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OnePlus Promises to End Green Line Nightmare with Lifetime Warranty
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OnePlus has yet again announced that it's offering a Lifetime Warranty for Green Line issues and the initiative is called "OnePlus Green Line Worry-Free Solution." Through this, OnePlus says it's tightening its quality assurance standards with stringent checks and "extended service policy of a lifetime." This means if a green line ever shows up on your OnePlus device, you can walk into a OnePlus authorized service center and get the screen replaced for free
Google Surprises Pixel 6, 7, and Fold Users with Extended Support to 5 Years
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Google has quietly extended the support window for Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series and the same information is now reflected on the Pixel Help page. The Pixel 6 series will get major OS updates and feature drops till 2026 and the Pixel 7 series till 2027. The Pixel Fold which was released in May 2023 will be supported till 2028.
New SteamOS Logo Guidelines Released Hinting at a Public Release
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Valve has released logo and brand guidelines for third-party manufacturers whose devices will be powered by SteamOS, which also hints at SteamOS' public release. The branding assets are for the devices powered by SteamOS, Valve-approved controller inputs, machines with Steam Client installed, and Steam Link Compatible (for VR headsets)
Samsung One UI 7: Everything You Need to Know
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Samsung's One UI 7.0 Beta brings significant changes, including redesigned stock icons, dark theme for app icons, bold view for apps, a new quick settings panel, split notifications tray, pill-shaped battery icon, smoother UI animations, vertical app drawer, app lock feature, Now Bar, and more. The stable release is set for January 2025 with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
One UI 7 Beta Is Now Rolling Out for Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
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Samsung is now rolling out the first One UI 7 beta update for Galaxy S24 users in the USA, the UK, India, Poland, Korea, and Germany. The update is based on Android 15 and brings many improvements to the animations, user interface, and more. The stable One UI 7 update is expected to roll out with S25 series launch in the last week of January 2025.
Google’s New Play Integrity Changes Could Lock Out Banking Apps for Millions of Android Users
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Google has announced that devices with Android 13 and above will have new verdicts starting May 2025. This means apps, especially from the banking and government sectors, could require you to be on the latest security patch for them to function normally. If not, your Android devices will be demoted to meets-basic-integrity, which may lead to banking apps ceasing to work
Walmart Acquires Smart TV Firm Vizio to Boost Advertising Business
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The Vizio deal cost Walmart a whopping $2.3 billion, and the e-commerce giant received all of Vizio's assets, including its gross profit, advertising, and data. The deal had been in the process since February this year and Walmart has finally closed the acquisition.
Snag the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet for over 50% Off on Cyber Monday
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The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is a rugged tablet that runs Android, and for $65, it's value for money. Besides, Amazon gives you a 2-year worry-free guarantee where the firm will replace the tablet.
This 12-in-1 Anker Docking Station Is 50% Off This Cyber Monday
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The Anker 778 Thunderbolt is a 12-in-1 docking station that's on sale for $135. One of the main reasons to buy the Anker 778 is for its extensive multi-monitor support.
The Logitech G713 Mechanical Keyboard Is $70 Off This Cyber Monday Sale
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The Logitech G713 is a TKL wired mechanical keyboard that's now available foe $99, courtesy of Cyber Monday discounts. Although there are many keyboards in the market with both wired and wireless capabilities, one of the reasons to buy the G713 is its design.
Ray Ban’s Meta Smart Glasses Just Got $60 Cheaper Thanks to Cyber Monday
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The Shiny Black variant of the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Wayfarer is now available for $239, a notable $60 off. If you're someone who loves the concept of integrating AI smarts into things that you regularly use, such as sunglasses, they're definitely made for you.
The Acer Nitro ED320QR is now available for $129, a whopping $120 off, making it the cheapest curved gaming monitor in the market. Despite the panel being VA, the price-to-performance ratio after the Cyber Monday discount makes it a great buy.
Grab This LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Set for $30 Off This Cyber Monday
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LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet building set this Cyber Monday is just $49. It's an 834-piece set that consists of all the bits required to complete the helmet alongside a stand and a nameplate for finishing touches.
