Epson unveils $5,000, 4K laser projector powered by Android TV
Epson has unveiled the seriously pricey LS500 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector powered by Android TV, with a start price of $4,999.
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Damien is 9to5Google‘s resident Video Producer and has over a decade of UK media experience. He worked within the sports industry and with numerous sports-focused publications — including golfing publication National Club Golfer — prior to joining the 9to5Google team.
After completing a BSc in Computer Science at the University of Hull with a major focus on data analytics and UX, he joined the Press Association (now PA Media), developing growing sports data products for the Barclay’s Premier League. These’s data packages included the now-defunct ACTIM Index which eventually evolved into the EA Sports Player Performance Index.
While working with the UK’s largest media agency, he attained a MA in Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University after completing his studies in 2014. This is where a love affair with all things videography surfaced after a brief stint in student TV. A major interest and constantly growing know-how of technology and videography have seen Damien lead 9to5Google’s official YouTube channel since 2018. He previously hosted the 9to5Google Daily podcast from 2019 to 2021.
Damien’s expertise and focus area lie in a number of beats including Android and OEM software updates, mobile applications, smartphone and accessory reviews, and just about anything that makes a modern mobile nerd tick. He says that he is “platform agnostic” despite primarily using Android devices and attempts to regularly test the iOS waters to better understand the nuances of the tech he covers on a day-to-day basis.
Outside of the tech space Damien is an avid supporter of his boyhood soccer team Hull City and is even a fully qualified Barista — with 3 years of experience making speciality coffee. Be sure to follow him on Threads, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and Instagram for insights and upcoming video updates and tidbits. If you are interested, you can also check out just what video gear he is currently using on his dedicated Kit.co page.
Wear OS app version 2.40 now allows you to add more than 5 Tiles to your smartwatch
Thanks to the latest Wear OS version 2.40 update for Android, you can now add more than five Tiles to your smartwatch.
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Live Captions now available for Galaxy S10, Note 10 w/ One UI 2.5 update
As far as Android accessibility features go, Live Captions are a really powerful inclusion that was initially a Pixel 4 exclusive but has since come to more devices. The One UI 2.5 update now appears to have brought Live Captions to the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: US release/pricing] Samsung launches luxury Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium edition
Samsung has now officially launched the Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium edition, which will go on sale in South Korea and other selected global markets from September 18.
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Google Doodle celebrates German-Jewish poet Mascha Kaléko
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the life and work of German-Jewish poet Mascha Kaléko who rose to prominence in the mid-1930s.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 521: Pixel 5 to launch September 30, first OnePlus 8T renders leak, plus more
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‘Art Zoom’ provides guided tours of masterpieces from music stars w/ Google Arts & Culture app
Google’s Arts & Culture app is a great way to learn about famous art, locations, music, and cultural phenomena. The latest series of “Art Zoom” utilizes Google Arts & Culture to offer guided tours of famous artworks by equally famous musicians and performers.
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Here’s the full changelog for Samsung’s Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update
We recently saw Samsung begin seeding the One UI 3.0 update to approved developers but the full changelog has been shared online — giving us a glimpse of what to expect.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s latest ISOCELL smartphone camera sensors are here to reduce camera bump size
Samsung has unveiled a new wave of even smaller ISOCELL smartphone camera sensors to help reduce the in-device footprint, and, therefore our smartphone camera bumps.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube begins trialing a dedicated section for upcoming live streams and premieres
YouTube loves to experiment and test new features with subsections of users, and the latest will be a brand-new section for upcoming content such as live streams and premieres within the dedicated “Subscription” section.
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Minor tweak in Android 11 makes it easier to monitor and manage VPN connections
An admittedly modest UI change in Android 11 makes it much easier to manage and decipher any current VPN connections on your smartphone.
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[Update: T-Mobile Note 9] September 2020 patch now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Right on cue, the September 2020 patch has been dropped for the Galaxy Note 9, continuing the excellent update record that Samsung has kept throughout 2020.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 520: More Pixel ‘5s’ images leak, Android 11 causing Android Auto issues, plus more
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Diesel adds cyberpunk-inspired MDJ Fadelite to its Wear OS lineup
Diesel has added another Wear OS watch to its growing lineup in the form of the cyberpunk-inspired MDJ Fadelite, a smartwatch with some unusual design choices.
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One UI 2.5 update now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Owners of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 rejoice as the One UI 2.5 update is now heading out for the former flagship Android tablet series.
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The very first ROM based upon Android 11 is already available
Considering that Android 11 has been here for mere days, the fact that we already have a custom ROM available based upon the latest OS build is incredibly impressive.
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Well, personally, I never anticipated that I would be making a cake based upon a recipe that Google shared during the launch of Android 11, but here we are.
Expand Expanding CloseNote 20 Ultra: 5 reasons to pick up this pricey powerhouse Android [Video]
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra might be one of the most expensive smartphones on the market right now, but it comes with some serious hardware and is arguably one of the best devices you can buy, period.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 519: Pixel 4a goes on sale globally, OnePlus Watch to be circular, plus more
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Moto G9 Plus goes official w/ Snapdragon 730G, 64MP quad-camera setup, more
After leaking a few times ahead of launch, the Motorola Moto G9 Plus has now quietly gone official with some notable improvements over its predecessor.
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YouTube Music hits 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store
Unfancied and replacing a much-loved music streaming service was always going to be a tough task but YouTube Music has now hit 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseSome Pixel 3 owners are experiencing swollen battery issues, damaging rear panels
After the Pixel 4 series experienced a similar problem, it looks as though some Pixel 3 owners are reporting swollen battery issues which result in potential rear panel damage.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 518: Fall Wear OS update now rolling out, One UI 3.0 developer beta opens, plus more
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro review: More than a hint of Apple flavor [Video]
In lieu of an IFA launch event, Huawei has held a slightly delayed annual Developers Conference and used that as the vehicle to launch some new products including the FreeBuds Pro, Watch GT 2 Pro, and some other notable hardware.
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