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Rather than wait for Android 9 Pie to reach your Pixel phone over the air, why not install it now? Here's how.

The open-source media center software lets you access a wide range of video content on almost any device, but is it for you?

While it can theoretically do some good on very crowded networks, Netgear's QoS protocol can also create more problems than it solves.

Here's what you need to know about Fortnite season 5, including its release date, new skins and map changes.

How late is too late to replace a smartphone? Here's a guide on when to upgrade.

Is your kid addicted to Fortnite? Here are the biggest things parents need to know for kids to safely enjoy Epic's massively popular online battle royale.

Your child may be demanding a smartphone, but is he or she ready for that responsibility? Here's what you should consider when deciding whether your child should have a phone.

Kids love talking to digital assistants. But is it a good idea? Here's what the experts say.

Here are the quick and dirty facts you need to know about Fortnite, and why it's the hottest game out right now.

The Sonos Beam is a compact soundbar with Alexa integration that lets you control your TV and do a lot more. But is it right for you?

Incredibles 2 brings back everyone's favorite animated superhero family, but can it reach the same level of wonderful excellence as the original?

iOS 12's Screen Time keeps track of how much you use your phone, helps set limits for app usage and adds much-needed parental controls.

CryptoKitties is a game built on blockchain that lets you acquire, breed and sell virtual cats, sometimes for serious cash.

Sprint’s Unlimited 55+ can help older customers save serious money on phone service. Here's what you need to know.

Google Duplex promises to take tasks like booking appointments and put them in the hands of human-sounding robots. Here’s a rundown of what we know so far.

Facebook gave data on 87 million users to a consulting firm that worked for Trump's 2016 campaign. Here's an explainer of what happened.

Charitably speaking, the upcoming Venom stand-alone film from Sony Pictures Entertainment doesn't look very good.

Here are all of the new skins, battle pass additions, and map changes in Fortnite's Season 4 update.

What will a combination of T-Mobile and Sprint mean for wireless phone service? We take a closer look at the $26 billion merger and how it might impact wireless customers.

We take a look to see if Amazon's Home Security suites are a good deal.

Amazon is releasing a child-friendly, Alexa-powered smart speaker, called the Echo Dot Kids Edition. But how does this new speaker differ from the regular Echo Dot?

One reader wants to secure their apps and files but doesn't want to fuss with authentication when waking their Galaxy S9. We explain a possible alternative method.

Fixd promises to turn a "dumb" car into a smart one by sending diagnostic information to your phone. Here's how the popular sensor works and where you can find one.

MicroLED is poised to overtake OLED as the ultimate display technology. Here's how it works and when you can get your hands on it.

If you're curious about diving into PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on mobile, here's everything you need to kn

You don't have to start back at square one in Clash of Clans just because you're switching phones. Here's how to restore your village to its former glory on your new device.

Keeping up with your social-media-savvy teen can be exhausting, but not impossible. Get up to date on Snapchat with this handy guide

Here's everything you need to know about the Nintendo Switch, from reviews and roundups to in-depth tutorials.

It's a tough world out there. A reader wonders if it's worth getting a smartphone that can withstand all that trauma. We weigh in on durable phones.

Here's what you need to know about Mixer, Microsoft's answer to Twitch.