Meta Faces Down $175 Million Fine Over Facebook & Instagram Live Tech

A federal judge in Texas has now ruled that Facebook parent Meta will pay Voxer a fine just short of $175 million in ongoing royalties over technology in two Meta products — namely, Facebook Live and Instagram Live. The court has reportedly found that both Meta-owned products infringe on and incorporate developed by Voxer. Specifically, …

Meta Has Scheduled Its Next VR Event & It Could Be Big

Meta may best be known as the parent company for one of the biggest social networks around but it’s also a VR company and its next event related to that has now been scheduled. Specifically, based on recent reports on the matter, that’s slated for October 11, during its Meta Connect conference. Now, Meta is …

Go A More Eco-Friendly Route With Google Maps, Now In Europe

Google Maps is getting an update this week in Europe that will allow users to choose the more eco-friendly route, rather than just the fastest. That’s based on recent reports highlighting the new feature, which Google says will appear in more than 40 countries. Google did not, however, mention exactly which countries the rollout will …

The IRS Does Not Like The Google Pixel 'Hold For Me' Feature At All

The IRS will reportedly hang up on users who take advantage of the “Hold For Me” feature found on Google Pixel-branded handsets. That’s based on recently-reported posts to Reddit. According to at least one Redditor, user powerbird101, the agency informed the user that the feature is off limits when calling the IRS. That’s before abruptly …

Lens AI Is Now Used Everywhere For Google Image Search

Google Lens has been around for some time now as the search giant’s de facto AI search for images and image-based text. Now, following rumors that suggested Lens for desktop platforms might be coming, searching Google via an image upload uses the Assistant-related feature too. That’s based on recent reports following a roll-out on the …

Google Stadia Is Expanding To New Regions, Not Shutting Down

Hot off the heels of news that the Google cloud gaming platform, Stadia, isn’t shutting down, the company is actually expanding service into new regions. That’s based on a recent teardown of an incoming update, highlighting potential upcoming features. Including at least one new feature that Pro members will certainly be excited for. The biggest …

Google Releases Pixel 6 Series Update In Lieu Of Delayed August Patch

Google has started rolling out a new fix for its Pixel 6 series, following reports that it would delay the August security patch update. Specifically, that’s for the Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a. At the very least, that’s the case based on recent reports detailing the incoming change. In terms of …

Google's Pixel 6a Is Facing A Broken Finger Print Scanner Issue

Users who were hoping for strong, fingerprint biometrics security for their Pixel 6a may need to hold out since that aspect of the device appears to be broken at launch. That’s based on recent news that appears to back up earlier, pre-release reports on the matter. Specifically, citing two separate YouTube channels, Beebom and Geekyranjit, …

Turn Your Wired Android Auto Wireless, Motorola MA1 Is Back In Stock

Android Auto users who want to add wireless functionality to their wired head units will want to keep an eye out for the Motorola MA1 dongle. The gadget, first announced at CES 2022, has largely been out of stock for the past several months. But, based on recent reports and a quick glance at the …

A Known "Unknown Sign-In" Error Is Plaguing Microsoft Outlook Users

Microsoft is hard at work looking to fix an ongoing “Unknown sign-in activity” error that’s currently hitting Outlook users across the board. That’s based on recent reports detailing the issue and the company’s response. Now, the error in question appears to be a configuration problem on the server side. That means that users can’t actually …

Top 10 Best Simulation Games For Android – Updated July, 2022

The best simulation games are ones that not only immerse you in the world and the presence of the character, but give you tons of tasks to complete. So you always have something to fill your time. There are LOADS of these games on Android, but not all of them are equal to one another. While many …

You Can Now Save Money On Google Store Purchases With Play Points

Play Points have just become a much more useful perk, because you can now use them to save money on purchases from the Google Store. A report from 9To5Google points out the newly available option for spending earned points. If you head into the Play Store app, then tap on your profile avatar and tap …

New Go Edition Brings The Best Of Android 12 On A Budget

Google has now officially unveiled Android 12 (Go edition) for budget-first smartphones. The exact release timeline has not been announced, with regard to when the rollouts for the new version will start. However, the company has detailed which features will be making their way over from full Android. And there are quite a few of …

How To Drive Safer By Streaming Music Directly In Google Maps

Going back and forth between a navigation and streaming music service app on a phone or tablet while driving is, undeniably, dangerous. Not only does it take your eyes off of the road for an extended period of time. It takes at least one of you’re hands off of the wheel. That is unless you’re …

How To Turn Off Your Nintendo Switch Instead Of Putting It To Sleep

Nintendo Switch is easily one of the fastest-selling consoles of its generation. And, as with all Nintendo consoles, it’s a great system in just about every regard. Whether that’s the massive array of first-class first-party and third-party titles. Or its ability to go fully portable or full-screen on the big screen at the drop of …

How to Enable Dark Mode On Google Search Pages, Beyond The Apps

Dark mode has, prior to Android 11, been one of the most requested features on any device and now it’s even possible to change even the Google search page to fit the bill. And that’s exactly what this guide sets how to show. For clarity, we’re talking here about the Google Search on the web. …

How To Wipe Your Android Device & Restore It To Factory Settings

For mobile users, knowing how to wipe and take an Android device back to its factory default settings can be an essential skill. Not least of all because, as with any piece of software, Android isn’t always the most stable platform. Meaning that sometimes, rare though it may be, a complete reset may be warranted. …

Speakers & A Soundbar From OontZ Are Up To 48% Off For Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is here and Cambridge Soundworks’ OontZ speakers are on sale for up to 48-percent off. And that includes a great deal, up to 30-percent off, its OontZ Soundbar Bluetooth Speaker. Bringing the price down from $79.99 to just $55.99. Now, the biggest benefit to the discount isn’t just in the ability to buy …

Get 41% Off On A New Keurig Coffee Maker For Cyber Monday

Walmart Cyber Monday sales are live and that includes a new deal that knocks over 41-percent off the cost of  Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker. That is, of course, if you’re willing to settle for the Black colorway. The Red or White colorways are not on sale. The coffee maker is presently priced …

NordicTrack Studio Cycle Black Friday Deals Can Help Get You In Shape

If you’re looking to take advantage of Black Friday sales on products to help you get back into shape, NordicTrack has just the indoor cycle for you. In fact, it has two NordicTrack Commercial Studio Cycles on sale, specifically the S22i model. With both the newer and older model priced exactly the same at $1,499.00 …

Tile Trackers Bundles Can Help You Track Your Things This Black Friday

Tile trackers are a great way to smartly keep tabs on things you own but often lose track of and now, there’s a wealth of those products on sale in bundles for Black Friday. With discounts of up to 40-percent off. Now, some of the deals on Tile trackers include products that were already on …

AfterShokz Delivers On Bone Conduction Headphones For Black Friday

Amazon’s Black Friday sales are live and that means now is the time to pick up some open-ear bone conduction headphones from AfterShokz. In fact, no fewer than three styles of AfterShokz’s headphones are on sale. Including AfterShokz OpenMove Wireless Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones and OpenComm Wireless Stereo Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headset for 31-percent …

Get Almost Half Off Amazon Fire HD 8 With Echo Buds For Black Friday

Amazon has plenty of its Fire HD tablets up for grabs as part of its Black Friday deals but now you can get some paired with Echo Buds for almost half off the original price. Specifically, the company is selling its Amazon Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus in three colorations — White …

How To Block Somebody In Gmail Online Or On Your Phone

Everybody eventually encounters somebody that they’d like to block emails from, whether in Gmail or some other service. Whether that’s because the emails have become annoying, abusive, or are just cluttering up the inbox, it can be a real pain trying to work out how to get that done. Fortunately, Google does make it fairly …

How To Enable Dark Mode For YouTube, In App & Online

If you’re looking to enable dark mode in YouTube, we’ve got just the guide for you. And, as with many of our how-to guides, that’s regardless of where you’re looking to make that change. Whether on the web or in the app. With or without the latest, greatest phone model. Here’s how to turn on …

How To Find Your Own Phone Number In Android

Losing track of your own phone number is disconcerting. It’s also something that happens frequently enough. Human memory is imperfect anyway. Making it an issue for just about everybody at some point. And especially for those who have trouble with remembering phone numbers, to begin with. Or for those who have changed phone numbers. But …

How To Add & Customize Widgets To Your Home Screen On Android 12

With the arrival of Android 12 and Material You theming, it’s time to take a look at how to add and customize widgets once again. No, it’s not that the process has necessarily changed an awful lot. In fact, it should be intuitive to most users. But, for those who need some extra help, that’s …

How To Mark Up Your Screenshots In Android 12

Android 12 is officially here and it brings some changes to how screenshots work, including the ability to mark up screenshots. If you’re looking some tips to walk you through how the new tool works, that’s exactly what this guide is for. Learning to mark up your screenshots makes sharing better in Android 12 Now, …

How To Set Priority Conversations In Android & What That Does

Android has contained some way to set priority for conversations for quite some time but that’s never been the most intuitive feature to find. And, moreover, not every user is likely to know what the feature even is. Let alone how it works. So, if you’re looking for a how-to for setting the priority of …

What Is The Android 12 Privacy Dashboard & Why Is It Useful?

