Google’s own carrier offering definitely has appealing features.
If you’re an Android enthusiast, you likely know about Google Fi (formerly Project Fi). But that doesn’t mean you necessarily know everything about it. And now that the service has opened up to everyone with an unlocked phone, there’s a lot to get caught up on. So we’re here to give you the high-level view at the carrier option that comes directly from Google. Namely, just what the heck [Read More…]
Unite your theater under one receiver.
The Sony STR-DH790 7.2-channel 4K HDR Bluetooth receiver is down to $ 228 on Amazon. This receiver was selling as high as $ 380 at the beginning of November and only dropped as low as $ 250 for Black Friday. Today’s price is the lowest we have seen.
The receiver has 145 watts per channel with support for 7.2 channels. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based surround sound, 4K, HDR, [Read More…]
Google’s augmented reality platform hits a new milestone.
ARCore made its debut earlier this year, and Google is announcing that the augmented reality platform supports 250 million devices. The full list of ARCore devices include the Pixels, most of Samsung’s portfolio, and recent phones from the likes of LG, Huawei, Nokia, Motorola, OnePlus, and Xiaomi.
Google is also introducing ARCore 1.6 with improved lighting and camera features. Google is making key changes to its Sceneform rendering library, [Read More…]
Google on Wednesday renamed its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Project Fi, to Google Fi. In the process, it also drastically expanded its list of compatible phones.
Effective immediately, Google Fi is no longer restricted to a short list of select devices. Indeed, pretty much any unlocked phone is now compatible with the service.
Not only does Google Fi support a much wider net of Android phones, but it also now allows for iPhone, too. Compatibility for iPhones is considered [Read More…]
Best answer: The biggest external hard drive that the PS4 supports can be up to 8TB, which is the console’s maximum external storage capacity. Seagate has the perfect HDD for the job.
Amazon: Seagate Expansion 8TB Desktop External Hard ($ 140)
Why do I even need more storage?
Games are bigger than they’ve ever been, whether in terms of the sheer size of their worlds or the amount of content packed into them. This holds doubly [Read More…]
The new functionality is rolling out this Wednesday.
In March of this year, Nest officially launched its first smart lock in the form of the Nest x Yale. The lock features a keypad and can be controlled via the Nest app, and starting August 29, you’ll be able to manage it using the Google Assistant.
This is the first time any voice commands have been available for the Nest x Yale, and with Google Assistant support, you’ll [Read More…]
The update is making its way to users over the coming days.
Google Duo, Google’s big video chatting app that’s been around since August 2016, is just now getting support for video calls on Android tablets and iPads.
The Duo Twitter account confirmed this news on August 27 and noted that the new functionality will be rolling out to users “over the next few days.”
Rolling out over the next few days, the newest [Read More…]
The feature’s rolling out now and available for Android 5.0 and above.
Clock apps are probably the least exciting thing to talk about, but without a doubt, one of the best ones is the official Google Clock. The app’s already fast, smooth, and easy-to-use, but today it’s getting a big upgrade with support for musical alarms thanks to a new partnership with Spotify.
When you’re making/editing an alarm in Google Clock, you’ll now see a new Spotify [Read More…]
Late last year, Google rolled out a handy feature that allowed Google Assistant, by way of its Google Home smart speakers, to handle two commands at once.
This meant you didn’t have to keep saying “Ok, Google” with each individual command, making everything a bit more streamlined. Now, the company has officially confirmed that it is rolling out support for Google Home to hear that special prompt and then keep tabs on three separate commands.
Of course, you can also [Read More…]
iOS users are the first ones that’ll be able to post videos.
If you’ve ever found yourself wasting away the day by looking at GIF after GIF, chances are you did so on Imgur. Founded back in February 2009, Imgur is bringing its 250 million monthly users a new feature that can be viewed right now — videos.
This is a big shift for Imgur, marking the first time that content on the site has supported sound. [Read More…]
