As someone who really likes technology (and Apple, of course), I was looking for some related decorations for my home — and then I met GRID 4S, which is literally a piece with a disassembled iPhone 4s that you can put anywhere you want.
GRID is a company that has been selling framed electronic products for some time, and they all seem pretty cool. For Apple fans, they have pieces with the…
Leaked webpage confirms Galaxy S21 without charger in the box, Samsung tweets from iPhone
January 14, 2021
Rumors and leaks have suggested that Samsung is planning to follow in Apple’s steps and remove the charger from the box of the new Galaxy S21, which will be announced this Thursday. Reliable leaker Evan Blass today shared images of the official Galaxy S21 website, which…
Google keeps Maps up-to-date with the help of “Local Guides” and rewards contributors through a tier system with various perks. A small change sees settings for Local Guides moved out of Google Maps to a new site.
On the web, maps.google.com/localguides allows you to…
Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 goes Ryzen with gaming-centric keyboard
January 14, 2021
CES 2021 has seen the debut of a few Chromebooks, including a spectacular option from Acer. Today, Asus is bringing two new Chromebooks to the table including the Chromebook Flip CM5, which is powered by AMD chips.
The Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 is the company’s latest 2-in-1 Chromebook, arriving with a 15.6-inch display and a sizeable 57Wh battery for 10 hours of endurance. Perhaps the most…
To boost privacy on Smart Displays and speakers, Google is introducing a Guest Mode. It’s rolling out today for Nest Hubs and other first-party Google devices.
When Guest Mode is enabled, Google Assistant interactions are not saved to your account and audio recordings…
Android Auto moves closer to wallpaper support w/ collection of car-themed backgrounds
January 14, 2021
Last year, we found that Android Auto was working to let you add a bit of flair to your car’s entertainment system through wallpaper support. Ahead of that feature’s launch, Google has added a collection of car-related wallpapers with the latest update to the Android…
Olive Pro: 2-in-1 Hearing Aids & Bluetooth Earbuds [Video]
January 14, 2021
is a really unique product from Olive Union. They’re 2-in-1 headphones. You can use these for listening to music like traditional bluetooth earphones, but they also serve as certified FDA Class II hearing aids. Let’s take a look:
Certified FDA Class II
Like other hearing aids, the Olive Pros are a certified FDA Class II medical device, but at a fraction of the cost of competitors. Unlike…
Android COVID-19 tracking apps are experiencing loading issues
January 13, 2021
Apps that use the Android Exposure Notifications System are currently experiencing loading issues. The Android apps, which track the spread of COVID-19 via Bluetooth, are seemingly taking longer to load or to carry out regular exposure checks. Google’s engineers are…
MSI updates its gaming laptops with new Intel and NVIDIA chips
January 13, 2021
MSI is joining the growing ranks of PC makers updating their laptops to take advantage of the latest Intel and NVIDIA hardware. The company has rolled out several gaming portables with the new tech, most notably its slim Stealth 15M. The new 15-inch system makes use of both…
You can now use iPhone to charge Paris metro cards; full Apple Pay support coming soon
January 13, 2021
It’s now possible to use an iPhone to charge Paris metro cards with both single journey tickets and daily, weekly, and monthly passes. You touch your Navigo card to your iPhone to authorize payment via Apple Pay, using the app to select the ticket or pass you want.
The feature was expected to launch next, but is rolling out a week ahead of schedule – though not yet for all compatible iPhones…