Android 12 represents a fundamental shift for Google and the new Privacy Dashboard is one feature that just about every user will want to take advantage of. Although it’s hardly the only Android 12 feature that users should be paying attention to. What, exactly, is the Privacy Dashboard in Android 12? According to Google, the …

How To Get Back & Set Your Home Button In Google Chrome

Google Chrome is undeniably the most popular browser app on just about any platform. And that’s because it doesn’t quite function just like every other app in the segment. But that’s not always a good thing. For instance, if you’re looking for a home button or for how to customize it to a specific home …

Google Pixel 6 Series Uses Powerful AI To Make Service Calls Faster

Anybody who’s ever been discouraged by long wait times during customer service calls should be looking at the new AI-powered Google Pixel 6 series. That’s because, based on recent reports, the newly-launched handsets will make those calls much less time-restrictive. How do Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro make customer service calls better? Now, as …

Ring Adds Virtual Security Guard For Rapid Response Security

Alongside a wealth of new Ring services and products, Amazon has now announced a new Virtual Security Guard for Ring Protect Pro plan subscribers. As implied by the branding in use here, Virtual Security Guard works as a remote monitoring service in partnership with Rapid Response. Summarily, the professionally trained agents at Rapid Response will, …

How to Turn Off Pop-Up Notifications in Google Chrome

Notifications, in Google Chrome or elsewhere, can be among the most useful of things. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re always desirable. Whether because they’re intrusive or interrupting, notifications can also be productivity killers. Or just annoying. Fortunately, there is a way to turn notifications off in Chrome and to stop them from appearing altogether. …

The Google App's Weather UI Update Is Back, At Least For Now

The on-and-off-again UI update to the weather applet found in the Google app has now apparently made a return. And that means that the new look should be showing up for just about everybody. But the app also reportedly still has at least one bug plaguing some users. So it may not stick around permanently. …

Android Chrome Fix Means It Won't Just Be One Big Tab Group Anymore

Google is looking to fix a big issue with the tab group features in Android Chrome. Summarily by stopping the browser from opening new tabs automatically in existing groups. That’s based on a recently reported change in Chrome Beta. The change in question seems small at first glance. Namely, Google Chrome on Android will no …

Google Is Looking To Make Desktop Chrome On Mobile A Permanent Toggle

Chrome on mobile devices could soon gain the ability to toggle into desktop mode on a more permanent basis. That’s based on recent reports, following a change in the underlying Chromium Gerrit code repository, spotted by Redditor Leopeva64-2. What would desktop Chrome as a permanent toggle mean for mobile users? More directly, that’s a change …

The Ten Best Headphones To Pair With Your Android Smartphone

Choosing a the best pair of earbuds or headphones for any purpose, whether for your computer or your Android smartphone and across an array of use cases, can be a challenge. In fact, it can be a bit like looking for a needle in a large field of haystacks. There are hundreds of potential brands …

Facebook To Face Down Newly Amended Complaint From The FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amended complaint against social media giant Facebook, amid ongoing allegations that the company is breaking antitrust laws. The filing doesn’t appear to differ extensively from its previous complaint, which was summarily thrown out in June. But the FTC has addressed at least some of the larger concerns …

Support For Desktop-Style Chrome Windows Is Coming To Android 12

Chrome on Android 12 may come with the return of a revamped older feature, allowing users to keep multiple windows — or instances — of the browser open at once. That’s based on a recent report from XDA Developers, highlighting changes in the underlying code. The term linking the changes in the Chromium Gerrit repository …

Google Pixel 6 Might Not Come With A Charger In The Box

The Google Pixel 5a will be the last Pixel-branded smartphone to ship with a charger in the box, potentially leaving the Pixel 6 without one. That’s based on a recent report from The Verge, citing a statement from the company. According to Google, the latest of its Pixel handsets will be the last to ship …

Google Ends Free Unlimited Photos Storage With Pixel 5a

Google has reportedly confirmed that its Pixel 5a with 5G won’t have unlimited storage in Google Photos. Specifically, that applies both to “Original quality” and “Storage saver” quality photos in the cloud-storage app. While not necessarily surprising, this is the first Pixel-branded handset to ship without free space for images. This has been coming and …

Chrome Incognito Mode Update Shows Greater Transparency

Google is now preparing an update for its Incognito Mode landing page interface, rolled out already on the Canary Channel, aimed at giving users better transparency. Specifically, the changes offer a clearer picture of what Incognito Mode “does” and “doesn’t” do. As reported by TechDows, and as shown in the images below, in fact, the …

Google Wants Your Chromebook To Do Android Gaming Better In The Future

Gaming on a Chromebook using Android apps is undeniably not the best experience for users. And that holds especially true for games and other apps that rely on touch interfaces. Even moreso where those don’t support keyboard and mouse inputs or Bluetooth controller input. But Google is now looking to fix that, based on recent …

Material You In Android 12 Beta 4 Brings Google Logo, Icon Changes

The update to Beta 4 of Android 12 is now available to testers and it’s delivering Material You alterations as the company pushes to finalize its theming changes. Specifically, the update reportedly affects the Google search bar and several Google icons. As well as a few less noteworthy but still important changes to existing themeable …

Locking Chrome Incognito Tabs Could Soon Bolster Privacy For Android

Quite aside from visual updates like Material You in Chrome for Android and behind-the-scenes security changes, Googlers are also working to ensure privacy, including adding locking Incognito Mode tabs. That’s based on recent reports stemming from changes spotted in the Chromium Gerrit code repository. As might be expected, the code doesn’t reveal a whole lot. …

Get The Samsung S Pen Fold Edition For Your New Galaxy Z Fold 3

Fresh off of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, the company is now offering its special edition, Z Fold-only S Pen. The S Pen Fold Edition, as Samsung is calling the gadget, is not just putting the pen up for pre-order. It’s available to buy outright and will ship within the standard …

Google Fi Will Give You $400 To Buy The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung’s own website might be the best way to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 but now it’s also appearing on the Google Fi store. And, as reports are beginning to show, it comes with a discount of its own. Although, not one that easily rivals what the OEM itself is offering and buyers …

AT&T Offers $100 To Customers Forced To Change Their Phone Numbers

AT&T is offering some of its customers in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands as much as $100 to change their phone numbers. That’s based on reports stemming from emails the company is now sending out. In the email sent by the company, AT&T explains that some of those customers won’t, in fact, have a …

Android 12 Material You Is Almost Ready For Google Chrome

Users participating in the Android 12 beta program can now turn on Material You theming in Google Chrome. That’s according to recent reports detailing the discovery of the feature in Chrome Canary on the platform. As might be expected, the feature is still in beta form. So there are some page and browser UI elements …

How To Export Chrome Bookmarks For Backup Or Use In Other Browsers

Learning how to export bookmarks from Google Chrome may seem like something that only power users would want. After all, with automatic history syncing, tabs that reload on startup, and other organizational features in the browser, most users won’t ever need to use the bookmarks bar. And, with tab groups now in place, alongside those …

Spotify Plus Adds Affordable Premium Listening In Limited Testing

Spotify is now reportedly testing out a new, more affordable plan with premium features, dubbed Spotify Plus. The cost of the plan, for now, is just a penny short of one dollar per month. And that nets some fairly significant benefits. At that price, users effectively get the two biggest features of the Spotify Premium …

