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But what Google has told us about the Pixel 6a gives us a pretty definitive look at what the company thinks a budget phone should do. And it’s a stark contrast from the approach Apple takes with its own budget device, the iPhone SE (2022). It’s only natural to compare Google’s Pixel A series devices with the iPhone SE. Phones like the Pixel 6a and iPhone SE (2022) cost about the same and compete for the same audience, even with the Android-iOS divide....

Colors: Charcoal, coral, fog (gray), and lemongrass Battery life (rated): 7 hours (ANC on), 11 hours (ANC off), 20 hours (charging case with ANC on), 31 hours (charging case with ANC off) Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 (codecs: AAC and SBC) Water resistance: Yes (IPX4 rated) Size: 0.88 x 0.87 x 0.93 inches (per bud); 0.98 x 1.97 x 2.49 inches (charging case) Weight: 0.22 ounces (per bud); 2.2 ounces (charging case) For this fourth-generation model, Google added active noise cancellation (ANC), Bluetooth multipoint, longer battery life, stronger wind resistance, and new sound features including Volume EQ and Spatial Audio....

When it comes to first-generation devices like the Pixel Watch, there’s almost always room for improvement. While there’s a lot that Google got right with its debut smartwatch, there are also some reasons you should sit tight and wait for a follow-up version (or get one of the other best smartwatches on the market.) The Google Pixel Watch pairs Wear OS with Fitbit’s health platform, making for a well-connected smartwatch experience with thorough fitness tracking....

So, I installed Zero Dawn and started playing. Forty hours later, I just finished the base game (minus some of the side activities), and now have the Frozen Wilds expansion waiting for me. Let me tell you, I really like this game. It’s got interesting world-building, a relatable protagonist, a beautiful series of landscapes to explore and plenty of mysteries to uncover. Aloy (played by the talented Ashly Burch) is a sympathetic heroine, and I find her utterly fascinating....

The bad news is, it’s not possible to cancel a Venmo payment to an existing Venmo account. Once you send a payment, the funds are available to the recipient right away. If you need the payment returned, you must have the recipient send you a payment for the same amount. That said, Venmo Support can reverse a payment if the recipient gives their explicit permission, their account is in good standing, and they still have the funds available in their Venmo account....

Fortunately, Nintendo has made it easy to connect the Switch Pro controller work with PC, either wired using a USB-C cable or wirelessly over Bluetooth. Though the keyboard/mouse combo is one that some gaming puritans would never give up, using a joypad for sports games or a few sessions of Rocket League every now and then is a welcome change. It may not offer the advanced options you can get by using a DualSense controller with PC, but in terms of comfort and stamina, the Switch Pro pad and its superhuman battery life remains extremely hard to beat....

The best part? Unlike other lower body exercises, you won’t need adjustable dumbbells or resistance bands. You’ll just need your body weight and a wall. Wall sits, also known as wall squats or the devil’s chair, mainly targets your quads — the muscles down the front of your thighs. It’s an isometric movement, which builds strength and endurance in the muscles without any movement. It also hits the glutes and calves and can be done from just about anywhere, using no equipment....

Having the Home folder at your fingertips in Finder is, therefore, going to be rather useful which is why we’re going to show you how to move it to the Finder sidebar. As you’ll see there are a few ways of achieving it but the result will always be the same. How to find the Home folder on Mac and add it to Finder There are two ways of finding your Home folder....

With schedule send, you can make sure that email’s hitting the inbox of your boss right when you know she’s checking her messages. Scheduled Send also lets you write emails whenever inspiration hits but send them at a more appropriate hour. iOS 16 Mail’s scheduled send feature is easy to use, but not so easy to find. We’ll show you how to send scheduled email in iOS 16 Mail so that every message you send arrives right on time....

There’s also the possibility that giving your phone to a little one to watch some YouTube Kids in the car could lead to a $600 charge on your card as they “accidentally” purchase Roblox cash. But fret not — both of these issues can be easily solved thanks to the hidden settings that the best Android phones have. Read on to find out how to set up screen pinning on Android to protect your phone next time you hand it off to someone else....

