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There’s no shortage of gaming headsets on the market today, especially following the explosion of demand triggered by Fortnite. While there are plenty of third-party headsets that work with PlayStation consoles, Sony has made its own models over the last couple generations that are straightforward, well-integrated with the consoles, affordable, and solidly designed. The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset continues that trend. Launched alongside the PlayStation 5 but also compatible with the PS4 before it, the Pulse 3D bears the sleek contours of the new console and provides an easy way for players to plug in and chat with friends....

The Apple iPad offers a better display which is very useful when multitasking, but the Microsoft Surface Go 2 provides a lighter design and neat features like a face-recognition camera. Ultimately, what works best for you will depend on what you need your tablet to do. Overall Findings Both the Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Apple iPad are great machines. They’re both purely tablets but they offer a certain amount of flexibility which means you can expand what they can do right down to adding keyboard add-ons and other features....

Elon Musk, the company’s CEO, recently unveiled the $80,000 refreshed Model S sports car. Tesla claims the vehicle now can compete with next-gen gaming consoles, and The Witcher 3 showed up in a promo on the car’s giant front screen next to the driver. But just because you can play games in your car doesn’t mean you should, observers say. “No vehicle or technology that is available on the market today is safe enough to allow drivers to play games while operating the car,” wrote Raj Rajkumar, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and co-director of the General Motors-Carnegie Mellon Vehicular Information Technology Collaborative Research Lab, in an email interview....

While online multiplayer and cloud saves are very much here to stay, there is still a lot to be said for building games that can be played offline whether you’re playing on your smartphone and tablet, computer, or modern console like the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Here are 10 of the best offline building games worth checking out. In addition to building structures and worlds, Minecraft also teaches problem-solving skills through its crafting mechanic that requires players to mix and match certain objects to create new materials....

Since phones have limited space, and you probably don’t want to waste your mobile data downloading apps when you’re on the road, it’s important to install the best ones well ahead of time. With that in mind, we’ve pulled together a list of the 10 best car apps over a wide variety of categories. These apps are all available for free, although some of them do have premium versions. That means you can download and check them all out without paying first....

The smartwatch particularly stands out for its swim tracking, a feature that isn’t found in most hybrids. It can also track heart rate, predict your VO2 Max (the maximum amount of oxygen uptake) to estimate your fitness levels, and can recognize 30 different sports and activities, while you can create shortcuts for up to five sports — especially important if you want to ensure all of your active minutes are counted....

Android wants to send more media-rich messages than SMS accommodates by delivering messages over the internet. Like any SMS app, you can send a regular text message to any mobile device with it and photos over MMS. However, when connecting with other Google Messages users, you can add media like stickers and videos. Google has also since rolled out Messages for the web for Google Chrome. After a quick QR code setup, as long as your phone is on the same Wi-Fi network or a cellular network, you can message from your phone or computer....

These large-screen models are perfectly suited for finished basements and rooms with vaulted or cathedral ceilings, and really do bring the movie theater experience into your living room - at a price. We’ve rounded up our other TV picks below and broke down their features to help you decide which is right for you. Audio lovers who are also neatniks? Nope, this TV supports wireless soundbars and subwoofers. Gamers? Nope, you can adjust the settings for a smoother session....

The most obvious reason is zoom. While some phones have optical zoom, many others will use software “zoom.” The kind of zoom you can get from a standalone camera blows them out of the water. Phones with optical zoom are often stuck at a fixed zoom point, whereas cameras can zoom in and out with movable optics. It’s a much better experience and much better quality. There’s also the idea that you don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket....

Designed for the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro models, without or without TouchBar, the Fintie case is rugged enough to protect your valuable laptop from knocks, scratches, and minor drops without being overly heavy or bulky. Installation is a straightforward two-step process, clicking the base and lid of the laptop into the separate case sections. Generous cutouts ensure access is retained to all of the MacBook’s ports, even when connecting accessories with bulky plugs....

Our top pick for programmers, the Dell Ultrasharp 27 U2722DE, has these kinds of desirable features. It’s a durable, reliable monitor with great image quality, a highly adjustable stand, thin bezels, and numerous connection options. If you’re a coder with more specific needs, we’ve tested and researched the best monitors for programming from manufacturers like LG, ViewSonic, and HP. While its bezels aren’t the slimmest available, they work well with multi-monitor setups....

When buying your new TV tuner, know that they stream free TV and not premium content, but that doesn’t mean that the options are limited. The best USB TV tuners will turn your computer into the ultimate way to watch live TV on the go. It records a program with the single click of a mouse button and even allows you to watch another program while the first one records....

Here are nine of the best money-saving apps on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. They can give you discounts when shopping, help you manage your finances, and help you save more effectively. This loose change is then invested into one of five Acorns-managed portfolios, which you select, and has the potential to increase in value over time. Given the nature of the stock market, it does have the potential to decrease in value, too....

Of course, it’s not always safe or desirable to block out all sounds, which is why many wired or wireless headphones with active noise-canceling (ANC) technology also help you control the amount of environmental noise you want to let in. Some models even adapt these levels automatically and create the best balance depending on the noise around you. As with any pair of headphones, audio quality is also high on the list of priorities....

When considering the best app or service for you, system and device compatibility is a top priority. Most apps work well with Android and iOS devices, but if you’re interested in screen mirroring to a larger screen or using your TV or tablet, it’s best to double-check that your preferred devices are supported. If you like the accountability or routine of scheduled workouts, look for platforms that offer live or on-demand classes....

Below are some of the cheapest, funnest, and most creative ways to hack your smart home to make it do what you want to do. Build a Remote Cat Feeder for Your Smart Home This hack is a little more important than others because it potentially involves an animal life. It also doesn’t help that this fun project to feed your cat remotely when you’re away is light on instructions, but for the few who have the skills, it should be well worth the time....

We researched and tested the top contenders from top brands like Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, and Samsung. Here are the best 4K monitors you can buy right now. Highly accurate and vibrant color performance backs up the monitor’s sharpness. The S2721QS also delivers above-average contrast for a monitor of this size. It has a high maximum brightness and supports High Dynamic Range (HDR)—high contrast levels between very bright and very dark colors—though its HDR performance isn’t remarkable....

There are plenty of options on the market for digital picture frames, and most can take on their basic functions just fine. You can find screens as small as 7 or 8 inches, and as big as 14 inches and up. You’ll encounter a broad range of display resolutions, storage capacities, and frame styles. Frames today support more advanced technology than ever, with many harnessing Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless uploads and controls....

If you don’t want to make a semi-permanent alteration to your home you should also take a look at our list of the best speakers. There’s plenty of options for every price range. For all others, read on to see our list of the best in-wall speakers. The moisture-resistant construction of the RC85i makes it ideal for use both indoors and outdoors, including bathrooms or saunas where moisture can easily make its way through the speaker’s grille....

There’s 8GB of storage built in which is enough storage for thousands of books. It connects via Wi-Fi and even offers Bluetooth connectivity so you can listen to audiobooks as well as read. The battery is big enough to provide around four weeks of reading time, depending on things like light usage and how long you spend actually reading in a given session. Plus at only 0.34 inches thick, weighing only 6....