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To say that 2020 has been an extraordinary year would be underselling it. It's been challenging for everyone, including the companies that make the products we love. But those companies have managed to deliver some incredible products in every category, from phones to tablets to Chromebooks to headphones to smart home and everything in between. In our Best of 2020 awards, we're taking some time to recognize the achievements of some incredible products, and some of the companies behind them. Congratulations to all the winners! Best Android Phones of 2020 Best Phone Overall Samsung Galaxy S20 FE $700 at Amazon The best phone for most people. The Galaxy S20 FE isn't the most technically impressive phone of the year, but without a doubt, it is our best overall pick for 2020. In a year where we're more price-conscious than ever before, the S20 FE's ability to offer the same flagship S20 experience for hundreds of dollars less is pure magic. Whether it be the

It's early days for the feature, though, so expect some bugs. What you need to know Android's Smart Selection menu can now convert ingredients, currencies, and more. If you select currency or other units of measure, it'll now offer you the option for conversions to other units. The interface is a little clunky at the moment and requires you to switch over to the Google app to see the results. If you've ever selected a number on Android and seen the option to immediately switch to the phone app, that's Android's Smart Selection at work. Google first released the feature back in 2017 alongside Android 9.0 Pie , and it just gave Smart Selection a nifty new upgrade: unit (and currency) conversions. It's unclear when the feature first rolled out, but thanks to the sharp-eyed Mishaal Rahman , we know that it was most likely added in the last month, with Google's engineering team marking this feature request as fixed on December 15. While I wasn&

Google's history of wireless charging on its Pixels is somewhat rocky, but the Google Pixel 5 should work with a wider variety of wireless chargers . Yes, the Pixel 5 might actually end the insanity of wonky compatibility and bizarre charging speeds we saw with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 4, thanks to the 15W Extended Power Profile used in the Pixel 5. There are many, many great chargers out there that support this wireless spec, but your Pixel deserves only the best. These are the best Pixel 5 wireless chargers, including pads and stands. Everything included Anker PowerWave II Stand Staff Pick Skip the confusion about your wall charger being the wrong one by grabbing a wireless charger with a proprietary AC adapter. You should also be able to charge through medium-thickness cases. $36 at Amazon $40 at Target Grippy, low profile Belkin Boost Charge 15W Wireless Charging Pad Belkin has long been a wireless charging partner for Google's Pixel line. This 15W pad comes wi

The V-Moda Crossfade 2 Codex Edition over-ear Bluetooth headphones have matched an all-time low price at $249.98 on Amazon. This is Amazon price-matching Best Buy 's deal of the day, which features the same headphones at the same price for a limited time. The other colored versions of this headset are still going for $350, which is the normal price for these. You're saving $100 and getting the lowest price we've ever seen for this version of the Crossfade 2. October was the first time we saw them drop this low, too, so they haven't been going on sale very often considering they've been around since 2018. This is a special version of the Crossfade 2, by the way. The Codex Edition is different than the regular Crossfade 2 Wireless and only $50 more thanks to today's deal. The Codex Edition starts at a base price about $60 more than the regular headphones and offers much higher-quality audio thanks to the support of several Bluetooth codecs: aptX, AAC, and SB

OnePlus' first wearable will be a fitness band that is aimed at the budget segment. OnePlus has confirmed that it is working on a smartwatch that is slated to release in 2021 , and while that particular device will be powered by Wear OS, OnePlus has another wearable in the works, one aimed at the budget segment. We can now reveal via our insider sources that the OnePlus Band will be the company's first wearable device, and that it will debut sometime in Q1 2021. The fitness band will be positioned against the likes of Xiaomi's Mi Band series, and will retail for around $40. OnePlus Band: What we know so far With the OnePlus Band, OnePlus is emulating a similar strategy that we've seen with the manufacturer's phone business. The upcoming OnePlus smartwatch will be aimed at upmarket buyers, and like the Nord , the OnePlus Band will be catered to the budget segment. The fitness band will share a lot of similarities with the Mi Band 5, including water resistanc

Best Buy's top deal for Deal of the Day features the Corsair K95 Platinum RGB Cherry MX Speed mechanical gaming keyboard on sale for $109.99. The savings are only available in the Gunmetal color, and this price is $50 less than the black version and $60 off what it normally sells for. It's one of the best prices we've ever seen, too, considering the K95 is one of Corsair's premium keyboards and rarely drops in price. The last deal we shared outside of major sales events was a similar drop back in March. The Gunmetal color adds some value to this as it's normally the black one that goes on sale. The gunmetal keyboard is sold out at some retailers like Amazon and going for as much as $200 in other places like Adorama , so you're saving a ton here. The Corsair K95 mechanical keyboard is built to last you forever and comes with an aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frame that's super durable. If you use your computer a lot or game heavily, you want

One of Amazon's deals of the day today includes the Cubii Pro seated under-desk elliptical available in black or white for a low price of $249. We have seen this elliptical go on sale before, but the last time it dropped from its regular $350 price was way back in September. Today's drop is a deal we have only seen a couple of times before, and since it's a Deal of the Day you know it won't last forever. It's almost the New Year, which means it's time for New Year's Resolutions that are most likely to involve getting back into shape. And, hey, you only have a few months until swimsuit season anyway. Might as well get started now! The Cubii Pro elliptical is a great way to get a little bit of exercise going on every day, even while you work or are stuck behind a desk for hours at a time. The elliptical works nearly silently so you can take it into your office without disturbing your coworkers. That's also great if you plan on watching TV or listenin