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Dropcam’s co-founder says that Tony Fadell runs Nest like a ‘tyrant bureaucrat’

Stephen Hall Mar 24 2016 - 10:45 am PT

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A new report (paywalled) from The Information today told us that Google is working on a competitor to the Amazon Echo, but it also detailed in-depth Nest’s struggle as an Alphabet subsidiary and the apparent horror that was its acquisition of smart home security camera company Dropcam. Before eventually ending his time at the Alphabet company, Dropcam co-founder Greg Duffy apparently told Nest CEO Tony Fadell that he runs the company like a “tyrant bureaucrat”…

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You can now change themes, filters & layouts in updated Google Sheets and Slides for iOS

Jordan Kahn Mar 24 2016 - 8:57 am PT

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Google is updating its Google Sheets and Slides apps for iOS today with new features that allow changing themes, filters and layouts on the fly from within the mobile apps.

For Google Sheets, the update brings the ability to view and change existing filters applied to a spreadsheet.

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You can now add a shortcut to your homescreen to quickly access weather info in the Google app

Chance Miller Mar 23 2016 - 3:35 pm PT

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Google is rolling out a new feature that allows users to more easily access one of the most commonly searched terms. With this rollout, if a user searches for the weather in their location or another location, Google will ask if that user would like to add a shortcut to their homescreen to “access weather instantly from your homescreen.”

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Google Sheets and Slides Android apps get support for additional file formats

Jordan Kahn Mar 23 2016 - 2:03 pm PT

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Google today updated the Sheets and Slides apps for Android with support for additional file formats.

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Google kicks off April Fools early with some space shenanigans in the developer console

Stephen Hall Mar 23 2016 - 11:22 am PT

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Google is apparently kicking off the April Fools’ Day jokes super, super early this year. As has been noticed by several Android developers (via Android Police), the company seems to putting a new section called “Reviews from Space” in the developer console. The review, as you can see above, comes from one “Alex Scott”, sports 5 rocket ships, and was written on April 1st, 2029. Oh, and the device and physical conditions of the user are hilarious, too…

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Report: Google building its own gesture-based keyboard for iOS with built-in GIF search, more

Chance Miller Mar 22 2016 - 4:25 pm PT

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According to a report from The Verge, Google is building its own third-party keyboard for iOS and has been doing so for “months.” While it’s unclear when or if the keyboard will be released, the report notes of several features Google has been working to implement as employees test it.

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LG’s X screen and X cam mid-rangers begin global rollout ‘this week’

Stephen Hall Mar 22 2016 - 9:25 am PT

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LG revealed details of two Android Marshmallow-powered phones called the X screen and X cam just about a month ago, and now the Korean company has announced that they’re beginning to roll out first in South Korea and then following in other markets including “Europe, Latin America and Asia.” It’s not exactly surprising, but LG seems to be taking a pass on these phones for North America…

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9to5Toys Last Call: Google OnHub $160, Nexus 5X 16GB (unlocked) $250, LG G4 32GB (unlocked) $290, more

Stephen Hall Mar 21 2016 - 3:04 pm PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Google OnHub Wireless AC1900 Router w/ hand gesture control: $160 shipped (Orig. $220)

LG Nexus 5X 16GB (Factory GSM Unlocked) for $250 shipped (Orig. $379) | eBay

LG G4 w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $290 shipped (Orig. $460)

Travel light w/ Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB for $710 shipped (Reg. $899)

Save big on Apple’s newest laptops: Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299)

Amazon Gold Box – Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 for Mac/PC disc or digital download: $50 (Orig. $100)

Affinity Photo: Apple’s Mac App of the Year 2015 is now matching its lowest price ever: $40 (Reg. $50)

Buy or upgrade Parallels ($49-$79) & get 7 Mac apps free: 1Password, Parallels Access, & more (Reg. $269)

2016 All-Star Mac Bundle brings together 11 high-quality apps: $20 (Orig. $263)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Amazon’s best-selling headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ears $100 shipped (Reg. $123+)

