Thursday 31 October 2019

Google tests a new UI for the Android version of YouTube

YouTube is one of those apps, like Maps, Assistant and Duo, that Google is always trying to improve. Even the smallest of UI changes is considered for testing and this time the YouTube comments section is part of an A/B test . What Google is testing is the moving up of the comment section to a spot right below the video description. The idea is to make it easier for those watching a video to read and post comments on the video even while in the middle of viewing it.

Currently, to see the comments section, you have to scroll past the videos that are "Up next." The UI ...

Apple Card users are getting a major iPhone-related perk

Apple announced earlier today that's it's adding another benefit to the Apple Card starting this week, which is aimed to appeal to iPhone users. During its , Apple revealed a new program for Apple Card users that will allow them to buy or upgrade to a new iPhone much easier, reports.

Thanks to the new program, Apple Card owners will receive interest-free, 24-month financing on iPhone purchases. The new perk can be combined with the three percent cashback Apple Card users are getting on purchases from the company's stores.

The same offer is available through the iPhone Upgrade Program, ...

Nokia is trying to recover from a really bad decision it made about 5G chipsets

Last year when Nokia started planning its 5G networking equipment, it made a decision that came back to bite the company in the, uh, chipset. For Nokia's line of "ReefShark" chips, used for its 5G radio, baseband and massive MIMO antennas, it decided to go with field programmable gate array (FPGA) silicon. This type of chip can be programmed by the customer, thus giving Nokia an advantage in getting its 5G gear into the marketplace before the competition. But Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri had to admit that producing FPGA chips cost Nokia more money which reduced its profit margin for the component. ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is now up to $600 off with trade-ins

If you've always wanted to buy Samsung's most recent flagship smartphone, the Note 10/10+, but couldn't afford one, now would a great time to check out Samsung's deals. The South Korean giant brings back one of the best deals on the , which will all you to save up to $600 on either of the two models.

Spotted by , the deal comes with one rather restrictive requirement, so not many will probably qualify, but here it is anyway. The deal requires customers to trade in a Galaxy S10+ or iPhone XS Max to qualify for the maximum $600 discount.

Samsung accepts other phones in case you don't ...

T-Mobile has its 600MHz signal available here just in case ET needs to "phone home"



Ever since from an FCC auction back in 2017, the carrier has been working hard to deploy these signals. Why? Because low-band airwaves travel farther and penetrate buildings better. And if you didn't know that from reading our articles over the last few years, you might have learned that from watching T-Mobile's television spots promoting its 600MHz coverage. And .

T-Mobile's ...

Apple might consider selling the iPhone like it does Apple Music

Apple has been raking in the dough from subscription services it offers with recurring monthly payments. Apple Music and Arcade are good examples of what Apple is trying to accomplish and it also has other such services including Apple News+, iCloud and Apple TV+ (which launches tomorrow). But now there is talk about another subscription service that Apple might offer that could prove to be very popular. We're talking about selling iPhones to consumers on a subscription basis.

, Apple could decide to offer bundles containing an iPhone together with services like Apple ...

WhatsApp introduces another layer of security for Android devices

The most recent WhatsApp update isn't as big as many of the previous ones, but it's just as important thanks to the features it brings. In fact, there's only one new feature that the newest WhatsApp update adds into the mix: fingerprint lock.

for iPhone, to provide iOS users with an extra layer of security, WhatsApp today that Android users will be just as safe when using the new fingerprint lock feature.

Just like the name suggests, the new fingerprint lock feature allows Android users to unlock WhatsApp with their fingerprint, and it's only available on supported Android phones ...

Nest smart speakers and displays getting SiriusXM support via Google Assistant

Google and SiriusXM have just they have teamed up to bring the latter's lineup of audio entertainment to Nest smart speakers and displays via the Google Assistant. One of the much-requested features asked by customers using Nest Mini, Nest Hub and other such devices powered by Google Assistant, the ability to connect to SiriusXM channels will next month.

Regardless of what phone you're using (Android or iOS), you should start seeing SiriusXM's channels in the Google Home app at some point next week. With the Google Assistant, you'll be able to use your voice to navigate through SiriusXM's ...

The Apple Watch Series 5 is nothing special, but it still deserves all the attention in the world


There's been a lot of talk about the iPhone 11 lineup and how from without making people on tighter budgets feel embarrassed that they need to "settle" for a non-Pro handset, and at least of the , it sure looks like out of a largely iterative hardware upgrade.

