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Podcast: CES 2019, RIP

Kellen January 11, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're back from CES 2019 and ready to recap. It was a weak CES, but there were still some decent announcements out of it, like Lenovo's sweet little smart clock. Google Assistant dominated too, so we'll talk about a...

Lenovo’s New Alexa Powered Smart Tab is Where Google Should Take Smart Displays

Kellen January 9, 2019

After last year's initial debut of smart displays at CES 2018, it shouldn't surprise anyone to see new models show up for CES 2019. Lenovo gave us that cute little clock version and KitchenAid introduced the ultimate kitchen version. But it's another Lenovo...

Verizon’s HumX Gets Google Assistant Integration

Kellen January 9, 2019

Verizon's HumX, their connected car solution that keeps track of car diagnostics, location, gas mileage, and more, is getting Google Assistant, the company announced at CES 2019. For those not familiar, HumX is an accessory that costs $69 and requires a $15/mo...

Google Assistant and Smart Displays Get an Interpreter Mode

Kellen January 8, 2019

Need to have a conversation with someone in a language other than the one you know? Google Assistant is getting an Interpreter Mode that will provide real-time translations over audio, while also showing written translations if using a smart display. You can...

Sure Thing, Guys: Google and Sonos Say Again That Google Assistant Support is Coming

Kellen January 8, 2019

At CES today, Sonos and Google are back together, announcing that Google Assistant support is finally coming. They've been saying this off and on for a year and a half now, and this comes after the previous update on the situation from Sonos at the end of 2018...

Google Assistant Comes to Your Car With New Cigarette Lighter Plugs

Kellen January 8, 2019

Google Assistant really is almost everywhere at this point - it's in smart mirrors, for example - but Google has not yet fully entered the older car scene on any great scale. That will change some this year, thanks to new products from companies like Anker and...

NextRadio Shuts Down Live Streams (Updated)

Kellen January 7, 2019

At the beginning of 2018, NextRadio announced that they would make a big push to get FM chips and live FM radio in your next phone. Most new Samsung phones were going to have them, the company announced. A year later, NextRadio might be done and will no longer...

TIDAL Update Brings Masters Quality Streaming to All Android Handsets

Tim January 7, 2019

TIDAL has an update for its Android app this week, bringing Masters recordings to all Android devices for HiFi subscribers. Previously, Masters streaming was limited to select LG devices and the Essential Phone, but now, any Android phone can access them. If...