Smart 4K 3D 120Hz UHDTVs: Sony 55-inch $949 (Reg. $1,100), many more
Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250), more
Muffin Knight action platformer for iOS goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $1)
Games/Apps: Assassin’s Creed Chronicles $19/Syndicate $30, freebies, more
Smartphone Accessories: Polk Audio UltraFit Earphones $12, more
Daily Deals: Harman Kardon One Bluetooth Speaker $80, more
Messenger Bags: S-Zone Canvas/Leather for 13-inch MacBooks $40 (Reg. $55), more
Google OnHub Wireless AC1900 Router w/ hand gesture control $160 shipped (Orig. $220)
Buy select $3 Android apps & get a $5 Amazon credit: Kingdom Rush Origins, more
adidas training gear 50% off: Team Issue medium Duffel Bag $25 Prime shipped, more
Treat yourself to a free order of chips & guacamole during your next Chipotle visit
Get a one-year Sam’s Club membership + $20 gift card, free food and more for $45
Green Deals: ALLPOWERS 8W Solar USB Charger $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $27), more
Gift Cards up to 15% off: Staples, CVS, Barnes & Noble, Sears, PlayStation, many more
Batman vs. Superman movies, toys and comics: Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots $15, more
Sports/Fitness: Nike 25% off apparel/footwear – 5.0 runners $75, more
Home: Ninja 3-in-1 Cooker $100 (Reg. $130), more
Apple iPad mini 4 prices trimmed by $100, 16GB Wi-Fi models now $300 shipped
HoverDock charging stand for iPhone or Apple Watch: $28 (Orig. $35, CA Tax only)
App Store Free App of the Week: Sputnik Eyes puzzler goes free for the first time
Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more
Go hands-free w/ iOttie’s iPhone 6/Plus car mounts, now just $11 Prime shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Sport Headphones $15, more

Dock and charge your iPhone + Apple Watch in one place for $8 Prime shipped
Full 1080p 55-inch 120Hz HDTVs: LG $450 (Reg. $599), Insignia w/ Roku built-in $430
Headphones: Sennheiser HD7 DJ Closed Over-Ears $119 (Reg. $150+), more
LifeStraw’s drinking bottle w/ filter makes puddle water safe to consume: $21 (Reg. $35)
LEGO Technic Remote-Controlled 2-in-1 VOLVO Wheel Loader/Hauler $200 (Reg. $250)
Fitbit’s best selling Blaze smartwatch w/ HRM (multiple sizes/colors): $160 (Reg. $200), more
Make sure you score free shipping and these discounts on your next Amazon Prime Pantry order
Pad & Quill’s Luxury Pocket Stand for Apple Watch $64 shipped (Reg. $80)
Audio: iHome Bluetooth Color Changing Speaker $10, SOL Republic Jax Headphones $15, more
Goat Simulator for iOS drops to just $1 (Reg. $5)
Lumsing 8,000mAh Power Bank $10, TechMatte MagGrip Car Mount Holder $5, more
Networking: TP-LINK 802.11ac router + DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem: $120 (~$150 value)
Google Play MP3 albums $1 ea: Arctic Monkeys, Shinedown and Silversun Pickups
Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $26 (Reg. $34)
Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX7 w/ Wi-Fi + AirPlay $130 (Reg. $150+), more
iOS gamers! Don’t miss your chance to download ‘Train Conductor 2: USA’ for free (Reg. $3)
Load up on Altoids for less than $0.85 per tin (Reg. $1+/ea.)
Home Theater Audio: VIZIO 25-inch Sound Stand $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones $65 (Reg. $100)
T-Mobile’s latest offer delivers free MLB.TV Premium access to its customers
Fitbit Charge HR Activity Wristband w/OLED Display $100 shipped (Orig. $150)
Offload your spring yard work to Amazon and get a free gift card worth up to $60
This clever iPhone 6/s case packs 10 useful tools: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

SpotCam’s latest IP surveillance camera offers records 24-hours of footage in the cloud for free

You can now mow your lawn via Apple Watch w/ Husqvarna’s new Automower app

Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0
This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags
Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide
Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6

President Obama says Google plans to help broaden internet access in Cuba

Edoardo Maggio Mar 21 2016 - 12:43 pm PT

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About a year after the United States’ historical renewal of its relationship with Cuba, which among other things allowed American firms to do business in the country, it looks like things are looking bright for Cuban people interested in getting online.