But , it feels like the Apple Watch Series 5 is not getting the attention it deserves. Unveiled alongside the three new iPhones, the latest edition of the kind of flew under the radar when it started shipping to early adopters over a month ago, and despite earning pretty much the ...

LG G8X battery life test: shockingly good!

The LG G8X in itself might not be the most revolutionary phone, but it does come with a dual-screen accessory that turns it into an interesting alternative to foldable phones without any of the problems and fragility of foldable phones (and also without those outrageous prices).

But even on its own, the LG G8X is a decent flagship phone that also comes with a large, 4,000mAh battery and we were curious to see how long it lasts. Especially after using it for a while, we noticed that it lasted surprisingly long.

To check the exact numbers, we put the LG ...

Why would a Galaxy S10 Lite exist? What would its price be?

In recent weeks, we’ve been hearing more and more rumors about an alleged (SM-G770F) being in the works. Whatever leaks there are suggest that it will be a phone with powerful internals, which also comes at a price cheaper than the main Galaxy S10 model.

“But wait! We already have a cheaper Galaxy S10 - it’s the ”

True, true. As it stands, the Galaxy S10e costs $749, the Galaxy S10 is $899, and the Galaxy S10+ is $999. But that portfolio isn’t great for Samsung, especially after Apple turned the market on its head this September. Let’s just ponder that for a while

The Apple ...

Check out the easier to read Google Assistant Updates tab being tested

Google made a number of important changes to Assistant this year, especially on the Pixel 4 series. For the first time, the virtual digital helper does its thing on-device leading to faster responses. In addition, Google Assistant's UI has been changed on the new Pixel models so that it doesn't cover as much of the screen as it does on older Pixel units. But one thing that didn't change is the Updates tab. This can be viewed by opening Assistant and tapping on the "in box" icon on the lower left corner of the screen.

The Google Assistant's Updates tab has always ...

Here are the first images of the foldable Motorola Razr

It's not very often these days that people get excited about Motorola phones, but the upcoming foldable Razr is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated smartphones of 2019. And today, with less than two weeks to go until the smartphone's global debut, the first official-looking press images have leaked.
The new Motorola Razr looks a lot like the original

The leaked press photo above, which arrives courtesy of , showcases the next-generation Motorola Razr in all its glory, although the angle at which the smartphone is folded and the way it's being held in ...

Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are heavily discounted at Verizon

Verizon has been running a for , but if you don't think a handset released all the way back in 2016 is capable of keeping up with your current demands, perhaps the nation's largest wireless service provider can interest you in a slightly newer or at a similarly massive discount.

These two-year-olds are obviously still too young and compelling to go down to $0, so Verizon's reduced prices of $120 and $240 might be the lowest you'll get this holiday season. Unless you're considering activating a new line on AT&T, in which case you can actually end up after monthly installments ...

Here's the first image of the foldable Motorola Razr

It’s not often people get excited about Motorola phones these days but the upcoming foldable Razr is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2019. And today, with less than two weeks to go until its official introduction, the first official image has seemingly leaked.

The leaked press photo, which arrives courtesy of Evan Blass, showcases the upcoming Motorola Razr in all its glory. However, due to the angle at which the smartphone is folded and the way it’s being held, what’s on view is rather limited. Nevertheless, multiple elements can still be seen.

At first glance ...

LG's smartphones bled 'significantly' less money in Q3 than Q2 2019

Samsung and Apple are not the only tech giants that made a boatload of money between July and September 2019, but while the former described and the latter , LG managed to post despite another weak performance by its long-struggling mobile division.

Overall, the Korea-based electronics company generated $13.15 billion in consolidated sales, as well as an operating profit of roughly $655 million, both numbers being higher than those reported this time last year. But unlike the home appliance, home entertainment, and business solutions divisions, the LG Mobile Communications ...

One of Samsung's best mid-range phones could be headed to Verizon

The Galaxy A70 has been around since late April and has already been succeed by the revised Galaxy A70s in some markets, but new findings by suggest Samsung is planning to bring the original model to the US market in the near future.

The Federal Communications Commission, more commonly known as the FCC, certified a new variant of the Galaxy A70 earlier this month which bears the model number SM-A705U. SamMobile claims the device is being developed with Verizon compatibility in mind but suspects other carriers will eventually offer the phone as well. 

While it’s disappointing ...