IPS Monitor Under $100: Don’t Miss This ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor Cyber Monday Deal
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The ASUS TUF Gaming is a 24-inch FHD monitor that's currently priced at $99.99, making it the most affordable gaming monitor on the market. It's color-accurate, has a 1ms response time and 180Hz refresh rate, and comes with a 3-year warranty
Forget Cheap Gaming Laptops, Lenovo LOQ PC Is $350 Off This Cyber Monday
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The Lenovo LOQ Tower Gaming Desktop is currently priced at $549, a whopping $350 off. For the price, you get an 8GB RTX 3050 instead of 6GB, which should help you play titles at 1080p with relative ease.
Here Are the Best Gaming Laptop Deals You Shouldn’t Miss During Cyber Monday
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There are plenty of deals on gaming laptops this Black Friday but only a few stand out. For budget buyers, the ASUS TUF A16 is THE laptop to get. For premium laptop buyers, look no further than the MSI Katana and Strix G17. As for those who prefer thin and light laptops, the Zephyrus G16 for $1600 is a decent deal.
Best Cyber Monday Camera Deals to Shoot Like a Pro
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There are many great camera deals this Cyber Monday, and we've divided all of them into different categories. The best camera deal for photography right now is the Nikon Z6 III, followed by the best video camera, the Panasonic S5 Mark II. The best mirrorless and vlogging cameras are the Sony A6400 and Sony ZV-1F.
Grab the Best Cyber Monday Soundbar Deals to Upgrade Your TV Audio
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There are tons of discounts on all kinds of speakers this Cyber Monday sale. From Bookshelf speakers like the KEF LS50 to soundbars like the Bose 550, and 5.1 and above sound systems like the Samsung Q850D, there's a deal for everyone. Similarly, Bluetooth speakers like the Marshall Willen and desktop speaker like the Creative Pebble V3 are also on sale.
Best Headphone Cyber Monday Deals to Elevate Your Listening Experience
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There are some really good Cyber Monday headphone deals right now, across different categories, which makes it the right time to pick one up. The Sonos One and 1000XM4 are over $100 off whereas the HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headphone is $60. Our budget ANC headphone picks, the Edifier W830B and 1MORE SonoFlow are just shy of $60 after discounts.
Here Are All the Chromebook Deals You Must Not Miss During Cyber Monday
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There are many Chromebooks on Cyber Monday sale which you can pick depending on the type of usage. Chromebook Plus laptops like the CX3402 are great for general users, while gaming Chromebooks like Acer 516 GE offer higher refresh rate displays for a smoother gaming experience. Inexpensive Chromebooks like Acer 514 are great for first-time laptop buyers and students.
15 Cyber Monday Smartwatch Deals You Must Check Now
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Regardless of the ecosystem or type of operating system you like, there's something for everyone in this Cyber Monday sale on smartwatches. The Google Pixel Watch 2, Garmin Epix Gen 2, Apple Watch SE 2, and Galaxy Watch 6 are on pretty great discounts right now.
Grab Your Dream OnePlus Devices With These Cyber Monday Deals
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A wide range of OnePlus products from smartphones to audio products are currently on sale courtesy of Cyber Monday. You can bag the flagship OnePlus 12 for as low as $549, OnePlus 12R for $399, and get $500 off on OnePlus Open, one of the best foldable smartphones on the market.
NBA 2K25 PS5 Now Available for Less than Half the Price This Cyber Monday
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The NBA 2K25 is now available for $29.99, which puts it at a whopping $40 discount. While it did, on paper, brings changes from the last iteration, players argue otherwise. Still, it's a great deal for those who love Basketball or the franchise.
Bag this Roku Outdoor Smart Plug For 35% Off This Black Friday
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The Roku Outdoor Smart Home Plug is now available for $9.88, and it's easily one of the best Wi-Fi smart outdoor plugs. There are a few outdoor smart plugs online that cost more than the Roku but come with only one outlet port.
The Spigen charging station offers good value for money for $39.99. The two USB-C ports can deliver 100W each whereas the two USB-A ports do 18W each. Spigen also claims that the dock reduces ripple noise to reduce damage.
Portrait Nirvana: Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens is 50% Off on Black Friday
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The Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8 can be bought for $426, a whopping 50% discount. The current price is the lowest it's ever been. Besides, being an S-line lens it's very sharp with excellent bokeh thanks to f/1.8 aperture.