Google Pixel 6 Tensor Chip Applies Frame-By-Frame HDR To Videos

Google offered a first official preview of its incoming Pixel 6 handsets today and frame-by-frame HDR provided by its new Tensor SoC is easily among the most intriguing aspects discussed. And that’s reportedly going to be applied to videos shot with the new devices’ cameras. Now, there haven’t been too many details explored about the …

How To Safety Check Your Chromebook Passwords, Security & Extensions

Google’s Chrome is widely considered one of the most secure browsers around, if not the most efficient, and that’s helped garner a position near the top among browsers. That’s on pretty much any platform. But that’s also led to the creation of Chrome OS — Google’s operating system for Chromebooks. And to the creation of …

Amazon Will Fight Proposed $887 Million EU Privacy Violation Fine

Amazon has reportedly been hit with a fine of approximately $887 million — €746 million — as well as revision guidelines for its practices over alleged EU privacy law violations. That’s according to recent reports detailing the fine, which is being imposed by Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD). The decision to impose the …

Should Samsung Launch Galaxy Note Instead Of S? Fan Petition Says So

Fans are now signing a petition to try and convince Samsung to abandon the Galaxy S series in favor of the Note. At the very least, for the next year, according to the verbiage of the petition. That’s according to recent reports detailing the statement made in the petition — which itself was started by …

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Are 6-Mic Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds

Bang & Olufsen, well-known for its world-class audio, has officially launched its first-ever noise canceling true wireless earbuds, dubbeed the Beoplay EQ. That’s based on reports following an official announcement of the new buds, set to launch next month in stunning black and gold configurations. The design of the new earbuds should be familiar to …

YouTube Stadia Crowd Play Is Back With A New Beta Application

Google is now officially re-opening beta for Stadia Crowd Play, reports indicate, letting YouTube content creators participate in games directly with subscribers. Creators will need a Stadia Account and to fill out a short application to get started. Stadia Crowd Play is essentially a way for YouTubers to livestream their gameplay and let fans join …

Corning Gorilla Glass For Smartphone Cameras Is Coming To Samsung First

Corning is perhaps best known as the make of smartphone glass for displays and rear panels. With its key defining feature being that the company’s Gorilla Glass keeps those panels safe from scratch and drop damage. But now, the company will reportedly be shifting into coverings for cameras, with the first introduction of its new …

The Samsung Athlete Gift Bag For The 2020 Olympics Is Extensive

Samsung has been passing out Olympics-themed devices for some time now so it should come as no surprise there’s an official gift bag for this year’s event. Now, the official Samsung gift bag for all 17,000 2020 Olympic and Paralympics athletes has been revealed. Specifically, via TikTok by Great Britain slalom canoeist Bradley Forbes-Cryans. What’s …

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Leak Suggests Selfie Camera Disappointment?

A new leak pertaining to the Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 camera array could come as a disappointment for fans of the selfie. Or at least to those that are fans of high-resolution selfies. According to a recent report, the most future-forward feature on the gadget might not be built around a future-forward sensor. What’s …

Incoming Update Fix For Beleaguered Chromebooks Changes A Single Typo

Following several false starts that ultimately led to users being locked out of their Chromebooks by an update, among other problems, Google has finally narrowed down the issue. Now, reports indicate that Google’s issue that the new update will fix for Chromebooks is the result of a single typo. With the company indicating that a …

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5, CX9 Launched To Scratch That Premium Itch

ASUS has now officially launched two new premium Chromebooks — first shown at CES 2021 — aimed at delivering power and productivity, in the form of the ASUS Chromebook CX9 and Chromebook Flip CX5. Now, both gadgets are packed with some fairly powerful internals. Including up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 chipset backed …

Samsung's Now Official Galaxy Chromebook Go & More Are At AT&T

AT&T has now announced that it will be offering the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go. The brand new budget-friendly Chromebook packs a 14-inch display with an HD resolution on a clamshell hinge. As well as a late model Intel Celeron processor with plenty of RAM and storage. But it’s got something extra too. Rather than …

Quirky Scrolling Screenshots Are Now Live In Android 12 Beta 3

Android 12 Beta 3 is live and it’s bringing scrolling screenshots features with it. That’s according to recent reports, following the feature’s discovery in the latest build. Summarily, scrolling screenshots allow users to capture more than just what fits on a single screen. As shown in the images below, for instance, users can capture the …

TCL 20S Review – A Great, Good-Looking Phone Mostly Held Back By Its Price

TCL isn’t new to the smartphone game by any stretch of the imagination but its TCL 20S — recently sent to us for review — is only in the second generation of self-branded devices. In fact, it’s effectively the budget-end entry for that. As might be surmised from that, the TCL 20S should be a …

Chrome To Ditch The Confusing Lock Icon & Gain HTTPS-First Mode

Google has now revealed two significant changes incoming for its Chrome browser, including the deprecation of the lock icon and a new HTTPS-First Mode. That’s according to a recent blog post from the company detailing the two changes. And the reasons behind them. For clarity, the lcok icon in question is the one Chrome displays …

TCL 20 Pro 5G Review – The Best Looking Mid-Ranger Brings All Of The Best Features

TCL is no stranger to the smartphone industry, although it is fairly new to the self-branded mobile game. Making the TCL 20 Pro 5G it recently shipped out for review only its second-generation flagship mid-ranger. The company shipped its latest top phone in a stunning Marine Blue coloration. And, to be honest, I wasn’t expecting …

TCL MOVEAUDIO S600 Review – Top-Dollar Features In A Brilliant, Inexpensive Package

TCL recently sent out its MOVEAUDIO S600 truly wireless earbuds for Android Headlines to review. And, in a word, I was impressed by everything the company has managed to pack into this wearable at under $100. But that doesn’t mean that all is perfect, even at such a low price. Or with as many features …

Google To Finally Stop Chrome From Embarassing You In Screen Sharing

Google is now working on a way to stop notifications in Chrome from cropping up during screen sharing sessions. That’s based on a recent report from Android Police, detailing a recent change to the Chromium Gerrit code repository. The change is fairly straightforward, on closer inspection. In effect, it changes the way notifications are muted …

Google Will Make Re-Opening Accidentally Closed Chrome Tabs Instant

Google is now working on a way to make reloading Chrome Tabs that have been accidentally closed on desktop platforms instant. Or as close to instantaneous as is possible. That’s based on the discovery of three new commits in the Chromium Gerrit, found by Android Police. Of course, Android already has a similar feature, albeit …

Chromebook Phone Hub Will Soon Be More Efficient For Your Phone

Google is looking to make changes to the connection created with a smartphone in the Phone Hub feature on the Chromebook platform to make the battery more efficient. That’s based on recent reports detailing a change spotted in the Chromium Gerrit. What does this Phone Hub change do to make things more efficient? The big …

Google Wants To Make Pinning Chromebook Apps A Drag & Drop Affair

Googlers are now working to make pinning apps on a Chromebook shelf even easier than it already is, via drag-and-drop actions. That’s based on a recently discovered Chromium Gerrit entry, adding an “Add shelf-drag-to-pin” flag to experimental features. As the branding here implies, this works very differently from current options for adding apps to the …

Google Might Let You Save Chrome Tab Groups To The Extensions Pane

Google has been working tirelessly to make its tab groups feature in Chrome better and a new report now suggests that they could end up working like extensions. Or, at the very least, be pinnable to the Chrome Extensions pane. That’s located to the right of the URL Omnibox bar in the browser. The new …

iOS & Canary Hint At New Google Chrome Widget Coming To Android

Google has a new widget in the works for Android Chrome, recently spotted in the Canary Channel. Or, more precisely, that appears to be a widget that’s already in development and further along on iOS. Dubbed the “Quick Action Search Widget,” the new widget is fairly straightforward on the iPhone platform. It packs a three-button …

Chromebook Is Getting A New Controllers Feature For Gamers Via Xbox

Microsoft Xbox Series X gamers, and others, will be getting a big gaming controllers-based boost on the Chromebook platform in the near future. That’s based on recently discovered changes in the Chromium Gerrit code repository, adding in a much-needed new feature. Summarily, Chromebook users will soon be able to link up their Xbox Series X …

