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Google widely rolls out Play Store navigation and settings redesign on Android

In 2019, the Google Play Store received a Material Theme redesign that was followed by a dark mode. The next major revamp is here and sees new navigation, as well as revamped settings. Once rolled out, a blue overlay appears to highlight your profile avatar in the top-right corner. Your current account is listed at the top with others hidden until you tap expand. Below that, Google lists your…
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Google Home Essentials: Wyze Cam Outdoor delivers affordable, wireless flexibility

Home security cameras are great for monitoring your property, but when you go outdoors, a lack of electrical hookups can make it difficult to get a camera right where you want it. For the past several months, I’ve been using the Wyze Cam Outdoor system to solve that problem, and thanks to recent improvements, the Google Assistant integration has finally reached the point where it’s a useful…
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Blue Dot raises $32M for AI that helps companies comply with tax codes

Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. Tax compliance platform Blue Dot (previously VatBox) today announced it has raised $32 million, bringing its total raised to over $96 million. The firm says it will put the funds toward product R&D and expanding the size of its globlal workforce. The tax compliance burden for enterprises can be significant.
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Authentic Artists creates AI virtual artists for gaming and streaming

Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for free or grab a discounted VIP pass today. Virtual artists are getting hotter. And Authentic Artists is launching a new AI-powered platform to create virtual artists for gaming, music, and streaming applications. The San Francisco-based Authentic enables new virtual music experiences designed to court music fans who want digital and will…
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