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I Miss the Big Reveal of New Android Versions

Tim June 24, 2019

Before the Android Beta Program was launched in 2016 for Android Nougat, Google would unveil its new Android versions with much fanfare during Google I/O. After I/O, the wait would be on for the latest version of Android to be seeded out to Nexus and Pixel...

Verizon, T-Mobile Samsung and LG Devices Getting Security Patches

Tim June 24, 2019

Over the weekend and this morning, numerous devices from both Samsung and LG are receiving security patch updates on T-Mobile and Verizon. Here are the specifics for each device. Verizon LG G7 ThinQ: May security patch (G710VM20b) LG V40 ThinQ: May security...

Google May Change Google Home to Nest Home and I’m Annoyed (Updated: Google Says No Change)

Tim June 21, 2019

At Google I/O this year, Google officially switched the Google Home Hub to the Nest Hub. It was a bit confusing at first, but if you just remember that basically all smart home products from Google that feature a display are now labeled as Nest products, it's...

This Icon Pack is Hot: PixBit

Tim June 21, 2019

It's been a while since we last showcased a hot icon pack, so let's change that. Today, I stumbled across PixBit on Google Play, an icon pack priced at $1.49. Typically, I prefer my icon packs for the price of free, but when a pack looks really good, I don't...

DEAL: Get a 2-Pack of WiFi Full Color Light Bulbs for $14 (Google Assistant Compatible)

Tim June 20, 2019

I'm all for making everything in my house controllable with my voice, especially when it comes to lighting. Over on Amazon, you can get a 2-pack of WiFi-enabled LED light bulbs, capable of nearly any color imaginable and able to be controlled via Google...

Vivo Claims Its New FlashCharge Tech Can Charge a 4,000mAh Battery in Just 13 Minutes

Tim June 20, 2019

A product manager for Vivo posted a video to Weibo this week, showing off the company's new Super FlashCharge technology in action. While the video is short, only showing a phone charge at super speeds for a few seconds, its noted that when/if implemented into...

Galaxy Note 10 Could Feature Three-Stage Variable Aperture Camera

Tim June 20, 2019

According to @UniverseIce, who is typically in the know when it comes to Samsung information, engineers for Samsung have stated that the Galaxy Note 10 will feature a rear camera with three-stage variable aperture, building upon the existing dual aperture...

Replace Your Front Door’s Trusty Peephole With the $199 Ring Door View Cam

Tim June 19, 2019

Peepholes come in a lot of doors. Should you have ever thought of replacing your peephole with a security camera, Amazon's Ring has just the product for you. Called the Door View Cam and priced at $199, this little device replaces your existing peephole with a...