Prime Day Brings Deals On Amazon Tablets, Smart Home & More

Amazon is kicking off its annual Prime Day sales event with massive deals on its own tablets, smart home gadgets, and more. That includes significant price drops on some of its most popular products such as the Amazon Fire and Kindle-branded tablets. In addition to price drops on Echo smart home gadgets, Eero Wi-Fi, Blink …

One-Click Access To Chromebook Virtual Desktops Is Coming

Google is apparently working to bring the Virtual Desktops features from its Chromebook platform to the top-level UI. Meaning that users will be able to access multiple virtual desktops at a click. That’s based on a recent discovery in the Chromium Gerrit by Android Police. Summarily, the change-up will put access to the Virtual Desktops …

Waymo Pushes Toward More Staffing, Self-Driving Tech With New Funding

Google’s Waymo has now announced new funding to pay for more self-driving car technology and staff. In fact, according to recent reports, it’s received more than $2.5 billion in additional funding for the endeavor. The funding, Waymo indicates, will pay to hire more staff and for R&D on its self-driving technology. With the ultimate goal …

Facebook Baby Steps Toward Identifying Deep Fake Images & Their Source

Facebook and Michigan State University have revealed a new method for identifying deep fake images and tracing them back to their source. Or, at the very least, tracing back to which generative model was used to create the images. The new system, according to reports surrounding the reveal, uses a complex reverse engineering technique. Specifically, …

Using Vertical Displays With Chrome OS Is About To Get A Lot Better

Using vertical displays on any OS can be a real pain point but that’s about to get a lot better with Chrome OS, reports suggest. That’s because Chrome OS, as seen on Chromebooks, Chrome sticks, and Chromeboxes, is about to get vertical window snapping. And that snapping is meant explicitly for vertical displays. What does …

The Chromebook Update Cycle Is Changing Massively, For The Better

Chromebook users who love new features are going to love the update cycle changes Google has planned for the Chrome OS platform. That’s because, based on recent reports, the cycle is going to get a whole lot shorter sooner than later. In fact, as of Chrome OS 96, the cycle will be as short as …

Share Link-To-Text In Chrome With Stylized Chrome WebNotes Snippets

Google is planning some big changes for its direct link-to-text fragment feature in Chrome, via a new snippets feature dubbed “WebNotes Stylized.” First spotted by Chrome Story,  stylized WebNotes in Chrome gives users a new way to share snippets of text via a link. Namely, by allowing users to share an image file of the …

Google Reverses Decision To Kill Full-Length URLs In Chrome

In an apparent bid to satisfy its users, Google has now decided not to kill full-length URLs in Chrome. That’s based on a recent report from Android Police, after a change in the Chromium bug tracker was spotted. The change details the decision to end the experiment. Namely, pointing to the fact that simplifying URLs …

Google Will Change Chromebook Alt Key Shortcuts By Chrome OS 93

Google has been prepping to change the function of the ‘alt’ key on the Chromebook platform for years. And now it’s apparently finally getting around to making that change. That’s based on recent reports, highlighting changes made to the underlying code in the Chromium Gerrit. How will this change to the Chromebook ‘alt’ key function …

Chromebook Notifications Will Finally Get The UI Update They Deserve

Notifications on the Chromebook platform are about to get a major usability overhaul via a brand new UI update. That’s based on a recent report from Android Police, which noticed those efforts underway in the Chromium Gerrit code repository. More succinctly, the new code points to preparations for a complete rework of the Chromebook notifications …

EarFun Free 2 Review – The Highest Value, Most Affordable AptX Headphones You'll Find

EarFun is among the younger audio accessory companies on the market and EarFun Free 2, sent to us for review, is a follow-up from last year’s EarFun Free. Last year’s model was, with good reason, widely lauded. With only one or two minor caveats to speak of and plenty to love. The biggest benefit from …

Chrome Labs Steps Closer To Your Chromebook With New Update

Google has now pushed its upcoming Chrome Labs features one step closer to completion for the Chromebook platform. That’s based on recent reports from Android Police, which spotted the feature now rolling out on the Dev Channel for Chrome OS. The new feature acts as a way for users to gain early access to experimental …

Samsung Survey Could Hint At Incoming Even Bigger Android Tablets

Samsung has apparently been polling users via a survey to see if they have any interest in Android tablets even bigger than the standard 8-, 10-, 0r 12-inch variety. That’s based on a recent report from 9to5Google, after the appearance of several posts on the topic on Naver. For clarity, that’s a social media site …

Your Chromebook Will Soon Offer Better Protection Via Always-On VPN

VPN services go a long way toward making browsing and using online services safer and soon the Chromebook platform will offer the feature in an always-on format. That’s based on recent reports, highlighting the discovery of code changes in the Chromium Gerrit. In true Google fashion, the changes point specifically to a new, aptly-named “Always-on …

Firefox 89 Android Brings Biggest UI Changes Yet, Easier Syncing

Firefox Android is now receiving an official update to version 89, delivering some significant UI and usability changes. And, according to recent reports, that includes at least one change that will make using Firefox on multiple devices and platforms easier. That’s because the new interface, which Mozilla dubs “Proton,” moves the synced tabs out of …

Fitbit Ace 3 Minions Edition Breaks Cover In A New Color

Fitbit Ace 3 is soon to get a Minions makeover and now a third, previously unseen color has broken cover. That’s based on a recently reported tweet from Twitter leaker SnoopyTech. The color in question is arguably one that should have been present all along, or at least since Fitbit announced its tie-in partnership with …

TikTok Takes Anti-Bullying Tools Nuclear With New Features

TikTok is taking its anti-bullying tools to a new level, with new features appearing from today in some regions. The latest features include the ability to not just filter comments or bring awareness to harassment and its impacts. Now, the app will reportedly let users delete comments and block others in groups. With as many …

Verizon Picks Up Two Budget Moto Smartphones & More

Verizon has three new budget-minded smartphones now available from the Nokia and Moto brands, including the Moto G Power, Moto G Play, and Nokia 2720 V Flip. Now, only two of these devices are Android handsets but each is certainly going to be worth a look. Especially for those who don’t have a lot of …

Android 12 Intros A Way To Stop Unused Apps From Wrecking Your Phone

Unused apps can eat up memory, put data at risk via permissions, and send unwanted notifications but Android 12 beta offers an easy fix. And that will likely apply to the final release of the firmware too. That’s based on a recent XDA Developers report highlighting the incoming feature in beta, following Google’s 2021 I/O …

YouTube Music Is Coming To Your Wear OS Watch, With Features Intact

YouTube Music will finally be arriving on Wear OS, coming sometime later this year. That’s based on a recent blog post from Google, detailing the company’s recently announced update to the platform made during Google I/O 2021. Of course, the company already unveiled its new partnership with Samsung on the OS. But this will mark …

Toast Notifications Will Have To Identify Their Maker From Android 12

Google has announced some big changes to Android 12 with Google I/O 2021 and toast notifications are reportedly included. Not only will the messages, which appear near the bottom of the screen when an app performs an action, get the Material You treatment. Meaning that they’ll take on the same color-shifting theming that other apps …

Google TPU v4 Puts Supercomputer Power In The Google Cloud

Google has kicked off Google I/O 2021, at least in part, with a new advancement for its Tensor Processing Unit — dubbed TPU v4. As might be expected, the newly announced and reported processor effectively breaks the mold when it comes to processing power. At least in terms of processing power available outside of supercomputers. …

Your Google Assistant Menu Has Changed, New Communication Feature

Google has now introduced some changes to the Assistant-related menu in its apps, in line with a new communication feature being added. That’s based on recent reports detailing the alteration, which renames “Voice and video calls” to “Communication.” Now, that alteration can be found in the Google app and appears to be associated with an …

Google Continues Photos Alterations With New Mobile Interface

Google Photos is getting yet another interface lift, this time for smartphones. Specifically, altering the placement of a few key elements such as the Sharing segment and the print ordering UI, reports indicate. What’s new in Google Photos? The big changes, as noted above, are to the Sharing and Printing interface. And that means that …

Chromebook Dominates The PC, Tablet & Netbook Market On Growth

Chromebook use is on the rise and the gadgets are beating out the traditional PC market spectacularly in the process. That’s based on a recent report from Canalys showcasing first-quarter 2021 figures and market trends from 2019. Overall, the PC market shrank by no less than 4-percent year-over-year compared to the Chromebook market, in terms …

