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Dolby Atmos, for those who haven’t heard of it before, enables a more immersive experience than standard surround sound by adding virtual — and sometimes physical — height speakers to create a 3D soundscape. The feature was discovered by FlatPanelsHD (opens in new tab) and comes as part of update version 2.9.5 to the Disney Plus app on tvOS 15. When enabled, it will allow you to watch a number of movies — including some of the Marvel movies — in Apple spatial audio with any of the new AirPods, including the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max as well as the Apple HomePod speaker....

That’s because desktop web browsers, despite their best efforts, tend to do a lousy job of safeguarding your passwords, credit-card numbers and personal details, such as your name and address. Web browsers are fairly easy to break into, and lots of malware, browser extensions and even honest software can extract sensitive information from them. Instead, you should save passwords in a stand-alone password manager, or even just write them down in a book....

As our top-rated cheap VPN, Surfshark delivers great value at any time of the year, but right now the provider is offering two months free with all 2-year plans (opens in new tab). That knocks the equivalent monthly spend down to just $2.30 a month – seriously affordable. For more info, check out our breakdown of this excellent VPN deal below. One more thing - while we expect this promo to stick around for a while, we have no idea how long Surfshark will be offering it....

Back on Dec. 16, 2021, following the release of the massively popular Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker expansion, Square Enix stopped selling the game in a somewhat-successful attempt to keep server traffic under control. Now that the in-game population has stabilized, you can once again buy FFXIV — but if you were hoping to try the free trial, you’ll have to keep waiting. Information comes from The Lodestone (opens in new tab), Final Fantasy XIV’s official blog....

Fitbit Versa 3’s standout upgrade is on-board GPS. Now, even when you leave your phone at home, the Versa can (finally) track your location during outdoor exercise. A curvier, larger display is welcome, too. What’s less appreciated is the $229 price tag, which is more expensive than the $199 Fitbit Versa 2 and disqualifies this model from our best cheap smartwatches rankings. So is the premium justified? This Fitbit Versa 3 review answers whether the fitness tracking company’s midrange smartwatch still offers solid value for the price....

The MacBook Pro is hands down one of the most powerful laptops around. Whether you opt for the 14.2-inch or 16-inch model, you’re getting one of the best laptops on the market. In our Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch review, we were impressed with its blazing performance, gorgeous mini-LED display and the upgraded 1080p webcam. We were also fond of the fact that some of the best MacBook Pro features made a long-awaited comeback, some of which include the HDMI port, SD card slot and MagSafe....

That’s the idea behind Alienware’s Concept Nyx, and I got a chance to see it in action ahead of CES 2022. Think of Concept Nyx as a cloud gaming service like Xbox Game Pass, Google Stadia or Nvidia GeForce Now. Except instead of streaming over the web using distant servers, all the processing would happen locally via a central server in your home and high-speed local networking. You wouldn’t need one of the best gaming laptops or best gaming PCs to play, either, since the gameplay would be streamed to your screen....

That’s why we run a rigorous testing program of both Android VPN services and free services in general. We then rate the safest and more user-friendly, and recommend them to you. Here, we’ll run down exactly what you should be looking for in a free Android VPN, and we’ll explore whether a free or cheap paid VPN will server you best. If you want to skip all that and just go to our recommended free Android VPNs, simply click the ‘Jump To’ tab above....

While the site doesn’t have an established reputation, these renders match up with what other sources have told us the Pixel 7 could look like. The case itself looks to be a gently modified version of this Pixel 6 Pro case by CruzerLite (opens in new tab), with some of the rendered parts looking basically identical between the two. Overall, the look for the Pixel 7 is thought to be a lot like how the Google Pixel 6 looked, with its wide camera “visor” stretching across the width of the phone....

That’s according to display specs posted on Twitter by Mishaal Rahman (opens in new tab), a senior technical editor for Esper. Based on leaked specs from a Pixel 7 Pro prototype, Google’s upcoming phone appears to be using a Samsung S6E3HC4 display, which would be a change from the Samsung S6E3HC3 used on the Pixel 6 Pro. More significantly, Rahman calculates the new display will translate into a brighter screen for people who pay up Pixel 7 Pro....