Apple Glasses rumor review: features, expectations, release date

Apple Glasses concept by Antonio De Rosa

Every now and then there is a product developed for so long and in such secrecy that it becomes a tech unicorn. A mythical creature discussed and fantasized about but never seen or touched. One of the best examples for that are the so-called Apple Glasses.

What makes this product a particularly hot topic for rumors and speculations is not only the fact that it’s an Apple product, but that it’s a product from a whole new category. And if there’s one thing Apple can do, it’s to disrupt whole industries ...

Samsung brings its professional new rugged tablet to the US

Samsung is already selling quite a few Android tablets in the US, including several high-end S models, a couple of A-series mid-rangers, and even a gargantuan , but soon enough, a different kind of slate will also be made widely available stateside for a very specific type of customer.

, the is technically already up for grabs in the US, but you can currently only get it through the company's IT reseller partner channel. An LTE-enabled version is also coming on November 15, but although Samsung had no exact release schedule to share, it did tell the rugged tablet will properly ...

Samsung and Huawei's sales soared last quarter as Apple fell further behind

The smartphone market has been struggling since its peak in 2017 but new data gathered by suggests that, after two years of declines, the global segment finally returned to growth during the third quarter of 2019 thanks to strong performance by Samsung and Huawei.
Samsung experienced strong growth and is still number one
A total of 352.4 million smartphones were shipped between the beginning of July and the end of September. Twelve months earlier, global sales sat at 348.9% which means the market grew by a decent 1% during the third quarter.

Samsung continued to lead the segment ...

Samsung and Huawei's sales soared last quarter as Apple fell further behind

The smartphone market has been struggling since its peak in 2017 but new data gathered by suggests that, after two years of declines, the global segment finally returned to growth during the third quarter of 2019 thanks to strong performance by Samsung and Huawei.
Samsung experienced strong growth and is still number one
A total of 352.4 million smartphones were shipped between the beginning of July and the end of September. Twelve months earlier, global sales sat at 348.9% which means the market grew by a decent 1% during the third quarter.

Samsung continued to lead the segment ...

LG V20 starts receiving unexpected Android 9.0 Pie update

LG wants to in its software support book, but before kicking off Android 10 rollouts for the likes of the G8 ThinQ and V50 ThinQ, the company is not done updating some of its old phones to the previous major OS version.

While the and continue to wait for their official Android 9.0 promotions in US unlocked variants (as well as a couple of carrier-specific models), LG is taking care of an even older high-end device with a totally surprising Pie-flavored goodie pack. was one of the first handsets to launch running Android 7.0 Nougat out the box back in the fall of 2016, but ...

Moto G7 Play and Galaxy A10e go down to $0 at Metro by T-Mobile for new and existing customers

Before T-Mobile unveils its mysterious , those interested in buying a mid-range phone at a great price might want to take a look at from Samsung, LG, Motorola, and Coolpad.

Formerly known as MetroPCS, T-Mo's flagship prepaid brand is obviously no stranger to on attractive handsets like the . But this time around, both new and existing customers can choose from a number of with fewer strings attached than ever.

Specifically, all you have to do if you're already subscribed to Metro by T-Mobile is add a new line of service to your existing account in order to pay ...

What Google doesn't give you, Samsung Labs will - get Android 10 features on your Galaxy right now

Since "pure" or "stock" Android has proven to be behind the manufacturer overlays in features if not in smooth moves, Samsung's One UI interface overlay, as one of the most feature-rich out there, will always be accused to be "bloated" and slow - two sides of the same coin.

With the new , Samsung added even more options, while at the same time working on integrating Android 10's navigation gestures whose role so far was only served by that can be downloaded from the Play Store.

By posting these add-ons as separate apps, Samsung leaves it to users to ...

Huawei's next tablet looks like an iPad Pro with a punch-hole display

UPDATE: has published another image of Huawei's next high-end tablet. Additionally, he has confirmed that it will be marketed as the Huawei MatePad Pro rather than the MediaPad M7 as previously expected. The updated story continues below.

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Samsung released its high-end not long ago and Apple is reportedly preparing an lineup. Now, a report by suggests Huawei is also readying a new high-end tablet that’ll presumably arrive early next year.

Expected to be marketed as the MatePad Pro, leaked renders of Huawei’s ...

