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Embr review: Stadia’s first Early Access game is already a fireball of fun

During the most recent Stadia Connect, Google showed off three new First on Stadia titles, including Embr, a game about firefighters being an app-based service instead of a public offering. I got a chance to play and review Embr over the weekend, and it’s genuinely a fun game with a few caveats from being an “Early Access” release.


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Review: Moto G Power and Moto G Stylus offer a decent package, but wait for a discount

Motorola’s Moto G series is the company’s most popular smartphone lineup and, really, that’s for good reason. A few years ago, any “budget” smartphone was pretty awful, but Motorola fixed that by making smart choices in its cuts and delivering a software experience that was nothing short of excellent. Now, in 2020, Motorola has ditched the numbers and delivered the Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power. Are they worth your attention? I’ve spent a few days trying to answer that question.


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AirTV Mini Review: Android TV sweetens the deal on a Sling-focused streamer

Alternatives to traditional cable have become more and more popular over the past several years, with Sling TV being one of the most popular options for getting live TV over the internet. If you’ve gone all-in on Sling, the company’s AirTV Mini might be the perfect streaming dongle for you. Here’s what you need to know.


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Google Pixel Buds Review: So good, we can forget the originals even existed

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It’s been around 3 years since Apple first launched its AirPods, the truly wireless earbuds that changed the game around wireless audio. In 2020, the market is flooded with hundreds of different options and, finally, Google is getting in on the game. After sweeping the first generation under the rug, the new Pixel Buds are finally here and, I’ve gotta tell you, they’re pretty sweet.


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Review: Get Packed is a ridiculously fun co-op that shines on Google Stadia

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So far, Google Stadia’s cloud platform has been used mainly for online shooters or single-player adventures, but a few months into its life, the platform is adding new experiences for everyone to enjoy. For months, I’ve been waiting for Get Packed to arrive, and I’m happy to report that the game is just as good as I hoped. Let’s dig in.


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Review: Spigen’s Galaxy S20 lineup is as expansive and protective as ever before

Perhaps one of the most popular third-party smartphone case makers is Spigen, thanks to a solid lineup of affordable cases for almost every major smartphone. That same lineup is available for Samsung’s Galaxy S20 lineup, and I’m here to tell you that a Spigen case is just as good as ever.


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Review: Ringke Fusion for Galaxy S20 offers matte texture, unique design w/ a low price

There are hundreds of case options for Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series, but often, they all feel like the same thing with a different coat of paint. Ringke’s Fusion cases for the Galaxy S20 series look like that at first, but in person, they’ve proven to be my favorite options, thanks to good design and a matte texture.


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Review: OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless is crazy fast, but was it worth the wait?

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Wireless charging has been mainstream on flagship smartphones for a few years now, but OnePlus has made excuses time and time again for not including the feature on its smartphones. Now, the OnePlus 8 Pro finally supports the feature and it supercharges it with an official OnePlus wireless charger. Here’s what you need to know before dropping $70 on it.


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OnePlus 8 Review: 5G killed the value flagship

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Smartphone prices have been skyrocketing for a few years now, and for the longest time, OnePlus was the exception to the rule. The company’s “value flagships” like the OnePlus 7T blew us away with what was possible for a fraction of the cost of a regular flagship. Now, OnePlus has a proper flagship in the OnePlus 8 Pro, but its “value” flagship in the OnePlus 8 really isn’t that great of a value. That’s not entirely OnePlus’ fault, but let’s talk about it.


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LG V60 ThinQ Review: Stellar battery life and a reasonable price — enough said

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LG was once one of the biggest players in the Android space, but the company’s success over the past few years has dwindled away because, frankly, a lot of the phones the company was putting out didn’t really matter. Lately, I’ve been using the LG V60 ThinQ, a smartphone that takes a different approach to other 2020 flagships and, for the first time in a while, feels like an LG flagship you should actually consider buying. Here’s why.


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Google Stadia’s Lost Words: Beyond the Page is five hours of Disneyesque emotional rollercoaster

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While the promise of Google Stadia shines brightest when playing AAA titles on a cheap Chromecast, Google’s gaming platform has also picked up a slate of exclusive indie games, including Lost Words: Beyond the Page. I took some time this week to experience and review Lost Words, which brought me on a roller-coaster of emotions not unlike a Disney film.


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Review: Galaxy S20 Ultra fails to deliver the perfection its $1,400 price demands

You can get very, very good smartphones for not a lot of money nowadays. With a low price point, there’s a lot of room for forgiveness. If a feature isn’t perfect, that’s fine! It was a good value after all. As prices go up, though, room for quirks and issues quickly dries up. At $1,400, customers are right for expecting a phone that’s basically perfect and with its Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung tries to deliver that, but fails in one key area — a key area that also happens to be the main marketing point.


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Review: dbrand Grip for Galaxy S20 adds life to a bland design w/ ‘Teardown,’ more

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Samsung’s smartphone designs over the past several years have been just getting better and better, with the new S20 series being no exception. However, the S20 Ultra especially suffers from bland color options. If you want to add some life to your Galaxy S20 or, frankly, protect your very expensive smartphone, dbrand’s Grip case has been a favorite of mine, especially with the “Teardown” skin.


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Samsung Galaxy S20/+ Review: Smartphones this good shouldn’t have questionable cameras

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Premium smartphones have gotten really, really good over the past several years and there’s no place where that shows better than the camera. Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series continues to be the most well-rounded Android flagship on the market, but I’ve had qualms with its cameras despite being happy with the overall package. Should you buy it? Let’s talk about the Galaxy S20 and S20+.


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