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Phone manufacturer Doogee mostly sticks to cheap, uninteresting devices that fly under the radar. It does occasionally pop up with some weird piece of hardware like the sliding Mix 4 or the ruggedized S60. Today, Doogee is getting in on the latest smartphone fad: gaming phones. The S70 has the keeps the questionable rugged styling from the S60 and adds upgraded specs and a gamepad attachment.
The Doogee S70 positions itself as a gaming phone, but the specs are a step below most other phones in this emerging category.
Doogee announces the S70, a rugged (and ugly) gaming phone was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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The Moto G6 offers the best bang for your buck around with great build quality, surprisingly decent dual cameras, and a super-clean build of Android Oreo. With support for all major U.S. carriers, it’s also one of the most widely compatible phones you’ll find in its price range.
Our Pick
Moto G6
$235 from Amazon
Well-rounded and afforable.
The Moto G6 has just about everything you could ask of a phone at this price. The software is clean yet clever with the addition of Moto Actions and Moto Display, and it’s quick to recharge with Motorola’s TurboPower charging.
Who should buy this phone?
Shoppers on any carrier looking for a clean software experience. The Moto G6 runs a virtually stock build of Android Oreo, with a few added conveniences from Motorola. It also has decent specs, including a Snapdragon 450, 32GB …
A major VRidge update has added extra support for using Oculus Go controllers with SteamVR.
Thanks to some savvy developers, it’s possible to stream SteamVR games to mobile VR systems, like Oculus Go. I already wrote a guide on using Air Light VR (ALVR) to get this done, but a recent update to RiftCat’s VRidge software, an alternative method for streaming, has added better controller support. This is key when trying to make up lost ground between the two motion controllers PC-based VR uses and the single controller used with the Oculus Go. Let’s take a look at how to get everything set up, as well as what to expect when using a Go controller with SteamVR games.
Related: Best laptops for VR
How to install VRidge on your PC
How to install VRidge on your Oculus Go
How to stream SteamVR games to your Oculus Go
Using your Oculus Go controller with SteamVR
How to install VRidge on your PC
First, you need to install VRidge on your PC. A free version is available, but it limits play ti…
This PlayStation accessory is just inches away from being an essential for gamers.
Sony’s PlayStation Gold wireless headset is down to $79.99 via Amazon today. This headset was released in February earlier this year, and today’s deal is just $5 above the lowest offer we’ve seen on it. It regularly sells for $100 at other retailers such as Best Buy.
The older version was a really well-liked gaming peripheral, but the new one is getting good critical reviews as well. PC Mag gave it 4 stars. The team here has a breakdown of the differences between the two and talks about whether or not you should upgrade.
The headset has 7.1 virtual surround sound, a noise-canceling microphone, a free companion app, and a comfortable feel for long-term gaming. You can even remove the faceplates and customize it according to your own style. It’s still somehwat new so it doesn’t have a huge amount of user reviews, but close to 150 users give it 3.8 stars out of 5 collectively at Amazon.
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Google has a penchant for repetition. For instance, why have one messaging app when you can have a handful (Allo, Android Messages, Hangouts etc.)? And while that method isn’t exactly yielding overwhelmingly positive results, it seems the software giant is taking its approach to podcast platforms now, as well. An incubator for experimental products within Google, Area 120, is quietly developing an audio platform that, according to a recent trademark filing, allows users to “search, access and play digital audio files and to share links to audio files.”
The software in question is called Shortwave, and may be a more social take on podcast listening — or at least, that’s how Google’s press statement makes it seem.
Google is experimenting with a new discovery-focused podcast app called Shortwave was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
The Echo Show is so 2017.
Ever since the Google Home came out in 2016, Google Assistant-powered smart speakers have been among the most popular smart home gadgets on the market.
We’ve seen these devices come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and now with the Lenovo Smart Display, we’ve got a Google Assistant speaker that comes with its own screen.
The Lenovo Smart Display is one of the most powerful (yet still rather affordable) smart speakers on the market right now, and if you’re already sucked into the Google ecosystem, should make for a great addition to your home.
Here’s everything you need to know!
It comes in two sizes
Unlike most other Smart Displays that have been announced, the Lenovo Smart Display is not a one-size-fits-all product. Instead, there are two different versions you can choose between.
The base model is the most affordable and comes with an 8-inch touchscreen and white plastic back. If you’ve got a bit more cash to spend, you can pick up the 10-inch mo…
Samsung Pay, the most widely-accepted mobile payments platform, has turned three years old. It’s now available in 24 markets across six continents, the most recent being the country of South Africa.
More than 1.3 billion transactions have been complet…
I get it, you guys: no one thinks smartphones should actually cost a thousand bucks. Motorola kicks out incredible quality on the low end with its Moto G series; the OnePlus 6 delivers a truly exceptional experience at under $550; and buying last year’s flagships is another smart way to save coin. Given all these options, it seems ludicrous to drop ten Benjamins for any mobile device.
But the $1000 phone isn’t going anywhere, folks – and not just because people like me are “saying it’s okay,” as I’ve read many times in the comments. Rising component costs, market forces like inflation, and (yes) good old-fashioned greed will ensure that four-figure phones remain a reality for years to come. Plus, in a country like the United States where four out of every five smartphones are sold by a carrier with a monthly installment plan, the sting of that spend is sufficiently dulled that people are still whipping out the wallets. Just ask Apple.
The question then bec…
The Nokia 2.1 was announced back in late May, and it’s HMD’s new budget offering. With pricing starting at around $115 for an Android Go phone with a 4.000mAh battery, it sounds like a decent deal. HMD has just released the source code for the 2.1, ne…
At Gamescom 2018, Microsoft debuted a new Xbox Game Pass mobile app for Android and iOS, allowing you to browse and push game installations remotely to your console.
Xbox Game Pass is a $9.99 per month service that gives you subscription access to dozens of games. It also has some true headliners, such as Fallout 4, DOOM, and The Division.
During Gamescom 2018, Microsoft unveiled a new Xbox Game Pass app for Android and iOS mobile devices, allowing subscribers to browse the catalog of available titles from their phones, while also pushing installations remotely over the internet. At the event, we got an early hands-on look with the Android version.
A look at the Xbox Game Pass app for Android
The app is far faster than the usual Xbox app for Android, allowing speedy and functional perusal of the existing Game Pass library. You can set up notifications for new catalog additions to keep up to date on what is available, and you can add your favorite Game Pass titles to a library l…
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