It’s easy to unlock Piranha Plant in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Here’s how.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has a lot of characters to unlock. What’s one more? As a ”pre-order” (or, rather, early purchase) bonus, Nintendo is offering the Piranha Plant character alongside the game. But weirdly, you have to go through a bit of a process to get him to actually appear in-game as a fighter, and it can take a bit of time.

Here’s the step-by-step process to unlocking Piranha Plant in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch.

Remember, January 31, 2019 is the last day you can purchase Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch and still get Piranha Plant for free!

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Purchase Super Smash Bros. Ultimate before January 31, 2019.

Piranha Plant is free with all purchases up to this point, He will eventually become unlockable by anyone after January 31 (at an unknown date), but if you want him in the game without doing extra work and without spending extra money, you’ll…

YouTube Music has arrived on Sonos. Here’s how you set it up.

Sonos has added YouTube Music to its lineup of available services. You can add YouTube Music to your Sonos setup just like any other music service, after which, you’ll be able to play its content anywhere in your home with a Sonos speaker or soundbar.

Here’s how you can set up YouTube Music to play on your Sonos system.

How to add YouTube Music to your Sonos speakers
How to play YouTube Music on your Sonos speakers
How to add YouTube Music to your Sonos speakers

Launch the Sonos Controller app.
Tap More in the bottom right corner of the app.

Tap Add Music Services.

Tap YouTube Music.
Tap Add to Sonos.

Tap I already have an account if you’re already subscribed to YouTube Music, or I’m new to YouTube Music if you don’t. Follow the signup instructions if you’re new to YouTube Music.

Tap Authorize. You will be taken to Safari.
Enter the code you were given to the text field.

Tap Next.

Tap on the Google account …

Your iPad Pro can work nearly as hard as your MacBook, so why not treat it like one and treat it to a really nice keyboard.

I’m writing this review on my 11-inch iPad Pro (2018) using Bear and a demo unit of the Brydge Pro keyboard. I wanted to see just how much this Mac keyboard replica really makes me feel like I’m working on a MacBook instead of an iPad. It works so well that I keep forgetting that I’m not on a Mac. It’s so comparable that it almost feels wrong.

Almost.

Brydge Pro

Price: $149+

Bottom line: If you want your iPad Pro to act like a Mac, it’s gotta act like one. The Bryde Pro lets your iPad ”dress” like a Mac. If you need a solid keyboard, this is it.

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The Good

Solid design
Versatile angling
Back cover
Doesn’t obscure Apple Pencil charging
USB-C charging
The Bad

Heavy
Keys are small
Clickety-clack…

If you love movies, you’ll love this new service.

The Criterion Collection is synonymous not just with movies, but with great movies. And more important, presenting movies ”as its maker would want it seen, in state-of-the-art restorations with special features designed to encourage repeated watching and deepen the viewer’s appreciation of the art of film.”

And on April 8 it’s launching the the Criterion Channel in the United States and Canada.

Pricing is initially set at $9.99 a month (or $89.99 a year) as a ”Charter Subscriber.” (That means you’re among the first.) And for that you’l get access to more than 1,000 films, including ”constantly refreshed selections of Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent movies.”

You’ll also be getting a free 30-day trial that starts on the April 8 launch. After that date, pricing bumps up to $10.99 a month or $99 annually.

Charter subscribers also will receive concierge customer service from Criterion Collection, which includes a …

Best answer: Garmin doesn’t offer an extended warranty on the Vivosmart HR, but it does come with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Amazon: Vivosmart HR ($80)

What does the basic warranty cover?

Like most manufacturer warranties, Garmin’s cover any defects that may happen in the manufacturing process up to a year. If you’re Vivosmart HR is malfunctioning after only a couple months, and you didn’t damage it in any way, the basic warranty from Garmin should cover you. Any damage, loss, or theft, however, won’t be covered.

Extended warranty through a retailer

If you purchased (or plan on purchasing) your Vivosmart HR through a big box retailer — like Best Buy — some stores will offer extended warranty options. If you choose to purchase the extended warranty of a store, you’ll need to make sure you contact the store you bought your Vivosmart HR from if you ever need a repair or replacement.