In an exclusive interview with ABC News, President Obama stated that ‘change is going to happen’, and notably mentioned Google as one of the first companies about to make the internet a reality for more and more people in the country…

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Deal: LG G4 w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $290 shipped (Orig. $460)

Stephen Hall Mar 21 2016 - 12:16 pm PT

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Buydig via eBay offers the Unlocked LG G4 32GB Smartphone in Black Leather for $289.99 shipped. That’s more than $150 off the original list price, and the lowest we can currently find for a new unit. Recently succeeded by the LG G5, the G4 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808, and a 16 megapixel camera. Amazon shoppers give it 4.4/5 stars.
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Tesla confirmed using wearable tech to increase production efficiency at factory, likely Vuzix hardware (Updated)

Stephen Hall Mar 21 2016 - 10:51 am PT

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Google Glass Enterprise Edition has been leaked in full at this point, but what good is new enterprise-focused hardware unless it’s being used in the field? APX Labs, one of Google’s Glass at Work partners, has confirmed on its site that it has signed renowned maker of electric vehicles Tesla Motors as a client, and there is speculation that the company is using the latest unannounced Glass hardware to increase productivity at its Fremont factory…

Update: While multiple people close to the situation say that Tesla is still deploying both Glass and Vuzix hardware in some capacity at Fremont and running trials to compare the platforms, Tesla has reached out saying that “Tesla does not use Glass hardware in the Tesla Factory”. It seems that, while we’re confident Glass was at Fremont at one point, the company has recently moved away from Google’s platform. A person says that Google engineers were at one point referring clients like Tesla to Vuzix while the Enterprise Edition was in development.

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Clinton email reveals Google working in 2012 on a tool to support Syrian uprising

Ben Lovejoy Mar 21 2016 - 7:24 am PT

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One of the more amazing revelations in the 30,000 Hillary Clinton emails posted on Wikileaks last week was that Google was in 2012 working on a tool to support the uprising against Syrian President Bashar Assad.

The Washington Examiner highlights an email originally sent by Google Idea‘s Jared Cohen to Clinton’s deputy chief of staff Jake Sullivan, who forwarded it on to Clinton. Cohen was a former State Department staffer who subsequently became a senior Google exec.

Cohen described a tool that Google believed could help to destabilise the Assad regime, and Sullivan said to Clinton that it was ‘a pretty cool idea,’ no-one realizing at that point how things were going to unfold …

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Someone is trying to sell the unannounced Google Glass Enterprise Edition on eBay

Stephen Hall Mar 19 2016 - 12:09 pm PT

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Update: It appears Google has shut down the eBay listing.

Earlier this year, we told you across several exclusive reports that second-generation Glass hardware was in development, namely a variant of the device reworked with the enterprise in mind. Now, a couple months after getting our first look at FCC images of the device and later an official Google patent, we now have our first look at a unit in the wild via a new eBay listing…

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9to5Toys Last Call: LG Watch Urbane $169, Sony Xperia Z5 Compact $400, Pebble Time $95, more

Stephen Hall Mar 18 2016 - 1:31 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

LG Watch Urbane Android Wear smartwatch: $169 shipped (Reg. $200+) | eBay

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Unlocked Phone: $400 shipped (Reg. $450) | Amazon

Daily Deals: Pebble Time Smartwatch $95, Hisense 55-inch 1080p 120Hz LED Smart HDTV $370, more

Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Sport Headphones $15, more

Buy or upgrade Parallels ($49-$79) & get 7 Mac apps free: 1Password, Parallels Access, & more (Reg. $269)

2016 All-Star Mac Bundle brings together 11 high-quality apps: $20 (Orig. $263)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Headphones: Sennheiser HD7 DJ Closed Over-Ears $119 (Reg. $150+), more

Games/Apps: LittleBigPlanet 3 from $10, iOS freebies, more
Green Deals: Fujitsu AA rechargeable batteries w/ charger from $10 shipped, more
LifeStraw’s drinking bottle w/ filter makes puddle water safe to consume: $21 (Reg. $35)
LEGO Technic Remote-Controlled 2-in-1 VOLVO Wheel Loader/Hauler $200 (Reg. $250)
Keep your groceries fresh w/ this FoodSaver Vacuum System: $56 shipped (Reg. $80+)
Redbox 10 Days of Deals Promotion: BOGO DVDs, discounted discs, and more
Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299), 256GB 11″ MacBook Air $870 (Reg. $1,099)
Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)
Apple iPhone 6s/Plus Factory Unlocked up to $100 off, 16GB just $579 shipped (Reg. $649)
Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more
iPad Pro Wi-Fi 128GB in all three colors: $790 shipped (Reg. $949)
Fresh iPad Pro discounts: 32GB Wi-Fi $650, 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular $890, other models $100 off
Tweetbot 4 for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch is now 50% off: $5 (Reg. $10)
App Store Free App of the Week: Sputnik Eyes puzzler goes free for the first time ($2 value)
Affinity Photo: Apple’s Mac App of the Year 2015 is now $40 (Reg. $50)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Take home the Lexar JumpDrive 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $50 shipped (Reg. $80)