For users who just want the best phone for their money, whether that means using a phone with Android or iOS, picking between these two devices is a hard decision. But lucky for you, we’ve broken down all the key features of the phones so you can figure out who wins any Google Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max face-off. Google Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Price and availability The Pixel’s most appealing advantage over the iPhone is its price....

As you’ll see in our Pixel 7 hands-on review, there are not a ton of differences. In fact, the screen size has shrunk on the Pixel 7 when compared to the Pixel 6. However, the biggest difference is clearly the shift to Google’s new Tensor G2 chip, which continues to place an emphasis on Google’s machine learning capabilities to give it an edge over the Pixel 6 and the best Android phones....

This leak comes from WinFuture (opens in new tab) (via Android Police (opens in new tab)), which found the information in publicly available code. The site located references to two devices codenamed “Husky” and “Shiba.” We’re pretty sure these are new devices, possibly the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, since the code refers to a new chipset codenamed Zuma, which we believe is Tensor G3. Zuma apparently has the same 5G modem as Tensor G2, which leaves us disappointed....

Two independent sources speaking to 9to5Google (opens in new tab) claim that the Google foldable phone will cost around $1,400 when it launches. However, they add that this figure may still change before the phone is officially announced. At this price, the Pixel foldable, previously reported to be officially named the Google Pixel Notepad, will be about $400 cheaper than the $1,800 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, currently the best foldable phone....

I’m talking about a dead-simple feature that myself, and likely plenty of other users, feel the need for on a weekly basis. And while I think some of the other best streaming services it’s mostly glaring on HBO Max for reasons I’ll get to below. Hilariously enough, though, I only realized this idea was possible last month, when I was testing Shudder. Yes, Shudder, a niche streaming service directed at horror fans has something HBO Max — a titan of the industry, and our favorite streaming service overall — does not....

The HPA300 comes with an activated carbon pre-filter and three HEPA filters that cost $34 to replace. It’s easy to use, but bear in mind it’s noisy and will take a fair amount of energy to run. If you’re willing to overlook that you’re getting a great product though, as you will see in our Honeywell HPA300 review. Honeywell HPA300 review: Price and availability Honeywell HPA300 review: Design The Honeywell HPA300 features a wide design with tons of ridges and edges....

If you’re dealing with night sweats or hot flashes, you could upgrade to the Extra-Chill version (for an extra $300) with a premium, extra-cooling cover. With either version, you’ll get up to $199 of free cooling bedding - sheets and pillows. A queen size now costs $799 (was $1,239) at Cocoon (opens in new tab), which is a fantastic price for a bed of this quality. Cocoon by Sealy is one of the best mattresses in America for all types of sleepers, but especially if you love the contouring feel of memory foam yet get too hot when lying on it....

A common assumption is that lawns need constant soaking to revive dead grass, and keep it green. However, overwatering can do more harm than good, creating fungal diseases to the soil, and encouraging an abundance of weeds and dandelions. In addition, too much water will suffocate your lawn and stunt the root growth. That’s why it’s so important to know how much you should water your lawn to keep your grass greener and in tip-top condition....

Broadly speaking, studies have shown (opens in new tab) that getting the right amount of sleep at night reduces anxiety and depression, and lowers your risk of a variety of health conditions. Getting enough sleep also has positive effects for your immune system. While guidelines recommend seven to nine hours’ sleep for most adults, the truth is that your age, health, how active you are and other factors can affect how much sleep you need....

There are two ways to connect your Meta Quest 2 to a PC; we’ll show you how to do both. How to connect Meta Quest 2 to a PC: System requirements To use the Meta Quest 2 with your PC, Meta recommends you have a system running Windows 10 or Windows 11 with an Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater and at least 8GB of RAM. Most Nvidia GPUs from the 970-series and higher are compatible, as are AMD 400-series and higher GPUS....