Watch free Roku content without a Roku, LEGO Christmas Tree topper, 30 best offline Android games, and more

December 22, 2021

I bet you subscribe to at least one streaming service that makes you angry right now. The price keeps going up, and it keeps losing the content you want. Whether that’s YouTube TV losing Disney (and getting it back again), or Netflix prices going up (again), streaming is pretty annoying these days.

But maybe you should check out the Roku Channel. Hear me out: you’ll find plenty to like on the Roku channel for a price that’s right—free. Free is always good, right? Sure, you’ll get some ads, but you can tell yourself it’s like the good ol’ days when you had cable. But here’s the kicker, if you’re thinking to yourself right now, “But Josh, I don’t even own a Roku device or Roku TV,” that’s okay! You can still watch the Roku Channel! Find out how in the top story.

Other Highlights:

• Did you know there are plenty of Android games you can watch without the internet? We rounded up the 30 best games that don’t require internet access.
• Okay, this is really cool. Ford’s F-150 Lighting EV truck can charge other electric vehicles! Like a good ol’ fashion jump.
• If you’re a LEGO fan, you should absolutely build this Christmas Tree topper. It’s fantastic.
• … and more!

-Josh

Streaming services promised to save us from cable and its terrible monthly fees. But the giant media corporations screwed everything up—streaming is too expensive, and there are too many services demanding your money. So before you join yet another Netflix clone, give the free Roku Channel a shot. Read More »

When you think about all the features Google continues to add to Android Auto, one that probably doesn’t come to mind is a web browser—for obvious safety reasons. However, the company Vivaldi just released the first native Android Auto web browser for Polestar vehicles, and it’s not as dangerous as it sounds. Read More »

If you’re looking for a new topper for your Christmas tree this year, you should consider building one out of LEGO bricks, like this guy did. LEGO builder JK Brickworks built one that even looks like it twinkles, thanks to some creative thinking. Read More »

Most assistive driving technologies aim to make driving easier, usually by reducing the need to steer or hold your foot on the gas. But Mitsubishi’s latest EMIRAI xS Drive concept EV takes things in a different direction, prioritizing driver health and passenger safety with advanced biometric sensors and IR cameras. Read More »

Earlier this year, NVIDIA launched a new GeForce NOW streaming plan offering 120fps gaming for several capable devices. Basically bringing GeForce RTX 3080 performance to your smartphone or older PC, and now you’ll be able to play games at the highest setting on your Pixel 6 Pro. Read More »

Extra cables are ALWAYS a good idea, as is updating your charging cables if you haven’t in a year (or three). These durable braided USB-A to USB-C cables from Anker are as tough as they get and plenty capable of standing up to daily wear and tear up to 12 times longer than standard cables. The six-foot cables are designed to work with any devices that use USB-C ports for fast charging up to 15W and data transfer speeds up to 480Mbps (not compatible with Power Delivery). Plus, this is actually a two-pack, so you can keep the other for backup or add charging to another room in your home or office.

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That awful feeling when you run out of gas or realize you have a dead car battery is something many people experience at least once. Well, that same thing can easily happen with electric vehicles, especially if you run out of battery on a road trip in the middle of nowhere. Luckily, Ford’s new F-150 Lightning and PowerBoost Hybrid can actually charge other EVs. Read More »

These days, there’s nothing better than tuning out the world and diving into a good mobile game. But if you’re headed on vacation somewhere without internet, like on a flight or out camping, many games won’t work. That’s why we’ve gathered a list of the best Android games that work offline. Read More »

Working out at home has never been easier thanks to services like FightCamp, the boxing app that guides you through lessons using motion trackers. But you shouldn’t have to drop hundreds on an at-home exercise service just to try it out. That’s why, starting now, FightCamp offers over 100 free workouts and tutorials in its app. Read More »

Ever wanted to go back to the games you played while growing up and experience a bygone era of entertainment? One of the cheapest and simplest ways to do this is with a portable handheld designed purely with retro gaming in mind. Read More »