This clever iPhone 6/s case packs 10 useful tools: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)
Pad & Quill’s Luxury Pocket Stand for Apple Watch $64 shipped (Reg. $80)
Audio: iHome Bluetooth Color Changing Speaker $10, SOL Republic Jax Headphones $15, more
Goat Simulator for iOS drops to just $1 (Reg. $5)
Lumsing 8,000mAh Power Bank $10, TechMatte MagGrip Car Mount Holder $5, more
Networking: TP-LINK 802.11ac router + DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem: $120 (~$150 value)
Google Play MP3 albums $1 ea: Arctic Monkeys, Shinedown and Silversun Pickups
This garden dump cart is built like a tank and can be pulled by a tractor: $99 (Reg. $130)
Green Deals: Goal Zero Nomad 7 Solar USB Charger (refurb) $30 (Orig. $80), more
Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX7 w/ Wi-Fi + AirPlay $130 (Reg. $150+), more
Upgrade your Mac with a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5″ Internal SSD for $135 (Reg. $150+)
Smartphone Accessories: TYLT MFI Lightning PowerBank & Wall Charger $6, more
iOS gamers! Don’t miss your chance to download ‘Train Conductor 2: USA’ for free (Reg. $3)
Green Deals: WORX 19-inch Electric Cordless Mower (refurb) $330 shipped (Reg. $400+), more
Load up on Altoids for less than $0.85 per tin (Reg. $1+/ea.)
Home Theater Audio: VIZIO 25-inch Sound Stand $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones $65 (Reg. $100)
T-Mobile’s latest offer delivers free MLB.TV Premium access to its customers
Fitbit Charge HR Activity Wristband w/OLED Display $100 shipped (Orig. $150)
Offload your spring yard work to Amazon and get a free gift card worth up to $60
The nimble SKEYE Nano drone has on-board camera: $50 (Orig. $69, CA Tax only)
Fashion: PUMA extra 20% off – tees from $10/sneakers from $29, more
Here’s how to get a 2-year sub to Car and Driver magazine for free (up to $25 value), more
Seagate Expansion 3TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive $90 shipped (Reg. $110+)
This War of Mine for iOS hits its lowest price ever: $4 (Reg. up to $15)
Seiki 42-inch 4K 60Hz LED UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI Inputs: $250 shipped (Reg. $369)
Media: Blu-rays from $10 – Paddington, Big Hero 6, more + iTunes movie bundles on sale
Ringke Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge cases in a variety of styles/colors from $4 (Reg. up to $11)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $270 (Reg. $305+)

How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0

This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer

Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags
Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide
Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6
popSLATE’s second generation iPhone 6/s/Plus e-ink case drops the bulk for a slender design
LittleBits’ latest creation focuses on robotic kits and STEAM education
The new DODOcase Virtual Reality kit for iPhone and Android hits Indiegogo

Hands-on: LG G5’s modular design and metal build is a peek at the smartphone of the future

Stephen Hall Mar 18 2016 - 11:09 am PT

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The LG G5 is a weird phone, but that’s not a bad thing. If you only look at the spec sheet, there’s not much about LG’s latest G series handset that sets it apart from the other Snapdragon 820-powered competition. On paper, it might as well just be another option available for those perusing the shelves at their local carrier store. It has USB Type-C, a fingerprint sensor on the back, a nice camera set up, and a decent build. All of these things are expected of a 2016 flagship.

But the weirdness of the LG G5 is what makes it intriguing to me. Samsung ditched its plastic in favor of a premium metal and glass build with last year’s handset, and this year LG is following in step with an obvious evolution in the design of the phone. The all-metal beast now just has a single lock button around the back, the volume rockers have been moved to the sides, there’s a dual-camera set up, and most of all, this phone is modular…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Google Play MP3 albums $1, Lexar 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $50, AKG Headphones $120, more

Stephen Hall Mar 17 2016 - 1:19 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Google Play MP3 albums $1 ea: Arctic Monkeys, Shinedown and Silversun Pickups

Take home the Lexar JumpDrive 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $50 shipped (Reg. $80)

Amazon Gold Box – AKG K-495NC Premium Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones $120 shipped (Orig. $350)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Save big on Apple’s newest laptops: Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299), 256GB 11″ MacBook Air $870 (Reg. $1,099)

