rage, but something about vinyl records brings music to another level. The sound is unique, and the collections are iconic. If you want a cool deck to play your old records, you can pick up the Altec Lansing ALT-500 Turntable right now for only $63 with our promo code.
This three-speed belt-driven turntable allows you to experience technology the old-fashioned way, but it’s no gramophone.
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The first Casio Wear OS watch in the G-Shock line is the GSW-H1000. The watch will carry the ruggedness expected of a G-Shock watch, including 200m water resistance. Unfortunately, Casio didn’t disclose when you’d be able to get it. Update, April 1, 2021 (02:00 PM ET): When we published this post, Casio hadn’t divulged pricing information for the new Wear OS G-Shock watch. We now know that the upcoming wearable will cost $699 here in the United States and £599 in the United Kingdom.