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One of my favorite little games from the last few years is Townscaper. It’s a Steam Early Access sandbox where players can quickly and easily build a city in the sea. When I played Townscaper, it didn’t really have much of a traditional point. And yet I found it relaxing, and my kids enjoyed watching a village…
Snapchat is rolling out a major upgrade to its Scan feature and moving it so that it’s placed front and center in the application. As first reported by The Verge, the Scan feature can be used to identify a range of things in the real world, like clothes or dog…
Apple has released a nice update for developers today with App Store Connect on iOS now allowing the creation of multiple TestFlight groups including the ability to configure build access for each group.
App Store Connect 1.7 is available now with the improved TestFlight…
Review: Satechi’s GaN charger lineup with up to 108W is perfect for MacBook, iPhone, and iPad
August 27, 2021
Last month Satechi launched a of compact and powerful USB-C chargers for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more. We’ve been able to test out all the models including the most powerful that features with 3 ports – enough to juice up a MacBook Pro while simultaneously fast charging iPhone and iPad. Read on for a closer look at why these are the perfect chargers for Apple users.
All of the new…
Electrify America rolling out CarPlay and Android Auto apps for finding EV charging stations
August 27, 2021
Electrify America is upgrading its mobile apps to work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment systems starting today. The new feature helps electric vehicle drivers easily discover the nearest EA charging station, initiate and complete charging remotely, and view…
Apple’s Find My app is one of the key features of devices like iPhone and iPad, as it lets users track them even offline. This time, however, the app helped Colorado police find and arrest a man after a deputy “accidentally” dropped his phone on the suspect’s…
Google TV’s next ‘Watch With Me’ list highlights ‘Ted Lasso’ and favorites from comedian Hasan Minhaj
August 27, 2021
Following the feature’s introduction earlier this year, Google TV is adding another “Watch With Me” list. This time around, the Google TV section will focus on favorites from comedian Hasan Minhaj.
Rolling out this week, the new “Watch With Me” section will feature several shows and movies on the Google TV homescreen from comedian Hasan Minhaj. Minhaj is best known for his Netflix…
Google Tasks tab redesign lets you quickly switch lists on Android, iOS [Update: Rolled out]
August 27, 2021
Google Tasks is a straightforward organization tool that’s tightly integrated with Gmail, Calendar, and other Workspace apps. A small redesign of Google Tasks for Android and iOS introduces tabs that let you quickly jump between lists.
Update 8/26: We’re now seeing…
Google releases Pixel 5a with 5G ‘barbet’ factory images
August 27, 2021
With the Pixel 5a officially launching in the US and Japan today, Google has published the Android 11 factory images for customers that have already received the phone.
There are two Pixel 5a with 5G builds today: RD2A.210605.006 for Japanese carriers and RD2A.210605.007…
Electrify America rolling out CarPlay and Android Auto apps for finding EV charging stations
August 27, 2021
Electrify America is upgrading its mobile apps to work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment systems starting today. The new feature helps electric vehicle drivers easily discover the nearest EA charging station, initiate and complete charging remotely, and view charging plan details.
Electrify America charging stations are crucial for EV adoption in the United States. The charging…
