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Cable network Epix launched an on-demand streaming service, Epix Now, in February. It launched on Android and iOS, with the promise of Roku and Fire TV apps to follow. Epix never mentioned Android TV by name, but it did say the app would come to "other platforms" as well — and now it has. Epix Now has been updated to work on Android TV.
Any time a new phone is released, we wait with bated breath for JerryRigEverything to try to destroy it for our viewing pleasure. Google's new Pixel 3a was his latest victim — and despite its plastic build, the phone passed Zack's durability test with flying colors.
The integrity of the Samsung Galaxy Fold's design was shown to be questionable (at best) shortly after pre-release models reached the hands of the first round of reviewers. Debris made its way into their screens, causing several early hardware failures, and release was delayed from April 26 to an unspecified later date. AT&T made it seem like the new date would be mid-June, but a new report out of Korea contradicts that.
Hey, happy Memorial Day! Take a break from day drinking and eating various grilled meats and take a look at these deals. Basically every Philips Hue product you could want is on sale for the holiday, and we've also got deals on a Bluetooth bathroom scale a a couple of cool wireless charging accessories.
Samsung unveiled its AKG-branded Galaxy Home smart speaker last summer alongside the Galaxy Note9. That speaker still isn't for sale, but it seems like the company might already be planning to expand the Galaxy Home line with what appears to be a smaller smart speaker submitted today for FCC approval.
We were expecting Android 9 Pie to hit a number of Asus devices including the Zenfone Max M2 earlier this spring. In March, it was announced that the update was to be delayed until April 15 at the latest — and now, five weeks later, it's finally landing. Better late than never?
Google's seven-inch Nest Hub — formerly Home Hub — is a great little addition to any Google-centric smart home. It functions as a control panel for all your connected gadgets, adds handy visuals to many Assistant tasks, and it might just be the world's best digital photo frame. Its price has continued to drop since the announcement of the larger Nest Hub Max, and right now, you can grab one for just $67.99 at Rakuten.
We always strive to bring you good deals, but this week, we've got some particularly low-priced tech including Bluetooth earbuds for just over 20 bucks, a five-pack of USB-C cables for just $8, and, for Amazon Prime members, $15 off the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K.
If you're thinking about buying basically anything from Samsung and you're also interested in picking up a fitness tracker, we've got quite a deal for you. Right now, if you pick up a Gear Fit2 Pro from Samsung's website, you'll also get $125 in credit to spend — which washes out to a fully-featured fitness tracker for just $75.
Famed manufacturer of stylish and very expensive audio gear Bang & Olufsen is now selling an improved version of its super-luxe H9i noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones. The new H9 (no i) are strikingly similar to their predecessor, but now sport a dedicated voice assistant button and longer playback time.
It's not unusual for beta software to come with quirks, and we've recently discovered yet another in Android Q Beta 3: RCS messaging functionality previously present in Messages on Pixel 3 phones seems to have disappeared. RCS-enabled conversations have reverted to SMS, and the Chat features option has vanished from the app's settings.
Google's new Pixel 3a and 3a XL phones have the potential to be the company's most widely adopted yet, with a competitive price and greater carrier availability. Another point in the 3a's favor: everyone's favorite online mega-retailer is now selling both models directly.Amazon never sold the Pixel 3 — you can find the phone there, sure, but only from third-party sellers. All three colors of both the 3a and 3a XL are now up for order on the site, sold by Amazon itself. Taken with availability from the Google Store, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, Best Buy, and more, it's not at all hard to get your hands on a 3a.If you are wanting to get yours through Amazon, though, you'll probably have to wait a while. As of writing, there's one 3a XL available in Clearly White. All the others say they'll ship in one to three weeks.Buy: Amazon — Pixel 3a (Clearly White), (Just Black), (Purple-ish), Pixel 3a XL (Clearly White), (Just Black), (Purple-ish)
In case you've missed the flood of news this afternoon, the OnePlus 7 Pro is finally official (and officially great). Orders at OnePlus's website start May 17, but beginning today, you can initiate the process of trading in your current phone for the new hotness, and save yourself up to $290 in doing so.
Happy Monday afternoon! As your workday winds down, check out these deals: we've got a great bargain on the 4K-capable Roku Streaming Stick+, an all-time Amazon low price for Jaybird's true wireless earbuds, plus deals on other headphones and a super cheap color-changing smart light bulb.
Google is sharing some pretty cool stuff at I/O this year, but this one new feature is certainly among the biggest: starting today, users in English-speaking locales will be able to stop ringing alarms and timers on Google Home and Smart Display devices simply by saying "stop," no hotword required.
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Google's new Pixel 3a and 3a XL launched today, and not only are they affordable, they're legitimately great. Starting at $399, they bring a lot of what people like about the full-fat Pixel experience — i.e., the software and the camera — to a much more palatable price point. And if that weren't enough, you can secure $100 in store credit when you purchase one of the new phones direct from Google.
Android is a ludicrously popular operating system, and Google let us know just how popular at its I/O keynote today. According to Android director Stephanie Cuthbertson, there are more than two and a half billion active Android devices around the world today.
If you're going to have a smart baby monitor, it ought to be from a reputable brand. Arlo is as big a name as they come in the connected camera space, and its adorable baby monitor has fallen all the way to 5 on Amazon, $55 off its MSRP.Arlo Baby captures 1080p video you can view live from your phone, and has sensors for temperature, humidity, and air quality, so you can make sure your baby is comfortable. It's also got night vision, and can alert you to any unexpected movement it detects. Plus it looks like a rabbit, so that's pretty cute.
Happy Monday, loyal readers. Before becoming enthralled in Google I/O 2019 tomorrow, why not check out a few non-Google deals? Today, you'll find 40 percent off the newest Echo Dot, plus savings on the 4K Roku Premiere, the stylish Withings Steel HR Sport, and then some.
Wireless chargers are defined by their simplicity; just set your phone down and bam, it's charging. With five charging coils to provide more usable surface area than most others, Choetech's Dual Wireless charging pad is particularly easy to use, even by Qi standards — and it's one of my favorite charging accessories in a long time.