Original voice of GLaDOS returns for Bridge Constructor Portal

Update (12/13/17): We’ve got some more news to bring you about Bridge Constructor Portal that will surely please fans. We now have confirmation that the original voice of GLaDOS, Ellen McLain, has returned for the new game. McLain’s portrayal of the killer AI from both Portal games is iconic to fans of the series. 15 best puzzle games for Android Apps This time around, GlaDOS is allegedly your friend instead of foe.

Razer Phone specs: a true gaming machine

If you’re in need of a smartphone that can handle pretty much any game you throw at it, look no further than the Razer Phone. With its big 120 Hz display, massive battery, and impressive audio features, the Razer Phone specs should be able to deliver everything you need out of a gaming-focused smartphone. The Razer Phone specs include a 5.71-inch Quad HD IGZO LCD 120 Hz display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform, 8 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and microSD expansion up to 2 TB.

Sling TV for free: On-demand movies, series, and more

Update: March 19, 2020 – Sling TV has announced that it has added live streaming of the Fox News channel to its free slate of programming. It is also adding local Fox News from 18 cities, including New York City, Chicago, Atlanta and more. Original story: March 18, 2020 – As more and more people are working or playing from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are seeing more offers popping up for free online services.

Tame your Android notifications with these 5 tips and tricks

These days Android notifications have gone from useful reminders to constant interruptions that have a real impact on your mental state. Whether you’re a big mobile gamer or a social media junkie, the barrage of notifications can be overwhelming. Sure, you can always turn on Do Not Disturb mode, but at that point you might as well tuck your phone into a drawer and forget about it. It works, but it’s not exactly the most elegant way to manage notifications.

The LG Stylo 4 is a Galaxy Note at a quarter of the price

TL;DR The LG Stylo 4 is a lot like a Samsung Galaxy Note device, just a whole lot cheaper. It’s got a big screen, a pop-out stylus, Android 8.1 Oreo, and a USB Type-C port. The LG Stylo 4 lists for $230, and it’s available now at Metro PCS for $60 off. If you want a humongous smartphone with room for a pop-out stylus, you probably already own a Samsung Galaxy Note device.

Think you can sing Freddie Mercury vocals? Google AI will stop you now

The company announced its FreddieMeter AI experiment on its YouTube blog today, and it analyzes your voice with AI to determine how much of a match you are to late frontman Freddie Mercury. Google says the AI — which was trained on Mercury’s vocals and people trying to sound like him — analyzes your pitch, timbre, and melody in order to generate a score out of 100. Fortunately, you can choose one of four Queen songs as part of the experiment, namely Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, We Are The Champions, and Somebody to Love.

Top internal and external HDDs to buy

Tristan Rayner / Android Authority With streaming and cloud storage becoming the norm, it may seem like the era of local storage is over. Don’t be fooled, as that’s far from the case. Local storage devices are still very relevant. If you’re looking for the best value for your money, hard drives are the way to go. With that in mind, we have rounded up the best hard drive choices available, internal and external.

When will your US phone get One UI 4 with Android 12?

Luke Pollack / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has posted a calendar for its official One UI 4 rollout. The calendar differs slightly from the leaked South Korean calendar we saw recently. The longest you’ll need to wait for Android 12 on your Samsung phone is August 2022. Yesterday, we found some information (that Samsung quickly removed) related to the rollout of Android 12 to Samsung phones in South Korea.

Android O brings custom lock screen shortcuts [Diving into Android O]

Despite having a reputation for customizability, vanilla Android has always had a couple corners where the OS is bland and disappointingly devoid of customization options. Unless your device was rooted or running a custom ROM, this included the lock screen, for which the only native options were things like changing the wallpaper and the appearance of notifications. Fortunately, the rather sudden debut of our first Android O Developer Preview elevates the lock screen to previously unknown levels of personalization and convenience by giving us the long-overdue ability to choose our own lock screen shortcuts.

Daily Authority: 🎢 Motorola's roller

☕ Good morning! It’s Google I/O week! We’re all expecting to hear about a Pixel Watch and a Pixel 6a, but who knows what else! Here’s what to expect. And, Paula Beaton will be guiding you through the week, I’ll be back Friday. Motorola rollable?There’s a couple of leaks out of Motorola to start the week in tech, fresh from noted leaker Evan Blass. First is the Moto Razr 3 (above) with what may be our first look at the device.