Is Amazon's biggest tablet its best?

Amazon Fire HD 10 PlusAs far as Amazon tablets go, the Fire HD 10 Plus is the cream of the crop. It's great for relaxing and watching movies, reading books, and listening to music. Just don't expect it to work too hard or compete with the very best Android tablets or iPads. It also absolutely requires Prime to reach its full potential, which undercuts the value a little. Table of contents

LG V30 price, availability, and carrier deals

Update (11/7): T-Mobile has announced it will carry the LG V30 Plus “in limited quantities" on November 17. Head to the T-Mobile section below for more details. There’s a lot to like about the LG V30, including beefy specs that are centered around a Snapdragon 835 processor. There’s also a dual camera setup, a new 18:9 FullVision display, and much more. But you’re not here for the specs, you want to learn more about where to buy the LG V30.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch review

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo SwitchThe PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch looks a lot like the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. However, that's pretty much where their similarities end, as the PowerA device is missing so many features that make the official model such a stellar device. Ultimately, if the PowerA model was significantly cheaper than the Pro Controller, this could be forgiven. But at nearly $50, there is no reason to buy this.

Really silly Google Pixel 6 'chips' land in Japan

TL;DR Google Pixel 6 potato chips were briefly available to claim in Japan. It’s just the latest early promotion for the company’s next flagship phone. There’s no word on if a similar promotion will be launched in the US. Google is coming up with some new, and very cool, efforts to push its next Pixel 6 smartphones to consumers well ahead of the handsets’ official reveal. It’s already released a TV commercial for the phones.

Solving Null Pointer Exception in Java

Adam Sinicki / Android Authority While Java is one of the most in-demand and widely used programming languages in the world, it is not without its detractors. Java is not a particularly beginner-friendly language and it is rife with rigid rules and structures that can be tough to wrap your head around. Then there’s the NullPointerException. Null pointer exception is an “exception” (error) that is particularly common when programming in Java.

Test your network the better with nPerf Speed Test

There are only a few big names when it comes to Internet speed tests. Speedtest.net, for instance, is a name many people know and trust. However, there is another speed test app that you should know about called nPerf Speed Test and we’re going to take a look at it right now. Functionality nPerf Speed Test tests not one, but three different metrics. It’ll test your Internet speed including upload, download, and ping.

The best HDTV antennas to ditch your cable bill

Leaving your cable bill can feel great, but you might find that you miss local news and the randomness of live TV. A simple antenna may do the trick if you still want to keep your monthly costs low. You can pick up a selection of local broadcast channels as long as you’re in range, and the quality is nothing to scoff at. Here are our picks for the best HDTV antennas you can buy right now.

The best Samsung Galaxy S20 thin cases

Samsung Galaxy S20 Drops and bumps are common when it comes to smartphones, so keeping your phone protected is a good idea. But not every case has to be thick and bulky to do a good job of keeping a phone protected. Here are the best Samsung Galaxy S20 thin cases you can buy. Looking for more ways to keep your phone safe and get the most out of it? Don’t forget to check out our guide for the best cases and mobile accessories you can get!

Android Studio tutorial for beginners

There are multiple ways to approach Android Development but by far the most official and powerful is to use Android Studio. This is the official IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for the Android platform, developed by Google and used to make the majority of the apps that you probably use on a daily basis. Read Next: Java tutorial for beginners Android Studio was first announced at a Google I/O conference in 2013 and was released to the general public in 2014 after various beta versions.

Armv9 heralds the next-generation of smartphone CPUs and more

Every processor ever built contains an underlying “architecture,” representing deep-seated characteristics that transcend any single CPU core or physical design. This architecture defines how a processor works, what it can do, how memory is accessed, and much more. A change in processor architecture marks a major milestone, complete with all-new physical hardware designs, instruction sets, and capabilities. When it comes to smartphones, we’ve been using processors based on Arm’s Armv8 architecture and revisions for the better part of a decade.