Warranties offered through retailers vary from place to place, so make sure yo…

Google used the same tactics as Facebook to distribute data collection apps on iOS.

Apple blocked all of Facebook’s internal iOS apps after it was found that the social network was distributing a VPN app that collected an overt amount of customer data. Now it looks like Google has also been undertaking a similar practice.

An investigation by TechCrunch found that Google was using its Enterprise Certificate to let users install an app called Screenwise Meter, which monitors usage data in exchange for free gift cards.

Google invited users 18 and above — or 13 and above for families — to participate in the program, and while the search giant was upfront about collecting user data in exchange for financial reward, it likely ran afoul of App Store guidelines. Apple states that the Enterprise Certificate program may only be used for distributing employee-only internal apps, which wasn’t the case here.

As such, Apple could remove Screenwise from iOS, or as TechCrunch notes, …

The Nintendo Switch only comes with 32GB of onboard storage. If you’re anything like me, you know that’s not nearly enough. With the sheer volume of fantastic games in the eShop that can be downloaded directly to your Switch, storage can quickly become an issue. If you are looking to put a little extra space on your Switch then you are going to want to expand your storage with a microSD card. Here are some of the fastest and best microSD cards available for use on the Nintendo Switch.

Gold standard

Samsung EVO+ 256GB

Samsung’s very-highest-of-the-high-end microSD card isn’t cheap, but you’re also getting a winning combination of performance and storage capacity. This is the best card to get if you know you’ll be downloading most of your Switch games from the Nintendo eShop, as it not only will hold a lot of games but will load those games faster than most other cards!

$48 at Amazon

Solid performance

SanDisk Extreme

The SanDisk Extreme has blazing fast read speeds of up to …

What is Project Titan, Apple’s secretive car project? When will it ship, how will it work, and how much will it cost? Nobody outside Apple’s upper echelon knows for sure, but here are all the rumors currently making the rounds!

Project Purple was the iPhone. Gizmo was the Apple Watch. And Titan? Well, that’s believed to encompass Apple’s automotive ambitions — aka, the car.

Just like iPhone started off as a tablet, became a phone, and then expanded to a tablet again, Apple Car will likely take a twisting, turning path to market. That’s if it ever comes to market. Plenty of Apple projects, including the television set, never have.

The car feels different, though. For one thing, due to regulatory issues, it’s forced to be more public than most of Apple’s special projects. Second, the logistical revolution is real and Apple is uniquely positioned to be one of the major players in that space.

Because autonomous cars won’t just be about the destination, they’ll be about the d…

Go hands free because it’s the safe thing to do.

The Vava car air vent phone mount cradle is down to $3.99 with code 9WU7OVUS on Amazon. Without the code, it’s going for $10 and regularly sells for around $8. Either way, it does not drop this low without a coupon code like this. Use it while you can!

Even on bumpy roads, this phone mount will stay secure and won’t scratch your vents because of an internal spring mechanism. It has a one-click release, which means you only need one hand to operate it and detach the phone. The cradle can be stretched and the bottom adjusted to the left or right to help you find the best possible fit and make room for charging cables. The 360-degree rotatable joint helps you find the best viewing angle no matter what you’re doing. The mount is designed for horizontal and vertical air vents and is compatible with all major Android phones and Apple iPhones.

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Outlook’s bold new redesign on iOS has completed its rollout.

In December, Microsoft began rolling out a refreshed interface for the Outlook app on iOS. At the start, the new look was making its to everyone slowly, but, as of today, it’s now available to everyone, Outlook’s product lead Michael Palermiti announced on Twitter today.

As of today the rollout of the new @Outlook for iOS design is now available to all users! Thank you for all of the feedback, keep it coming! 💌 pic.twitter.com/r7MurYt8qD— Michael Palermiti (@MPalermiti) January 30, 2019

The biggest change with the redesign is that it’s now a lot more colorful. The top of the inbox is now dominated by a blue header that Microsoft designed to help you more easily identify Outlook when you’re quickly switching between apps.

The updated app also integrates some sensory feedback when you’re using swipe gestures in your inbox. You’ll now see some ”subtle” changes in color, shape, and iconography when you sw…