TheTrump administration’s Huawei clampdownleft a lasting scar on Chinese phone makers’ relationship with the West. The ban sent them scrambling for alternatives to U.S.-based services like Google and Android, as it continued to underline how dependent their businesses were on U.S. partnerships. Inevitably, the effects of those strains have now begun to take shape. A week ago, China’s top handset companies — which, together, reign over nearly half of the global smartphone market — announcedthey are joining forces to build a new app store....

Smart home savings are readily available amongCyber Monday deals, and there are a lot of them on smart home cameras. You could shop things likeCyber Monday Google Nest dealsfor some savings or evenCyber Monday robot vacuum deals. Here, we’re taking a look at security and all of the best Cyber Monday Blink camera deals that are out there. Reading onward, you’ll find Cyber Monday deals on a number of different Blink cameras and camera bundles, as well as a little information on why each might best suit your smart home security needs....

Whileimage fidelityis key when it comes to crafting the perfectat-home cinema experience, audio is just as crucial — if not more so. Ultra High Definition resolution, advanced backlighting technologies, HDR decoding, and stellar refresh rates are standout features you can find in many of today’s flagship TV brands. Even most companies’ middle-of-the-road offerings will boast at least two-thirds of these marketable picture specs. But it’s the sound department where a majority of TVs struggle....

Now that we’re well into Phase 5, there are somediehard MCU fanswho are already looking forward toAvengers: Secret Wars. We still have a few years before were scheduled to get to that film, which will be the final movie in Phase 6, but Marvel’s got a plan, and we know some of the details of it. Below, we’ve tried to compile everything we know aboutSecret Wars, including what might happen in it, who the key characters are likely to be, as well as key information about the movie’s cast and release date....

Summary Siding with anyFallout 4faction has its consequences, and the Railroad is no exception. It’s named for, styled after, and inspired by the real, historical Underground Railroad. Much as the Underground Railroad was a network of people, routes, and safe houses that helped people escape slavery,Fallout4’s Railroad employs similar methods to help Synths escape the Institute. The Railroad and its adherents are the biggest proponents of Synth humanity in the Commonwealth....

After being available early through EA Access and Origin Access,FIFA 20has officially launched worldwide. The addition of Volta mode and reworked physics are certainly appreciated, but players have quickly taken issue with the game’s career mode — and the bugsthey’re discovering. Some of those who have jumped intoFIFA 20‘s Career mode havebegun complainingthat teams have not been starting their top players, and they have had issues with conversations and press conferences....

For season 4 week 7,Fortniteis throwing another driving challenge at you, this time requiring you to drive from Sweaty Sands to Misty Meadows in less than four minutes without getting out of the vehicle. This challenge is almost exactly like the one from week 5, which required you to drive fromSlurpy Swamp to Catty Corner in less than four minutes. Four minutes might not sound like enough time, but if you follow the steps we provide in this guide, you’ll get to your destination with plenty of time to spare....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ For those ready to wean themselves away from the bigger-is-always-better world of widescreen laptops, the Sony VAIO TR2A and Fujitsu Lifebook-P5010 are the class of the sub notebook market. But a combination of lower price and more removable-media options give the Lifebook an edge that ensures you get the portability you need without sacrificing flexibility....

Families who are looking forgrill dealsto use during the summer season should check out Best Buy’s offer for the Traeger Grills Pro 780. This wood pellet grill and smoker, which usually costs $1,000, is down to only $800 following a $200 discount. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this bargain, but with the grill’s very high average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 stars, we think stocks may run out quickly....

After beingrated by the ESRB,Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cuthas been officially revealed by PlayStation. The game will launch on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on August 20, and comes with a slew of new features — some of which will be exclusive to the PS5.Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cutwill also include a new piece of content taking place on Tsushima’s neighboring island of Iki. PS5 players who pick upGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cutwill get access to the typical suite of features exclusive to the console....

With the launch of Chrome OS tablets, Google is going all-in with touch support by adding a tablet mode to its operating system. Although the platform was designed around a keyboard and mouse interface when it launched, Google has slowly embraced more touch features over the years. Most recently, Acer announced theChromebook Tab 10as the first Chrome OS-powered tablet in late March, and we now have a little more information on how Google plans to optimizeChrome OS for tabletuse....

Summary Emma Thompson plays a memorable character in theHarry Potterfranchise, yet the actor has never felt particularly attached to the beloved franchise, instead choosing another series of movies as “hers”.TheHarry Pottermovie franchiseis beloved as the adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s groundbreaking fantasy novels and of the many good decisions the filmmakers made over the series, casting an ensemble of legendary British theater actors helped give the “kids'” movies a creative heft and signaled their importance to more mature audiences....

Helldivers 2 update makes ricochet “utterly broken” and not in a good way TheHelldivers 2April 29 updatehas introduced a variety of nerfs and buffs to beloved weapons, but the ricochet feature seems to have taken the worst hit. A patch like the April 29 one is always controversial. Many players are finding their beloved weapons to be not as powerful as before, while others are now searching for a new meta after previously terrible tools have risen in the ranks....