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Report: LG to Launch Hybrid Wear OS Device Called LG Watch Timepiece

Tim April 27, 2018 43

Besides the rebrand from Android Wear to Wear OS, things have been rather quiet in the Android-powered wearable scene. According to a new report from Android Headlines, that could change next week, though, with LG said to be launching a hybrid wearable called...

Amazon Prime Price Increase to $119/Year Takes Effect on May 11

Tim April 26, 2018 58

Those who sign up for a new Amazon Prime account starting on May 11 will see a new higher price for an annual membership, with Amazon announcing plans to raise the price to $119 up from $99/year during its Q1 earnings call this week. For those already...

Snooze Function Rolling Out to Gmail for Android

Tim April 26, 2018 8

One of the new features for Gmail on the web is now rolling out to the Gmail app on Android, that being the Snooze function. With this, you can set a Snooze on any email you receive, then receive a followup notification at a time that works for you. This is...

Now Playing feature from Google for Pixel 2

You’ll Soon See an Option for Viewing Your Listening History From Google’s ‘Now Playing’

Tim April 25, 2018 14

On the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, there is an option for your device to be always listening for background music. When it recognizes something, it displays a track and artist name via the Always On display. This feature is called Now Playing, accessible inside of...

DEAL: Save $100 on a Nest Cam IQ, Down to $199

Tim April 25, 2018 3

For the next few hours, Woot! is offering Nest Cam IQ smart cameras at greatly reduced pricing, bringing a single Nest Cam IQ camera down to $199, $100 off its usual price of $299. Furthermore, should you need more than just one, a 2-pack is also available,...

Google’s New Task App is Very Minimal and Borderline Useless

Tim April 25, 2018 47

Announced alongside Gmail's redesign this morning, Google Tasks is another new app from Mountain View, aimed at helping you keep track of ongoing tasks you may have. It was specifically announced with Gmail's new look because Tasks is now integrated natively...

That Fresh A** Gmail Redesign With New Features is Rolling Out!

Tim April 25, 2018 34

On April 11, Google let the cat out of the bag a bit early with regard to a big Gmail redesign. This morning, it all became official and all of the new features associated with the redesign are also live for the desktop portion of Google's email service....

Amazon’s Upcoming Fire TV Cube Sounds and Looks Kinda Sweet

Tim April 24, 2018 16

What happens when you combine the smarts of Amazon Alexa and the functionality of an Amazon Echo, then spin them around in a cube-shaped can that doubles as a Fire TV OS-powered set-top box? The Fire TV Cube, of course. Spotted by AFTVnews, Amazon has posted a...