Here's what the Vivo and Zeiss deal means for Nokia phones (Updated)

TL;DR Camera lens company Zeiss has teamed up with Vivo. The Vivo X60 series will offer a co-developed camera system. Zeiss is still partnering with HMD Global though. Update: December 21 2020 (12:25 AM ET): Vivo and Zeiss announced a deep partnership last week, which will see the Vivo X60 series carrying Zeiss branding and a jointly developed imaging system. We did however wonder what this meant for current Zeiss partner and Nokia brand licensee HMD Global.

How to unlock Fade in Apex Legends Mobile

Fade is the first mobile-exclusive Legend and is only available in Apex Legends Mobile. He’s a stealth-oriented character with some neat moves. Most of them help you get out of trouble. He is an unlockable character, and there are two ways to unlock him. We’ll go over both of those, along with Fade’s abilities. Read more: Does Apex Legends Mobile have controller support? QUICK ANSWER Unlocking Fade in Apex Legends Mobile requires you to reach level 25 on the Battle Pass.

Mini LED Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 now available

TL;DR Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a Mini LED upgrade to Samsung’s 2020 Odyssey G9 monitor. It sports a super-wide 49-inch 5,120 x 1,440 panel with a 1000R curve and a peak HDR brightness of 2000 nits. The Neo G9 is now available globally, with the US price tag set at $2,499.99. Samsung’s latest behemoth of a gaming monitor, the Odyssey Neo G9, is available starting today through online and retail channels.

Most of you don't use voice assistants on your phones

More than 500 million people are apparently using Google Assistant. 70% of US smart speaker owners reportedly use Amazon Echo devices with Alexa. Apple’s Siri continues to claim the largest relative market share among smartphone voice assistants, and a survey claims that voice assistant use on phones in the US rose from 51.5% in 2018 to 56.4% in 2020. With all these statistics out there, we thought of asking our readers if and how often they use voice assistants on their phones.

Official PC emulator for PUBG Mobile released by Tencent Games

TL;DR Tencent has just released an official PC emulator for PUBG Mobile on the Tencent Gaming Buddy platform. Controls and graphics are adapted to mouse and keyboard use, but still don’t compare to the original PUBG. The emulator is still in beta, but cross play between PC and mobile players is already available. Without a doubt, there is a battle royale craze sweeping across the gaming world. Developers are scrambling to find the next goose that lays the golden eggs, and that’s now spilled over into the mobile market.

Redmi Smart TV X65 review: Big, bold, affordable

Redmi Smart TV X65The Redmi Smart TV X65 delivers very good picture quality for the money. Moreover, Patchwall does a great job of combining streaming services with traditional sources. That tight software integration and good enough picture quality make it easy to overlook the corners cut on the build quality. The Redmi Smart TV 65X earns a worthy recommendation for its value proposition. Table of contents Xiaomi started the trend of affordable smart TVs in India, but it isn’t the only player in the market now.

SteelSeries Arctis Pro and GameDAC review: Hardwired

SteelSeries SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDACThe SteelSeries Arctis Pro brings all the features you'd expect from a premium gaming headset, without relying on a clunky app. The cords are a little short, but this is a great PC option. SteelSeries has been putting out great gaming headsets for years. The company’s Arctis line is a consistently great group of products, and the SteelSeries Arctis Pro and GameDAC offers more features than you can shake a stick at.

The best road trip apps for Android

Taking road trips is practically a worldwide pastime. Traveling in a car with some friends (or animals) and seeing the sites can be a great time. As you might have guessed, smartphones can make the experience a little easier and better. There are a lot of different ways to take a road trip. However, we’re confident that these apps can be helpful to almost everyone. Just please make sure to keep your eyes on the road and not on your phone to avoid any problems.

The nexpaq modular smartphone case will help you turn your phone into a Project Ara device

https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/1804828/video-531428-h264_high.mp4 The idea of a modular smartphone has been around for years, and we’re finally getting to see these ideas come to fruition thanks to Google’s Project Ara. But when those smartphones come to select markets later this year, they may be tough to get your hands on, at least at the start. So if you want to experience what it would be like to own a Project Ara device before its official launch, you might want to head over to Kickstarter to back the nexpaq modular phone case.

ViewSonic TD1655 review: Portable touchscreen triggers productivity

ViewSonic TD1655 portable monitorThe ViewSonic TD1655 portable monitor is a good choice for those who need extra screen real estate when on the go. This highly portable option includes a cover, a kickstand, all the ports you need, and an easy-to-use menu system for tweaking settings. Creatives who need spot-on color accuracy, however, should look elsewhere. Sometimes one screen simply isn’t enough. When it comes to getting work done, more display real estate often leads to greater productivity.