Have you ever wanted to use Google Assistant on your computer? Unless it’s a Chrome OS machine, you’ve probably been out of luck. Now, though, a clever developer has managed to toss together an unofficial Google Assistant client for Windows, macOS, and Linux, but it’s a bit complex.
Let’s start with the good. This unofficial Google Assistant client by Melvin L. Abraham (available for…
Google app for Android tests ‘Read aloud’ and ‘Translate’ in browser
February 12, 2021
Recently, instead of using classic Chrome Custom Tabs, the Google app for Android began using a bespoke in-app browser for search results and more. Now the in-app browser for Google Search on Android is testing handy shortcuts to “Read Aloud” and “Translate.”
Last…
Google celebrates Lunar New Year w/ trio of Year of the Ox Doodles
February 12, 2021
To ring in the Lunar New Year, Google has replaced their homepage logo with one of a trio of Doodles celebrating the Year of the Ox.
Across the world, today marks the Lunar New Year, the first day of the year on lunisolar calendar systems that follow the movements of the…
Google Prompt 2FA UI on Android gets much-needed dark theme
February 12, 2021
If you’re not using security keys, the Google Prompt is the next best two-factor authentication method to protect accounts. Google is now updating the Prompt’s Android UI with a much-needed dark theme.
Compared to the previous iteration, the new Google Prompt centers the company logo, “Is it you trying to sign in?” title, and email address. While seemingly minor, it improves…
LG’s CX is a surprisingly great TV for playing retro games
February 12, 2021
The LG CX is one of the standout panels for gaming. That’s due to its excellent OLED technology on top of its support for features like HDMI 2.1, variable refreshrate, and more. But new games are expensive, and who can even find a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X to plug…
How to use Night mode on iPhone 11 and 12
February 12, 2021
One of the impressive features with the iPhone 11 and 12 camera systems is Apple’s Night mode to vastly improve low light photography. Follow along for how to use Night mode on the iPhone 11 and 12 both manually and automatically.
Notably, Night mode isn’t a mode you…
How to use the ultra wide camera on iPhone 11 and 12
February 12, 2021
One of the great additions with the iPhone 11 and 12 lineups is an ultra wide camera that allows users to capture a much greater field of view without needing an external lens. Read on for how to use the ultra wide camera on the iPhone 11 and 12, including how to manually dial in your focal length.
The iPhone 11 and 12 lineups have the latest cameras that include exclusive features like Night…
Apple has filed its latest M1 Macs in the Bluetooth SIG database this week. This includes the MacBook Air, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro — but a mysterious “B2002” device remains in the database, and it’s unclear what it could be.
Apple first filed this mysterious…
Microsoft has released an update today to its To Do app for iPhone and iPad. The big focus of the new build is the three new widgets that make it easier to manage your schedule and To Do list.
Microsoft shared the news on its blog this morning. The new iOS widgets come in…
While Chrome for iOS hasn’t seen a stable release since November amid an ongoing pause in updates, Google continues work on the beta channel and is currently testing a way to lock Incognito tabs with Face or Touch ID.
Chrome will let you “Lock Incognito tabs” so that they will be blurred in the tab switcher “until you confirm it’s you” using Touch or Face ID. Google calls it a way to…