Viber Messenger Ups The Ante, Adds More Video Call Participants

Viber Messenger is now allowing even more participants in its group video call feature. That’s based on recent reports detailing an update to the app. But the change isn’t just hitting mobile either. Now, regardless of which platform Viber is used on, as many as 30 users can all be in on a single video …

Google Set To Give Android Tablets A New Entertainment Space

Google is apparently pulling inspiration from its newest Chromecast interface for a new app, dubbed Entertainment Space, meant just for tablets. The company announced the recently reported app in response to growth in the market for Android tablets. That market, the search giant says, grew over the last year by 30-percent compared to the previous …

Google Is Adding Meet & Chat To The Chromebook Pre-Install Line-Up

New Chromebook buyers will have a few new pre-install apps at their disposal in the near future, reports indicate, with the addition of Google Meet and Google Chat. That’s based on recent reports highlighting work that Google is undertaking to add both Meet and Chat to Chromebook devices. More specifically, adding those out-of-the-box so that …

Samsung, HP Lead Chromebook Growth, Eating Into Tablet Share

HP and Samsung are the big winners in terms of growth in the Chromebook market leading into 2021. And the market, as a whole, is slowly eating into the tablet market. That’s based on recent reports citing International Data Corporation (IDC) data for Q1 2021. On the growth front, HP was out in front for …

Google Assistant Gets Better At Context, Pronunciations With Your Help

Google is now updating its AI Assistant to make it better at understanding the context of queries and the pronunciations of names. That’s based on recent reports following the update, shared alongside some useful videos highlighting the changes. Beyond context changes, the biggest change — at least for those users who use Google Assistant to …

Google Extends Covid-19 Travel Information In Search, Now With Alerts

Google is extending on Covid-19 information added to its travel-related search results last year with a new alerts system. That’s based on a recent blog post from the search giant, detailing the new features. More specifically, in addition to a few other changes, the company now lets users see alerts about changing restrictions on a …

Google Finally Changes Forms & Clipboard On Desktop In Chrome 91

Chrome 91 is bringing significant changes to the UI and interactivity of Chrome on desktop platforms. That’s based on a recent report from XDA Developers, outlining the alterations. The biggest changes are, of course, the changes to forms and clipboard. On the first front, on Chrome 91, Google is effectively finally implementing the same UI …

Snapchat Daily Users Growth Has Leaned Android, Not iOS

Snapchat has continued to see respectable growth over the past several months but that’s been primarily Android users. Users on that platform now outnumber those coming to Snapchat via iOS, recent reports divulge. The figures are based on Snapchat’s most recent earnings call, for the first quarter of 2021. The company didn’t include exact details …

Facebook Wants Your News Feed Experience To Be A Little Less Negative

Facebook is looking to make some changes to its News Feed to provide users with an experience that’s less ‘negative’. That’s based on recent reports detailing the social media giant’s plans over the next few months. The biggest change is one that centers around a point of contention for Facebook’s News Feed over the past …

Price Tracker Is Live In Android Chrome, Here's How To Access It

Google has now reportedly officially launched a new price tracker for Chrome on Android. Or, more specifically, the feature is showing up for some users but not for others. With the implication being that the feature is still in testing but is rolling out more widely. To access the feature, users simply need to open …

Google Search On Your Chromebook Could Be Ready For A Visual Overhaul

Google may be preparing a visual redesign of the search features it includes on the Chromebook platform. That’s based on recent reports citing a change to the code behind the OS. And specifically for the search tool found behind either the launcher button or a tap on the Search key. That’s the key with a …

Microsoft Gets With The Times, Pushes UI Update To Bing & OneDrive

The Android apps on offer from Microsoft are some of the best around. That’s true both for its productivity apps such as OneDrive and its more personalization- and search-focused apps such as Bing. But Bing Search and OneDrive are getting even better now, reports indicate, thanks to a new update from Microsoft bringing significant UI …

Google Puts Up Over $260M To Help Fund Vaccination Endeavors

Google has reportedly decided to put up as much as $267.5 million to fund efforts related to getting more people the Covid-19 vaccination. That won’t just be in the US either. In fact, the company will provide both funds and ad grants to vaccine education bodies as well as direct funding to governments. Public health …

The Chromebook Video Player Is About To Get A Whole Lot Better

Google is finally getting around to making the Chromebook video player better, reports indicate. And that’s not just better in terms of performance, necessarily, either. Instead, the company appears to be focused on delivering a modern, sleek UI. The new UI is also already readily accessible, at least for some users. What does this update …

This Chromebook Bug Could Reveal Your Location Data But There's A Fix

There’s reportedly a years-old bug in Chrome OS that could be making location data on any given Chromebook somewhat less-than-private. The bug, first spotted by the Committee on Liberatory Information Technology, exists specifically in how Chromebooks handle Wi-Fi logs. More directly in the records pertaining to connected networks. Summarily, the logs are housed in unprotected …

Here Are The 10 Best Headphones For Your New OnePlus 9 Or 9 Pro

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are undeniably going to be among the most popular phones for 2021. The phones start at under $800, just for starters, despite flagship specs, including Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 5G processor. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, they’ve also got great audio support. Including Bluetooth 5.2, with full support for aptX, aptX …

Are Chromebooks Good To Game? Google Thinks They Will Be

Chromebooks could soon be counted among computers that are great for gaming if a recent report pointing to a Chrome OS „Game Mode” is any indication. More specifically, a new Chromium Gerrit commit points to a gaming feature dubbed „Game Mode” that leverages „Borealis” for Chromebooks. And, while the details are still slim, that will …

Chrome 90 Speeds Things Up Via HTTP Security Policy Change

A security policy change related to HTTP in Chrome 90 will make the browser faster and better protected when it lands. That’s based on a recent Android Police report, detailing the policy change. What does this HTTP policy change do in Chrome 90? Summarily, Chrome 90 will transmit data in both directions using HTTPS instead …

Chromebooks May Get Android 11 First After All Beta Update Suggests

Chromebooks on the Chrome OS Beta Channel have started receiving Android 11, potentially refuting earlier evidence that Google might skip the update. That’s based on a recent report detailing some of the user-side features that could appear in the update. If and when it arrives on the Stable Channel. This update will both introduce new …

Lacros Will Separate The Chrome Browser From Chromebooks Soon Enough

Google’s „Lacros,” an acronym of Linux and Chrome OS, will be completed sooner than later for Chromebooks, based on a newly spotted code in the relevant repositories. In fact, a flag will apparently be added soon that implements the change when activated. What this means for end-users, of course, is that Chrome as a browser …

Verizon Finally Starts Blocking & Reporting Cross-Network Robocalls

Verizon may be a bit over a year late to the party but it is now actively blocking and reporting robocalls outside of its own network. That’s based on a recent blog post from the carrier, in which Verizon indicates that it is now „exchanging” STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with participating networks. Namely, that’s the „no. 2 …

Android 12 DP2 Lets You Stash Picture-In-Picture Videos & More

Android 12 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) is introducing some changes for picture-in-picture (PiP) mode to improve gestures and allow users to stash away videos during playback. Spotted by 9to5Google, the biggest picture-in-picture feature is arguably the new stash feature for Android 12 DP2. And that does exactly what is implied. As shown in the video …

New Google Families Site Helps You Get Along With Tech As Parents

Google has now launched a new site called Families that will help parents navigate the ins-and-outs of guiding their kids through technology. The site, recently reported by Android Police, accomplishes that by acting as a central resource hub. So it isn’t out to provide new oversight or controls. And anyway, that’s a piece of the …

Google Accidentally Outed Upcoming Devices Via ARCore Support Docs

Google ARCore certification documentation outed at least a few as-yet-unannounced devices over the weekend. That’s according to recent reports, noting which devices were added to support prior to being removed again from the support list. The removal, conversely, likely comes down to the phones not being announced yet. So the devices will still likely support …

Daylight Saving Time Tripped Up Some Pixels But There's A Fix

Google Pixels are reportedly having some trouble with Daylight Saving Time (DST), reports indicate. That’s after several users of phones from the Pixel 4XL through the Pixel 5 pointed out the problem on Reddit. But, thankfully, there’s an easy enough fix to be found too. At least according to some users. How did Google Pixels …