Wednesday 30 October 2019

Samsung third quarter operating profit drops despite "robust shipments" of Galaxy Note 10

Earlier today, showing a decline in iPhone revenue (that still beat what Wall Street was expecting), and strong growth in Wearables, iPad sales and in the Services unit. In South Korea, Samsung has just released its third quarter results. , the company reported a 56% year-over-year decline in operating profit although the figure was up 18% from this year's second quarter. The figure also topped Samsung's expectations.

Earnings in Samsung's mobile division rose thanks to "robust shipments of the flagship Galaxy Note 10, a better product mix and higher profitability ...

AT&T announces a trio of new unlimited data plans

three more tiers of unlimited service that will debut next month. The new plans feature unlimited talk, text and data with different monthly data consumption caps for each plan. Debuting this coming Sunday, November 3rd, will be AT&T Unlimited Starter and AT&T Unlimited Extra. AT&T Unlimited Elite will be launching in a few weeks.

Lets take a look at the new plans:

AT&T Unlimited Starter-comes with unlimited talk, text and data in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. A single line on this plan will cost $65 per month while four lines will ...

5G iPhone 12 to outsell Apple's iPhone 11 series, feature Qualcomm modem

The iPhone 11 Pro

The iPhone 11 series is reportedly on track to sell an impressive 75 million units by the end of 2019. But according to a new by Nikkei Asian Review, Apple is already targeting even higher sales for next year’s 5G-ready iPhone 12 lineup.
80 million 5G iPhones with the Snapdragon X55 modem
Despite early rumors which indicated Apple’s 5G network compatibility efforts would be limited to the premium iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, it is now believed the Cupertino-based company will add support to all 2020 iPhone models, ...

Costco has killer Galaxy S10, Note 10+, and Surface Pro 7 deals in store for Black Friday

Mere hours after , Costco is following suit with its own , some of which will be available starting several weeks before Thanksgiving. While the warehouse club chain is not technically behind the release of this extensive Black Friday and Cyber Monday flyer, its authenticity is beyond the shadow of a doubt, meaning you can already begin putting together your shopping lists.

Unsurprisingly, the best mobile deals are scheduled to kick off on November 28 online and November 29 in physical warehouses, letting you save a whopping $420 on your choice of Samsung's best high-end smartphones ...

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite benchmark lends credence to state-of-the-art specs

Apparently, the Galaxy S10e is not "Lite" enough

While Samsung seems to have entirely given up on its relatively popular line of (), rumors of new Galaxy Note and S-series variants continue to heat up. Although the company has already expanded both high-end smartphone families this year to include two main Note models and three S10 versions (not counting 5G-enabled configurations), it looks like additional Galaxy Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite derivations might also be in the pipeline.

That wouldn't be an all-time premiere, as ...

T-Mobile has no plan B for the Sprint merger, stay tuned for a November 7 announcement

While waxing poetic during a about its "blockbuster" quarter that brought it record low postpaid churn and 26 consecutive quarters of more than 1 million total net customer additions, T-Mobile threw in some light over its merger with Sprint and 5G rollout plans.

It turns out that the synergies with Sprint's coveted midband spectrum will be so great that T-Mobile's CTO could only muster: "I’m not sure my head even floats there… there’s only one plan, and that’s combining with Sprint."

The 5G on 600MHz network is ahead of schedule, commented Neville Ray, ...

Xbox streaming is here: play your games straight on your phone

Microsoft has just launched the preview of Xbox Console Streaming for Android. Now, before we go on, don’t confuse Console Streaming with the Microsoft xCloud game streaming service. The latter is a Google Stadia equivalent and — just like Stadia — is still not launched.

Xbox Console Streaming is Microsoft’s (late) response to Sony’s PS4 Remote Play. It lets you boot up and play your console remotely — either on your home network or when you are on the go. Yes, even mobile network is supported, provided you have the speed.

The feature is available for US and UK residents that have ...

Google Nest Mini Review

This year’s Made by Google event came chock-full of new product announcements, including the unveiling of the new, second-gen Nest Mini. The smart speaker replaces the Google Home Mini from 2017, which received much love as an easy entry into Google’s smart home ecosystem. The new Nest Mini looks almost identical to its predecessor, but it hides a few new tricks inside its compact shape. Is it worth the upgrade?

In the box:
Google Nest MiniPower cable Quick Start & Warranty Guides
Design
Put the Google Home Mini and Nest Mini side-by-side, and you’d be hard-pressed to find ...