Buy or upgrade Parallels ($49-$79) & get 7 Mac apps free: 1Password, Parallels Access, & more (Reg. $269)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Green Deals: Goal Zero Nomad 7 Solar USB Charger (refurb) $30 (Orig. $80), Philips Dimmable LED Bulbs $6, more

Amazon Gold Box – Verus High Pro Shield smartphone cases $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
Goat Simulator for iOS drops to just $1 (Reg. $5)
Lumsing 8,000mAh Power Bank $10, TechMatte MagGrip Car Mount Holder $5, more
Games/Apps: Nintendo/PS/Xbox gift cards BOGO 20% off, iOS freebies, more
Daily Deals: APC Back-UPS 1080VA UPS $100, LG 49-inch 1080p Smart LED TV $505, more
Networking: TP-LINK 802.11ac router + DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem: $120 (~$150 value)
This garden dump cart is built like a tank and can be pulled by a tractor: $99 (Reg. $130)
Dock and charge your iPhone + Apple Watch in one place for $8 Prime shipped
Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $34)
Apple iPhone 6s/Plus Factory Unlocked up to $100 off, 16GB just $579 shipped (Reg. $649)
Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more
iPad Pro Wi-Fi 128GB in all three colors: $790 shipped (Reg. $949)
Fresh iPad Pro discounts: 32GB Wi-Fi $650, 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular $890

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX7 w/ Wi-Fi + AirPlay $130 (Reg. $150+), Bohm SoundBlock $22 (Reg. $50), more

How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

Upgrade your Mac with a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5″ Internal SSD for $135 (Reg. $150+)
Smartphone Accessories: TYLT MFI Lightning PowerBank & Wall Charger $6, more
iOS gamers! Don’t miss your chance to download ‘Train Conductor 2: USA’ for free (Reg. $3)
Green Deals: WORX 19-inch Electric Cordless Mower (refurb) $330 shipped (Reg. $400+), more
Load up on Altoids for less than $0.85 per tin (Reg. $1+/ea.)
Home Theater Audio: VIZIO 25-inch Sound Stand $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones $65 (Reg. $100)
T-Mobile’s latest offer delivers free MLB.TV Premium access to its customers
Fitbit Charge HR Activity Wristband w/OLED Display $100 shipped (Orig. $150)
Offload your spring yard work to Amazon and get a free gift card worth up to $60
The nimble SKEYE Nano drone has on-board camera: $50 (Orig. $69, CA Tax only)
Fashion: PUMA extra 20% off – tees from $10/sneakers from $29, more
Here’s how to get a 2-year sub to Car and Driver magazine for free (up to $25 value), more
Seagate Expansion 3TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive $90 shipped (Reg. $110+)
This War of Mine for iOS hits its lowest price ever: $4 (Reg. up to $15)
Seiki 42-inch 4K 60Hz LED UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI Inputs: $250 shipped (Reg. $369)
Media: Blu-rays from $10 – Paddington, Big Hero 6, more + iTunes movie bundles on sale
Ringke Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge cases in a variety of styles/colors from $4 (Reg. up to $11)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $270 (Reg. $305+)
Add 1800mAh of juice to your iPhone USB power block w/ NomadPlus for $15 (Orig. $40)
JBL OnBeat Rumble Boombox Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning Dock $125 (Orig. $400)
App Store Indie Game Sale 50% off: The Room Three, BADLAND 2, Mutant Mudds, more
Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop for iPhone/iPod goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $3)
TomTom for iPhone goes free for first 50 miles per month w/ new “GO Mobile” app
Hit the streets with Razor’s A Kick Scooter for $20 shipped (Reg. $30)
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $439 shipped (Reg. $500+)
Pioneer’s Andrew Jones Speakers: Center Channel $70, Floor $91, Subwoofer $110, more
Certified refurb Mohu Leaf HDTV antenna deals from $10 Prime shipped
Grab the Hitman GO & Hitman Sniper iOS bundle for just $1 (up to $10 value)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced

Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags
Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide
Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6
popSLATE’s second generation iPhone 6/s/Plus e-ink case drops the bulk for a slender design
LittleBits’ latest creation focuses on robotic kits and STEAM education
The new DODOcase Virtual Reality kit for iPhone and Android hits Indiegogo

Alphabet selling Boston Dynamics due to lack of ‘marketable product’ in the next few years

Abner Li Mar 17 2016 - 10:43 am PT

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Before former Android head Andy Rubin left Google, he headed up Google’s robotics efforts. In 2013, Google acquired numerous companies and added 300 robotics engineers. The crown jewel was Boston Dynamics, already known for their animal- and human-like robots. However, Bloomberg is now reporting that Alphabet is selling Boston Dynamics.

