That’s because for a relatively affordable monthly subscription fee, which you can cancel at any time, gives you access to a huge range of Xbox games old and new, including the best Xbox Series X games and best Xbox One games. And on top of that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate throws in access to PC games and Xbox games that can be streamed via the power of Xbox Cloud Gaming....

However, several million U.S. residents will be getting some stimulus money as tax credits or or even refunds on their 2021 federal income-tax filings. These include people who were underpaid by the second or third round of stimulus checks, and people who gained a new dependent in 2021, such as a baby or an elderly or disabled relative. Many more people are eligible for expanded child tax credits, half of which were already paid out in advance to millions of parents....

Back tap gestures have been around on other phones like the iPhone and also the Google Pixel for some time already, but Samsung’s just got in on the action itself with the help of its Good Lock app. It works similarly to the one iOS offers, letting you set two different commands depending on whether you double or triple-tap the back of the best Samsung phones. Follow our instructions below, and you’ll soon have double-tap and triple-tap functions set up on your Galaxy in no time at all....

An Android banking Trojan called “Escobar” masquerades as a McAfee antivirus app and steals one-time codes from Google Authenticator, once again demonstrating why you really don’t want to install apps from outside the official Google Play store. The app can also steal SMS text messages and media files, make phone calls, track your location, use the phone’s camera, uninstall apps, inject new URLs into web browsers and, most devastating of all, use the VNC remote-desktop function to completely take over a phone....

I’ve watched these babies for years now, so I know which films are must-see and which are worth only a lump of coal. Below are my picks that everyone should have on their Hallmark Christmas movie watchlist and details on whether they’re on the best streaming services. A Royal Christmas (2014) The Queen of Hallmark is undoubtedly Lacey Chabert, who’s made a dozen or so Christmas movies so far. In A Royal Christmas, she stars as aspiring fashion designer Emily, who finds out her boyfriend is a prince....

As far as features go, 1Password makes a strong showing, with lots of ways to organize and share your vaults. There’s also a unique Travel Mode that lets you temporarily hide logins from prying eyes at international borders. 1Password is alone among the best password managers by not offering a free tier, although recent limitations on no-cost plans from Keeper, LastPass and Dashlane have narrowed this gap. 1Password is competitively priced at $36 per year for an individual and $60 for families — no additional tiers needed....

Just follow these quick tips. Compare prices for the best deals Price.com (opens in new tab): Created for comparison shopping, Price.com helps you find the best deal across stores. It’ll find eligible coupons for purchases, notify you of price drops and offer cash back rebates as well. Use the right credit card Plan your shopping ahead of time Having a budget going into Prime Day will allow you to walk away satisfied with your savings, instead of with buyer’s remorse....

Once you have the headset, what next? Well, you’ll need to download some games. Luckily, the headset often comes with the hit game Beat Saber and this holiday season you can even get it for $50 off with Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4 (opens in new tab). After you’ve experienced those two games — which are two of the best Meta Quest 2 games — there’s another handful of games you should definitely try right away....

I’ve already rounded up some of the best ab workouts to try in 2022, but if you’re sick of doing planks (here’s how long you need to hold a plank to see results), adding Pilates to your routine is a brilliant way to target the inner abdominal muscles. Pilates is a “mind-body” exercise, developed in the 20th Century by a man named Joseph Pilates. It’s low-impact, so suitable for all levels of fitness, and works on improving your strength, posture, and structural alignment....

But if you’re someone who dreads the guesswork of cooking rice in a pot, you’re not the only one. There have been many times when I’ve tried to perfect my fluffy basmati rice to emulate my favorite Indian takeout. Sadly, this hasn’t always gone well, always leaving me disappointed (and hungry) at mealtimes. But, that all changed when I bought my rice cooker. Who knew that a simple appliance could make cooking rice a breeze?...

But don’t despair, there are ways to reduce allergens in your home. What’s more, this should also improve the air quality, making it a little easier to breathe. Simply follow these 9 tips to reduce allergens in your home, and make it a sneeze-free environment. 1. Don’t bring in allergens from outdoors If you suffer from outdoor allergies, you’re probably bringing allergens into the home through your clothes and shoes....

The Fire TV Stick is a slick and simple way to turn any TV into a one-stop streaming machine. It is worth mentioning of course that to utilize the full effect of the Fire TV Stick 4K (and the 4K Max) that you will need to have 4K streaming subscriptions as well as one of the best 4K TVs. Both devices also include Dolby Atmos for top-of-the-pile audio well worth using with one of the best soundbars....

We consider Apple’s AirTag to be the best key finder for iPhone users. It works seamlessly with newer iPhone models (iPhone 11 or later,) allowing you to use Precision Finding to track the exact location of your AirTag — or whatever you’ve attached it to. In our Apple AirTag review, we gave the device high praise for its ease of use. Simply open the Find My app on your phone and you can use it to track the location of the AirTag....

The update finally unlocks 4K resolution gaming at 60 frames-per-second frame rates for Apex Legends on current-gen consoles. Other visual enhancements are also presents, notably HDR support, as well as improved draw distances and shadows. PS5 gamers will also be ale to experience advanced haptics on the DualSense controller, notably adaptive trigger support. Sadly, there’s no 120 fps mode, which would be ideal for competitive gamers using TVs that support high refresh rates, such as the LG C1 OLED....

The rumored Apple AR/VR headset might’ve just passed a major milestone, bringing it closer to an official launch. A prototype was shown to Apple investors last week, according to a new report. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (opens in new tab) said the demonstration indicates “development of the device has reached an advanced stage.” Gurman’s sources said the headset’s software is being worked on and will be called rOS — r for “reality....

As a reminder, Apple’s holding its annual Apple Shopping Event (opens in new tab) right now, and since today (November 28) is the final day, you have just a few more hours to take advantage of the offers. These won’t include price cuts on devices, as we mentioned; instead, Apple is giving gift cards, with the monetary value varying based on which products you buy. That said, the iPhone 14 models aren’t among the eligible iPhones that will earn you any gift card....

When Apple states it has the ’exclusive’ destination, it should be specified that games will appear in other places—just not every game. Sports Business Journal (opens in new tab) reports that the league “still is negotiating with linear TV networks, including ESPN and Fox.” Apple’s deal, though, is to have every game, with zero blackouts, though, so those channels will not be getting exclusives if they make deals. Interestingly enough, this news isn’t as easy as saying that all of the MLS will be in Apple TV Plus....

We’ll find out tomorrow if that’s the case, but whether or not we see it, The New York Times (opens in new tab) claims that the headset will ship next year, with some help from Hollywood’s heaviest hitters to make it stand out. The report claims that Apple has got “Hollywood directors such as Jon Favreau” on board to create video for the device. While Favreau is the only person directly namechecked, the report specifically mentions his work on Prehistoric Planet for Apple TV Plus, so it seems likely the company will be leaning on its newly formed streaming connections to build content for the project....

But, which air fryer should you choose? These come in all shapes and sizes, and offer an assortment of functions, so how can you know which to buy? That’s why we’ve put a range of models to the test. We cooked all kinds of recipes to see which machines manage to deliver nothing but delicious results. We considered everything from the design, to the ease of cleaning, to find the best for every situation....

Some of the best Walmart Black Friday deals we’ve seen so far include a TCL 65-inch 4K Roku TV for $228 (opens in new tab) and the Apple Watch SE for $149 (opens in new tab). Certain deals have come and gone, while others will appear on Black Friday itself, so be sure to scroll down to see the full list of what’s available today. Gamers take note: In addition to discounts on video games, Walmart will also offer a third and final PS5 restocks this week....