Assistant Routines have recently seen a flurry of developments from Android homescreen shortcuts to a new editing UI, and Google is now rolling out sunset/sunrise triggers for some users.
As part of a visual revamp that cleans up the creation interface, there’s a new way to “start your routine.” “Sunrise / sunset” joins the existing “Voice command” option where you create a custom…
Razer mice and keyboards hit all-time lows in Best Buy one-day sale
December 12, 2020
Now’s a good time to grab a gaming mouse, keyboard or headset if you’re in need of an upgrade or you’re still searching for a good gift for the gamer in your life. Best Buy has a one-day-only sale on Razer peripherals today and included in it is one of our favorite…
iPhone users continue to report missing Messages app notifications after updating to iOS 14
December 12, 2020
A bug resulting in missing text message notifications is continuing to affect iPhone users with iOS 14. While the issue appeared to at first to be exclusive to the iPhone 12 series, it appears to be affecting nearly any iPhone model running iOS 14 — and the early signs…
Nearly all of Apple’s MagSafe accessories for iPhone 12 provide a decent amount of value. But one of them has so much underutilized potential coupled with an astronomical price tag. Of course, I’m talking about Apple’s new MagSafe Sleeve.
Apple has been making really high-quality leather sleeves for various products for a couple of years now but the MagSafe Leather Sleeve is unique. Not…
Galaxy S21 hands-on leak shows off the thin bezels, flat display, matte back [Video]
December 12, 2020
The war on bezels continues with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21 series as a new video shows off the phone’s very slim bezels all around on the completely flat display.
Posted to YouTube today, this video depicts what appears to be the mid-tier Galaxy S21+ model…
You can now search Google Assistant settings on Android as Routines UI tests tweaks
December 12, 2020
Back in August, Google redesigned preferences for Assistant to just be one long alphabetical list. The Google Assistant settings page on Android now features a very convenient search field as tweaks to the Routines interface are being tested.
When we first spotted the new…
Google AdSense drop its barebones link ad units starting next year
December 12, 2020
Google AdSense is one of the easiest ways to monetize a website, but the platform is about to say goodbye to one of its ad formats. Starting next year, Google AdSense will drop its link unit ads.
For those unfamiliar with AdSense, publishers have the choice of two types of ad blocks. The ones you’ll see throughout most of the web are display ads, but “link” blocks provide AdSense…
Instead of first reaching out to support, some problems with today’s smart home devices can be resolved by looking through available documentation. To simplify that journey, Google has released two troubleshooting tools for Nest Cams and Thermostats.
We’re really…
Google Search adds 50 new 3D Animals, including many more dogs
December 12, 2020
One highlight of this year has been the immense popularity of AR creatures from Google that helps replicate the great outdoors inside. Google Search has now added 50 new 3D animals in the biggest drop yet.
Announced on Friday afternoon, there are “50 new AR animals to…
Oppo Enco X and Oppo Watch get special Chinese New Year editions
December 11, 2020
Oppo unveiled its long awaited Reno5 series and the brand also introduced special Chinese New Year editions of its Oppo Watch and Enco X TWS earbuds.
Oppo Watch and Enco X limited editions
Both come in red colors with the Oppo Watch sporting a limited red watch strap with exclusive detailing as well as custom watch faces.
The Oppo Watch will retail for CNY 1,999 ($305) while the Enco X earbuds…
