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Pixel Buds get 'Hey Google' hotword detection, but it's not working
By Jason England last updated
Some users are reporting seeing a new setting pop up for "Hey Google" detection for the Pixel Buds after a recent update. Unfortunately, the setting doesn't appear to be activated yet.

Project Strobe is making your data more secure in Chrome and Drive
By Jason England last updated
As part of Project Strobe, Google has been adding more protections to secure your data from third-party extensions and apps.

Amazon Prime members can now have packages delivered in their garage
By Jason England last updated
Amazon's Key for Garage launches today, making it even easier for millions of Prime customers to receive their packages while they are away from home.

New policies from Google will make apps safer for your children
By Jason England last updated
Google has put some new policies in place to ensure children and families can use the Play Store safely, including a new target audience form that all developers must fill out.

Google Assistant can now tell you a story on your phone, just in time for National Tell a Story Day
By Jason England last updated
This Saturday is National Tell a Story Day and starting today Google Assistant can tell you stories on your Android or iOS phone.

The FBI and FTC are being asked to investigate Russia-based FaceApp
By Jason England last updated
FaceApp has gathered a lot of attention recently, and following concerns of its Russia origins, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on the FBI and FTC to investigate it.

Pokémon Go update adds support for Android Q
By Jason England last updated
Pokémon Go fans, rejoice! You can now play on the Android Q Developer Preview thanks to the latest update from Niantic.

Sonos One SL is now available to order for $179, replaces the Play:1
By Jason England last updated
The Sonos One SL has arrived with a $179 price tag to replace the Play:1 in the Sonos lineup. It comes in $20 cheaper than the Sonos One but does so without any microphones for voice control.

Sonos offers 30% off new speakers with its new Trade Up program
By Jason England last updated
Save 30% off the purchase of a new Sonos speaker when you trade in an old one with the Sonos Trade Up program.

The Sonos Flex subscription plan lets you rent speakers
By Jason England last updated
Sonos has a new trial program in the Netherlands called "Sonos Flex" that allows you to rent the Sonos One, Sonos Beam, or Playbar for a low monthly fee.

The Nest Hello might get package delivery and pickup detection
By Jason England last updated
A recent teardown of the latest Nest app reveals that package delivery and pickup detection are in the works for the little doorbell camera.

Four years later, the BLOCKS modular smartwatch is officially canceled
By Jason England last updated
What started out as an intriguing new wearable device has now met its untimely end, as the BLOCKS modular smartwatch has been officially canceled.

SimpliSafe's new smart lock is coming September 15 for $99
By Jason England last updated
The popular DIY smart home security system maker, SimpliSafe, is releasing a new smart lock for its security system on September 15 for $99.

Google Nest Mini stops by the FCC, confirms wall-mount and 3.5mm jack
By Jason England last updated

Google Pay is coming to some NYC public transit routes on May 31
By Jason England last updated
Google's about to make your commute a little easier with Google Pay support for some New York City public transit routes.

Detective Pikachu, Charizard, and more are available in Google's new Playmoji pack
By Jason England last updated
Can't wait for the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie? Google's got you covered with a new Playmoji pack featuring some of the biggest characters from the film.

Google Pay is the next app to join the dark side
By Jason England last updated
Google Pay is the next app that has received a dark theme in preparation for the launch of Android 10 which includes a system-wide dark mode.

The iOttie Easy One Touch Connect is a car mount phone holder with Alexa
By Jason England last updated
iOttie's new Easy One Touch Connect combines a car mount phone holder and Alexa into one.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have arrived to replace the Bose QC 35 II
By Jason England last updated
Bose has just released a new and improved pair of noise-canceling headphones set to replace the old tried and true QC 35 II headphones.

Photoshop Camera coming in 2020 with live view filters powered by AI
By Jason England last updated
Adobe has a new Photoshop Camera app coming in 2020 for Android and iOS devices, powered by its Sensei AI and filled with curated filters from 'well-known artists and influencers.'

Stadia will perform better than consoles by predicting players' moves
By Jason England last updated
Google Stadia's VP of engineering thinks that in two years, cloud gaming will be able to outperform local gaming systems by using machine learning to predict what buttons the player will press next.

Bose announces new Portable Home Speaker with Assistant and Alexa for $349
By Jason England last updated
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