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Back in mid-March, Google removed the ability for users to download their Play Music library through Takeout. Now, with its final ‘Version 8.29.9112-1.W’ update, Google is sticking one last nail in the already dead music streaming platform’s coffin, according to 9to5Google. Until now, when you open the Google Play app, you were treated with a ‘Google Play Music is no longer … [Read more...] about Google’s final Play Music update lets you hide its Android app

TSN and Bell are bringing their new 5G immersive viewing experience to Toronto on April 15th during coverage of the Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Winnipeg Jets. The new 5G View feature, which is available on iOS and Android on the TSN app, lets fans control how they view different angles of the game on their smartphones. Viewers are able to rewind, re-watch a play and … [Read more...] about TSN and Bell bring new immersive 5G viewing experience to Toronto

Google has started to roll out the April Android security update for its Pixel smartphones. This month’s update includes performance improvements for some of the company’s most recent devices. The company says the update offers “performance optimizations for certain graphics-intensive apps and games,” for its 2020 5G handsets. XDA Developers notes that testing the Pixel 5 after … [Read more...] about April Android security update features Pixel 5 GPU performance upgrades

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced that it will hold an all-digital version of its annual Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) gaming trade show in June. Last year’s E3 was cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ESA ultimately not opting to go forward with a virtual event. In a press statement, the ESA says it still aims to return to an in-person … [Read more...] about E3 2021 to be held in June as ‘reimagined’ all-digital event

Industry experts have testified to MPs that Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications will have consequences for Canadians. Witnesses appeared in a virtual hearing in front of the Industry, Science and Technology Committee in Ottawa on April 6th. Michael Geist, professor and Canada research chair in internet and e-commerce law at the University of Ottawa, told the … [Read more...] about Industry experts testify Rogers-Shaw deal will lead to less competition, higher prices

Reported renders of Huawei’s upcoming P50 handset have surfaced online. The renders were shared by Youtuber Waqar Khan, who says the designs are based on leaked schematics and rumours surrounding the upcoming smartphone. Waqar Khan says the phone sports a flat display with a singular hole-punch camera and offers two big camera modules with four sensors, including an ultrawide … [Read more...] about Alleged Huawei P50 renders surface showcasing weird camera setup

BioWare Edmonton has revealed an extensive look at many of the gameplay refinements it’s making in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, the remaster collection of its beloved original Mass Effect trilogy. The original Mass Effect In particular, the developer outlined a slew of tweaks to help modernize the nearly 15-year-old original Mass Effect. Combat-wise, BioWare notes that the … [Read more...] about BioWare offers deep dive into Mass Effect: Legendary Edition gameplay tweaks

General Motors has finally announced that it will build an electric Chevy Silverado in Detroit. This truck follows the high-end Hummer Truck and will help to contribute to GM’s plan to make one million EVs by 2025. The electric Silverado is planned to be a full-sized pickup that utilizes the GM Ultium Battery. This is the company’s higher-end battery that powers the Hummer but … [Read more...] about GM confirms it’s making an electric Silverado truck

The latest leaks regarding Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 indicate that the foldable smartphone might feature one notable downgrade compared to its predecessor. According to leaker @chunvn8888, the Z Fold 3 will include 7.7-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch cover screen. This is a step down from the 6.23-inch display featured in last year’s Z Fold 2.  Except the Z Fold3 outer … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 reportedly features a 5.4-inch cover display

More information has leaked regarding Google’s next-generation Pixel Buds. The search giant accidentally sent out an email to users that are part of a Nest mailing list that includes an image of a pair of Pixel Buds in a forest green colour instead of the current ‘Clearly White,’ ‘Quite Mint’ and ‘Almost Black.’ What’s unclear is if these new Pixel Buds are the successor to … [Read more...] about Google accidentally leaks Pixel Buds in new green colour