The best apps, games, and entertainment for all of your new tech in 2019 – The Verge

The 11 best new sci-fi books to check out on your new Kindle

2019-12-29T08:16:16-05:00

The holidays are here, and if you're unwrapping a new Kindle (or a non-Amazon-branded e-reader, or just a device with an e-book app on it), you might be looking for some new books to read.

If you need some recommendations, here's a list of some of the best science fiction books released in 2019, which should be the perfect choices for a long plane ride home or a quiet vacation morning.

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The 10 best streaming shows on Netflix

2019-12-28T08:30:00-05:00

You've got an evening to kill and a Netflix subscription - don't waste any time browsing. These ten picks aren't going to even begin to cover all of the great stuff on Netflix, but it's a good start. Here's what you should definitely watch.

We've rounded up our favorite and most-used games, apps, and entertainment. Check out our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs and Macs; our favorite mobile games from Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass; and our top choices for gaming PCs, the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and VR. We've also listed our favorite streaming shows on Disney+, Hulu, ESPN and Netflix, some great sci-fi books, and excitin …

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Best 11 streaming shows on Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+

2019-12-28T08:00:00-05:00

The Disney-fueled ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu triple pack might be the biggest power play in the streaming wars yet. The late-2019 bundling of these services offers three huge entertainment libraries, a staggering array of choices that's mostly good at making it impossible to choose. Don't sweat it. Here are 10 rock-solid picks culled from all three services, with something for any mood.

Unless noted otherwise, most of these are available on Hulu, the service with the largest and most varied library.

We've rounded up our favorite and most-used games, apps, and entertainment. Check out our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs and Macs; our fav …

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The 14 best games to download for your new VR gaming headset

2019-12-27T09:30:00-05:00

Got a VR headset for the holidays this year and unsure of where to start? Not to worry - whether you've got an Oculus Quest, Vive Cosmos, or a Nintendo Labo VR kit, here are recommendations for some of our favorite games that best show off the platform's capabilities. There's a good range of games that span family-friendly to escape-the-family, so hopefully there's something here for everyone.

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The 11 best apps for your new Mac

2019-12-27T09:00:00-05:00

Getting the most out of your Apple computer often means exploring well beyond the stock apps pre-installed on macOS and the top charts of the Mac App Store. Many of the best productivity, workflow, and OS customization software have been around for years, but they can be hard to find if you're a first-time Mac user and don't know what you're looking for or what the crucial differences are between macOS and Windows.

Below, we've compiled a list of some of the best software available for Mac, from email and shortcut apps to window organizers and multimedia players. This isn't meant to be a definitive list; check out last year's guide for GIF …

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Here are 9 great apps for your new Android device

2019-12-27T08:30:00-05:00

Setting up a new phone is a flurry of entering passwords, transferring contact data, downloading must-have social media apps, and entering even more passwords. Once that's all done, it's time to fill your phone with everything else you might need day to day: a smarter weather app, a good email client, and some things to make sure you have plenty to read and listen to. Here are our suggestions for where to start.

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The 10 best apps for your new Windows PC

2019-12-27T08:00:00-05:00

Anyone who has used Windows through more than one version knows that, no matter how many utilities Microsoft adds to its operating system, there are always apps and utilities that will enhance your use. We listed several good ones in last year's edition; this year, we have a few new ones to add to the mix. If you have a brand new system, consider installing some (or all) of these.

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The 12 best apps for your new iPhone

2019-12-26T08:30:00-05:00

If you're lucky enough to have unwrapped a new iPhone as a holiday gift this year, you'll probably want to install some new apps on it. Fortunately, we're here to help with some suggestions. We've divided them into two types: great apps that are just generally fun or useful to have on your phone, and apps that you should download to replace the default ones that Apple ships on your iPhone.

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The 8 best Apple Arcade games for your new iPhone or iPad

2019-12-26T08:00:00-05:00

The world of iPhone and iPad games changed dramatically in September with the launch of Apple Arcade. The subscription is an incredible deal: for $4.99 a month, or $49.99 per year, you get unlimited access to more than 100 titles from some of the biggest mobile game developers around. That includes the creators behind hits like Threes, Monument Valley, and Alto's Adventure. And the great thing about a subscription is that you can try anything, including games you might not otherwise play, without worrying about wasting your money.

The problem? There are so many games on the service that it can be hard to know where to start. If you just pic …

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The 10 best games for your new gaming PC

2019-12-25T10:00:00-05:00

Whether you've just gotten a new gaming PC, are building a new PC for yourself, or have just decided to gift yourself with some new games, we have ten suggestions to make your gaming experience fun. Not all of them are new or the most graphically demanding, but they should provide you with hours of enjoyment.

Unlike gaming on a console, there are several ways for PC gamers to get their fix, from Steam and Origin to Epic Game Store and GOG. It's important to know that not all platforms offer the same games. When they do, shop around - you might find a better price on one versus the other.

We've rounded up our favorite and most-used games, a …

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