Google Fiber has long made use of “Fiber Spaces” to let potential customers experience gigabit speeds before subscribing. The ISP is now turning to Google Fiber Kiosks located in malls to let customers “take care of business quickly.”
New customers can sign up for the service while existing ones can upgrade to two Gig service. Users can also “get help optimizing their home network or…
How to factory reset your Galaxy Watch 4
April 5, 2022
There are plenty of reasons to want to factory reset your Galaxy Watch 4. Though it’s a fantastic watch, it isn’t resistant to slowing down like any other device over time. One way to combat that is to perform a factory reset, deleting everything on the watch and…
Dirty Pipe: What you need to know about the major exploit affecting Pixel 6 and Galaxy S22 devices [Updated]
April 5, 2022
The security world has been abuzz about a new Linux exploit called “Dirty Pipe,” which also affects Android 12 devices like Galaxy S22 and Pixel 6. Here’s everything you need to know about “Dirty Pipe,” which devices it affects, and how best to avoid it.
What can…
Audible, Barnes & Noble Nook remove in-app purchases on Android over tightened Google rules
April 5, 2022
The requirement to use in-app billing systems from app stores has come under heavy scrutiny over the past couple of years, and in that time Google has actually cracked down on some long-standing loopholes. Now, Amazon Audible and Barnes & Noble Nook have lost the ability to handle in-app purchases on Android over Google’s crackdown.
Google announced in 2020 that it would crack down on…
Original Google Pixel shows up in Hulu’s Theranos drama, ‘The Dropout,’ a year too early
April 5, 2022
It’s not super uncommon for Google’s Pixel phones to show up in TV shows and movies, with one recent example being Marvel’s Hawkeye. Now, the original Google Pixel has shown up in Hulu’s series “The Dropout,” but out of its own timeline.
“The Dropout”…
One interesting enhancement of the Pixel 6 series is the Google Assistant’s new “Quick phrases” that let you get certain things done without saying “Hey Google” first. Here’s what all they can do, when they work, and what languages you can use them in.
What are…
Following the ongoing removal of Assistant Snapshot on Android, the Google for iOS app looks to be adding a “Notifications” tab.
The iPhone and iPad app today consists of Home (Discover feed), Collections (saves), and Tabs (for the built-in browser on iOS). Some users are now starting to get “Notifications” in between the two latter sections. Google says to:
Tap the bell as you search…
Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now are coming to Samsung’s 2022 smart TVs ‘later this year’ [U]
April 5, 2022
As with last year’s CES, cloud gaming is starting off the new year with a pretty big announcement as Samsung has just announced that Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now will be coming to the company’s smart TV lineup.
Update 4/4: Samsung has confirmed this functionality…
iPhone SE 3 review + top features: Good for 5G, but pay a little more for iPhone 11 and be happier tbh [Video]
April 5, 2022
The third-generation iPhone SE recently arrived with several updates that make it an appealing option for first-time iPhone users, or users on a budget. Although it costs slightly more than its direct predecessor, it’s the most cost-conscious brand new iPhone model that…
Best affordable iPhone plans for 2022
April 5, 2022
If you’re looking for a better deal on your cellular plan, checking out some of growing pre-paid options is great idea. Below we’ll look at 7 of the best cheap iPhone plans with valuable features like free trials, free activation, and no contracts from as little as $10 per month without giving up good coverage.
There are definitely benefits to paying a premium for US carriers’ flagship…