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Apple releases iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini

December 16, 2020
After debuting iOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, and more yesterday, Apple has released iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini. iOS 14.3 for Apple’s smart speakers comes with the generic and sparse release notes: “This update includes general performance and stability improvements.” It doesn’t look like this release includes the new handoff experience between HomePod mini and iPhone’s with the U1…
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New Google Pay gets simple dark theme on Android

December 16, 2020
The new Google Pay for the US launched almost a month ago in early access, and it’s now getting a straightforward dark theme on Android. At launch, the service’s new intertwined logo is briefly shown against a bright background before switching over to gray depending…
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Google Meet live captions in French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish rolling out

December 16, 2020
With the Workspace suite of products, Google wants to leverage machine learning to boost user productivity. One such application of those automated smarts is in Google Meet with Live Captions, which are now available in four more languages. Announced last year, this feature provides real-time captioning as participants speak. It’s ideal for a whole host of use cases, including calls featuring…
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Cyrusher XF800 review: I’ve got a lot to say about this full-suspension fat tire e-bike

December 16, 2020
The Cyrusher XF800 electric bicycle is big. It is bold. It is crushing. Err, make that Cyrushing. Basically, this fat tire e-bike is a lot of things and we’re going to talk about all them. Cyrusher is an Asian import e-bike brand, and to answer your first question: The name is apparently a portmanteau of “cycling” and “rusher”. Hey, I didn’t choose the name. I’m just reviewing the…
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Official-looking Galaxy S21 render shows off a mostly familiar design

December 16, 2020
Ahead of its January launch, the first official-looking press render of the Galaxy S21 has apparently made its way online. Courtesy of Evan Blass, here’s the front of the Galaxy S21. We’ve already seen several leaks of the Galaxy S21 to date, but today’s render gives us a very clear look at the phone’s front panel, which, so far, has been one of the few things we haven’t seen in…
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