How To Use The Advanced, Multi-Item Clipboard On Your Chromebook

In Chrome OS 89, Google rolled out a new Clipboard History feature that works a lot like the one found on Android. Specifically, that’s on Google’s Gboard on Android. With the clipboard feature in place, users can access the last five items they copied or cut in one place. All from a simple and straightforward …

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Is Still Really Difficult To Repair

Samsung has once again made it more challenging to repair the 'Ultra’ version of its phones than the standard version, this time with the Galaxy S21 series. That’s based on recent reports following a teardown performed by iFixit. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra received a repairability score of just 3 out of 10. Why did …

Netflix May Be Looking For A Way To Limit Account Sharing

Netflix now appears to be performing a small batch test for a new feature that will limit account sharing. That’s following several reports via Twitter and other social media, highlighting a new message that arrives on log-in. Namely, a message that prompts some users to „Start your own Netflix for free today.” The message is …

IMDb TV Is Here For PS4, NVIDIA Shield, TiVo & LG TVs

The IMDb TV streaming app is now available for PlayStation 4, NVIDIA Shield, TiVo Stream 4K, and LG Smart TVs. That’s according to new reports stemming from an announcement made by IMDb parent company Amazon. Of course, at least so far as LG Smart TVs are concerned, not everybody is going to have access. The …

Your Android & iOS Apps Might Be Leaking Data, Zimperium Reports

Tens of thousands of Android and iOS apps are leaking user data from the cloud. That’s according to a recent report highlighting research performed by mobile security firm Zimperium. In fact, based on an analysis run on more than 1.3-million apps from both platforms, showed that around 5-percent of apps were using public cloud services. …

Google Makes Incoming Easy-Access Experiments In Chrome Official

Easy-Access to Google Chrome experiments — found at the „chrome://flags” URL — was first sighted in late December. Now, Google’s head of design Alex Ainslie has effectively made the incoming feature official. That’s after the design lead was spotted detailing the feature on Twitter. The designer explains that he’s looking for feedback on incoming features …

Microsoft Whiteboard Is Available For Preview On Android Right Now

Microsoft Whiteboard has finally landed on the Google Play Store, at least as a preview, reports indicate. The tool has previously only been on offer for Windows and iOS. Now, users can download the tool to try it out, although there are still some wrinkles to be ironed out. Microsoft Whiteboard, a handy collaboration tool …

Android Auto Is Now Getting Split-Screen If You Have The Right Device

A new post reportedly spotted on the r/AndroidAuto subreddit seems to confirm that split-screen features are now rolling out to Android Auto. The feature is somewhat limited in its current capacity, based on responses and further comments on the matter. But that does mean that at least some users will now be able to run …

TikTok Q&A Helps You Interact With Creators More Easily

TikTok is now reportedly rolling out a brand new Q&A feature for its app. Meant to make it easier for content developers and followers to interact, the new feature does exactly what its branding implies. It gives users and content creators a clean UI for posing and posting questions and answers. Of course, TikTok creators …

New Jeep Vehicles Will Ship With Amazon Fire TV For Infotainment

At least two Jeep vehicles slated for 2021 — the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer — that will ship with Amazon Fire TV built-in. That’s based on recent reports, detailing the retail giant’s role in the vehicles’ infotainment systems. Summarily, the system will allow passengers but not drivers the ability to watch content via …

Marshall Mode II Are The Company's First True Wireless Earbuds

Marshall has long been known for its audio prowess. In particular, when it comes to guitar amplification and associated professional equipment. And the company’s no stranger to personal audio either. Now, it’s officially made its first foray into the world of truly wireless earbuds with the announcement of Marshall Mode II. The new earbuds also …

Need A Smartwatch? Here Are Three Coming From The Moto Brand In 2021

eBuyNow, the Motorola brand licensee and smartwatch maker responsible for recent models of the Moto 360, is all set to deliver new Moto smartwatch gadgets this summer. And, based on a recent report stemming from a tweet shared by Felipe Berhau, this won’t be the usual fare. In fact, no fewer than three new Moto …

Bill Gates Prefers Android & Clubhouse Is Coming Soon

Based on a recent interview — embedded below — over the Apple-only Clubhouse app, Bill Gates prefers Android over iOS because of how flexible it is. Especially when it comes to the software environment, reports indicate. Summarily, Mr. Gates says that it’s because of how flexible Android is when it comes to „how the software …

"Hey Facebook" Is Your New Portal, Occulus Quest Wake Word

Facebook has added a new wake word for voice interactions — namely, „Hey Facebook” — to its Portal-branded smart home displays. That’s according to recent reports citing an update to the company’s website for the device. Summarily, with the change in place, according to the page, users should be able to say „Hey Facebook” and …

Google TV Partners Will Reference These Remotes For Their Products

Partners on Google TV televisions and set-top boxes will have a new set of designs to model from when it comes to their remotes. The new designs, dubbed the G10 and G20, were published online by Twitter’s Android TV Guide — as reported by 9to5Google. And each should look familiar to those who have used …

LG Wants To Build A Dual-Screen Rollable Smartphone

LG is no stranger to rollable screens but could be looking to build a smartphone that has dual-screen technology too. That’s based on a recent report from MySmartPrice News, detailing a recently awarded patent for the company. The patent images and description are fairly straightforward. But the second display in this dual-screen affair may not …

Pixel 5 Punch-Hole Camera Can Finally Be Hidden In Android 12

Pixel 5 users will finally be able to ensure that their punch-hole camera is hidden from view in Android 12. That’s based on a recent report detailing how the feature is accessed in Android 12 Developer Preview 1. The option specifically, and fittingly, is found in the hidden Developer options menu. Accessing that, for those …

Automotive Industry Deals Could Mean Samsung Will Power Your Next Car

Samsung is looking to enter aggressively into the automotive semiconductor industry, as part of its ongoing mergers and acquisitions plans. That’s based on a recent conference call, with CFO Choi Yoon-ho reportedly revealing that any rumor of delays in those efforts due to the incarceration of Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is false. In effect, the …

How To Disable Chrome Tab Groups & Grid On Your Android Smartphone

In Chrome version 88 for Android, Google introduced tab groups alongside a new grid view for open tabs. And, although there are benefits to turning it on and using the feature, it’s not going to appeal to everybody. In fact, some users are undoubtedly going to hate being forced to learn new navigation in Chrome. …

AMD Could Tap Samsung To Increase CPU & APU Production

Prominent chipset maker AMD may be looking to its long-time partner Samsung to increase CPU and APU production. That’s based on recent reports centering on news shared via South Korean tech forum Clien. Now, the veracity of the claim has not been verified as of this writing. But AMD is purportedly looking to increase production …

Android 12 App Pairs Will Take Your Multitasking To A New Level

Android 12 will reportedly deliver a new take on split-screen multitasking with a feature called App Pairs. That’s based on information about the new feature, viewed by 9to5Google. According to the source, Google’s App Pairs will be similar to solutions introduced by companies such as Samsung and Microsoft. Namely, it will allow users to pair …

AT&T Claims The Fastest 5G Going Into 2021, According To Ookla

T-Mobile has long-claimed the widest-spread 5G network but it can’t be AT&T when it comes to being the fastest around. At least not according to a recent announcement from the company. The report, pooling data from well-known data speed testing company Ookla, showcasing its position as the fastest in terms of median speed. In effect, …

Snapdragon 870 Is Coming In A Slew Of Flagship Killers This Year

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 was only just announced yesterday but it will reportedly ship in a number of new flagship killers in 2021. That includes phones from companies ranging from Motorola and OnePlus to iQOO, OPPO, and Xiaomi. Or at least it does if recent reports compiling existing rumors are to be believed. What’s so special …

Google 'At A Glance Widget' Now Warns You About Severe Weather

The Google app for Pixel Launcher has a new feature, warning users about severe weather via its „At a Glance” widget. That’s based on a recent report from 9to5Google, detailing the widget change. Summarily, the company has added the ability to show weather alerts in place of calendar events for the home screen notes. But for …

Google, Facebook Agreed To Cooperate In Case Of Antitrust Lawsuit

Google and Facebook are presently at the center of an antitrust lawsuit but agreed in advance to help each other out if any such suit ever happened. At least, that’s if a recent report from the Wall Street Journal is to be believed. According to the report, a set of documents from the suit has …

