The retail giant had earlier this summer said that it will upgrade most of its Echo devices to support the new protocol. Excluding the first-gen Echo, first-gen Echo Dot, and Echo Tap, every other Echo and Echo Dot device, as well as every Echo Studio, Echo Flex, Echo Plus, and Echo Show will get Matter support. It is now bringing its Eero branded Wi-Fi routers into the fold as well....
Prime Gaming November titles include Control, Dragon Age: Inquisition & more November’s lineup is filled with a few bangers. Namely Dragon Age: Inquisition and Rise Of The Tomb Raider. But you’ll also be able to claim Control Ultimate Edition. If you haven’t played any of these games yet, it’s highly recommended that you don’t miss out on your chance to pick them up at no cost. Even if you sign up only to get these three games, it would be worth it....
The Jabra Elite 4 Active are a pair of fitness-focused TWS earbuds Announced at the CES 2022 earlier this month, the Jabra Elite 4 Active arrives as the successor to last year’s Elite 3. But there are plenty of upgrades here, with a 50 percent price increase to go along. However, the new pair still packs a solid punch for their price. To start with, we have ANC (active noise cancellation) for an immersive listening experience, with the Jabra Sound+ app offering a customizable equalizer so you can tune the audio to your liking....
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 is now rolling out to Pixel phones That quarterly release is also known as a ‘Feature Drop’. We’re still a month away from that, however, so let’s check out what this new beta build has to offer. Google listed quite a few fixes in the changelog. In this update, Google fixed an issue where apps would crash when they were using a MediaSession to handle input from hardware media playback buttons....
The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ tablets is currently rolling out in Europe. The big Android update is live for both Wi-Fi and cellular (4G/5G) versions in the region. Users in most European countries have already received the new Android version. Depending on the model and connectivity option, the size of the OTA (over the air) package may vary. But all Galaxy Tab S7 units are receiving this update with a firmware version ending with DVK3 (via)....
As per Esper.io’s Mishaal Rahman (via Android Police), the new permission changes will only cover applications that target API level 33 (Android 13). Apps that target this API level cannot post notifications unless it holds the new android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS permission. This particular permission contains a protection level of “dangerous,” so apps are required to issue a runtime prompt to get the user’s permission. App developers are currently required to target Android 11 (API level 30) This matters because the Google Play Store requires developers to meet a minimum SDK API level target before publishing their apps....
Smartphones have become an inseparable part of our lives, and we carry them almost everywhere, even on the toilet. There are several ways to protect the device from shock, for example, buying a suitable case or using shockproof screen protectors. But sometimes, damage to the device is unavoidable. According to a report by Comparemymobile, Android owners usually expose their devices to fewer risks. This center has analyzed tweets of the last 12 months with keywords such as “broke,” “smashed,” “cracked,” “dropped,” etc....
A new Galaxy S21 FE hands-on video appears on YouTube This video surfaced on YouTube, and at the time of writing this article, it’s still up on the platform. The video has a duration of about two and a half minutes, and it will give you a good look at the device. This seems to be a green variant of the device, or as Samsung plans to call it, the ‘Olive’ color....
The first big feature in macOS Ventura is Stage Manager. This is a feature that will help you better navigate through the many different windows you might have open. Stage Manager will move all of the app windows off to the side, and keep your main app window to the front of the screen. Making it easier to switch between apps, without using the dock. Mail is also getting some updates here....
Apple is rolling out E2EE today, which it is marketing as “Advanced Data Protection”. It’s available as part of the Apple Beta Software Program. And it is expected to be rolling out to everyone in the US by the end of 2022. Other countries will get access to this encryption in early 2023. It’s important to note that you will need to set up an alternative recovery method, if you enable this feature, as Apple naturally won’t have the keys to get your data back....
It’s not without its flaws of course, but it seems to do all of the important things correctly. But what really put me over the edge was the retractable cover on the V7050i. Why? Because it keeps the dust out from around the laser. That’s been a big issue for me with other UST projectors I’ve used over the past two years. Loads of dust in front of the laser, which need to be cleaned all the time....
Best Google Pixel 7 Pro Accessories As always, this list has a variety of different accessories that you might want to get for your Pixel 7 Pro. From wireless chargers, to smartwatches, to chargers, and even some battery packs. So let’s get started. Anker 735 Charger The new Anker 735 charger is a really impressive charger to pick up, since it has two USB-C PD ports and a USB-A port available for charging....
Best Google Pixel 7 Pro Cases In this list, we have a number of interesting options for the Pixel 7 Pro. They include the official case from Google, as well as some clear cases, some TPU cases and even a stunning leather case. Google Pixel 7 Pro Case Price: $30Where to buy: Google Store Google offers this case for the Pixel 7 Pro (and the Pixel 7) in three colors: Hazel (Lemongrass for Pixel 7), Chalk and Obsidian....
The Ring Intercom is a WiFi-connected, DIY addition that works with some audio intercoms. Making it super easy for apartment dwellers and landlords to add it to their apartment buildings. It’ll also help raise the living quality at said apartment, allowing landlords to charge more. This isn’t Ring’s first foray into apartment living, but this will likely be a lot more useful than the Ring Peephole Cam, and hopefully be around longer....
Big Brother: The Game takes inspiration from the TV show Big Brother: The Game is based on the popular reality TV series of the same name. In the TV series, a group of contestants (referred to as “House Guests”) are kept in a house away from the rest of society. They’re all stuck together and need to interact with the other guests. As the competition goes on, contestants are voted off gradually until there’s only one person left....
The cheapest in the bunch is the Blue Snowball ICE microphone. This circular microphone has a unique look, and it’s a really good option for streaming, recording, podcasting, and gaming. It’s compatible with a wide variety of gadgets, while you can be sure it’ll work right with both PC and Mac. This microphone now costs only $39.99, and you can get it in black and white colors. The white color is priced at $34....
Android 13 is now rolling out to both Sony flagships, the Xperia 1 IV & Xperia 5 IV In fact, it’s possible that the rollout started arriving to global variants in general. We do know that the update will be rolling out in stages, though. So it may not arrive to your phone straight away, but it will in the near future. Sony’s phones ship with a relatively clean version of Android....
Google shared two considerably different Pixel 5a promo videos These two videos are considerably different. The first one has a duration of around three minutes, while the second one is a 30-second commercial, essentially. We’ll talk about the longer one first, the “Get to Know the Budget-Friendly Pixel 5a With 5G”. That video is embedded below this paragraph, and it’s essentially a product introduction video. In this video, you’ll be able to get a closer look at the phone, and find out about some of its features....
This information comes from Digital Chat Station, a well-known Chinese tipster. Previously, he suggested that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will fuel the device, but that won’t be the case, it seems. OPPO’s first clamshell foldable is coming, and here are its rumored specs The tipster says that the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 will fuel the OPPO Find N Flip, or whatever it ends up being called. That is MediaTek’s flagship SoC for 2022, its successor launched quite recently....
So limited in fact, that they’re only available in Japan. Which means if you live outside Japan you will probably find it pretty difficult to get ahold of these. The PlayStation cushions will come in what looks like five different varieties and are being sold by popular fashion brand Shimamura. If you’re unfamiliar with Shimamura, think of it like Japan’s version of H&M to an extent. It sells a wide variety of clothing and fasion items including hats, shirts, tees, underwear, socks, and a whole lot more, at similar prices to what H&M charges....
