You can now force Pixel Watch updates to arrive immediately This was spotted by 9to5Google. So, how can you take advantage of this? Well, all you have to do is open the Settings app, scroll down to ‘System’ at the bottom, and open ‘System updates’. This is where the fun starts. Once you’re in that menu, on the “Your watch is up to date” screen, keep tapping the top watch icon that has a checkmark icon at the center....
The mood filters, such as Relax, Energize, Commute, Workout, and Focus, that appear on the top of the Home feed also see changes in line with the Material You design language. These buttons switch from pills to chips that are essentially rounded rectangles. Another notable visual change is how the More button next to playlists like Mixed for you, Listen again, and New releases now have a separate housing. It also gets a pill-shaped button....
But the real question here is, has the damage been done to YouTube TV? Did Disney do this to get more Hulu + Live TV subscribers? There’s a lot of conspiracy theories floating around that Disney was playing hard to get with YouTube TV, to get some of their subscribers to sign up for Hulu + Live TV. Remember, Disney is the majority owner of Hulu. So getting more subscribers over there is helpful to them....
Since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, finding credible health information on the internet has become a primary concern. The thing is, you can’t expect to find accurate information on the internet a lot of the time. This issue is only made worse when it comes to health. This is why social media platforms have been combatting this. YouTube unveils new features to help you find credible health information Since the get-go, Google and YouTube have been working to slow the spread of inaccurate medical information....
YouTube has a handful of reasons why it got rid of the dislike count Creator Liaison Matt Koval posted a video along with a blog post explaining why the company opted to get rid of the dislike count on all YouTube videos. There are a few valid reasons why YouTube is doing this. One reason is because of what Koval calls “coordinated dislike attacks.” Basically, if there’s a creator that a group of people don’t like, that group will converge on that creator’s videos and hit the dislike button....
The ‘Black Screen’ app may prove useful for YouTube users who don’t have a ‘Premium’ account Why is that? Well, this app enables YouTube videos/audio to keep on playing while your display is off, kind of. Do note that your phone needs to have an AMOLED display for this app to prove useful. ‘Black Screen’ is basically an overlay for your display, which you can activate to conserve battery, while keeping YouTube active in the background....
The upcoming Galaxy S21 FE surfaced in a hands-on video This video appeared on Instagram, and the ‘Lavender’ model surfaced. It is a short video, and it shows you both the front and rear sides of the phone, and the home screen. You can get a good idea as to how this color variant really looks, and how thin the bezels are. This is exactly what we expected based on all the content that surfaced....
‘PhoneSpy’ malware has been found in 23 Android apps This malware is also quite common to be found in apps outside the Play Store. It usually lies in apps that pretend to be legit well-known apps, which users download to avoid paying for them. This malware is capable of stealing crucial data from your smartphone, including messages, images, calls, and it can even remotely access your phone’s location. If granted other app permissions, it can also access the complete list of installed apps, record audio, and video, while accessing the microphone at the same time....
While not wireless like some of 8BitDo’s other options, it does have more features. For instance, it comes with back paddles that you can remap for a little bit of an edge in certain games. It also features more of a Xbox-style design than the Xbox version of the Pro 2. Which is probably going to be more preferred for people who play games on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PCs....
Step 1: Choosing a CAD Program All the 3D design files are created on one of many different CAD software. And there are many options available online but only some of them are really worth using. Also, there is a lot of confusion about whether to choose a free version of the software or the paid ones. So, to clear it out, we are only recommending free CAD programs available online for creating 3D design files....
And, as you might have gathered from that, this is easily the biggest Chromebook ever released in addition to the biggest touchscreen Chromebook available now. So this is effectively the biggest Chromebook from the biggest, and arguably best, Chromebook OEM. But how, exactly, does it stack up to competitors? Especially given that, as tested, it only costs $499.99 at retail. And given that it’s powered by a relatively modest quad-core Intel Pentium N6000 Silver at 1....
To put things into perspective, this app has over 50 million downloads, according to the Play Store, and we all know how popular Steam is. This digital game distribution service has been operational since 2003, though it changes over the years, of course. It now has tons of daily users, and is a major hub for gamers. Steam’s desktop interface looked great for quite some time now, so it was about time for Valve to revamp the app as well....
The cheapest model of the Galaxy Tab S8 strikes the best balance between affordability and functionality. It uses the same octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC that the more expensive models use, and it has a decent 8GB of RAM. This means that you can do some serious work on this tablet without skipping a beat. Though this is the most affordable model, it’s still made from the premium materials that you find with the more expensive models....
It is an optional feature available through the Alexa app on a smartphone, under the Device Settings menu. When turned on, Alexa will let you take more time to complete your query before responding. Normal users can also take advantage of this ability in certain situations. The digital assistant will not suddenly interrupt you when you take a pause before completing your question. Android users can also now type in their queries on the Alexa app Digital assistants are voice-first experiences, but companies also let users type in their queries on the companion smartphone app....
The idea essentially is that the Alienware Concept Nyx machine would be your personal cloud gaming machine that you could connect to. So unlike with services like GeForce NOW or Google Stadia, where you connect through their servers, Concept Nyx would be in your home. The benefits of this most likely would be a better and more reliable connection to your games. While also cutting out the need for dedicated hardware for more than one person....
In case you don’t know, Netflix started releasing some original games to the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store last November. You would have access to these games if you were subscribed to Netflix. These games were all based on popular shows and movies on the platform (there are so many Stranger Things games). Earlier this year, Netflix wanted to double down on the production of these games and bring more in the coming months....
Of course, you’ll be able to use this shortcut for only one contact at a time. Meaning, you’ll need to take to the traditional way of making calls through Echo Frames if you want to call someone else, i.e. activate Alexa. But it’s still a nice ability to have at your disposal.
If you’re looking for a new webcam for streaming, or even just for video calls, then the Razer Kiyo Pro is a really good option. Today, it is down to $99. That’s going to save you $100 off of its regular price. Making an expensive webcam actually pretty affordable. I actually use this webcam myself, and it is a joy to use. It is able to broadcast in 1080p at 60fps....
The big Android update for the 2021 foldable duo began in India earlier today. The new firmware version for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is F926BXXU2DVK3, while that for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is F711BXXU3DVK3 (via). Samsung initially release the update for users in the One UI 5.0 beta program in the country but soon expanded to those on Android 12. A global rollout should follow in the coming days, including in the US....
The ZenFone 9 is now up for pre-order in the US, with an incentive The 8GB RAM model with 128GB of storage costs $699. The 8GB RAM variant with 256GB of internal storage will set you back $749. If you want to get the most powerful unit, with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, you’ll have to shell out $799. If you pre-order it, do note that it’s expected to ship next month....