Sprint details LG G8X ThinQ release schedule and introductory deal

The is one of , tackling the trendy foldable concept in a radically different way than the likes of the or . Paired with a unique second screen attachment, the Snapdragon 855 powerhouse is arguably not as fancy-looking as the two aforementioned foldable devices, but it is much cheaper and easier to produce in the numbers needed to widely hit US carriers.

starting last week, the "dual-screen-capable" handset is this Friday, November 1. The "Now Network" will begin accepting pre-orders of its own on that date ahead of an actual November 8 commercial release. That means Sprint ...

Razer has the black AirPods you wanted, and a modular controller to hit back at ROG Phone

“Gaming phones” is still a fairly new niche in the market. But, apparently, the hardware is good enough that two major gaming companies threw their hats in the ring. Those being Razer and Asus’ gaming brand ROG.

Razer arrived first on the scene, with the 2017 . While it took the first a full year to respond, it did come out with a plethora of (separately-sold) accessories geared towards hardcore gamers. And we are talking controllers, external fans, and even a wireless bridge to stream your phone content to your TV.

It seems Razer is ready to swing back with its own gaming accessories ...

Sony sold just 600,000 smartphones last quarter, as Xperia 1 shows no impact

Sony initially forecasted decent smartphone shipments of 5 million units for the 2019 financial year (April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020) but was later forced to revise the number units following a particularly terrible April-June quarter. Now, the has modified its shipment estimates again.

Despite releasing the Xperia 1 not long before and continuing to expand its availability throughout the summer months, Sony managed to sell just 600,000 smartphones to customers across the globe between early July and late September. These results represent yet another record-low for the company’s mobile ...

Sony smartphone shipments reach all-time low as Xperia 1 shows no impact

Sony initially forecasted decent smartphone shipments of 5 million units for the 2019 financial year (April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020) but was later forced to revise the number units following a particularly terrible April-June quarter. Now, the has modified its shipment estimates again.

Despite releasing the Xperia 1 not long before and continuing to expand its availability throughout the summer months, Sony managed to sell just 600,000 smartphones to customers across the globe between early July and late September. These results represent yet another record-low for the company’s mobile ...

Samsung touts the virtues of its new One UI 2 on Android 10 update


Some say that stock Android will always be a year or two behind Samsung's OneUI interface overlay, some call it bloated with features that you may or may not use. No matter which camp you fall in, here is no denying that OneUI is a very functional coat of point compared to the plain vanilla Android, full of options pouring out of every nook, cranny or submenu.

This ...

The first Apple Music/Apple TV+ bundle deal is here, but only students can get it

Announced and fully detailed , Apple TV+ is scheduled for a long-awaited commercial release later this week. But the Cupertino-based tech giant is not done trying to sweeten the introductory deal in its heated fight against the likes of , , and , unveiling a last-minute promotion today that will allow certain users to bundle music and video streaming services at an amazing price.

Specifically, we're talking about students, which were already able to score compared to the standard monthly rate. Said rate will at no extra cost starting November 1, although some of the special ...

Check out the new One UI 2 software for the Galaxy S10 coming with Android 10


Some say that stock Android will always be a year or two behind Samsung's OneUI interface overlay, some call it bloated with features that you may or may not use. No matter which camp you fall in, here is no denying that OneUI is a very functional coat of point compared to the plain vanilla Android, full of options pouring out of every nook, cranny or submenu.

This ...

Check out Lenovo's Black Friday 2019 deals!

And so it begins. Lenovo is the first major retailer to have its a bit prematurely, and as you might expect, the world's number one PC vendor is cooking up some spectacular holiday discounts on everything from Windows laptops to Chromebooks, monitors, workstations, computing accessories, tablets, smart home devices, and even a bunch of popular third-party products and peripherals.

Probably the greatest thing about the company's crazy holiday sales is that they'll not only last from Thanksgiving all through Cyber Monday on Lenovo.com, but also kick off early to help ...

Lenovo's spectacular Black Friday 2019 deals are revealed, many of which will kick off early

And so it begins. Lenovo is the first major retailer to have its a bit prematurely, and as you might expect, the world's number one PC vendor is cooking up some spectacular holiday discounts on everything from Windows laptops to Chromebooks, monitors, workstations, computing accessories, tablets, smart home devices, and even a bunch of popular third-party products and peripherals.

