Samsung Galaxy A51 5G goes on sale in the US (Update: Now unlocked!)

Update: August 21, 2020 (5:16 AM ET): The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is now available carrier-unlocked at Best Buy US for $349. The device on offer includes 128GB of storage with the Prism Cube Black colorway. Original article: Those looking for an affordable 5G option in the US now have another choice from Samsung. Today, the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW is available on Verizon. Priced at $549, the Galaxy A51 5G UW is a sensible option for users who don’t want to splurge on a flagship but who do want the benefits of Verizon’s mmWave 5G connectivity.

Scener adds support for Disney Plus, Hulu, and more

TL;DR Scener is expanding its remote movie watching support to Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max, and more. The web browser extension is also launching a new mode that will allow as many as 1 million people to watch a movie or TV show at the same time. The company is hosting movie watch parties during Comic-Con@Home next week. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak began to affect the US in mid-March, most movie theaters closed their doors.

Shave $1,200 off the Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop this Black Friday

There’s never been a better time to buy a gaming laptop or monitor. Black Friday 2021 is upon us, and with it comes big savings to these devices on Amazon. When it comes to gaming monitors, there are plenty to choose from for those seeking high refresh rates or a wide field of view. As for gaming laptops, you can save a whopping $1,200 on a Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop, packing a 300Hz display, 16GB of RAM, and an RTX 2070 GPU.

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet review

Sony Xperia Z4 TabletSony manages to introduce another fantastic high-end device to the Android tablet market, which checks all the right boxes, with its sleek and elegant design, gorgeous display, excellent performance, smooth and snappy software, and great audio experience. Add Sony staples like dust and water resistance into the mix, and what we have is an extremely compelling device in the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet. Table of contents While there are quite a few good Android tablets around, many of them lean towards the budget-friendly, and therefore, mid-range side of things.

What is deepfake? Should you be worried?

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Deepfake content is building chaos among people who grew up with the idea that seeing is believing. Photos and videos, once considered undeniable evidence, are now being questioned by the masses. This is to be expected after finding out the amazingly realistic video of Barack Obama calling Donald Trump a “total and complete dip****” is nothing but a deepfake creation. The tech involved is raising eyebrows and generating questions, which is why we are here to give you the full deepfake rundown of what it is, how it works, and if there is really a reason to worry.

What your Pokémon GO team says about you

When we first got a glimpse of Pokémon GO while it was in beta, we learned that gyms would be contested by three differently colored teams. At the time, we were kind of scratching our heads about this game design choice. After all, what about a color would inspire any sort of teamwork or competition? It all seemed so arbitrary. Who cares if you’re Yellow, Blue, or Red? The answer, it turned out, was EVERYONE.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 review: Punching above its weight

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was a stellar device, and the Max Pro M2 improves on it in almost every department making it a reliable and powerful mid-ranger. Table of contents Last year, Asus made a comeback in India. It had been a while since the company launched a smartphone there. Once a decent mid-segment player, the company lost the plot trying to compete with stiff competition from several Chinese players.

Best LG G6 cases you can buy right now

LG deserves credit for making some bold choices with their 2016 flagship — choices that, unfortunately, didn’t pay off. LG may have gone back to the basics with the G6 while still doing enough to stand out from the crowd. The LG G6 offers smooth performance and a fantastic camera, and includes features that are increasingly becoming the norm, like dust and water resistance. The 18:9 screen brings new features and functionality to the smartphone game, and a beautiful design complements that excellent display.

Download the Windows 11 app to check your PC here

TL;DR Microsoft has quietly re-released the Windows 11 PC Health Check app. The app is designed to tell current Windows 10 PC users if their laptop or desktop can be updated to Windows 11. The app’s release comes just two weeks before the official launch of Windows 11. The app is apparently available to anyone who wants to download and use it, according to XDA-Developers. Microsoft previously released a version of the app to members of its Windows Insiders testing problem earlier this summer, but later pulled it from circulation.

Facebook Chat Re-Enabler lets you do away with Messenger

Facebook has been phasing out its old Chat option in favour of its new standalone Messenger app. This hasn’t gone down particularly well with some users, as the new app eats up extra storage and RAM just to achieve similar functionality as before. The Facebook Messenger app isn’t all bad, but if you’re looking to go back to the good old days, the Chat Re-Enabler app from developer AntaresOne is worth looking into.