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LG Velvet Unveiling Scheduled for May 7

Tim April 24, 2020

This is all escalating so quickly. Last night, LG announced via a YouTube video that it will unveil the Velvet smartphone on May 7, which is really quite soon considering the V60 launched late last month. Oh well, peace out, V60. In the video, you'll see that...

Google Assistant’s Voice Match Gets Improved Accuracy

Tim April 23, 2020

Google is pushing out a change to Google Assistant, specifically aimed at making Voice Match more accurate. When this change hits Assistant, those setting up Voice Match will need to say more than just "Ok Google" to train it. Now, you'll have to say a longer...

Just When I Thought LG Velvet Might be Special

Tim April 23, 2020

LG's upcoming Velvet was supposed to be different. Designed with nature and raindrops in mind, the line was supposed to be a reimagining of what LG offered the smartphone world with regard to hardware experience. Apparently, I was completely wrong. According...

Gumslinger Shoots Its Way Onto Google Play

Tim April 23, 2020

A new game is on Google Play from the same makers of Rest in Pieces. Called Gumslinger, it's actually a fun little shooter title. Similar to an old web-based game I used to play years ago, you control a gunslinging piece of gummy, with the goal being to shoot...

Google Duo Updated With New Codec to Improve Video, Other Sweet Features

Tim April 22, 2020

Google is on a roll this week, updating its video chat services. First was Google Meet, now it's time for Google Duo. With many stuck at home, trying any way they can to stay connected with friends and family, this is all good stuff. There are four new...

Yes, You Should Buy a Nest Mini (2nd-Gen) at $20

Tim April 22, 2020

Right now at Micro Center, both in-store and online, you can snag a Nest Mini (2nd-Gen) for just $20. Compared to its usual price of $49, we'd say now is absolutely the time to pick up the improved iteration of Google's itty bitty Assistant-powered smart...

Google Meet Gets Top Requested Features, Including Tiled Layout for Brady Bunch

Tim April 22, 2020

The above header image, taken straight from Google's blog post announcing the following news, has some serious Brady Bunch vibes. Because of that, I ask you to watch this, then read on. Google announced this morning that because usage of Google Meet has...

Less Expensive Motorola Edge Model Coming Later This Year

Tim April 22, 2020

Motorola made its new "edge" phone family official this morning, consisting of the Edge and Edge+. Yesterday, we broke down most of the information you needed to know about the Edge+, but we're happy to also learn there is a presumably less expensive model of...