Jason England
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Assistant is helping automate booking movie tickets in Chrome
By Jason England last updated
Google has started utilizing its Duplex technology in Assistant to help automate booking movie tickets online with Chrome.
Fingerprint and facial recognition breach leaks records of over 1 million people
By Jason England last updated
Two security researchers out of Israel discovered a mostly unencrypted Biostar 2 database with access biometric data and more for over 1 million people.
Your used Nest Cam might be spying on you [Update]
By Jason England last updated
A user recently discovered he was able to access his old Nest Cam through the Wink smart hub integration even after removing it from his Nest account.
Google login is looking to make your Nest account more secure
By Jason England last updated
Nest has run into some security issues over the years with unauthorized users gaining access to accounts, and it looks like Google login will soon be able to help with that.
Amazon's making a wearable to detect your emotional state
By Jason England last updated
One of Amazon's next products could be used to determine how you're feeling to help sell you products.
Google's Area 120 debuts crowdsourced transit app, coming soon to Android
By Jason England last updated
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.
Leaked Galaxy Note 10 marketing materials confirm specs and features
By Jason England last updated
Just when you thought the leaks were over with, we now have a look at official Samsung marketing materials for the Note 10.
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.
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