Besides the Chromebook x2 11 convertible, HP today announced a surprising Chromebase All-In-One (AiO) Desktop that’s pitched as a family computer with a rather unique physical design and display.
This Chromebase is defined by its 21.5-inch 1920×1080 IPS touchscreen that rotates from landscape to portrait. HP imagines the latter being ideal for scrolling through long webpages, social media…
TCL’s Google TV lineup starts at $599 w/ Kids Mode, QLED, ‘Hey Google’ privacy switch
August 10, 2021
TCL is best known for its Roku TVs here in the US, but the company has also been selling Android TV models for the past year or so here, and for a while now internationally. Today, TCL is launching its first TVs using Google TV.
The new lineup of Google TV models from TCL…
Hands-on: TCL’s new Google TV models are well-designed and, more importantly, not slow
August 10, 2021
Google TV came to life on last year’s Chromecast, then expanded to Sony’s pretty-darn-expensive Bravia TVs earlier this year. Now, though, the platform is coming to something more affordable. TCL is bringing several Google TV models to market this month, and I’ve had…
Google’s new safety measures for kids include image removals, will enable SafeSearch for existing accounts
August 10, 2021
In a blog post today, Google is announcing several new online tools and changes to its various products that are designed to protect kids under the age of 18. These changes encompass Search, YouTube Kids, and much more.
One of the key changes Google is making today is the ability for children to have “more control” over their imagery on the internet. A new policy implemented “in the coming…
Launching in China soon, Xiaomi has just announced its new Mi Mix 4 smartphone with a couple of firsts, including an under-display camera and the latest Qualcomm chip.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 marks the first time Xiaomi has used an under-display camera sensor, which the…
Tesla turns Gigafactory Shanghai into its new ‘export hub,’ and July numbers are showing it
August 10, 2021
Tesla recently said that it has shifted its “export hub” from Fremont Factory to Gigafactory Shanghai, and Tesla’s July results in China are confirming that.
During Tesla’s Q2 2021 results last month, the automaker said that it is making Gigafactory Shanghai its…
Google Chat is getting review bombed on the Play Store due to phased Hangouts migration
August 10, 2021
Disgruntled Hangouts fans and users have taken to review bombing the Google Chat listing on the Play Store as the phased migration to the service is now fully underway.
The Google Chat listing has dropped to an average rating of just 2.8 stars on the Play Store after Droid-Life spotted a huge influx in one-star reviews being posted by furious Hangouts users over the past 48 hours. We’ve seen…
Mercedes-Benz launches EQS electric sedan for $100,000
August 10, 2021
Mercedes-Benz has launched orders and its configurator for the EQS electric sedan in Europe.
The German automaker’s new flagship electric vehicle starts at €106,374, which is the equivalent of roughly $100,000 USD before taxes.
The EQS is one of the most anticipated…
Report: Android TV has made ‘strong gains,’ smart TVs could be in 50% of global households in 5 years
August 10, 2021
Google has had a renewed interest in the TV market over the past year or two, and it seems those efforts are paying off. A new report projects the growth of smart TVs over the next few years and notes that Android TV has made “strong gains.”
A report published by…
As global threats become more complex and frequent, so does our reliance on science and technology to keep them at bay. Federal research agencies like the Department of Defense ensure scientists and engineers have the resources they need to support the U.S. military.
While the fiscal 2022 defense appropriations bill includes slight increases in overall funding for research, development…
