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Google releasedAndroid 14 QPR2 Beta 2in early December, and we quickly discovered that it was packed withtons of hidden features, most of which should make their debut when theMarch 2024 Pixel Feature Dropis released. The beta program for this Quarterly Platform Release seems to be humming along nicely, as Google just dropped a third build (well, fourth if you’re counting the quick1.1 patch release) while most of us were distracted by CES 2024 in Las Vegas....

Arlo’s security cameras are often ranked among ourtop picks of home security cameras, and the company’s coming out with more all the time. But last month we got some surprising news about its older models, as the company shared its newend-of-life policy. Cameras that are out of production would eventually see certain functionality disabled, including access to free 7-day cloud storage for supported models. Now, Arlo is walking back from that decision, committing to retaining some features, pushing back EOL dates, and extending software support....

Securing your privacy online doesn’t have to come at a cost, which is why free VPNs are a handy addition to any device. From keeping you anonymous by hiding your IP address to sneaking past strict geo-blocks, VPNs will help you escape any watchful eyes; unless it’s a sketchy free VPN that does the exact opposite. Unfortunately, there are plenty of those, but a few trusted VPN providers offer free plans, and they’re worth their no-charge fee....

Trivia apps emanate an attractive classic feel, exploiting thetraditional brain teaser gameplayloop seen in real-world games like Trivial Pursuit or Cranium. But trivia games take things a step further on the Play Store, with real-time puzzles, updates, and active leaderboards to keep things fresh and interesting, bolstering the reliable gameplay loop of answering questions. The best appshave this intangible quality for keeping the mind sharp, and we’d like to share our favorites in this roundup of the Play Store’s best trivia games, with their sights set on quiz lovers’favorite bargain Android phones....

Quick Links Black Friday is right around the corner, and though online shopping crowds might be less daunting than the in-person mobs, cyber-retailers aren’t immune from items going out of stock. While most will flock to Amazon on Friday, November 29th, you’re able to skirt the masses at these alternative retailers for impressive tech deals. Before Amazon became a top tech shop, there was Best Buy, and the retailer still kept pace with competitive discounts in person and online....

WARNING: MAJOR spoilers from Cobra Kai season 6, part 1. Summary Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg discussCobra Kaiseason 6, part 1, and how the first five episodes play into the final season. With the stakes higher than ever for Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso,Cobra Kaiseason 6 is finally underway as the final season of theKarate Kidspinoff puts the senseis and their students up for one last adventure. To give the Netflix series a proper sendoff,Cobra Kaiseason 6is being split into three parts, as part 1 has officially arrived on the popular streaming service....

TheDCUseems to be creating a new version of the famous Batman villain Bane, adding to an alreadyexpansive list of performers to portray the Venom-indulgent bruiser.Theupcoming Bane and Deathstroke team-up moviehas been confirmed by the DCU, giving credence to the rumors of solo Batman villainmoviesthat have been circulating around the upcoming DC movie continuity. While Deathstroke has only been played once in live-action movies, Bane has a couple of prominent film appearances, not to mention a bevy of other appearances....

Warning: SPOILERS lie ahead for Evil season 4! Summary Sister Andrea is facing some of her biggest foes yet inEvilseason 4. Introduced in season 2 of the Paramount+ horror-drama show and played by Emmy winner Andrea Martin, Sister Andrea is one of the nuns living at the Church where David is headquartered, though unlike others there, she takes no nonsense when it comes to the priest’s behaviors. Sister Andrea has also served as a close advisor to David Acosta, given their shared sensitivity to seeing real demonic forces, putting her in direct opposition to Leland Townsend....

Google Contacts is the default app to manage and add contacts on all thebest Android smartphones. It has undoubtedly been a little late to gain some fundamental features, such as an easier way for Workspace users toadd/edit contacts on the web. Back in March, we received the first hint about birthday reminders coming to Contactsin some formwithin the Highlights tab’s newFor yousection. Then there was the ability to add birthday notifications within individual contacts a couple of weeks later....

Long after the split from Huawei, Honor built a reputation for its excellent hardware. The company routinely adds the latest and greatest to its flagship phones. It is one of only a few Android makers to offer true biometric face authentication — even for unlocking secure apps, something that can’t be said for one of thebest phonestoday, theGoogle Pixel 7 Pro. But where Google’s phones are known for their impeccable software coupled with some hardware problems, the equation is the other way around for Honor....

Quick Links The Google Home news feature compiles all your favorite news networks to help you play the information that interests you the most on your smart speaker or smartphone. This is how I configure, customize, and interact with Google Home for news. How to Customize Your News Sources with Google Assistant Google Assistant works within your Google Home app, and you canuse Google Assistant to keep up to date with the latest newswith a customized news feed that suits your preferences....

Summary Netflix’sReceiverdocuseries includes many key pieces of information about the upper echelon of wide receivers in the NFL, with Justin Jefferson topping the pile as the highest-paid of them all. One of theshocking reveals inReceiveris just how much the Minnesota Vikings star earns to play football, with his talents putting him out of the financial reach of the other athletes who also play his position.Every NFL superstar in Netflix’sReceiveris incredibly well paid, but Jefferson’s earnings raise the bar even further and could change the landscape of the league going forward....

How to find an archived email in Gmail in seconds There’s a reason Gmail is the most popular email service. It works on computers, Chromebooks, iPhones, Android phones, andtop tablets. It integrates with the robust Google Workspace, makes full use of Google’s best-in-class search capabilities, and always adds cool new features. One of its cool features is archiving emails, which was available when Gmail launched in 2007. The archive option can come in handy to clean up your busy Gmail inbox....