TL;DR Lenovo has reportedly confirmed that a recently surfaced Lenovo-branded handheld is indeed a legitimate product. This $60 Linux handheld is apparently meant for the Chinese market and uses Lenovo’s name as part of a licensing deal. In a bizarre twist, the device also comes with preloaded copyrighted games. Lenovo is no stranger to PC … Read More “This sketchy Lenovo-branded pirate handheld is actually legit” »
TL;DR SpaceFlow is a 3D scanner add-on for Soundcore’s Nebula X1 and X1 Pro projectors. Users can describe a scene to SpaceFlow’s AI, and the system will prepare animated, custom graphics in response. The Nebula X1 then projects that output perspective-correct onto the scene for an impressively 3D-feeling look. Last year, Soundcore introduced two of … Read More “Nebula projector add-on decorates homes with custom animations” »
TL;DR CNET has unboxed the Trump Mobile T1 smartphone. The device comes with a charger and protective case, unlike phones from other brands. It’s believed that the phone is a rebadged HTC U24 Pro. The Trump Mobile T1 phone is shipping to some preorder customers after a lengthy delay, and amid very real concerns that … Read More “A few extras we miss from Google and Samsung phones” »
TL;DR ADT has launched a new DIY home security system called ADT Blu. It lets users buy individual cameras and sensors, or complete kits and install everything on their own. However, it doesn’t support Nest integration, which can be a deal-breaker for many. If you’ve always wanted to set up a DIY home security system, … Read More “ADT’s new DIY home security system has a catch” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Discord is making voice and video calls end-to-end encrypted by default. It works with the DAVE protocol, and is enabled on all platforms. This is one step that could help Discord get back into its users good books after the age-verification debacle earlier this year. Whether you use Discord … Read More “Discord’s new privacy feature hasn’t helped its reputation with users” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The Clicks Communicator will ship with Android 17, the company has confirmed. The phone will also have a 4,450 mAh battery, up from the 4,000 mAh capacity previously announced. We’re expecting the Communicator to ship in Q4. The BlackBerry-style Clicks Communicator is set to ship in the last quarter … Read More “The Clicks Communicator will ship with Android 17” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify is adding Memberships, letting some creators engage with and charge fans directly in the app. It looks mainly aimed at podcasts, with a Patreon-style setup for extra fan experiences. Spotify hasn’t explained all the details yet, but Memberships will launch “soon.” Spotify had a lot to say about … Read More “Spotify is letting creators build Patreon-style memberships inside the app” »
TL;DR A Reddit user almost accidentally started a fire with their Pixel Watch 4 and Steam Controller charging puck. The smartwatch’s metallic band touched the puck’s exposed pins, creating a short circuit. Valve’s user manual warns to keep metallic objects away from the puck to avoid potential sparks. Valve recently released the Steam Controller, one … Read More “Don’t let your Pixel Watch get close to the Steam Controller Puck” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile’s network-based Live Translation beta is now live for selected participants. The feature translates calls in real time across more than 80 languages by dialing *87*. Only one caller needs to be on T-Mobile, and the feature is free during the beta period. One upside of the AI boom … Read More “T-Mobile call translation beta is live — no fancy phone required” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel Watch owners are having trouble with the Google ECG app. Users are unable to open the app on their smartwatch. It appears that the support team is already aware of the issue and is working on a fix. Pixel Watch owners have been experiencing some problems with … Read More “Pixel Watch owners can’t get the ECG app to work, but a fix may be on the way” »
