Tweaks to the YouTube Music UI show Google hasn’t forgotten it
It's early days, but according to one Reddit user, the YouTube Music UI is getting an update. The addition is pretty subtle, but it's bringing the app more up to date with a Floating Action Button (FAB) to...
Ghost Tube app review — All those sensors on your phone can be used...
Today we’re looking at something very different, an app -- one of three -- called Ghost Tube. Released by Jarrad and Amy from the YouTube channel Amy’s Crypt, the app is built to help paranormal investigators in their...
Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer takes aim at Apple over messaging again
Following the, far more subtle, dig at Apple in early October 2021 Hiroshi Lockeimer has given Apple both barrels. Taking aim at its now documented "lock-in" strategy, questioning the morals of using Apple customers against users of competitors...
The Sonos vs Google lawsuit is over: Sonos wins, users lose
The two year battle between Sonos and Google over patent infringements is over. There has been When there are disputes like this one, there is always a winner and a loser; unfortunately Google and its users...
Google shows of its vision for “better together” at CES
CES has been an interesting show this year, with notable absences and -- according to those attending -- blank spaces on the show floor. Regardless of who is there and who isn't, there have been a number of...
Microsoft Teams causing emergency dialling issue: Google issues a warning to update immediately
While we've been working from home, one of the changes many of us have seen is the growth of online meetings. There are plenty of apps to choose from, but in a corporate world, MS Teams is a...
New app for Britbox Australia on Android TV and Google TV finally available
Australian subscribers to Britbox can now access the streaming service through their Android TV and Google TV devices. I just installed the app and logged in on my Xiaomi Mi Box.
Britbox says subscribers in Australia, Canada, South Africa and...
ICYMI: Android has an SOS feature that could save your life
In the current day and age, it's important to keep yourself safe online and in the real world. With dating apps prevalent, people commuting by public transport at night and people spending a lot of time travelling we...
[Good Deal] Plex lifetime pass is down to US$89.99
We've covered a lot about Plex in the past and a number of our team actively use the service. It's a great way to access your personal media storage from anywhere with minimal need for firewall changes. ...
7 Network launches a rewards app, 7Rewards, to find bargains in your area
7 Network has launched a new separate app called 7Rewards, which lets you find Exclusive offers, everyday savings, deals and discounts that include 2-for-1 and up to 20% off deals across dining, takeaway, activities, shopping, gift cards, travel and more.
Deals...
Google TV with Chromecast finally gets an update to fix Dolby Vision playback and...
Google TV, which is now well over a year old, has finally received one of the first updates that bring with it fixes to Dobly Vision playback and storage alongside a security patch update.
The update, which is rolling out...
Google Maps is now a great source of Bushfire information
If you live in a region prone to bushfire, then you're hopefully already well prepared for summer. But you also know that fire is an unpredictable beast. In partnership with the State and Territory Fire Authorities, Google...
Meta owned WhatsApp introduces default disappearing messages
Last year we saw the early stages of disappearing messages from WhatsApp. The only problem was, you need to activate it for each chat. The feature is now rolling out to final release users and you can...
Google knows what you watched and searched for last summer
Now, this really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but Google knows what you're up to online. Their tracking of our online activities is unsurpassed and only complemented by the services we're drawn to. So they...
YouTube Music reviews your year with a 2021 recap
Through the wonders of music, wander down memory lane with your 2021 year in review on YouTube Music. Following the path of other streaming services, YouTube Music is currently rolling out users 2021 recap. The automatically generated...