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Fake ‘Google Home for PC’ Chrome extension fools thousands — why isn’t there a real one?

March 4, 2021
The Google Home app is a central tool for controlling any device that works with Assistant, but it’s only available on smartphones. A fake Chrome extension that promised to bring “Google Home app for PC” to life fooled thousands of users, and it begs the question of why Google hasn’t actually released this officially. The folks over at Android Police highlighted a Chrome extension simply…
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CSC Wiz review: Flying high at 43 mph on the most affordable electric scooter in America

March 4, 2021
Electric scooters or mopeds are becoming a more common sight on America’s roads. While some models are still fairly pricey, I got the chance to test out the most affordable fast electric scooter available today, the CSC Wiz. Due in large part to the proliferation of shared electric scooter companies, these seated electric scooters are finally getting the attention they deserve in the US. As…
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Google releases Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1 with bug fixes

March 4, 2021
Following the first release last month, Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1 is rolling out to address some bugs and early issues found by app developers. Google is continuing last year’s DP/beta practice of releasing .1 patches roughly two weeks after the monthly tentpole launch. Android 12’s first preview is remarkably stable, but don’t put it on your main phone yet Notable Android 12…
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Samsung has updated these phones to Android 11

March 4, 2021
It usually takes Android OEMs a fair bit to get the latest version of the OS on older devices, but Samsung has been getting better and better at this every year. For Android 11, the official update schedule kicked off in early December and continues to expand. Here’s every…
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Microsoft is reportedly upgrading xCloud streaming w/ Xbox Series X backend, 1080p

March 4, 2021
While streaming isn’t the focus of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass, it is an increasingly important part of the subscription service. Now, it looks like Microsoft is about to address one of xCloud’s biggest limits by upgrading streaming resolution to 1080p. Windows Central reports that Microsoft is currently testing an upgraded backend for xCloud that swaps out aging Xbox One-era hardware for…
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