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Can’t make it to your Duo video call? You can now send a one-off note.

What you need to know

Google is rolling out a new feature in Duo that lets you send one-off notes when you’re unable to answer a video call.
You get to choose from several background colors, fonts, and brushes.
The feature will roll out globally this week to users on Android and iOS devices.
Similar to calls and video messages, notes are end-to-end encrypted.

Google is making the Duo calling experience that much more personalized by introducing a new notes feature. If you’re unable to answer a video call on the platform, you now get the option to send a one-off note along the lines of “call you later,” or “in a meeting right now.”

What’s interesting is that you get a decent amount of customizability, with eight background colors, six fonts, and three brush strokes to choose from. You can also resize, move, and rotate the text to make your note that much more personal. Here’s a better idea of what the notes … 閱讀全文 →

It’s 2020, and flagship smartphones are all nearly a thousand dollars or more. But as high-end phones get more expensive, cheaper phones are getting better. Phones under $300 are beautifully designed, with great screens, super-long battery life, excellent cameras, and awesome speakers. We’ve researched and ranked all of the best cheap Android phones you can buy, and with our buyer’s guide, you’ll find the perfect phone for you.

Best Overall: Moto G7

The Moto G7 and its other budget counterparts on this list have impressive, high-resolution touchscreens, reliable software, and great cameras. Some features, like NFC, drive up manufacturing costs, so you have to weigh whether you need NFC-enabled features like mobile payments. And the Moto G7 also lacks the same graphical power as its more expensive competitors, but most games play without issue, even at medium or high settings, because Android games are designed to play on hardware of all sizes and prices.

At the same time, Motoro… 閱讀全文 →

We have just been duped, hoodwinked, bamboozled and quite possibly tricked.

What you need to know

Respawn Entertainment has released a new video showing an interview with new hero Forge.
In the interview, the mysterious Revenant makes a shocking appearance.
Apex Legends Season 4 is set to begin on February 4.

Just a short while ago, Respawn Entertainment announced Apex Legends Season 4. Beginning in February, this season was to include a new Battle Pass, a new weapon and a new hero named Forge for players to unlock. The key word being was.

Respawn has just released a new video showing an animated interview with upcoming Legend Forge, who is sponsored by Hammond Robotics, a company you may remember from Titanfall and Titanfall 2, which are both set in the same universe that Apex Legends inhabits. In the interview, things take a bit of a jarring, messy turn.

The assailant disposing of Forge is none other than Revenant, who has been teased in the past. The implications of thi… 閱讀全文 →

Today, doorbells are better than they’ve ever been before. Thanks to the rise of smart video doorbells, you no longer have to stress about who might be showing up to your home when you weren’t expecting anyone. Instead, you can look on your phone, see who it is, and even talk with whoever’s at your door. If you rely on the Google Assistant for controlling all of your smart things, these are the doorbells you’ll want to check out.

Best overall

Staff pick

Google Nest Hello

The Nest Hello is at the top of our list for good reason. Its camera records video at a resolution of 1600×1200 in HDR and with up to 30 frames-per-second (FPS), giving you a crystal clear view of everything. It also has night vision, supports 24/7 continuous recording, and can detect specific faces when you buy a Nest Aware subscription. It also boasts 128-bit encryption with support for two-step verification!

$220 at Walmart

Free cloud storage

RemoBell S

The RemoBell S just might be one of the bes… 閱讀全文 →

You’ll get a look at the next chapter of Battlefield V very soon.

What you need to know

Battlefield V was first released on November 20, 2018.
Since then, DICE has released several new updates, content additions and balance patches to adjust the game.
Battlefield V Chapter 6: Into the Jungle is being revealed tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. EST.
You can grab Battlefield V on PlayStation 4 for $21 from Amazon.

Battlefield V is still getting new updates from DICE. Just last month, the Wake Island map was added in a free update. Now, DICE is teasing players with the next big step for the game. Battlefield V Chapter 6: Into the Jungle will be revealed tomorrow through a YouTube video. It will premiere at 9:00 a.m. EST. You can find the link to the premiere video on YouTube below.

The video will show a full gameplay reveal and feature breakdown, giving players an idea of what to expect. We’ll be sure to provide an update on any major new additions this chapter brings to Battlefield V.

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January 19, 2021, is the day the service goes dark.

