Google working on a revamp for Google News bringing more video and higher speed
According to a new report, Google is reportedly working on a revamp for Google News which is likely to be unveiled next week during Google I/O.
The report from Ad Age, which references sources close to the project, says...
CBS All Access to launch here by years end
After announcing their purchase of Network 10 last year, CBS Corporation, has announced to investors overnight that Australians will get access to CBS's Streaming Video On Demand (SVOD) service All Access by years end.
The news that CBS All Access...
Google’s Gboard keyboard gets a GIF Creator
Google's Gboard keyboard has picked up a new update overnight with a GIF Creator being added, allowing you to create your own visual response to send.
The addition is appearing v7.2 of the Beta version of Gboard - which you...
OnePlus 6 passes through the TENAA revealing all
The OnePlus 6 is one of the most awaited phones so far this year. We have seen numerous leaks showing it in action as well as OnePlus themselves sharing tidbits here and there. With it set to...
Twitter bug left passwords in clear text in internal logs – or: It’s Time...
Another day, another reason to make sure you use unique passwords for each site or service you use. Twitter has today announced that a bug in their software left passwords in plaintext in internal logs.
Normally, Twitter says they use...
Google Assistant is ready for Star Wars Day
As a lifelong Star Wars fan, you'll have to forgive my proclivity to post articles in this theme today. We've seen Amazon add in pre-programmed responses for Alexa already today, but Google isn't going to be left out.
Google has...
Lenovo celebrates Star Wars Day by bringing Local Multiplayer Lightsaber Duels to their Star...
May the 4th (be with you) is Star Wars Days, and along with the option to go pre-purchase your tickets for 'Solo' at theatres there's a bunch of Star Wars related launches and content out today. Lenovo has taken...
Want to try a different NBN provider? Here’s a list of contract-free NBN plans...
Despite what teachers told us in school, risk taking can be pretty fun. I mean, sneaking a bottle of vodka into a cinema, jaywalking, and eating cheese that's a day past its expiry date are all great ways to...
Ask Ausdroid: How unlimited are those new unlimited smartphone plans, anyway?
With all the hubbub this week about Australia's carriers finally releasing unlimited smartphone data plans, we thought it would be fun to wheel out the virtual chalkboard (see above) and crack some calculations to answer an important question:
Hey Ausdroid,...
Ausdroid 2018 Mothers Day Gift Guide
While we're gearing up for Google I/O in just over a week, but before we get to that fun it's time to think of your mother with Mothers Day coming up the Sunday after I/O ends. Your mother...
Amazon Alexa is ready for Star Wars Day, just ask her
It's May the 4th...so, yes it's Star Wars Day!! If you're a keen student of the Force, then you'll be getting ready to celebrate some way and Amazon's Alexa is primed to help you join in.
The Amazon team has...
Google announces Assistant now works with over 5,000 devices – and improved Logitech Harmony...
Google is preparing for a big week at their developer conference next week, and it seems Assistant will be a big part of it. Today, Google has announced some improved stats for smart home device compatibility with Assistant as...
Google’s new Maps Platform offers businesses streamlined access to Maps
One of Google's most popular services is Maps. With 13 years of accumulated mapping, navigation and satellite data, they're one of the leaders in this field. Google has announced the new Google Maps Platform.
The announcement is a continuation of...
Google Assistant on Wear OS picks up Actions support, Smart Suggestions and more
It seems that Wear OS will be getting some attention at I/O next week with Google announcing new Assistant features for their watch platform, adding Actions support, Smart Suggestions and the ability to hear replies from the Assistant.
Google will...
Pocket Casts has been purchased by a public radio consortium but relax – nothing...
If there's a favourite app amongst the Ausdroid team it has to be Pocket Casts from South Australian developers Russel Ivanovic and Philip Simpson of Shifty Jelly. Today they've announced that they're 'partnering' with a public radio consortium comprised...