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Some popular battle royales meld “last person standing” trait with other genres like the platformer or a puzzle game, and others involve absolutely no gunplay. Whatever the gameplay style may be, we’ve gathered the top battle royale games for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile. PCXbox OnePlayStation 4Google StadiaMobile Those interested in entering the genre may want to start with the progenitor of the battle royale craze. More commonly known as PUBG, this 100-player game started as a mod for other games such as ARMA 2 and DayZ by game developer Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene....

Here are our picks for the five best Instagram engagement apps based on features, ease of use, and effectiveness. Buffer is simple and easy to use. Select an image or video file, create a caption, and then add it to your queue to post it immediately. Or, schedule it to post at a time you specify. Customize your queue and reset scheduled times whenever you want. Buffer is a set-it-and-forget-it tool....

The more budget-friendly models use Chromecast or other screen mirroring software that allows you to share photos and videos from your mobile device or smart TV with your new smart display. Some smart displays, like the Echo Show and Facebook Portal Plus allow you to make video and voice calls to your friends and family; perfect for when you need to ask your mom about her secret pecan pie recipe or make weekend plans with friends before rushing to work....

If you’re just starting to indulge in the hobby of photography, make sure to read our guide to choosing a beginner’s camera before diving into our collection of the best camera cases and bags. You might be thinking, those are some serious prerequisites. But the ProTactic 350 AW Camera Backpack is the best option for meeting them. It fits two pro DSLR cameras, up to six lenses and speed lights, a 13-inch laptop, a tripod and plenty of accessories....

Unless your TV is over 70 inches in size, or you want to move the screen around a lot, we think you should just buy the VideoSecu ML531BE - it’s simple and easy to install (make sure you select the right model for your screen size though). Once, you’ve made your choice, make sure you know all about how to install a TV mount so it doesn’t fall. Additionally, the mount can retract to just 2....

To harness the power in your pocket or upgrade the bare-bones video recording app on your iPhone or Android device, try one of these top third-party options. You’ll also find more common features like frame rates from 24 to 240 and various file format options. Audio recording is equally professional, with granular controls and advanced tools for experienced filmmakers. If you’re serious about recording video on your iPhone, this is the app you need....

Otherwise, read on to see the best Android tablets to get for any purpose. Under the hood, you’re looking at a device with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor and configuration options of 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage. All the variants of the slate can take an additional 1TB in microSD memory. You also have the option of picking up a 5G connected model, giving you data connectivity everywhere you go on top of the dual-band Wi-Fi 6....

Shapeways and Sculpteo are probably the two most popular print services out there, and both make it really easy to get high-quality 3D prints in a range of materials that ​include plastics, ceramics, and even metal. Different sites are better for different disciplines. Several that come recommended are: Eat3D and 3DMotive (very reasonably priced) for artists interested in game development, and 3DS Max users. Gnomon and FXPHD for visual effects and modeling, although Gnomon pretty much covers the whole CG spectrum....

Whether you want high-end sound for your earbuds or a backup pair to toss into your bag for flights, here are the best wired earbuds, including budget-friendly to high-end options. The 2XR is the extended model, which means there’s added support for sound deep in the bass part of the spectrum. The ultra-thin, metallic blue enclosure of each earbud detaches from the included 4-foot cable, making the headphones supremely repairable....

On the anti-virus side, Bitdefender sniffs out possible threats and keeps an updated list of potential threats to limit your chances of being targeted. The 2020 version of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus also added Advanced Threat Defense, which is a behavioral detection capability to monitor active apps. And the multi-layered ransomware protection is best-of-class. Additionally, the Bitdefender team is available 24/7 for support to help you get through malware-related problems. And since it comes with Bitdefender VPN and Bitdefender Safepay in the box, you’ll be able to maintain your privacy and protect yourself against financial threats with ease....

If you love e-readers, you love them. I work on an iPad all day long, but when it comes to reading books and long articles, I switch to the Kindle, and there’s no way you’d get me to read the latest Jack Reacher on an iPad’s bright, glowing screen. E-Ink screens are more restful on the eye, because they work like paper—by reflecting light, instead of shining it at your eyes....

Add to that a shortage of coins due to U.S. Mint and traditional cash business closures, and the recipe for cashless conspiracies took firm hold across the country. But a cashless society isn’t necessarily the horror that some are saying it is. What Does ‘Cashless Society’ Really Mean? Officially, a cashless society is one in which financial transactions are handled through the transfer of digital information instead of physical money in the form of banknotes or coins....

Running those long, unsightly speaker wires required to connect speakers for a surround sound setup can be quite annoying. As a result, consumers are attracted by the increasingly promoted home theater system options that tout wireless speakers as a way to solve this problem. However, don’t get sucked in by the term ‘wireless.’ Those speakers might not be as wireless as you expect. What a Loudspeaker Needs to Create Sound A loudspeaker needs two types of signals in order to work....

The US is falling behind other countries when it comes to encouraging the next generation of communication technologies, according to a new study by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). 6G is expected to deliver speeds 1,000 times faster than 5G, the current standard. “While the USA has an edge in hyper-scale cloud computing, its telecommunications industry has lagged due to a high level of concentration in the sector, Ashish Jain, the co-founder of PrivateLTEand5G....

Vudu recently released its Oculus Quest 2 VR headset app, and I’ve spent way too much time catching up on reruns. It’s one of a growing number of virtual reality apps for streaming services. In some ways, streaming shows in VR is even better than on TV. For one thing, unless you have a giant display, the screens in a headset appear huge. Plus, the experience of watching movies on a VR rig is a great way to shut out the rest of the world....

MIT scientists have developed a glucose-powered fuel cell that could fuel miniature implants and sensors. The device measures about 1/100 the diameter of a human hair and generates about 43 microwatts per square centimeter of electricity. The fuel cells could be useful in medicine and the small but growing number of people who implant electronic gadgets in their bodies for convenience. “Glucose fuel cells can become useful to power implantable devices using a fuel readily available in the body,” Philipp Simons, who developed the design as part of his Ph....

The key to shutting down your Windows 7 computer is in the Start menu. Click the Start button in Windows 7 and you’ll see, among other items, the shutdown button on the lower right-hand side. Next to that button is a triangle; click the triangle to bring up the other shut down options. Shutdown If you click the Shutdown button itself, without clicking the triangle and opening the other options, Windows 7 ends all current processes and shuts down the computer completely....

Couch Web Surfing The modern-day couch potato doesn’t just sit in front of the tube mindlessly watching anything on television. Multitasking is the common pastime: surfing the web, checking Facebook, or even live-tweeting a commentary on the pilot of a new TV show. And let’s not forget looking up that familiar face on IMDB. Your old 1st-generation iPad can handle all of this quite easily, if not as quickly as current-gen devices....

Digital Media File Confusion The proliferation of a multitude of different audio, video, and still image digital file formats has caused a lot of confusion as not all formats will play on all devices. To put it bluntly, you may have connected a PC or media server to your network media player (or media streamer or smart TV with a media player app) via your home network, but you find that you can’t play some of your stored audio or video files, or worse yet, some of your files don’t even appear in your available music, video, or still image list....

When the electrolyte level in your lead-acid car battery gets low, you may find yourself wondering if you can use a common electrolyte alternative—something like saltwater or baking soda. Do not do this. Never put any kind of electrolyte in a lead-acid car battery. If your battery electrolyte is low, the only thing you should ever add is straight water. There are some specific circumstances where sulfuric acid may be added, such as if the battery has tipped over and leaked, but never add anything else....