What you need to know

Google is killing off App Maker, its low-code development platform.
The service will shut down on the 19th of January 2021.
Google cites low usage as the reason for the service’s demise and points users to alternate services.

Google is killing off App Maker, its low-code, drag and drop app creation tool for businesses. The firm made this announcement in a G Suite post this week, alongside a timeline for the service shut down.

Here’s how App Maker will slowly be shut down:

Today, existing apps continue to work. Though App Maker is no longer under active development, the service will continue to be maintained.
Starting April 15, 2020, you will no longer be able to create new App Maker apps. You will still be able to edit and deploy existing apps.
Starting January 19, 2021, existing App Maker apps will stop working and you will no longer have access to them. App maker data stored in Cloud SQL will remain u… 閱讀全文 →

It’s tough to find a smart home product that doesn’t connect to, or run, Google Assistant these days. No matter what size your room is, how much counter space you have in the kitchen, or what you need to control, Google Assistant is there. It’s also an amazing platform for media, whether you want music, streaming video or an integrated TV experience. However, if you want the best of the best, these are some of our favorite picks.

Assistant with a screen

Google Nest Hub

Staff pick

The Nest Hub is a perfect upgrade for anyone who’s fallen in love with their Google Home or Home Mini but wants the added benefit of a screen. Not only can it give you visual responses and watch YouTube videos, but the Nest Hub is also one of the best digital picture frames you can buy.

$130 at Best Buy

Works with everything

Sonos One

The Sonos One might not look like much at first glance, but you’d be wrong to underestimate its discreet looks. For one thing, it’s an incredibly powerful speaker w… 閱讀全文 →

From $45 for a subpoena to $245 for a search warrant.

What you need to know

Google will now be charging law enforcement agencies for data requests.
Prices range from as low as $45 all the way to $245.
Google reserves the right to charge more if the case demands it.

Google will now charge law enforcement for surveillance data requests it fulfills, as per a new report from the New York Times.

The firm, routinely subject to requests for data and wiretaps, will no longer be working for free. Google will now charge fees ranging from $45 for a subpoena all the way up to $245 for a search warrant. An extra fee could also be tacked on if the situation demands it.

Google and other Silicon Valley firms have typically not charged for the fulfillment of law enforcement requests even though legislation has always allowed for that. It’s likely that it’ll be doing this to help recoup the costs of manpower and resources diverted towards fulfilling law enforcement requests.

A former Google… 閱讀全文 →

You won’t need a credit card to unlock these cosmetics.

What you need to know

Doom Eternal is currently being developed by id Software.
Creative director Hugo Martin has confirmed there will not be any microtransactions.
Doom Eternal is currently set to release on March 20.
You can preorder Doom Eternal on PlayStation 4 for $60 at Amazon.

While Doom Eternal is still a couple of months away, players can put any fears of in-game purchases to rest. Hugo Martin, the creative director of Doom Eternal at id Software, confirmed (via PC Gamer) that Doom Eternal won’t have any microtransactions or an in-game store.

Cosmetics that make you look different and stylish in Doom Eternal are unlocked with XP, with no secondary paid resources or direct purchases being necessary. XP can only be used to unlock cosmetics and is not how you improve your weapons, abilities, or progress in any other meaningful fashion during the campaign. “Eternal is a $60 game, not a free-to-play game or a mobile g… 閱讀全文 →

Echo (3rd Gen)

Standard-bearer gets better

$90 at Amazon

Pros

Plush styling like Echo Plus (2nd Gen)
Much improved sound architecture
Now available in twilight blue

Cons

Sits in weird middle ground of Echo lineup
No smart display or LED clock functionality

Even though it may not look like a major update, Amazon significantly improved the speakers in this standard Echo (3rd Gen) and made the design a little less stark with a more plush fabric and new twilight blue colorway.

Echo Plus (2nd Gen)

Smart speaker with home hub

$150 at Amazon

Pros

Zigbee hub built-in for easy control of smart products
Premium sound compared to smaller Echos
Available with a free smart bulb

Cons

Possibly irrelevant with the new Echo (3rd Gen) release
Zigbee hub feature not something many will understand

With the changes to the Echo (3rd Gen), the Echo Plus (2nd Gen) days may be numbered. The two devices now look a lot alike and even have similar speaker setups. However, some m… 閱讀全文 →