Google+ social network finally shutting down
Google has announced that its shutting down Google+. The ill-fated social network was Google’s attempt to take on Facebook. Although initially successfully — especially among…
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With YouTube TV, Google targets not only phones, but our living rooms too
YouTube TV is here in a big way. For $40/month you essentially get a package of channels that would’ve cost about twice as much in…
Google Assistant now more about touch
Google today is rolling out an update to its famed voice assistant. Look for it today on your Android phone — by way of the…
Smart speakers are the smart home
Smart speakers are dominating. So much so, that it might be fair to say the heart of any smart home today starts with a smart…
Top 5: Best accessories for the Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera
Are you a new 80D owner, or just about to purchase Canon’s flagship APS-C camera? Here’s 5 accessories that should find their way onto your…
Amazon unveils new Echo Show with larger 10″ screen, better sound
Amazon today unveiled a 2nd generation Echo show featuring a larger screen. You can now get the Alexa-powered speaker with a 10″ screen and improved…
Canon EOS R: Is 4K 1.7x crop really that bad for shooting video?
Canon made big news this month with the unveiling of a new camera. But it wasn’t just any old camera. For the first time ever,…
Panasonic GH5: How good is IBIS? (Hint: wow)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) on the Panasonic GH5 is so good that you can handhold cinema lenses and get good results. Here's a video example.
Apple iPhone Battery Tip: Disable Lock Screen Controls on Sonos app to save battery life
Notice your iPhone battery suddenly draining faster than usual? If you have the Sonos audio app installed, here’s a quick tip that could save you…
Apple Watch 4 is everything you want in a modern smartwatch
“California. How I love. California. California…” How appropriate that the new Apple Watch would be unveiled this morning in Cupertino at the Steve Jobs Theater.…