Can you manually log steps in the Fitbit app?

Reaching your daily activity goals on your Fitbit is a great feeling, especially if your step and calorie goals are set particularly high. But what happens if you forget to wear your Fitbit while out and about? Is there a way to manually log your steps on the Fitbit app? Well, it’s complicated. We will detail the issues with Fitbit’s manual exercise logging system and how you can include a workout that your Fitbit may have missed.

Digital wellbeing explained: Your phone and your brain

Digital wellbeing is a movement concerned with controlling the amount of time we spend in front of mobile devices, the web, and technology in general. That means acknowledging the potential harm that overreliance on screens can cause; whether it’s shortening our attention spans, or harming our productivity.  Read how your smartphone is damaging your brain for more on that. To help limit this potential damage, digital wellbeing strategies aim to help us take back control of our smartphone use and to set useful boundaries that provide space and downtime.

Google easter egg lets you cover search results in color for Holi festival

Today marks the Holi festival in India, which sees revellers smearing each other with colors. It doesn’t stop at the real world either, as Google has included a nifty Holi easter egg to mark the occasion (h/t: 9to5Google). Simply search for “holi” or “holi festival” in Google Search on your desktop or smartphone and then click/tap the three bowls of color powder in the Holi info card to activate this easter egg.

How to get Sling TV for free, no credit card needed

If you want a new way to watch your favorite TV shows on demand, Sling TV might be the best way to do this. It might not be a service that you have heard of, but it has been around since 2015. There is plenty to watch on Sling TV, so check out our guide below which will show you how to get a Sling TV free trial with no credit card required.

How to set up a VPN on Android, Windows, Chrome OS...

The easiest way to set up a VPN on any platform is to use an app from a third-party VPN provider. Download it to your device, type in your username, password, and other required information, and you’re good to go. However, not all providers offer apps for every platform. The software may be available for Windows but not for Android. If you use your devices for remote work, you might also need to manually connect to your office VPN.

OnePlus 6 price, availability, and release date deals

Update 5/22/2018 at 10:57 A.M. EST:  The OnePlus 6 is now available to order directly from OnePlus.com. The base model will set you back $529, and it comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There’s also an 8GB/128GB version that costs $579, or the big daddy that comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $629. Remember that the OnePlus 6 will only work on T-Mobile, AT&T, and their related MVNOs and affiliates.

Poco X2 review: 120Hz on a budget

This device is no longer widely available. The Poco X2 is now unavailable to buy from most retailers. If you are looking for an alternative device, check out our list of the best Xiaomi phones and the best budget phones. To understand the importance of the Pocophone, you need to backtrack a bit. Launched in August 2018, the Poco F1 drastically changed the landscape of high-performance, value-priced smartphones. The promise was to deliver the best of specifications at a price point that would be appealing to all users.

Redmi 9 review: Great value or just cheap? (UK sales!)

Xiaomi Redmi 9Great value for money, if you don't play complex 3D games or take photos in low light. Update, August 14, 2020 (11:00 AM ET): The Redmi 9 is now available to buy in the United Kingdom. It has one variant in the UK — the one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage — and has a suggested retail price of £159 (~$209). However, Xiaomi is running a great deal from now until August 23.

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3: Compared to Intel, Apple M1

Supplied by Qualcomm On day two of the 2021 Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm unveiled a new set of Arm-based SoCs destined for laptops and detachable computers. The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is the company’s new high-end offering, while the Snapdragon 7c Plus Gen 3 is aimed squarely at the entry-level segment. Devices with these chips are expected to arrive sometime in the first half of 2022. Read more: 2021’s Snapdragon PC and gaming announcements

The best multisport smartwatches: Garmin and more

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority The best multisport smartwatches keep up with even the most active athletes. If one activity isn’t enough, shop our picks below for a device that can track even more. Buying the right multisport watch for your needs To be clear, the wearables market doesn’t strictly define the multisport smartwatch. However, for the purposes of this list, we only consider watches with a specific multisport mode to be multisport watches.