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 from voice commands will be deleted automatically.
Asking questions, controlling smart home devices, setting timers, and…
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…
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 attempting to resolve the issue, which is impacting all apps that use the system worldwide, according to The Verge.
“We are aware…
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…
The Google Assistant has a neat Dragon Ball Z Easter egg
January 13, 2021
It’s hard to quantify why software Easter eggs are just so interesting, with Google being no stranger to adding neat little nods to popular culture within all facets of their software and hardware offerings. The latest Easter egg to be uncovered is the Google Assistant’s nod to the late-80s and early-90s anime classic Dragon Ball Z.
Unlike the recent “Do Nothing Mode” that came…
The first press renders of the upcoming Oppo Find X3 Pro have now leaked online, giving us a high-resolution look at the upcoming flagship.
OG leaker Evan Blass shared some seriously high-quality images of Oppo’s upcoming high-end smartphone over on his official Voice…
HTC has very quietly unveiled the Desire 21 Pro 5G, a lower mid-range device that offers superfast networking but might not spread beyond Taiwanese borders.
This device had leaked prior to being launched with absolutely zero fanfare, but it was unclear just when HTC would…
Dell adds LTE connectivity to the popular Chromebook 3100 series
January 13, 2021
Dell has refreshed the popular Chromebook 3100 lineup to add LTE connectivity, making the entry-level devices a solid option for at-home learning or learning on the go.
Given that a solid Wi-Fi connection isn’t always something everyone has direct access to and Chromebooks can be deployed within school districts with relative ease, this refresh is actually one that makes a lot of sense. Many…
