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Sliding Into Instagram DMs Via Web Browser Currently in Testing

Tim January 14, 2020

Instagram announced on Twitter this morning that it's currently testing the ability to access its direct messaging feature via a web browser. Currently, DMs can only be slid into on a mobile device. No timeframe for availability was provided, so right now,...

Tuesday Question: Should Pixel 5 Keep Soli Tech?

Tim January 14, 2020

Google released the Pixel 4 lineup in October, so we're officially a few months into the lifecycle of these devices. If you hadn't noticed, Google hasn't updated the phone's software since launch to tap deeper into the Soli radar system that is onboard. At the...

Google’s AirDrop Competitor, Nearby Sharing, Should be Coming Soon

Tim January 13, 2020

Apple's AirDrop is one of Cupertino's features that works like magic. You have a MacOS or iOS device close to one another and you can instantly share files and other data with no real hassle. Sadly, things are a bit different on Android. We have dedicated file...

Amazon Sending Out Echo Frame Invites

Tim January 13, 2020

Should you have signed up to receive an invite from Amazon to purchase its new Echo Frames, those invites appear to be rolling out. I still haven't received mine, but we have at least one reader (cheers Greg!) who has gotten the invite. Here is what Amazon is...

Galaxy S20 Wallpapers Available for Download

Tim January 13, 2020

Back in the day, getting wallpapers for an unreleased device was pretty sweet and exciting. These days, eh, it's okay I guess. Samsung's wallpapers haven't really been all that cool lately, but here in 2020, the wallpapers for the Galaxy S20 don't look all...

LG: Expanded Lineup With ‘Wow Factors’ Can Make Mobile Business Profitable by Next Year

Tim January 13, 2020

LG's new CEO of mobile Brian Kwon, who was appointed to the position just last month, is aiming to create a major turnaround for the company's smartphone business. Speaking to Korea Times recently, Kwon stated, "LG Electronics' mobile business is going to be...

Samsung’s New Rugged Phone With Removable Battery Headed to US for $499

Tim January 13, 2020

It looks like Samsung has found a US carrier partner to sell its latest rugged Android device, the one called Galaxy XCover Pro. We know, it's a silly-bad name. Available later this year through Verizon and priced at $499, this phone was making headlines...

Braun Audio Announces Comeback, Unveils Highly Priced Smart Speakers With Google Assistant at CES

Tim January 10, 2020

If you thought Braun was a name that only dabbled in toothbrushes and shavers, you'd be wrong! Don't worry, I didn't know Braun has a rich history in the audio game either, so we're learning all of this together. Anyway, Braun Audio, located in Germany, is...