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Bases for Google Home Now Available on Google Store, Start at $20

Tim November 7, 2016 22

Options for the interchangeable base on the Google Home are now available in the Google Store, starting at a price of $20. Options for the bases come in two varieties, either metal or fabric. For fabric, there is Mango, Marine and Violet, costing $20 a pop....

YouTube Intros HDR Support, But You’ll Need a Compatible Display

Tim November 7, 2016 17

Announced this week, YouTube now supports the uploading of videos in HDR (high dynamic range), bringing a new era of content with higher contrast and vibrant colors. While 4K and HDR is all the rage currently, viewers will need a compatible display/monitor/TV...

Deal: $40 Off Amazon Echo to Celebrate 2nd Birthday, Now $140

Tim November 7, 2016 25

Amazon Echo, usually carrying a $179.99 price tag, is listed at $40 off currently on Amazon, celebrating its 2nd birthday. With the $40 off, you can grab the Alexa-powered cylinder for $140, bringing it a bit closer to the Google Home in terms of pricing ($129...

Report: Samsung to Launch AI Digital Assistant on Galaxy S8

Tim November 7, 2016 64

Following the announcement that Samsung would be acquiring Viv, an AI platform, it's now being reported that the company will incorporate a digital assistant into next year's Galaxy S8. Powered by none other than Viv, it's expected that this assistant will be...

Google Home Receives Fantastic Score in iFixit Teardown

Tim November 7, 2016 22

The folks at iFixit have torn down the newly-launched Google Home, declaring it to be one highly repairable product. Unlike many of today's smartphones that receive extremely poor repairability scores, the Google Home scored a solid 8 out of 10 on the scale,...

Qualcomm Tweets Upcoming OnePlus Device Will Feature Snapdragon 821

Tim November 7, 2016 36

OnePlus has a new device coming soon. If you haven't been following the rumors and reports, it's expected to be called the OnePlus 3T, with launch penciled in for November 14. On Twitter today, Qualcomm confirmed that OnePlus is indeed launching a new device,...

Android Auto App Updated to Provide Standalone Experience

Tim November 7, 2016 52

The Android Auto team announced a major 2.0 update for the platform this morning, one that will offer a standalone experience for users who do not have a large display in their vehicle. With the update, your smartphone will act as the display for the...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: November 4, 2016

Tim November 4, 2016 10

Another week in the books at DL. As you might have seen, we spent a lot of time on our video review of the Google Pixel, so please be sure to give that a view. In addition, we got our hands on the Google Home, with a full unboxing and setup video available for...