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Built for more adventurers than ever

Garmin Instinct 2With its rugged build, Connect IQ support, and a whole new host of training tools, the Garmin Instinct 2 is truly a second-generation device. If you're already an outdoor enthusiast with a long list of hobbies, you'll find plenty of features to fit your lifestyle. If you don't yet have a healthy number of adventurous interests, this device might motivate you to pick up a few. Table of contents

FreeSync vs G-Sync: Which one should you pick?

There have been a lot of advancements in display technologies in recent years. As we have pushed the numbers with resolutions and refresh rates, issues pertaining to the same have popped up. At higher refresh rates, it can be difficult to match the frame rates being put out by your graphics card, to the refresh rate of your monitor. This is why display synchronization technologies are needed, and why FreeSync vs G-Sync is a fight worth watching.

It looks like no one wanted to buy the $16,000 Solarin phone

In late May 2016, an Israel-based company called Sirin Labs, which raised $72 million in seed funding, got a bit of media attention when it announced the Solarin. The Android-based smartphone was promoted for its highly secure software, but it made the most headlines because of its cost: $14,000, or about $16,666 after you factor in taxes. Tor-enabled Android prototype platform is heavy on security News While we have seen smartphones with similar prices in the past, they usually had real gold or diamonds embedded in its body.

Microsoft may have just revealed Android app support for Xbox (Updated: Nope)

TL;DR A new Microsoft Store listing points to Xbox consoles getting Android app support. The store listing for the Windows Subsystem for Android specifically lists the Xbox One. A Microsoft source has since said Android apps aren’t coming to Xbox. Update: September 6, 2021 (1:14 AM ET): It looks like a Microsoft Store listing hinting at Android apps coming to Xbox consoles might be an error or placeholder text.

The best chemistry apps for Android

Chemistry is the science of matter, and it’s responsible for some of the world’s greatest things. It’s how we build medicine and also how we build basically all things made out of plastic. Most of the nitrogen we consume comes from the Haber-Bosch process, an important thing you probably never heard of before. In any case, chemistry is interesting and fun, with a lot of information out there. Here are some chemistry apps to help you learn and enjoy chemistry more.

CyanogenMod 10.2 stable builds released, CM 11 nightlies coming soon

Stable builds of CyanogenMod 10.2, the last CM release based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, are now rolling out for supported devices. The stable build of CyanogenMod 10.2 is the last major release for CM before the team switches over to work on CyanogenMod 11. The team will continue to provide hot-fixes and security updates for CM 10.2 as needed going forward but the ROM won’t see any major new features added until the next version number.

First-person shooter classics Doom and Doom II out now on Android

Update, August 23, 2019 (03:30 PM ET): Bethesda no longer requires a Bethesda account login to play Doom or Doom II on Android (via Android Police). This controversial requirement was lambasted by fans at launch, but it is now gone. Read on for more! Original article, July 26, 2019 (03:54 PM ET): It’s time to go to hell, because the original Doom and Doom II are finally available on Android. After 25 years of existence, two of the most impactful first-person shooters in gaming history can be yours on the most popular mobile OS in the world.

How to record your screen on Windows 11

Windows 11 packs quite a few new features, but it’s still missing one important feature — a screen recorder. Windows 11 technically does not have a built-in screen recorder. However, there are a couple of ways to work around that inconvenience so you can capture your screen. It’s not too complicated, but you’ll need to follow some steps for the setup. Here’s how to record your screen on Windows 11.

Play Store apps for tablets will be easier to find

If you grab your Android tablet and head to the Google Play Store right now to search for an app, you’ll likely have a frustrating time. While you’ll probably be able to find the app you want, you won’t have any idea if that app works well on your tablet. You also won’t know if there is a different version of that app that is better for tablets. See also: Your guide to the best tablets

Samsung Galaxy S7 Vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have been out on the market for quite some time now. They are both great handsets (currently among the best), and you may be having a hard time trying to decide which one is worth your hard-earned cash. We are here to put these phones head-to-head and help you decide. First things first: I want to let you know I will be approaching this comparison a little bit differently.