Here we go, folks. Mobile gaming always seems to take great strides year after year. Last year, we saw a huge push in niche genres like text games and indie puzzle games. This year, we saw a bunch of excellent games in the shooter, tower defense, rhythm, indie puzzle, and simulation genres. In fact, this might be the best year of mobile gaming that we’ve ever seen. There was just a bunch of new content from PUBG to Fortnite, Kingdom Rush Vengeance to Bloons TD 6, and even some excellent new RPGs.

TL;DR Google’s Nest brand just launched four new Nest cameras for 2021. Included are an indoor/outdoor security camera, an outdoor cam with floodlights, an indoor-only cam, and a wireless doorbell cam. These are the first new cameras from the company in quite a while. Availability begins at the end of August 2021. Early on in its history, Nest was known for basically two things: smart thermostats and security systems.

Black Shark S1STUDIO TL;DR The Black Shark 5 and 5 Pro are now available globally, including in the US. The new model features top-end processors, liquid cooling, and built-in controllers. Its starting price is just $549 and goes as high as $999 for the most tricked-out Pro version. Xiaomi gaming subsidiary Black Shark has released its latest gaming flagship phone to the global market, including the United States.

From the Vault: As the streaming space keeps growing, massive studio catalogues are becoming more and more available. These include lost and forgotten gems, so-bad-it’s-good duds, and just plain weird pieces of film history. And you probably won’t find them by waiting for streamers to put them in front of you. In From the Vault, Android Authority aims to rescue these titles from the algorithm graveyard and help you get more out of your streaming subscriptions.

While Windows 11 is free and likely to work fine for most folks, some systems may face issues due to the update. So what can you do if your Windows 11 PC has a problem that doesn’t let you use it properly? Well, you can try and boot into safe mode. Here’s how to boot into safe mode in Windows 11 and exit it. Read more: Happy with Windows 10? Here’s how to stop the Windows 11 update

If you’re constantly moving, then replying to WhatsApp messages promptly can be difficult. After all, if you’re driving, picking up kids, shopping, running for your bus, or whatever it is you do, then trying to type a reply to someone can be distracting and annoying. That’s why you should send voice messages on WhatsApp instead. How do you do it? Glad you asked because that’s exactly what we’ll be looking at here.

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority 2020 was an interesting year for OnePlus. The company greatly expanded its traditionally small annual portfolio, with phones now ranging from premium flagships to flagship killers to budget phones. Despite the range of options, the steady improvements to the premium mid-segment have made one thing clear — devices like the OnePlus Nord are more than enough for most and user experience always trumps a spec sheet.

Internet security is a top priority for many these days, especially for those who travel a lot and regularly work on untrustworthy public Wi-Fi networks. Threats of tracking, monitoring, and data theft have seen an increasing number of the general public head for the reassurance of a VPN provider, but managing multiple phones and computers can be a hassle. Keezel, a portable VPN networking hub, aims to tackle these problems with a dash of convenience thrown in.

TL;DR A new image of the upcoming LG V35 shows what the device will look like from the front. The picture is part of a listing on the Wireless Power Consortium website, confirming that the V35 will support wireless charging. It is rumored that LG will release the device next month. An image of the upcoming LG V35 has been found on the Wireless Power Consortium website. The image (via @evleaks) shows the front of the phone, revealing that it won’t have a controversial notch.

Logitech MX Master 3The Logitech MX Master 3 is a stylish productivity dream with few to no caveats. It is well worth the price tag if the work-enabling features appear useful to you. Logitech mice are known for ergonomics and helpful productivity-focused features, and that culminates in the MX Master 3. At $100, the Logitech MX Master 3 includes Logitech’s signature features such as the free-scrolling wheel and horizontal scroll wheel, in addition to multiple other buttons.