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Google gives the Nest Hub Max an ‘app’ launcher [Update: Rolled out]

September 24, 2021
In October 2020, a big Smart Display redesign that brought more interactivity, as well as a dark theme, widely rolled out. Google is now introducing an “app” – though it’s more akin to shortcuts – launcher on the Nest Hub Max. Update 9/23: The app launcher is now widely rolled out on the Nest Hub Max with Cast firmware 1.56.265669. We’re not seeing this drawer on the smaller Nest Hub…
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Original Surface Duo is now officially getting Android 11 by the end of 2021

September 24, 2021
The Surface Duo launched with Android 10 two days after the Android 11 rollout commenced last year. Following the unveil of the Surface Duo 2 yesterday, Microsoft is now committing to bringing the year-old operating system to its original Android Foldable by the end of 2021. Over the past year, Microsoft’s monthly updates have been primarily bug fixes and security patches. Last year, it said…
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Rokinon / Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE sample gallery

September 24, 2021
The Rokinon (Samyang in most regions) AF 35mm F1.8 FE is a full-frame standard prime for full-frame Sony mirrorless bodies. It’s impressively sharp given its street price of $350, even in the corners, chromatc aberrations are a rare sight and focus speeds are snappy. It’s not the most solid-feeling lens, but then again, it’s an inexpensive lens. View our Rokinon/Samyang AF 35mm…
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GamingNews

Misfit Gaming raises $35M as it focuses on media revenues

September 23, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  Misfits Gaming Group has raised $35 million in funding in a round led by The E.W. Scripps Company as Misfits focuses on esports media revenues. Scripps itself will invest $10 million into…
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Newzoo: Mobile games will grow 4.4% in 2021 to $90.7B

September 23, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  Mobile games will grow 4.4% in 2021 to $90.7 billion, according to the latest report from market researcher Newzoo and its research partner Apptopia. That’s slower growth than the overall…
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Mari ‘AtomicMari’ Takahashi becomes co-owner of esports group Spacestation Gaming

September 23, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  Mari “AtomicMari” Takahashi, a popular gaming personality, has made an investment into esports organization Spacestation Gaming. Takahashi now adds co-owner of an esports company to her titles of award-winning TV and digital host, gaming personality, and actress. She joins original founder Shaun “Shonduras”…
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