Month: October 2020
Google could launch a cheaper Nest Thermostat with gesture controls
Google is reportedly working on a new version of its Nest Thermostat that will come with gesture controls. Bloomberg reports the company will show off the new device, which will cost just $129, “in the coming weeks.”While the lower price point will b… Source
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Android’s new sound notifications can let you know when your dog is barking
Android phones can now notify you when they detect certain sounds, which could notify people who are deaf or hard of hearing about important sounds nearby. If you turn on the feature, called Sound Notifications, you can have your Android phone inform you about some sounds via a push notification,…
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Amazon Prime Day 2020: all of our latest coverage
Including deals happening outside of Amazon, too Contributors: Verge Staff Amazon Prime Day 2020 is upon us, beginning at 12AM PT / 3AM ET Tuesday, October 13th, and lasting through 12AM PT / 3AM ET Wednesday, October 14th. You know the drill: Amazon is discounting a bunch of products, including…
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Google might release a $129 Nest thermostat with built-in radar soon
Google is getting ready to release a new $129 Nest thermostat that will apparently switch out some of the touch-based controls found on other Nest thermostats for hand gestures, according to a new Bloomberg report. Bloomberg gave the example of a user swiping their hand up and down near the…
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US Department of Justice takes down rogue domain names Seized Domains
The US Department of Justice has announced that the United States has seized 92 domain names that were unlawfully used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to engage in a global disinformation campaign. According to the seizure documents, four of the domains alleged to be genuine news outlets but…
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Google has added more natural-sounding voices to Assistant
Google is adding two more English-speaking voices to Assistant. It used an updated prosody model to make them sound more natural than other Assistant voices. Developers can now start using them in their existing Actions. Here's a quick example of one… Source
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