The best standing desk options

Working from home hasn’t slowed down at all, and in some cases, it’s become permanent. Even if you’ve been working from home since the pandemic began, it’s never too late to complete your home office with one of the best standing desks. You may not get as much exercise as commuting and walking around the office, but it easily beats sitting still at a desk all day. Your legs will thank you for the change of pace, but how do you choose the right model?

What is a kernel - Gary explains

Spend enough time around Android, or even PCs, and eventually you will come across the term, “the Linux kernel,” since Android uses the Linux kernel. The “Linux” part is easy enough to understand, it is a play-on-words of Linus, as in Linus Torvalds, the original creator of Linux. But kernel? What is a kernel? What do we mean by the Linux kernel? Let’s find out! The thing to remember about computers is that they are dumb.

A closer look at the Pixel 2's hidden chip

Back with the launch of Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, it was revealed that Google included an extra chip in the phone alongside the main processor. Known as the Pixel Visual Core, the chip is aimed squarely at enhancing the phone’s image processing capabilities. The chip has returned once more inside Google’s latest Pixel 3 and 3 XL. According to Google, the secondary chip is designed to compile HDR+ images 5 times faster than an application processor — with 1/10th the power consumption.

Android Device Manager app launches in Play Store

Google released an Android app for its Android Device Manager service which allows users to locate, ring, lock, and wipe devices remotely. Previously, the service was only available via a web interface. Android Device Manager first launched in early August, giving users who lost or misplaced their devices the possibility to find them or secure them against prying eyes. The ADM app has exactly the same functionality as the web version, but the interface is faster and far more suitable for a mobile device screen.

Galaxy S8 gets unboxed underwater and surrounded by sharks

Because there isn’t enough madness in the world already, T-Mobile has teamed up with Samsung to do an underwater Galaxy S8 unboxing video surrounded by sharks. The video features T-Mobile Product Manager Desmond “Des” Smith unboxing and attempting to provide an overview of the Galaxy S8 while in full scuba gear. Of course, the promo isn’t really concerned with delivering a coherent explanation of the product, but rather showing it off in a high-octane environment.

Here is the Huawei Mate 20 Pro in Black, Blue, and Twilight colors

TL;DR The first leaked images of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro just showed up online. The images show the Huawei Mate 20 Pro in black, blue, and the familiar Twilight color schemes. The pictures confirm the triple camera set up on the rear as well as the big notch on the front. We’ve had a good look at some of the devices Huawei plans to launch in October, including the Huawei Mate 20 and the Huawei Freebuds 2 Pro.

How to use Titanium Backup

Titanium Backup has been one of the most popular apps on the market for some time, and with good reason. It can be used to backup all your important app dada, system data, and even WiFi passwords on your handset. Now, Android is a very stable operating system, and it’s pretty rare to run into a system or app killing bug. Even so, it’s better to be safe than sorry, you never know when a crippling update or malicious app might cause a problem.

Need for Speed: No Limits review

EA just recently brought its new racing game to the Google Play Store. It’s called Need for Speed: No Limits, and just like other recent NFS games, it features great graphics, a somewhat lacking storyline and tons of underground races. So does this title bring anything new to the table? I’ve spent a good amount of time with this game, and there are definitely some things you should know about it. Here is everything you need to know about Need for Speed: No Limits.

Qualcomm announced the new Snapdragon 460, 662 and 720G

Following the launch of the flagship Snapdragon 865 and a series of high-performance, 5G options, Qualcomm is setting its sight at overhauling its entry-level and mid-range chipset portfolio with the Snapdragon 460, 662 and 720G. At an event in New Delhi, India, the company announced a range of new SoCs that focus on improving connectivity, audio, and performance. Additionally, all three chipsets gain support for India’s homegrown NavIC GPS navigation constellation.

Razer Phone 2 vs Razer Phone: Specs Comparison

Razer has just unveiled the Razer Phone 2 and — as expected — it is a real powerhouse. The specs on the first Razer Phone are still pretty impressive, however. Let’s take a look to see how the Razer Phone 2 improves upon the original so you can decide whether or not it is worth upgrading. Razer Phone 2 vs Razer Phone: Design As you can see from the pictures, the Razer Phone 2 has a very similar design to the Razer Phone.