At CES 2024 Google announced that, finally, Fast Pair is coming to Google TV next month, but the company didn’t mention that a new audio switcher is also coming to the platform for swapping between headphones and speakers.
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Hands-on: Xgimi’s clever ceiling-mounted projector is even better than I expected [Gallery]
At CES 2024 Xgimi showed off its new IMAX Enhanced Horizon Max projector, but the one that really caught my eye was the incredibly clever ceiling-mounted “Aladdin.”
Expand Expanding CloseAAWireless 2 quick look: How it compares to the original Android Auto adapter [Gallery]
At CES 2024, we’ve had a quick chance to get our hands on an early model of AAWireless 2 to see how the wireless Android Auto adapter has changed since the original.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Lenovo’s Windows/Android hybrid laptop is a crazy idea turned into reality [Video]
At CES 2024 Lenovo is showing off a bunch of new hardware, but perhaps the most interesting new idea is a hybrid laptop that runs Windows when used as a laptop, but Android when you take off the display.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: The Xgimi Horizon Max is ‘the one to watch’
Xgimi has been one to keep an eye on for a while. The Xgimi Horizon Ultra was one of our favorite releases of last year, and we’re hoping the Horizon Max can live up to it. On first impressions, it promises a great picture with an exceptional amount of flexibility wherever it sits.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: I really want a tiny version of TCL’s NXTPAPER 14 Pro [Gallery]
TCL came to CES 2024 with the reveal of a whole bunch of Android phones, a giant TV, as well as two tablets. The TCL NXTPAPER 14 Pro caught my eye on the show floor, but all I want is a tiny version of it.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid’s 3D bugdroid mascot is called ‘The Bot’
Back in September, Google introduced updated “Android” branding with a 3D robot mascot. At CES 2024, Google shared that this new Android bugdroid is called “The Bot.”
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s coming to Android in 2024
CES 2024 is underway and Google has a number of announcements across phones, tablets, TVs, and cars:
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy phones can be laptop webcams with upcoming Link to Windows update
Through an upcoming update to Link to Windows, Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be able to lend their cameras to laptops and desktops in place of a traditional webcam.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon Fire TV and smart displays get their own version of Chromecast with ‘Matter Casting’
At CES 2024 Amazon is introducing “Matter Casting,” a new standard for casting content from apps on your phone to Amazon Fire TV and Amazon smart displays, similar to Google’s Chromecast and Apple’s AirPlay.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Rabbit r1 is a wild AI companion that works with your favorite apps
Where most companies are developing AI models that work within the confines of an app on your device, Rabbit is taking a bold new approach. The Rabbit r1 runs Rabbit OS as a standalone device, controlling apps and processes on your existing phone at your command.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Automotive adds Chrome app, Android Auto gets deeper EV integration
In addition to updates for phones, tablets, and TVs, Google has a number of Android Auto and Automotive announcements at CES 2024, including a Chrome app.
Expand Expanding CloseFast Pair rolling out to Chromecast with Google TV next month
At CES 2024, Google has a number of Chromecast and television announcements, including how Fast Pair is rolling out to the Chromecast with Google TV very soon.
Expand Expanding CloseNearby Share on Android and laptops is becoming ‘Quick Share’
Nearby Share was officially announced in August of 2020 to let Android users locally send files from one device to another. Google is now “collaborating with Samsung” to create a “singular cross-Android solution” called “Quick Share,” and it begins rolling out next month.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Tablet getting Tap to Cast with UWB Pixel phones
Later this year, Google will let you “Tap to Cast” songs between the Pixel Tablet and compatible Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseAAWireless 2 will add a button to switch users and CarPlay in beta to the wireless Android Auto adapter
After debuting the idea of a wireless Android Auto adapter in 2020, AAWireless is teasing its sequel at CES 2024. AAWireless 2 will deliver a new design as well as CarPlay support (in beta) out of the box.
Expand Expanding CloseAsus ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, brings ‘AniMe Vision’ LEDs
Asus took an opportunity at CES 2024 to launch the ROG Phone 8 series, which comprises the 8 and 8 Pro. Both phones run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, while the 8 Pro brings better cameras and “AniME Vision” LED rear panel.
Expand Expanding CloseThe $180 Lenovo Tab M11 has a 90Hz display, updates through 2028
The Lenovo Tab M11 is coming later this year as an affordable 11-inch Android tablet with a 90Hz display and a not-awful policy for Android updates.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo’s new ThinkBook is half Windows laptop, half Android tablet [Gallery]
Laptops and tablets can do a lot of the same things, but ultimately they each have their own strengths. With its new ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid, though, Lenovo is putting together the best of both worlds by creating a machine that’s half Windows laptop and half an Android tablet.
Expand Expanding CloseTCL is bringing its 115-inch TV to North America
TCL is launching a new lineup of TVs for 2024 at CES, with many powered by Google TV including a wild new 115-inch set.
Expand Expanding CloseHisense unveils full Mini-LED lineup at CES, including 110-inch ULED X TV
Hisense is building on an already impressive lineup of televisions with a new series of mini-LED TVs, including one massive 100-inch ULED X model.
Expand Expanding CloseTCL just announced seven new Android phones
TCL just announced a bunch of new Android phones as a part of the TCL 50 series.
Expand Expanding CloseLG TVs are getting Chromecast built-in and Google Home support
Chromecast functionality is coming to LG smart TVs starting this year, both at home and in hotels and healthcare settings, alongside support for Google Home.
Expand Expanding CloseNvidia GeForce Now adding Day Pass for $4, ‘Cloud G-Sync,’ 1440p on Android
Nvidia GeForce Now is expanding its cloud gaming offering yet again, this time with new additions including a Day Pass as well as “Cloud G-Sync.”
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