Add Some Funk To Your Audio With New Steven Harrington OnePlus Buds Z

OnePlus has reportedly teamed up with LA artist and designer Steven Harrington, delivering a fun new twist to its Buds Z. In fact, the newly recolored OnePlus Buds Z are shipping starting today. These OnePlus Buds Z are like all others with a distinguishing new style Of course, the new earbuds in question aren’t getting …

PhotoRoom Offers Clean, Easy Photo Background Removal On Android

French startup PhotoRoom has now officially launched its photo background removal and replacement utility on Android. The recently reported app was already making waves on iOS since mid-2020. Summarily, the app delivers everything the full branding — PhotoRoom – Remove Background & Create Pro Photos — implies. More succinctly, PhotoRoom provides an easy way to …

Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Search Could Hurt Small Business

Google has officially responded to antitrust charges filed by attorneys general from 38 states and territories this week over its search business. The recently reported response, posted to Google’s Keyword Blog, explains that forcing a redesign of Google Search would cause more harm than good. And, in fact, the company says, the latest in the …

Facebook, Google Allegedly Cooperated In Illegal Data Deal

Google now faces a lawsuit from no fewer than ten US states, reports indicate, with allegations that the search giant cooperated with Facebook on illegal deals relating to data in advertising. While still unproven in court, the Texas-led suit alleges that Google gave Facebook preferential treatment as part of the dealings. With the end goal …

Google Might Make Experimental Chrome Flags Much More Accessible

Google is working to enable a new Chrome Labs tool that will make experimental flags features much more accessible. That’s according to recent reports highlighting the appearance of the new feature, which does just that. In effect, Chrome Labs will follow in the same vein as Firefox and Vivaldi. Summarily, making features that were previously …

Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Smart Displays, Tablets, Monitors & More Gifts Under $250

The gift-giving season is upon us. And that means it’s time to dig into the plethora of products available online and off. If you’ve landed here, you’re undoubtedly looking for something for the tech lover in your life — or for yourself. And that’s exactly what we’ve got. Here, you’ll find tech ranging from smart …

Chromebooks To Get Key Gboard Clipboard Feature, Multipaste

Chromebooks may soon get a key part of the clipboard in Google’s Android Keyboard, dubbed „Multipaste” by the company. Spotted in recent commits by XDA Developers, the feature appears slated for the near future, in fact. As early as Chrome M89. Now, this isn’t going to work exactly like Gboard’s clipboard manager. But it will …

Google Pay Plex Accounts Will Change The Way You Mobile Bank

The upcoming update to the Google Pay app won’t be arriving alone. At least not according to recent reports. Google will also be announcing a new service for the Google Pay app that it calls Plex Accounts. Seemingly a play on the words Pay and Flexible, Plex Accounts will do just that. In effect, adding …

Work-From-Home Kills Desktops, Helps Chromebook Growth In 2020

Work-from-home policies appear to be killing the 2020 desktop industry despite overall PC gains and growth in the Chromebook market. That’s based on details in the latest Canalys report on the overall PC market. Specifically for the third quarter of 2020. The total market is up by 23-percent over last year. That’s with a total …

Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Tablets, Streaming Devices & More Gifts Under $150

Shopping for tech products to give out as gifts isn’t necessarily the easiest task, especially if you aren’t an enthusiast yourself. So here at Android Headlines, we’ve compiled a tech gift guide for gadgets and devices priced at under $150. Whether you’re shopping for a photo buff, smart home, tablet, or more, this guide can …

Opinion: The Sub $250 US Android Smartphone Market Needs To Die

The market for smartphones is, by-and-large, dominated by phones in the mid-range and budget segments. But at least one portion of those markets — namely those phones costing less than $250 — really needs to die off. Or at least it does within the US if the current trends on that front can’t be corrected. …

Vivo V20 Review – Checking All Of The Boxes In A Sleek, Affordable Package

A review of the Vivo V20, with a price tag of under $350, begs the question of why anybody would spend $1000+ on a smartphone. That’s because at a cost of around ₹24,990 in India — approximately $339 — it falls just short of being a flagship handset. And, even then, that’s only in a …

Chromebooks Get Dark Mode But You Don't Want It Just Yet

Google has finally rolled out a new system-level dark mode for Chromebooks on the Canary Channel. That’s according to recent reports highlighting the incoming change in images. Now, technically, this 'dark mode’ is an extension of the theming already seen on Chromebooks. The present UI utilizes a combination of light backgrounds on windows and dark-themed …

Chrome 87 Beta Update Improves PDFs, Cookies & Connected Cameras

Chrome 87 is still more than a month away for desktop and a week longer still for Chromebooks but a Beta Channel update may have just revealed some of the biggest incoming features. That’s based on a recent report from Android Police, detailing at least two big changes. The first big change will be the …

Zhiyun Smooth XS Review – A More Affordable Mobile Gimbal For The Rest Of Us?

With a typical cost of over $150, gimbals can be expensive but Zhiyun Smooth XS, recently sent out for review, is trying to change that. As a two-axis gimbal, it isn’t the most stabilizing device around. And it isn’t made of the most premium materials either. There are missing features as well. But this is, …

Google Seems Confused About How Long Chromebooks Should Get Updates

Google has now officially ensured that two new Chromebooks will see almost nine years of updates. That’s according to reports noting a change to the support pages. The pages point specifically to two Enterprise edition Chromebooks — the HP Pro c645 Chromebook Enterprise and the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise. But that flies directly …

Prime Day Deal: Half Off Networking Gear From D-Link, Netgear, TP-Link

If it’s time to update your router or other networking equipment, Amazon Prime Day deals should be the first place you look. The networking devices on sale for Prime Day cover the gamut from outdoor smart plugs to routers from Netgear, D-Link, and TP-Link. That’s with sales representing as much as 54-percent off some of …

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Is A Powerful AMD Chromebook For Power Users

Lenovo has reportedly announced a powerful new AMD-powered ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise but its biggest differentiator might be the included “TrackPoint” hardware. For clarity, Lenovo’s TrackPoint hardware is a small red nub,. centered on the keyboard. It effectively works as a joystick-like mouse, supplementing the touchpad. Lenovo has been putting its popular TrackPoint hardware …

Progressive Web Apps Get Better Thanks To Chrome 86 Native File API

Chrome 86 has arrived and brought tons of new security measures but it’s also delivering a Native File System API that will make PWAs a whole lot better. That’s based on recent reports detailing the change following the update to Android and desktop platforms. Now, there are a few other changes too. Mostly, those are …

How To Download & Install Progressive Web Apps Via Google Chrome

Progressive Web Apps (PWA) are, in effect, web applications that can be downloaded and installed from Google Chrome and run like native apps. But learning how to download or install a PWA in Chrome isn’t necessarily the most intuitive process. Even if it is easy once learned. Now, PWAs come with a whole lot of …

Incipio Offers Grippy Protection For Your Pixel 4a 5G Or Pixel 5

Incipio has now expanded its grippy, slim-fitting Grip cases for Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5. That’s based on an announcement from the company, with the cases now appearing live on its official site. What do buyers get with this Pixel 4a 5G or Pixel 5 Incipio Grip case? Now, key features for these …

Can Microsoft Compete With Top Chromebooks Via Surface Laptop Go?

