Qualcomm's next-gen processor is the Snapdragon 888

TL;DR Qualcomm’s next-gen flagship processor is called the Snapdragon 888, rather than the 875. The chipset supports the Snapdragon X60 5G modem, along with new AI and image processing components. Full details will land in tomorrow’s keynote on December 2. Update: December 2, 2020 at 10:24 a.m. ET: Qualcomm has unveiled more details about its next-gen processor. Read our Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 deep dive here, as well as our five key takeaways from the new processor here.

Red Dead Redemption 2 gets a companion app: here's what it does

Update, October 28, 2018 (12:40AM EST): The Red Dead Redemption 2 companion app is now available. The app is a free download and weighs in around 16MB. Your device must run at least Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the app to work. You can download the app at the link below. With Red Dead Redemption 2 set to envelop everything about your life in a few days, developer Rockstar Games announced a companion app that will be available alongside the upcoming game.

Samsung Galaxy S5 tips & tricks

If you have just acquired your Galaxy S5, you’re probably still playing around with the various settings. It comes with the latest version of TouchWiz, after all. It’s interesting to note that Samsung added about 130 settings on this device — this might be overkill to some, but a welcome inclusion to others. Curious about getting the most out of your S5? Here are a few tips and tricks. Security and emergency settingsFingerprint scanner.

SPB Shell 3D Launcher - Android App Review

One of the best features about Android is having total control over how you customize your device. More specifically, Launchers and Skins give Android users access to tons of new user interfaces and features. In addition, a bunch of Android devices are subject to bloatware. When this happens, the average user probably is not interested in playing around with custom ROM’s or even rooting. Putting aside some of the more well known launchers, SPB Software recently release SPB Shell 3D.

10 ways to recycle your phone

Humanity is capable of unbelievable things. We have gone from stone tools to amazing computers that fit in our pockets. The only issue is we are also great at trashing this planet we call home. But things are getting serious, and at some point we have to take action. Read Next: Refurbished phones — what are they, and where can you get them? Most of us don’t really know how much of an issue e-waste really is.

AOL's Alto email app will see its last download on November 9

AOL’s Alto email app might have been around for a little over five years, but it arguably didn’t really make a splash until late 2015, when the mobile app hit the scene. Alas, all the praise in the world did not stop the Alto team from announcing that, starting November 9, the app can no longer be downloaded and folks can no longer create new accounts. It’s a shame, too. When the Alto app first became available, one of its main features was its ability to pull specific details from your emails, such as flight and shipment information.

Best office chairs for working from home, gaming, etc.

Finding a good office chair that best fits your needs — and your budget — is no simple task. While some people spend all day working from home, others only use their office chairs occasionally. Everyone’s use case is different. Read also: 10 best standing desk options available That’s why we’ve gone ahead and compiled a list of some of the best reasonably priced office chairs you can pick up right now.

DLive launches Android app for blockchain-supported live streaming

TL;DR DLive has launched an Android app for its live streaming platform. The app lets users watch content and award the creators with cryptocurrency based on the Steem blockchain. DLive already has over 500,000 monthly active users. A company called DLive hopes to combine two major internet trends: live streaming and cryptocurrency. Today, DLive launched its Android app that lets the hundreds of millions of Android owners not only watch live streaming video content, but also allows them to reward their favorite creators with cryptocurrency based on the Steem blockchain.

GameMaker: Studio tutorial for beginners

Developing a game for Android can be difficult and time consuming. Fortunately, YoYo Games has created a tool that allows everyone, from complete novices to seasoned developers, to create Android games in an easier way than using Android Studio. The only downside is the price, the Android Module is $299.99, and to use it GameMaker: Studio pro is required, which is $150. But with the recent Humble Bundle deal, GameMaker: Studio pro and the Android module could be had for $12.

Google's Password Checkup tool is a must-have add-on for internet safety

Data breaches are one of the biggest threats facing today’s digital landscape, owing to cyber-criminals and inadequate security measures. Fortunately, Google has announced the launch of a new tool, allowing users to act quickly. The Password Checkup extension for Google Chrome notifies users if their website credentials (beyond just a user’s Google account) have been included in a data breach known to the search giant.  “If we detect that a username and password on a site you use is one of over 4 billion credentials that we know have been compromised, the extension will trigger an automatic warning and suggest that you change your password,” Google explained in a blog post.