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COVID-19 has put the world on pause and has forced many Canadians to stay at home. While limiting public exposure is of the utmost importance, boredom from staying at home is inevitable. To cope with the boredom, many Canadians are looking for new and unique hobbies, like coding. From using robots to reduce your cleaning load to teaching your children how to code, #RoboWeek … [Read more...] about iRobot’s Root rt0 coding robot now available Canada

In 2019, Spotify began testing a hardware device for automobile owners it lovingly dubbed “Car Thing,” which allowed Spotify Premium users to play music and podcasts using voice commands that began with “Hey, Spotify.” Last year, Spotify began developing a similar voice integration into its mobile app. Now, access to the “Hey Spotify” voice feature is rolling out more … [Read more...] about Spotify stays quiet about launch of its voice command ‘Hey Spotify’ on mobile – TechCrunch

Amazon Music is launching a new feature on Android and iOS, called ‘Car Mode.’ The functionality is designed so that drivers can easily listen to music while in their cars. Car Mode uses a simplified mobile CX with simpler controls, larger text, and customizable presets to make it easier for users to utilize the app while driving, and more usability for voice … [Read more...] about Amazon Music launches Car Mode for iOS and Android

Ring is bringing its latest high-end ‘Video Doorbell’s’ radar feature that tracks a person walking to your front door to its new wired floodlight camera. The Floodlight Cam Wired Pro includes an HD video camera, enhanced audio, a 100db siren, colour night vision, 2,000 lumen motion-activated lights, and even borrows the Ring Video Doorbell 2’s ‘Birds Eye View’ feature that lets … [Read more...] about Ring’s reveals new radar-scanning Floodlight Cam Wired Pro

The Competition Bureau has assured MPs that it will conduct a thorough review into Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications. Members of the bureau appeared in a virtual hearing in front of the Industry, Science and Technology Committee in Ottawa on April 7th alongside the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and officials from Innovation, … [Read more...] about Competition Bureau pledges to conduct ‘thorough’ review into Rogers-Shaw deal

Google will host a virtual I/O conference this year, and it’ll be free to attend. The search giant announced plans to host the conference Wednesday and shared a puzzle related to when I/O will take place — Google often teases its developer conferences with puzzles. 9to5Google solved the puzzle and reports that I/O 2021 will take place from May 18th to 20th. The conference will … [Read more...] about Google goes virtual for I/O 2021, event takes place May 18 to 20

LG’s now dead mobile division was reportedly working on two new smartphones before announcing it would soon officially shut down. The two handsets that will likely never be released are the V70, codename ‘Rainbow,’ and LG’s upcoming Explorer Project device, the unnamed rollable. The photos were leaked by Twitter user @FrontTron, showcasing what the never-to-be-released … [Read more...] about Photos of LG’s rollable and V70 surface, phones will never officially launch

Following the launch of a testing app, Apple has confirmed its ‘Find My’ app and network of millions of iPhone and iPads are now compatible with third-party devices. The company says that “new products,” including Belkin’s Soundform wireless earbuds, Chipolo’s One Spot Bluetooth tracker and VanMoof’s S3 and X3 e-bikes, are set to support the feature starting next week. “For … [Read more...] about Apple’s ‘Find My’ network now works with third-party devices

LG called quits on its mobile business worldwide this week, but that doesn’t mean the Korean tech giant is done with its other ventures. LG announced that they are commencing with the worldwide rollout of its highly anticipated soundbar lineup. The 2021 lineup is said to deliver a more premium and high-quality audio experience, easy connectivity, smart functionality and modern … [Read more...] about LG reveals 2021 soundbar lineup with AI Room Calibration