Author Archives: Andrew Heinzman

Reminder: Google Assistant Will Stop Working With First-Gen Hue Bridges on June 22nd

Philips Hue officially ended support for its first-gen Hue Bridge on April 30th, nearly two months ago. The original Bridge can no longer connect to the internet but still works on local networks with the legacy Philips Hue Bridge v1 app. Now, come Jun… Continue reading

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Smart Speakers vs. Bluetooth Speakers: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Buy?

There’s only so much you can learn from a name. Bluetooth speakers and smart speakers may look similar, but they’re significantly different from one another in terms of portability, convenience, and function. But what are the differences be… Continue reading

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Nintendo Isn’t Sure What to Do About Your ‘Animal Crossing’ Trafficking Scheme

Under the cute veneer of Animal Crossing: New Horizons hides a dubious black market, where animals, rare furniture, and bags of digital currency are exchanged for real-world cash. Nintendo is well aware of your Raymond eBay store, but the company is… Continue reading

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Over 70 Chrome Browser Extensions Removed for Spying on 32 Million Users

Browser extensions have access to everything you do online, including your passwords and web history. They’re a privacy nightmare, but Google is having trouble keeping its massive library of browser extensions in check. According to a report by R… Continue reading

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Zoom Changes Its Mind, Gives Free Users End-To-End Encryption

End-to-end encryption ensures that strangers, businesses, and governments can’t drop into your chats or video calls. It’s essential for online privacy, so all websites should use it, right? Well, after initially claiming that only premium u… Continue reading

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Qualcomm Brings 5G to $300 Phones With Its Snapdragon 690 Chipset

Despite the limited availability of 5G in the US, phone manufacturers are racing to sell 5G handsets at an affordable price. And the newly launched Snapdragon 690 chipset may help that dream come true. According to Qualcomm, the cheap new Snapdragon 69… Continue reading

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5 Relaxing YouTube Channels for Furniture Restoration and Makeovers

Need to chill out for a moment? Sometimes, it’s nice to sit back, tune out, and watch people restore or reimagine old furniture. It sounds weird, but it isn’t too different than watching Bob Ross. You get to see an ugly chair or table retur… Continue reading

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Google Duo Rolls Out 32-Person Video Calls for Web Users, Launches PWA

Google puts out a major update for its Duo chatting service every week or two. But Google Duo is notoriously limited on desktop. At least, it was limited until today. The Google Duo website now supports 32-person group chats and has a dedicated Progr… Continue reading

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Roku’s Extensive Father’s Day Sale Is too Good to Pass Up

Ready to enhance your dad’s dull TV experience? Roku’s extensive Father’s Day sale brings streaming sticks, wireless Roku speakers, and the famed Roku soundbar down to jaw-dropping prices.Read This Article on Review Geek › Continue reading

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Microsoft Teams Will Implement 49-Person Video Calls This Fall

Microsoft Teams announced that it will begin testing 49-person video calls this month, and that a general roll-out for the feature will come in the fall. According to Microsoft, 49-person video calls should help virtual classrooms stay cohesive, as ev… Continue reading

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