Building a website? Get the perfect .tech domain for it

The metaphorical light bulb has gone off in your head, and you’ve thought of the next innovative app idea, startup, or tech-savvy business. As you begin building your new idea, one major piece of the branding puzzle will be securing a domain for your website. In today’s increasingly digital-focused world, this is absolutely crucial.  For example, let’s say you name your tech business Peach Tech and the domain peach.com is taken, as well as peachtech.

Deal: LG G5 only $409.99 from eBay

Looking to get yourself a brand new phone? The LG G5 continues to be one of the hottest devices around, and you can have it for a very affordable price if you take advantage of a deal we have for you today. eBay seller 9tronix is selling the unlocked 32 GB LG G5 for only $409.99. That is about as low as we have seen the phone go for, but do keep in mind the LG G5 price does continue to drop.

Huawei Ascend Mate 7 first look

We continue to makes the rounds at IFA, getting all the best video coverage possible. Now we’ve had a little time with the new Ascend Mate 7, a 6-inch flagship from Huawei that offers pretty solid specs including their in-house Kirin octa-core processor. Design wise, the phone has an attractive and sleek metal construction with lines that give it a nice profile. The phone is very thin at 7.9mm and it really feels great in the hands and is still pretty easy to grip despite the phone’s overall size — though obviously one-handed use my be a little difficult as you’d expect.

Netflix to clamp down on proxy and VPN access

Update, May 16: Android Authority confirms ExpressVPN is still working as of this post. Update, January 22: Netflix has reportedly begun blocking users of certain VPNs in Australia from accessing its service from other regions. It looks like Netflix uses some form of IP-based blocking to shut down VPN access, so a simple IP change by the VPN could in theory thwart the measure. Original post, January 15: If you have been using a proxy server or VPN to access Netflix or unlock shows that aren’t usually available in your region, then you might want to cram in the last few episodes of your latest binge TV show.

OnePlus phones in China will run Color OS, not Oxygen OS

TL;DR OnePlus is switching phones in mainland China to Color OS rather than the usual Oxygen OS. This reflects “different usage habits in the country,” according to OnePlus. This takes effect starting with the OnePlus 9 series. Oxygen OS won’t be the only software on OnePlus phones going forward. OnePlus has revealed that phones it sells in mainland China will ship with a customized version of Oppo’s Color OS, starting with the 9 series.

Oppo N1 hands-on and first impressions (video and image gallery)

The up and coming Chinese manufacturer Oppo has made a name for itself with the Find 5, a sleek piece of technology combining high-end specifications with a fresh take on Android. With the newly launched N1, Oppo builds and extends on the foundation it laid with the Find 5. The device features great hardware, a unique swiveling camera, and a rear mounted touchpad. And, while the 5.9-inch device is impressive on its own, it has a special claim to fame: it’s the first smartphone to ship with CyanogenMod on board, the Android-based operating system developed by Cyanogen Inc.

Redmi Note 7 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 comparison: Not so different

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 launched in India in December 2018. The device took Xiaomi’s formula of delivering great specs at a fantastic price and carried it a step further. The phone shipped with a Snapdragon 660 processor, Gorilla Glass 6, and a whole lot of goodies that made it a very exciting device at the time. Cut to April 2019, and we’ve now got a great option in the Redmi Note 7.

Samsung Galaxy S9 gets 480fps mode, but you should stick to 240fps or 960fps

TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus’ latest update includes a new 480fps super slow-motion mode. The new mode replaces the existing 960fps option for manual mode, though 960fps is still available in automatic mode. The update also includes the July security patch and stabilizes AR Emoji. Even though the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus include the much-touted 960fps super slow-motion mode, Reddit users noted that the phones’ latest update introduces a new 480fps mode.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra gets important update, included X Reality

A substantial update is being rolled out for Xperia Z ultra owners, bringing with it a slew of features that probably should have been included at launch. The update also has one very important feature that could really set a standard for all mobile devices moving forward. Check out the video below for a good look at the difference it brings. The Xperia Z Ultra is the first instance of X Reality being included in a smartphone, so we’re not sure how it will affect things like battery life yet.

the funniest thing you'll watch today (Video)

The trailer for the Leviathan Warships Android game has just been posted online, and it’s exactly what you would expect from a game that’s using the motto “Ship just got real” (pun is most certainly intended). Leviathan Warships is a turn-based strategic action game that lets you build a fleet and fight against the AI or your friends on Android and other platforms. According to the developer’s website, Leviathan Warships is coming on April 30, on several platforms: Android, Windows, Mac, or iOS users will all get to try out their fleet command skills.