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Google to Require OEMs to Push Regular Android Security Updates, Which is a Good Thing

Tim May 11, 2018 52

Updates in the Android world have always been a pain point. Unsurprisingly, folks don't want to be running outdated software, especially outdated security software. To counter this ongoing issue, Google made mention during its "What's New In Android Security"...

$199 Polk Assist Combines Google’s Smarts With Polk’s Audio Prowess, Launches Next Month

Tim May 11, 2018 9

Last night, Polk Audio introduced Polk Assist, a Google Assistant-powered smart speaker that should interest anyone who takes their in-home audio seriously. Set to be priced at $199, the Polk Assist can do all of the things a typical Google Home can do, but...

Google to Update Home Max for Much Improved Line-In Latency

Tim May 10, 2018 11

According to TheNextWeb, Google is soon to push an update to the Google Home Max to improve its line-in latency, which is big news for anyone attempting to use Google's $400 smart speaker as a home theater centerpiece. Right now, the Home Max features a line-...

Upcoming Steam Link App for Android Will Have You Playing PC Games on Your Smartphone

Tim May 10, 2018 18

Steam announced the upcoming launch of the Steam Link app for Android and iOS this week, slated to launch the week of May 21. With Steam Link, gamers can access their library of Steam games, then play them on their smartphone over a 5Ghz network via a...

Motorola Shares Which US Carriers Will Sell New Moto G6 and Moto E5 Lineups (Updated)

Tim May 10, 2018 21

After unveiling its new Moto G6 and Moto E5 lineups back in April, Motorola has now provided which carriers and retailers you'll be able to find them. For the Moto G6, priced at $249, you'll find it at Verizon, as well as retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart,...

Pixel-Branded Smartwatch Said to Launch Alongside Pixel 3 This Year (Updated)

Tim May 10, 2018 78

According to @evleaks, a Pixel-branded watch will launch later this year, alongside the already expected Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. On top of this news that Google may keep attempting this whole wearable thing, @evleaks also mentions second generation Pixel Buds,...

NVIDIA Hosting SHIELD Spring Game Sale, Save 50% on Many Great Titles

Tim May 10, 2018 3

NVIDIA has a game sale happening for Android right now, calling it the SHIELD Spring Game Sale. That's straightforward enough. As for which games are on sale and how much you can save, NVIDIA has DOOM 3 BFG Edition for just $2.49 (down from $10), Parallax for...

Android Distribution Updated for May, Oreo Now Over 5%!

Tim May 9, 2018 14

Google has updated the Android Distribution numbers this week, with the major news being... drum roll, please. Oreo has now surpassed 5% of the pie! Woot woot! To be exact, Oreo (a combination of 8.0 and 8.1 builds) now sits at 5.7%, a massive jump from last...