Probably the greatest thing about the company's crazy holiday sales is that they'll not only last from Thanksgiving all through Cyber Monday on Lenovo.com, but also kick off early to help ...

Lenovo's Black Friday 2019 deals will include massive discounts on tablets, laptops, and smart home devices

And so it begins. Lenovo is the first major retailer to have its a bit prematurely, and as you might expect, the world's number one PC vendor is cooking up some spectacular holiday discounts on everything from Windows laptops to Chromebooks, monitors, workstations, computing accessories, tablets, smart home devices, and even a bunch of popular third-party products and peripherals.

Probably the greatest thing about the company's crazy holiday sales is that they'll not only last from Thanksgiving all through Cyber Monday on Lenovo.com, but also kick off early to help ...

Hidden folder in iOS 13.2 reveals Apple's AirTag tracking accessory

brought some nice features to iPhone users. Chief among them was the Deep Fusion technology that takes photography on the new , and to another level. Using AI, nine different exposures of the same scene are analyzed pixel-by-pixel to create a sharper photograph with less noise. While only those with one of the 2019 iPhone models can take advantage of Deep Fusion, all iPhone users will be able to spice up their messages with one of the 59 new emoji that comes with the update. Including different skin tones, there are a total of 230 new emoji for iOS users to employ.

The ...

Tuesday 29 October 2019

For now, Google won't allow third party apps to access Pixel 4's Motion Sense



One of the most promising new features that Google included with the Pixel 4 series is called Motion Sense. Using the company's Project Soli radar backed chip, the and can be controlled using hand gestures. Right now, in regions where the Soli chip has received regulatory approval (like the U.S.), users can dismiss alarms, silence phone calls and skip streaming content with a wave ...

Misfit's brand new Ninja hybrid smartwatches cost less than $150

Misfit has just revealed a brand new pair of hybrid smartwatches – Ninja Command and Ninja Path. These are reskinned versions of the Command and Path smartwatches that Misfit launched back in 2018. They're also the second wave of reskinned Command and Path smartwatches released this year, after the Ronin models .

Hardware-wise, these smartwatches are identical to the original Command and Path models. The only real difference is the color of the casing and hands. The Ninja Command and Ninja Path feature an all-black design combined with luminescent hands, which will probably make them a perfect ...

Hidden folder in iOS 13.2 reveals Apple's AirTag tracking accesory

brought some nice features to iPhone users. Chief among them was the Deep Fusion technology that takes photography on the new , and to another level. Using AI, nine different exposures of the same scene are analyzed pixel-by-pixel to create a sharper photograph with less noise. While only those with one of the 2019 iPhone models can take advantage of Deep Fusion, all iPhone users will be able to spice up their messages with one of the 59 new emoji that comes with the update. Including different skin tones, there are a total of 230 new emoji for iOS users to employ.

The ...

Samsung showcases yet another smart speaker that might never be launched

Samsung seems to be undecided about whether or not it's worth entering the smart speaker market, and the main reason is probably , its proprietary digital assistant that's arguably inferior to Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Of course, Samsung could always launch a smart speaker with support for multiple personal assistants, so it seems that it's a matter of self-pride rather than anything else. Last year, the South Korean giant revealed , the Galaxy Home, which hasn't been released on the market yet.

Although Samsung officials confirmed the smart speaker will eventually make it ...

HBO Max launches in May 2020, it's free for AT&T and HBO Now subscribers

It's been quite a year for streaming services and as we're getting closer to the end of 2019, it looks like 2020 shapes up to be just as great. Although it will probably become harder and harder to pay a subscription for just one service, at least it's good to know there are plenty of alternatives to choose from.

After Apple TV+ and Disney+, AT&T earlier today its HBO Max streaming service will launch in May 2020. It will be much more expensive than the other two services and it will offer less content when it launches next year.

HBO Max will cost $14.99 per month and will offer ...

Amazon brings wake-up lighting and sleep timer features to Alexa

New features are coming to Amazon's personal assistant, Alexa. The US giant announced two major features are making their way to Alexa this week – Sleep Lighting Time and Wake-up Lights, which are supposed to further enhance the sleeping experience. Along with the new features, Amazon is adding a few Routines to Alexa.

The new Sleep Lighting Timer for Alexa adds a timer that will slowly dim connected smart lights until they turn off at bedtime. If you own an Echo device, Alexa will automatically stop the audio if you're playing music when the lights turn off.

The Wake-up Lights feature ...