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Earbud tips get lost, so where can you buy some for the Jabra Elite 85t

Best answer: Unfortunately, because these buds are still relatively new, you won't be able to find replacement ear tips for the Jabra Elite 85t earbuds at this time. Silence the outside: Jabra Elite 85t ($230 at Amazon) Can you buy replacement Jabra Elite 85t ear tips? Jabra has been making some fantastic earbuds for a while now with the Elite 65t and Elite 75t , but with the newest Elite 85t option, we see a pretty substantial jump in quality. They offer great sound, substantial active noise cancelation, and a very comfortable fit thanks in part to the swappable gel ear tip. However, like any ear tips, these little pieces can inevitably get lost, and when it does, you'll want to get some new ones. Unfortunately, that won't be an option — at least as of the time of this writing. If you go on a search for replacement tips for the Jabra Elite 85t earbuds, you'll come up dry. I made a call to Jabra to see what the deal was and was told that currently, they do

Samsung Galaxy S20: Everything you need to know before buying

120Hz displays are in, the headphone jack is out. Every year sees a heap of various Android phones released into the market. Some are good, some are bad. Some are really exciting, whereas others are a bit boring. Among all of the handsets to come out during a given year, one release that's continually met with a lot of excitement and fanfare is Samsung's Galaxy S series. One could argue that Galaxy S phones aren't always the most interesting, but there's no denying how much more attention they get compared to much of the competition. For 2020, Samsung launched a trio of phones with the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. These are very technically impressive gadgets with high prices to match, and if you can afford what Samsung is asking for the phones, they're bound to be some of the best the Android landscape sees all year. From hands-on coverage, detailed specs, accessory recommendations, and so much more, here's absolutely everything you need to know abo

Google Photos’ new feature turns your phone into a digital photo frame

Currently, however, the feature doesn't offer any customization options whatsoever. What you need to know Google is rolling out a new Memories-based feature to the Google Photos app on Android. The app now offers a live wallpaper option that lets you cycle through photos saved on your device. You'll be able to choose the new Memories live wallpaper with the stock wallpaper picker on your phone. The Google Photos app on Android has gained a new feature that lets you relive your memories. As reported by the folks at XDA Developers , Google Photos v5.52 comes with a live wallpaper option that allows you to cycle through stored photos on your phone's home screen. To start using the feature, you'll need to make sure you have the latest version of the Google Photos app installed on your phone. Once you update the Google Photos app from the Play Store , you will be able to access the new live wallpaper option in the stock wallpaper picker on your device. After you

Here's how to upgrade to the next-gen version of FIFA

Next-generation consoles have officially landed in many players homes, with the PS5 and Xbox Series X now available for sale. Thanks to the launch windows on these new consoles, many developers have been upgrading their previously released games with next-gen versions to give players the chance to enjoy their games with some next-gen improvements. FIFA 21 is one of those games, with its next-gen upgrade set to release on Dec. 4. Thankfully, players who own FIFA 21 already won't have any trouble upgrading, thanks to Electronic Arts making the process as smooth as possible. How to upgrade your version of FIFA 21 If you've purchased a physical copy of FIFA 21 for PS4 or Xbox One, insert the disc into your PS5 or Xbox Series X|S and you'll be able to download your upgrade from the PlayStation or Microsoft Store. Should you have a digital copy of FIFA 21, you should also be able to find your upgrade in the PlayStation or Microsoft Store so long as you're logged into

Lenovo Smart Tab M10 HD review: A tablet that needs more focus

Fantastic hardware that is hampered by poor performance and an incomplete software experience. There are a lot of inexpensive Android tablets out there and far fewer great Android tablets , but in my Lenovo Smart Tab M10 HD review, it seemed like the tablet was trying to fit into both categories — and not really succeeding at either. Lenovo built a tablet that feels very nice in hand and a clever stand that has some handy features when the Smart Tab M10 HD is docked into it — oh, and it charges the tablet too. Unfortunately, these features don't always work, and when they do, the implementation is lackluster. The docked Google Assistant's Ambient Mode's inconsistent performance isn't all on Lenovo, to be fair. The other big feature the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 HD touts is that it's one of the few tablets on the market that is enabled for the new Google Kids Space . This feature works in conjunction with Google's Family Link and gives a dashboard with curate

Aukey's $19 true wireless earbuds are a great post-Cyber Monday pickup

If you snagged a new phone, tablet or PC during Black Friday and Cyber Monday , now's the time to snag some essential accessories. If you're not already rocking true wireless earbuds, today's deal on the Aukey EP-T21 earbuds lets you do just that without shelling out a ton of cash in the process. These Bluetooth earbuds normally sell for just under $30, though today you can snag a pair for as low as $19.19 when you clip the coupon on its product page. With this deal, you'll be scoring them at 36% off and a fraction of the price that brand name true wireless earbuds like the Apple AirPods sell at. The 36% discount only applies to the black version of the earbuds, though the white colorway does have a 20% on-page coupon right now. These Aukey true wireless earbuds let you listen to your music wirelessly with Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable wireless connection. Its smart touch controls let you just tap the earbuds to pause or play your music, or answer an incoming call

How to find your year in review playlists on popular music services

What song did you turn on too many times this year? If you spend much of your day with wireless headphones in your ears, then you're probably also logging tons of hours on your favorite streaming music service. As great as these services are at surfacing new artists for us to discover, it's also fun to revisit our old favorites at the end of each year. Thankfully, most of these services feature a version of your most-played music, packaged for you in a convenient playlist. Here's how to find those year in review playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. How to find your Spotify 2020 Wrapped Playlists Open the Spotify app . Scroll until you see the 2020 Wrapped section (it should be at the very top). Tap on See how you listened in 2020 . Here, you can scroll through an Instagram Stories-style view of your most-played favorites. Tap to go through the story panels. Return to the main screen of the app. Scroll down a bit until you find the Your 2