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Is the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K or Roku Streaming Stick 4K better?

4K on a budget Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K From $40 at Amazon Pros Access to 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+ Alexa Voice Remote Intuitive design Cons No Google Play apps Requires power adapter Complicated menu system The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the brand's most powerful streaming media stick and is more affordable than most 4K streamers on the market. The Fire TV Stick 4K also features a simple and intuitive menu and a comprehensive voice experience via the Alexa Voice Remote. Top tier streaming Roku Streaming Stick 4K $50 at Roku Pros Dolby Vision picture Voice remote with TV controls Long-range Wi-Fi Cons No ethernet port No headphone jack on remote Doesn't work as seamlessly with Alexa/Google Home speakers The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is the latest streaming stick from Roku and takes things to the next level, thanks to Dolby Vision picture compatibility. Its sleek design also hides easily behind your TV and is praised for its lon

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Galaxy S22 series

How will Samsung improve on the best phones of 2021? After a summer filled with mid-range phones, major flagships like the Pixel 6 and the iPhone 13 will close out the year. We expect these phones to sell like hotcakes, but if Samsung's upcoming Galaxy phones stay on schedule, they're also not that far off. So should you wait for them? We don't have any hard information on the successor to the Galaxy S21 lineup . But the Samsung Galaxy S22 leakers are already out in full force, many of which have proven prophetic in the past. Rumored to have features like ray tracing and vapor cooling, the Galaxy S22 may be a full-fledged gaming machine masquerading as a phone if Samsung has its way. Then again, its performance could vary depending on where you live and which chipset you get your hands on. You may be most excited about the Galaxy S22 Ultra. That device will likely be the spiritual successor to the Galaxy Note Ultra series, with a built-in S Pen slot and a more ha

Control your smart home from your lock screen. We can help.

Android 12 is bringing a lot of enhancements to the best Android phones , and one that is a little overlooked is the ability to adjust smart home tech from your lock screen. From dimming lights to adjusting your thermostat, your lock screen offers quick shortcuts that allow you to take control without having to launch an app first. We'll show you where those are and how to configure them to your liking. How to change your lock screen shortcuts on Android 12 First, go to your lock screen. The easiest way to do that is to press the power button on your phone to turn the screen off, then press it again to turn the screen back on. From there, follow these steps. Tap the button in the bottom left corner that looks like a little house. That will bring up your home controls. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner. Tap Add controls or Edit controls . We'll deal with editing controls first. When you tap edit, put in your PIN (or scan your fingerprint) to unlock