Android Distribution for October 2017: Oreo makes initial appearance

Google’s Android developers have released their operating system distribution numbers for October 2017 and the highlight is the initial appearance of Android 8.0 Oreo. Outside of that, we see the continued slow adoption of Nougat at a pace similar to recent months with older versions slowly fading away. Below is a chart with the updated […]

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Android Pay adds 13 new banks, brings total to over 1000

Android Pay is only successful as long as most users can add their credit cards to it, and Google has spent years building up the list of supported banks and credit unions. They’ve recently added 13 new banks in the latest update, hitting a major milestone for the mobile payment system. 13 new banks isn’t […]

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‘Made for Google’ partner program in the works for certified accessories

As Google continues their push into hardware, one area that needs attention is accessories for all of the new items. To help the market for items like chargers, cases, extra batteries, and other items, source indicate a new “Made for Google” certification program is in the works. Although no details regarding the program have surfaced […]

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GROW raises $2.4M to to build a smart planter for easy-to-cultivate vegetables

 Boxee co-founder Idan Cohen’s most recent stint may have been in the smart TV space — but now he wants to build a box that’ll help you grow some lettuce outside your home. That might seem weird, but after many dinners spent feeding guests with vegetables grown from his roof, he and his team are now launching a smart planter called GROW. Initially starting as a hobby to… Read More
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This leaked look at the Google Pixel 2 XL’s front face is promising

 Google’s Pixel 2 launch event is only a couple of days away, but the hype cycle is in high gear – and a new leak has me even more excited to see what Google officially unveils on Wednesday. Serial (and mostly accurate) leaker Evan Blass has posted images he says depict the Google Pixel 2 XL viewed from the front, including a display with minimal bezels that matches up with rumors… Read More
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Samsung announces new SmartThings powered home security and automation solution in partnership with ADT

Samsung announced today a new option for consumers interested in a “life safety” solution for the home that combines security components, the ability to create a home automation system, and monitoring backed by and provided by ADT. The new Samsung SmartThings ADT system is described as the “safest, easiest, and most flexible DIY security and […]

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Chromebooks are next in line for Google Assistant

In the last week, Google Assistant has been added to Android TV and almost 90 of LG’s smart appliances. Now there’s word that Chromebooks are next as the voice activated personal assistant continues its march into as many products as possible. It’s surprising that Chromebooks don’t already have Google Assistant, but a couple of Google […]

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