How to get the most out of ANC headphones

Most of us get noise-canceling headphones to escape our city’s soundscape or even to block out noisy kids if your not the only adult at home with them. As more of us begin to work from home, we may view ANC headphones differently. Rather than being just a toy, noise-canceling headphones can be a productivity tool. Time to see how to get the best ANC performance from your ‘phones. 1. Get a snug fit SoundGuys Over-ear cups encompass the ear and should, ideally, form a gap-free fit.

How to trade, add Friends, and more

Way back in 2016, an exciting trailer for a new Pokémon game hit the web. That game, Pokémon Go, was touted as an ambitious mobile title with augmented reality features that would let you catch, trade, and battle pocket monsters in the real world. Yet somehow, despite its incredible popularity and success, we only ever got two of those promised features, with trading left by the wayside… until now! It’s taken two whole years, but Pokémon Go players will soon be able to trade Pokémon with friends.

Ionic recalled due to overheating issues

Fitbit Ionic The Fitbit Ionic has been recalled by Fitbit's parent company Google. Table of contents This device has been recalled. Fitbit has recalled the Ionic smartwatch due to overheating issues. If you have a Fitbit Ionic, you can head to this web page for Ionic owners to answer questions about the recall and to help send back the smartwatch. Owners will get a $299 refund. They will also get a 40% discount code they can use to purchase another Fitbit device.

Motorola One Hyper official images durface ahead of launch

Motorola is expected to announce the so-called Motorola One Hyper later today. If you’ve been following the rumor mill, you would know that the smartphone is Motorola’s first with a pop-up selfie camera and a 64MP sensor. We’ve seen leaked images of the phone before, but today’s photos come straight from the source. WinFuture claims to have obtained official images of the Motorola One Hyper from Motorola Brazil’s servers. The outlet has published tons of new images of the phone which is expected to launch later today.

Now might be the perfect time to buy a OG Pixelbook

Earlier this week Google announced the Pixelbook Go, marking its return to conventional laptop designs after a brief experiment with trying to push Chrome OS onto tablets. The new Pixelbook Go might look reminiscent of the original 2017 Pixelbook, but there’s one major difference: pricing. Instead of launching at over a grand, the Go starts at $649. Finally a Pixelbook for those that want better performance than a “cheap” Chromebook but aren’t looking to spend over a grand.

Pokemon Go maps will show you where to catch the rarest species

Pokemon Go is well on its way to becoming a global cultural phenomenon. The competitive aspects of the game have users aggressively seeking out the best and the brightest Pokemon combatants to join their team. As a result, a lot of research is going into identifying where exactly these rare breeds might be found. Pokemon Go maps have started cropping up on the internet, documenting where Pokemon spawn with varying degrees of accuracy.

Prox Pro: Controlling your Android phone without even touching it

Wouldn’t it be nice to control your phone by not touching it? The idea might sound farfetched, but there are already some mobile phone manufacturers jumping on that idea. Take for example the Sony Sola’s hover touch feature or Pantech’s gesture-based recognition handset that incorporates eyeSight technology. In the past few years, smartphones have been evolving and they continue to evolve with every day. Many features are being implemented and, most especially, more sophisticated sensors are also being integrated into phones.

Realme Book review: Compelling, but not complete

Realme BookThe Realme Book boasts an impressive spec-sheet and a stunning display, but lacks polish like many first-time products. It also doesn't help that the best version of this laptop is the one you can't buy. Table of contents The Realme Book is the first laptop from the house of BBK Electronics. The conglomerate’s most tenacious brand has been releasing a ton of phones since its inception, but this product marks Realme’s debut in the laptop space.

Samsung SPH-L710 aka Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S3 spotted

We’ve covered everything you could ever possibly want to know about the Samsung Galaxy S3 and its expected availability in the US. As more information trickles in from various sources, it’s time for an update of which carrier in the country is likely to become the first to offer the stunning flagship phone. Last week, rumors were already abundant on how Sprint was apparently very keen on releasing a variant of Samsung Galaxy S3 way before the others.

The best Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus rugged cases to buy

Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Galaxy S21 Plus packs features that make the phone an asset to adventurers. It offers fast 5G connectivity, impressive cameras, and more, but it’s not the most durable device. If you’re hoping to take your new Samsung device on your next adventure, you might want a tough and ready case to go with it. That’s why we’ve put together our list of the best Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus rugged cases to buy.