Specifically, Pratt told Variety (opens in new tab) that “I worked really closely with the directors and trying out a few things and landed on something that I’m really proud of and can’t wait for people to see and hear… I’m providing a voice for an animated character, and it is updated and unlike anything you’ve heard in the Mario world before.” Then, news broke that this trailer would debut at New York Comic-Con 2022, leading folks to wonder if an online stream would also happen....

In Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise reprises the role of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a TOPGUN academy graduate who is still a thorn in the side of all superiors everywhere. Now, though, he’s needed to help a new generation of graduates, whom are all selected for an incredibly important and difficult mission. Maverick also has personal stakes in this assignment, as his return to the TOPGUN academy allows Pete to meet Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw (Miles Teller) the son of his former wingman Nick ‘Goose’ Bradshaw, who died in the first Top Gun....

Unprecedented features unfiltered interviews with Trump himself, daughter Ivanka Trump, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. Also on hand are vice president Mike Pence and various journalists. The doc chronicles the family’s time on the campaign trail, as well as their reactions to the election’s outcome. The crew also filmed the riot at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The raw footage was subpoenaed by the committee and Holder testified before lawmakers....

Tracking down where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card hasn’t gotten easier in 2022. We’ve seen very limited restocks over the last few weeks, and the coveted card remains just as elusive as ever. For this reason, scoring an RTX 3080 via a pre-built PC desktop is often the best method of getting a hold of Nvidia’s latest gaming tech. This solution comes with its own drawbacks as powerful gaming PCs can be extremely expensive, but that’s where this killer deal comes in....

The second-gen Nest Hub is one of Google’s latest releases, having arrived just earlier last year. This handy device features a 7-inch touch screen, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and support for some of the best streaming services available. So you can catch up with your favorite movies and TV shows from Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu and more straight from the Nest Hub. It has Google Assistant already built-in and the device also works with Nest, Hue and other compatible devices, meaning it could be a great addition to your already existing Google smart home setup....

As a reminder, what works for me might not be right for you and your body. If you’re new to exercise or returning to regular exercise following an injury, it’s always a good idea to check with a personal trainer or doctor before starting a new challenge. The one mentioned below is suitable for all levels of fitness, with modifications for beginners, but it’s always a good idea to check your form with a personal trainer to ensure you’re not putting yourself at risk of injury....

Take tennis, for example. I played some tennis as a teenager, and even took a few lessons to learn the game. It didn’t stick at the time, but I’ve recently rediscovered an interest after reading about how tennis is one of those “lifelong” sports you can play for decades, like golf. And after seeing my Apple Watch has a designed preset for tracking tennis in the workout app, the promise of closing my Apple Watch rings motivated me to hit my local court....

Liteboxer VR is an extension of the Liteboxer’s existing at-home exercise equipment. Rather than punching a physical object, though, you use the Oculus Quest 2 and its controllers to pound the air (you’ll also be able to use the app without the controllers). Currently in beta, the app should be released in late February or early March. Liteboxer currently sells what it calls the Liteshield — a hexagonal contraption with six circular punching pads — which syncs up to the company’s app....

The Ooni Fyra 12 pizza oven can reach temperatures of more than 950 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can bake a pizza in 90 seconds or less. And right now, the Ooni Fyra 12 is currently on sale for $279 at Ooni (opens in new tab), a savings of 20% on the company’s least expensive pizza oven. It’s the pizza oven I’ve been using for more than two years now, and it works amazingly well; it’s the one I go back to after testing the best pizza ovens....

What the software update aims to fix is a problem that Sony TVs have when connected to a PS5 that disabled the backlight’s local dimming function if variable refresh rate (VRR) was on. That caused a noticeable drop in HDR performance compared to the TV’s other modes. The fix has been in the works for a few months now and was first spotted by hdtvtest’s Vincent Teoh, who put out a call on Twitter to see if readers could detail their experiences with the latest patch....