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Now that multiple Android OEMs have launched phones without headphone jacks, consumers have had to reluctantly concede that true wireless earbuds need to be a thing. And they are, with some compelling options out there from the likes of Jaybird, Bose, and Zolo (by Anker). They’re still by no means cheap, however, so it’s exactly the right […]

In October of last year, the first evidence appeared that Google was working on a Chrome OS emulator for Android Studio. It would allow developers to test their Android apps on a Chromebook, without going out and buying one. At long last, Google has finally added Chrome OS emulator images to Android Studio. The images […]

Back in March, Huawei launched the Mate SE – a slightly better Honor 7X for a little more money. The Honor 7X’s Oreo update arrived late last month, and now, the Mate SE’s has as well for at least one reader in Canada. Given the fact that the Mate SE is so closely based on […]

Release after release, the Libratone name is becoming more familiar to me. While I raised my eyebrow the first time I heard Jeff mention it, I was quickly won over by its colorful and beautifully minimalist speakers. Over the past year, Libratone made more headway with us, Android fans, by releasing two products along with […]

Tablets as a form factor seem to be headed for niche-ification in the near future. Sales are down, consumer interest seems low, and smartphones are just getting bigger and better, allowing us to do things that may have seemed a bit impractical on a handset as little as five years ago. Laptops, too, are seeing […]

Wear OS devices aren’t exactly flying off the shelves, but that hasn’t stopped Casio from announcing a new one. The new PRO TREK WSD-F20A has the same rugged design and flat tire display as Casio’s other Wear device. It’s a little cheaper than other Casio wearables, but it’s still costly overall at $400. The WSD-F20A runs the latest […]

LG announced the creation of a new division recently that is intended to improve its sluggish smartphone updates. The so-called “Software Upgrade Center” is now set to make its first contribution to LG’s smartphones. The company has announced Oreo updates for the G6 will begin on Monday. Don’t get too excited, though. It’ll take time […]

The rollout of Android TV 8.0 has been slow, to say the least. The Nexus Player received Oreo as its final update, and the Nvidia Shield won’t get it until later this year. The Xiaomi Mi Box was released internationally in 2016, and even though performance was sub-par, it was still a popular Android TV […]

Update 1: 2018/05/13 10:26am PDT It has taken a while for LG to update its 2017 ultra-flagship to the latest (major) release of Android. The Android Oreo OTA rolled out in South Korea at the end of last year, with a later update adding features from the V30 ThinQ. The Sprint V30 received Oreo in March, […]

At Google I/O 2018, the big announcement for Chromebooks was Linux app support. Even though it only works on the Pixelbook right now, with support for more models coming soon, it’s still very exciting. That isn’t the only new feature coming to Chrome OS – several other changes were covered after the keynote or discovered […]

Easily the best demonstration from I/O this year was Google Duplex, an in-development feature for Assistant that will call businesses for you to set up reservations or appointments. The possibilities are quite possibly endless, which has inspired some people to come up with other great uses for Duplex. Adam Fierman uploaded the above video, showing […]

Getting into home automation can be very daunting. Different protocols, different compatibilities, and different requirements for every product don’t make things easy. Add into the mix the price tag of changing an existing product into a smart one, or the electrical requirements and installation processes of not-so-standard items like smart switches, and you have all […]