Amazon’s Alexa app redesigned to focus on the bits people actually use

From The Verge: Amazon’s Alexa app on iOS, Android, and Fire OS is being redesigned to focus on Alexa’s core functionality rather than its third-party “skills” or weather forecasts, TechCrunch reports.

The home screen is where the biggest changes appear to have been made. For starters, the button...

Animal Crossing: New Horizon adds dreaming, island backup on July 30

From CNET: Nearly a month after Animal Crossing: New Horizons added swimming, its second free Summer Update arrives this Thursday. The update will add dreaming, fireworks shows and an island backup and restoration service to the beloved Nintendo Switch game.

If you lie on the bed in your home, you...

ASUS Launches All-New ZenBook 13 (UX325) and ZenBook 14 (UX425)

From ASUS Press Release: ASUS today launched ZenBook 13 (UX325) and ZenBook 14 (UX425), which are thinner and lighter than the previous generation that offers power on the go with versatile connectivity[i]. The compact four-sided NanoEdge display offers a 90% screen-to-body ratio for immersive...

Photoshop for iPad gets another batch of desktop features

From The Verge: Photoshop is getting a couple of important new features on the iPad today: the refine edge brush and the rotate canvas tool.

The refine edge brush is a big one for photographers, since it’s pretty much the only way to select the edges of fur or hair with any accuracy. The tool lets...

White Xbox Series X Controller Leaks Online

From PC Mag: It's all change on the color front for the next-generation of games consoles. Microsoft is launching a black Xbox Series X, while the PlayStation 5 will be white. However, a white Xbox Series X has also been discovered after a photograph of the controller leaked.

As The Verge reports...

Google won't reopen offices until July 2021

From CNET: Google won't reopen offices for many employees amid the coronavirus pandemic until next summer. CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday told employees that the search giant will extend its work from home option through June 30, 2021, for roles that don't need to be in an office.

The move, earlier...

Western Digital Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB Review (Page 1 of 8)

I was talking to my colleague Jonathan Kwan recently, asking him about how he budgets his money. Personally, I have been raised by my parents to manage my money prudently and, as such, have been making budgets for myself. My dad was a software developer back in his time, so he created a small Access database that I have been using since to track my spending habits and budget for each year. Budgeting helps me understand the ceiling of my spending...

FSP CST110 Review (Page 1 of 4)

In the past couple of weeks, my brother and I have been on a hunt to find our ideal house. If you have read my profile, my current goal is to become a homeowner by the age of 20. When considering the price, square footage is a component people look at. Geographical location is another key aspect regarding price. While I personally do like smaller and tighter homes with good layouts, there have been several occasions where these smaller homes were...

Facebook Invites Users to Live Stream Video Chats From Messenger Rooms

From PC Mag: Take your next book club, panel interview, or fitness class live with Messenger Rooms. Facebook's free alternative to Zoom now lets users turn any room into a live broadcast.

Launched in May, Messenger Rooms makes it easy to hold large meetings of up to 50 people with no interruptions...

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