Relieve Muscle Soreness With $100 Off the TheraGun Sense This Black Friday
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The TheraGun Sense, unlike other massage guns, is quite comprehensive and is now available for $199. One of the reasons to choose the TheraGun Sense Percussion is that it comes with four attachments for different pain points and an app where you can add and measure routines.
The JBL Quantum 910 is a wireless gaming headphone is now available for $299 $149 this Black Friday sale. The biggest reason to buy the Quantum 910 wireless gaming headset is its price. It's hard to come across good quality, noise-cancelling wireless gaming headphones in this price range.
Protect Your Privacy With These Black Friday VPN Deals
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If you're looking to up your internet privacy this Black Friday, there's no better time to buy a VPN service. All the major VPNs like NordVPN, ProtonVPN, and Surfshark VPN are on sale and are giving users free months on extended subscriptions. The best VPN to get in this sale is ProtonVPN.
You Won’t Find a Cheaper 130W Power Bank than This During Black Friday
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Ugreen Nexode is a 72Wh, 20,000 mAh power bank that can deliver up to 130W via its two Type-C and one Type-A port. It's available for $59 which is a great deal for people who want to fast charge their laptops and phones simultaneously.
Grab the Beats Studio Buds for Almost Half the Price This Black Friday
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Beats Studio Buds this Black Friday are selling for $79 at $70 off and a markdown of $20 compared to their usual price of $99. They're suitable for people looking for wireless earbuds to use during workouts.
Save Your Precious Space With These Black Friday SSD Deals
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If you're looking to buy SSDs this Black Friday, the Samsung 990 Pro is on sale and great for gaming. The Crucial P3 Plus tops our affordable SSD list followed by SATA SSDs like MX500. As for SSDs for PlayStation 5, you cannot go wrong with WD Black SN850P.
Grab This Snapdragon X Plus OLED Laptop for $350 off This Black Friday
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The Vivobook S 15 is a Snapdragon X Plus-powered laptop with a 3K OLED display which is currently available for $549. It's a good buy for those who need an excellent sharp display for photo editing works and watching content.
At an asking price of $269 for the 4TB variant, the 990 Pro SSD offers quite the value for money. The SSD has some of the fastest read/write speeds on the market (7450/6900 Mb/s) and comes with a 5-year warranty.
The Anker Prime 20,000 mAh 200W Power Bank is now available for $79, and it's an excellent deal for those who have multiple high wattage devices. It has three ports, two of which are Type-C and can output 100W each. Check out all the deal details here.
Android Is Solving One of My Biggest Headaches with Switching to a New Phone
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Android is getting rid of the need to sign into Android apps after transferring your data onto a new smartphone using a new Restore Credentials feature. The feature is a part of the Credentials Manager API and will be available on all Android devices running Android 9.0 and above.
Pixel 6 & 6 Pro May Get Android 16 Update Despite End of Support
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The Pixel 6 is eligible for Android 16 Developer Preview 1, which could mean that the phone might be eligible for Android 16 update which is rumored to come out in June next year.
How to Install Android 16 Developer Preview on Your Pixel Phone
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Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is finally here but doesn't bring many features. However, if you're still interested in trying it out, use the Android Flash Tool and follow to guide to manually install Android 16 DP1 on your Pixel.
Windows 11 Will Let You Access Contacts, Calendar and Files Directly From the Taskbar
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Microsoft 365 companions integrate into the taskbar and make it easier for users to quickly find files, calendars, and people. It works just like the Phone Link companion in the Start Menu and should help boost productivity.
Here’s How to Get 3 Months of Free Gemini Advanced Perk on Your Chromebook
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Some Chromebooks and select ChromeOS Flex users can now redeem three months of Gemini Advanced perk with 2TB of storage. The offer can only be redeemed on non-Chromebook Plus devices purchased between October 1 and January 31.
Windows 365 Link Is a Mini PC that Runs Windows on the Cloud
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Microsoft continues to leverage the cloud and has announced Windows 365 Link, a mini PC that will run Windows 11 on the cloud. The Link runs a locked-down Windows 11 on the cloud with no apps and local admin users, making it more secure and something that corporate firms can migrate to.
HyperOS 2 Update Release Schedule: See if Your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO Phone is Supported
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Xiaomi has released an official list of devices that are eligible for the latest HyperOS 2 update. The update roll out will start with the Xiaomi 14T series by the end of November, followed by all the other Redmi, POCO, and Xiaomi devices in December.