Short of chucking your phone into the river, shunning the internet, and learning to read paper maps again, there’s not much you can do to keep Google from collecting data about you. So says a Vanderbilt University computer scientist who led an analysis of Google’s data collection practices. His report, released Tuesday, outlines a myriad […]
Twitch Prime, the perks program for Amazon Prime members offering free loot, games and other benefits, is ditching one of its best features: ad-free viewing. According to an email sent out to Amazon Prime members today, ad-free viewing will no longer be included as a part of Twitch Prime for new members, beginning on September […]
Apple plans to release a new replacement for the MacBook Air (and possibly the current MacBook) with a Retina display later this year, according to a report in Bloomberg. More surprising: the report also claims an updated Mac mini is right around the corner. The report comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has built a […]
If you add three Echo Dot smart devices to your cart and use the code DOT3PACK during checkout, the price will drop from $119.97 down to $74.97. That’s $45 off the price and brings the Echo Dots down to about $25 apiece. The Echo Dot is $40 on its own, and that’s only because there’s […]
If you’ve been experienced consistent lag on your Pixel 2 XL, you might not be the only one. We learned that in recent weeks, when two prominent Android users, including Artem Russakovskii and Marquees Brownlee, detailed their experiences with the handset. Google is aware of the issues and is investigating them. And if you experience […]
Nvidia is holding the Gaming Celebration “BeForTheGame” event at an offsite location in Germany the day before Gamescom 2018 begins, but you can watch the company’s livestream event here at 9 AM PT on August 20. Nvidia’s announcement said the event will be loaded with “new, exclusive, hands-on demos of the hottest upcoming games, stage […]
If you’re like many smartphone owners using non-stock versions of Android, you’re probably twiddling your thumbs waiting for your device maker to release an upgrade to Android 9 Pie. But have you wondered why you’re waiting so long when your Pixel- and Essential-toting friends already have their upgrades? Sony can explain. In a blog post […]
Surprise! Amazon is running a big sale on a bunch of its best devices for a limited time, and we’re highlighting the cream of the crop right here in this post. First up, we’ve got a nice 20% discount on a device that needs no introduction, the Echo Dot that puts the power of Alexa […]
The Elder Scrolls Blades launch is scheduled for later this year. Announced at E3, the upcoming Elder Scrolls mobile and PC title boasts impressive graphics and full VR support. In a recent interview with GameReactor, Bethesda VP Pete Hines explained Bethesda’s top priority with the game; player choice. Player Choice in The Elder Scrolls Blades […]
Skype has given Insiders on Android a sneak peek of an upcoming feature called “SMS Connect.” Windows Blog Italia has spotted an option in the latest version of Skype Preview’s settings that would allow you to send and receive texts using Skype on Mac or Windows PC. Say, a friend texts you on your Android […]
Back in May, Google rolled out an update for Gmail that introduced desktop users to “Confidential Mode,” and now that feature is coming to the Android version as well. The official Twitter account of Gmail has confirmed that the feature is indeed coming to mobile. It lets users put a self-destruct mechanism to conversations to […]
In partnership with Danish firm GN Hearing, Google is currently developing a protocol to enable native hearing aid support in Android. The open specification will allow users with hearing impairments to connect their aids to their phone for a better user experience. With 466 million affected by hearing loss globally, it could even be said […]