Microsoft has announced a new member of its Surface family with the Surface Laptop Go, reports indicate. This gadget isn’t going to be the most well-specced of Surface devices — or the least — but stands as a middle-ground laptop in many regards. That’s despite its lightweight, affordable leanings. With a price tag starting at …

Google Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5 Samples Showcase Camera Changes

Google launched its Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 handsets yesterday and has now shared some camera samples. The samples, as reported by 9to5Google and included below, are compressed for uploading. So they don’t showcase the full extent of the devices’ capabilities. But they act as a decent showcase for the camera hardware itself nonetheless. …

Google Photos Editor Turns Full Photo Suite With Latest Update

The Google Photos photo editor is getting some serious updates starting today, with even more features coming for Pixel devices. That’s based on an announcement made both by the company’s official blog and Twitter handle. The biggest changes headed to Google Photos are going to apply to the editor everybody has access to. Not only …

AT&T Wants To Give Your Family A More Flexible Unlimited Plan

AT&T has now reportedly introduced its own mix-and-match style unlimited plan dubbed „Unlimited Your Way.” The plan is similar to those on offer from some competitors. In effect, it allows users to bring multiple lines over to an unlimited plan but to pay a more comprehensive sum for those plans. There are three tiers of …

Google Meet, G Suite Free Advanced Features Are Going Away Soon

Google will end free access to paid features in both Google Meet and G Suite — both for Education and standard — on September 30. The changes include a wealth of feature removals, following months of free access first offered in April. And the changes cover the gamut, as highlighted in recent reports. The change …

California Whistleblower, Carrier Lawsuit Settled For $116 Million

AT&T and Verizon have now settled a California lawsuit started back in 2012, with either carrier agreeing to pay out amounts totaling to as much as $116 million. That’s for settlement costs alone. Both carriers cite the long timeframe for the case and costly litigation for the decision. But each also continues to deny any …

The Justice Department Is Still Trying To Take WeChat From You

The Justice Department is now requesting that a ban on WeChat, blocked by a federal judge, moves forward, halting downloads of the app in the US. That’s according to a recent report from CNET, detailing the request. Summarily, the department is seeking to overturn an earlier ruling from US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. The judge …

If You Go Work At Google, They'll Help You Pay Off Student Debt

Google has now pledged to help its employees pay off student debt, reports indicate. That is, as long as you live and work in the US, the company’s head of global benefits John Casey says. And that comes down to the 'size of student debt’ in the region, which Mr. Casey describes as a „crisis.” …

Let BodyGuardz Protect Your New Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Samsung launched its new Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) and BodyGuardz has announced new accessories to keep it safe. Certified by the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program (SMAPP), the latter company has two new protective devices, in fact. Those are the Ace Pro Case and the Pure 2 Screen Protector. The certification through Samsung means …

Fly Around & Check Your Whole Home With Ring Always Home Drone Cam

Amazon-owned Ring is reportedly taking home security in an unexpected direction with a new device dubbed the Always Home Cam. And because the new camera is also a remote-controllable drone, that’s effectively any direction at all. The new Ring Always Home Cam is, when it’s docked, an unassuming white box with an LED ring on …

Need Security For Your Car? Ring Has Some New Products For You

Amazon’s Ring has now officially launched a range of security- and connectivity-related devices, including cameras, specially designed for a car. But these aren’t just dash-style cams either, reports indicate. The suite of devices covers car alarms, car cameras, and connectivity. And they’ve got branding to match — dubbed the Ring Car Cam, Car Alarm, and …

Samsung Confirms TV Plus Service Is Coming To Phones & Soon

Samsung has announced that its TV Plus service will be coming over to select Galaxy-branded phones from its televisions. For clarity, Samsung TV Plus is an application typically found on the companies smart TVs. It provides users free, instant access to news, sports, movies, television shows, and more. And it does so without any download …

Did The US Just Grant Intel A License To Sell Chips To Huawei?

Intel has a US government-granted license to sell chipsets to Huawei, according to new reports. The reports, stemming from China, indicate that the news was confirmed by Intel on September 21. Reports haven’t indicated the extent of the license. So, as of this writing, it’s not clear when the cut-off will be. Or exactly when …

Google Has Killed Paid Chrome Extensions & Permanently

Google 'temporarily’ disallowed new paid Chrome extensions back in March and now it’s killed the feature permanently. That’s according to a recent announcement from the company via its developer pages for Chrome, as reported by Android Police. Or, at the very least, Chrome is killing off its own monetization platform for the service. Developers will, …

Easy-Access Downloads, Screenshots, Files Coming To Your Chromebook

Google is going to make it easy for users to quickly access their important files on a Chromebook, reports indicate. Highlighted in a video shared by Chrome Story, the change effectively moves where important recent files are in the UI. But it goes quite a bit deeper to make it easier for users to choose …

Mozilla Says It's Time To Say Goodbye To Firefox Notes & Send

Mozilla will officially shutter its Firefox Notes and Firefox Send services before the end of 2020, reports indicate. For clarity, Notes by Firefox is the browser-associated notepad application. It’s available on multiple platforms and provides note syncing with end-to-end encryption. That, of course, uses a Firefox account. Conversely, Firefox Send was a similarly end-to-end encrypted …

You Probably Believe At Least One Of These Still-Popular Tech Myths

A staggering number of people believe myths about tech that ultimately stem from misinformation, either apparently deliberate or otherwise. That’s based on recent findings of a poll conducted by HighSpeedInternet.com. The team behind the poll put together a list of five popular myths involving technology. That primarily focused on new or emerging technology, such as …

Leak Shows Two Color Options For Stylish Nest Audio Smart Speaker

The long-expected update to the original Google Home smart speaker, tentatively dubbed the Nest Audio, is going to be a very different device based on the latest leak from WinFuture. One of the biggest differentiators for Nest Audio, as seen in the images below, is going to be on the design front. Google has apparently …

Spotify Joins Ranks In Rebellion Against Anti-Competitive Apple

Spotify has joined Microsoft and Epic, closing ranks with calls for investigation into the purportedly anti-competitive practices at Apple. Recent news about the dissent follows the launch of a new service by the fruit-themed tech company. Specifically, that’s a new bundled service dubbed „Apple One” by the company. Apple One brings together Apple Arcade, TV+, …

Facebook Gives Snapdragon XR2 VR Platform Its Consumer Debut

The launch of the Facebook-built Oculus Quest 2 marks the first appearance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 VR platform. Or at least in the consumer space, according to a recent announcement from the latter company. Now, Qualcomm already gave out a wealth of information about its new platform back in February. Snapdragon XR2 goes well …

AT&T Boasts New Netgear Nighthawk-Branded 5G Mobile Hotspot

AT&T will now provide in-home 5G to its customers via a new hotspot dubbed the Netgear Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot Pro, reports indicate. As that branding alludes, the device is a Netgear-built mobile hotspot for rebroadcasting and receiving 5G signals. So buyers can link up the gadget to their AT&T service and access 5G on …

Screen Recording On Your Chromebooks To Get A Lot Less Complicated

Screen recording on Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices will soon be a lot less convoluted thanks to “Capture Mode.” That’s based on recent reports centered on a code change request in the Chromium code repository. Specifically, that’s based on strings of code associated with Capture Mode that pin it down as a screen recording …

Google Smart Glasses Are Anything But Dead, Patent Shows

Google is still eyeing the market for smart glasses, according to the patent spotters at Patently Apple. Those are going to be nothing like the Google Glass launched by the search giant back in 2013, either. The patent shows a gadget that leaves behind the reading glasses aesthetic, still in use by the company in …

Time To Replace Your Google Nest Thermostat, FCC Listing Hints

A new Google Nest-branded thermostat is on the way, based on a recent 9to5Google report. The report, stemming from an FCC listing, highlights a few key features of the device. The FCC lists the device clearly as a 'thermostat’ with model number 'G4CVZ’. There aren’t many details in the listing since it mostly pertains to …

President Trump Sows Confusion On TikTok Sale Deadline

Recent comments from President Donald Trump are reportedly causing some confusion about the deadline for when TikTok must be sold. The news follows a statement made by the president this week, providing a deadline of September 15. The deadline was provided by the president as he boarded Air Force One. Mr. Trump also indicated that …

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Takes Iterative Design Savvy To A New Level

Samsung has taken to YouTube to showcase the Galaxy Z Fold 2 with a heavy focus on design decisions. As might be expected, that means the recently reported series features some of the key designers behind the device. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 hasn’t hit store shelves just yet. Pre-orders are open but shipments …

MediaTek To Build On Chip Trends For Powerful New Chromebooks in 2021

MediaTek hopes to make Chromebooks even more competitive in 2021 via the introduction of a powerful custom-built 6nm Arm processor. That’s based on news from the company’s home region citing Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Smart Device Business Group of MediaTek. The announcement was made at the Taiwan Educational Digital Transformation conference. …

Campus Returns Facebook To Its College Roots, Sort Of

Facebook is returning to its college roots with a new in-app feature called Facebook Campus. As might be guessed from the branding, that’s a new segment of the app reportedly engineered for use by college students. The new feature allows users to create a profile for college life that’s separate from their main profile. In …