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Nest Detect for Secure alarm systems back in stock on the Google Store

This $49 sensor sticks to doors and windows to sense movement, with several sensors advertised: Motion (54° field of view up to 15 ft), Ambient light, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Tamper detection switch, Temperature, and Humidity. The tubular Nest Detect measures 3.2-inches tall, while the Open/Close Magnet is .4 inch.  Tapping the bottom button lets you quietly “open a door while the house…
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Quick Charge Podcast: March 22, 2021

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
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GamingNews

Microsoft confirms plan to phase out ‘Xbox Live’ branding

Microsoft is now calling its Xbox network the “Xbox Network” — clever. And this has led the company to drop the Xbox Live branding for the wider service. Microsoft will still use that original naming convention when referring to the Xbox Live Gold subscription program.
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Razer goes green with 10-year sustainability plan

Razer has amassed a following of gamers that is more than 100 million strong, but all that gaming uses a lot of energy. So the company is announcing today a 10-year environmental roadmap that will make its business more sustainable for the planet. The gaming lifestyle brand has launched its #GoGreenWithRazer banner, and the program will help preserve nature and protect the environment with the…
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iPhone 13 rumored to use LPTO displays from Samsung with 120Hz support

Based on recent rumors, Apple will finally introduce new iPhone models later this year with 120Hz support. A new report from The Elec today corroborates that Apple is indeed moving to adopt new LTPO displays in the so-called iPhone 13, which will enable higher refresh rates and lower power consumption. According to a research from UBI Research obtained by The Elec, Samsung Display will convert…
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