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Google Hangouts now lets App customers video chat with up to 25 participants

Jordan Kahn Mar 16 2016 - 11:07 am PT

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You’ll soon be able to hold video chat meetings with much larger groups as today Google begins increasing the number of participants Apps customers can have in a Google Hangouts video call at any one time. The old limit of 10 participants today gets increased to 25 users.

The change comes to Apps customers only— Business, Government, and Education— while all other Hangouts users will still have the old limit of 10 participants for video.

Google notes that it will only show “the 10 most active video call participants” along the bottom of the video chat to maintain quality, but it will switch on the fly between active users for the new limit of up to 25 participants.

All Apps customers should start to see the new participant limit increase roll out over the next few days.

Google is giving another ranking boost to mobile-friendly pages

Stephen Hall Mar 16 2016 - 9:04 am PT

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Google announced in April of last year that it tweaked search results to give a ranking boost to sites that offer mobile-friendly versions, and now the Mountain View company is prepping to give even more ranking weight to these sites. The company is planning a change that “increases the effect of the ranking signal” for mobile searches to put even more mobile pages on the top…

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PSA: Google is now sending out invites (and denials) to I/O 2016 lottery entrants

Stephen Hall Mar 16 2016 - 7:19 am PT

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We told you last week that registration for Google’s 2016 I/O developer conference opened up to the public, and now it appears those that entered the drawing are receiving acceptance and denial emails. The lucky lottery entrants that have been accepted this time around, though, are apparently getting an error preventing them from registering…

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SXSW: JJ Abrams-backed ‘Moon Shot’ tells the stories of the Google Lunar XPRIZE contestants

Stephen Hall Mar 15 2016 - 4:11 pm PT

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A new JJ Abrams-backed web series called “Moon Shot” officially launched at SXSW this week, telling the stories of the actual scientists behind the teams that are competing for $30 million in prizes. The series spans across nine short films, all of which are now available for download on Google Play and will soon be available on YouTube…

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Google goes with ‘New York Cheesecake’ for the Android N codename

Stephen Hall Mar 15 2016 - 2:57 pm PT

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Every year Google hides a little three-letter codename deep in the bowels of Android to represent the latest version, and this year, as Android Police points out, it looks like the Mountain View company is going with NYC, or New York Cheesecake. Note, however, that this isn’t the actual name of the final release — that has yet to be decided — and that you’ll likely never hear of the company officially referring to the update by this name…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Refurb Galaxy S6 $330, GoPro’s HERO4 Silver camera $299, more

Stephen Hall Mar 15 2016 - 1:04 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

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4K Displays: Dell 24″ $390 (Reg. $600), Dell 27″ $500 (Reg. $700), Acer 28″ refurb $240 (Reg. $500), more

Games/Apps: Guitar Hero Live iOS $50, Battlefield Hardline from $20, GTA Trilogy for Mac $6, freebies, more

Home Theater Audio: VIZIO 25-inch Sound Stand $150 shipped (Reg. $200), JBL Soundbar (Refurb) $70 (Orig. $200)

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TomTom for iPhone goes free for first 50 miles per month w/ new “GO Mobile” app
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Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6
popSLATE’s second generation iPhone 6/s/Plus e-ink case drops the bulk for a slender design
LittleBits’ latest creation focuses on robotic kits and STEAM education
The new DODOcase Virtual Reality kit for iPhone and Android hits Indiegogo
Amazon launches more affordable Echo Dot and Amazon Tap Bluetooth speaker
New Normal blends style and PowerBeats-like design for a new take on wireless earbuds

Mountain View planning office releases latest renders of Google’s tent-like campus expansion

Ben Lovejoy Mar 15 2016 - 4:21 am PT

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Google’s expansion plans for its Mountain View HQ have been progressing rather slowly, but the company has now given the go-ahead for local planning officials to release the renders of the structures it hopes to build next to its existing Googleplex head office.

The company originally submitted plans for a combination of one dome-like structure and a second building looking like a giant tent. As BizJournals now reports, the latest version appears to have abandoned the dome in favor of a lower-profile structure designed to blend into the local environment (more images below).

Once the campus is complete, you’ll be able to take a walk through it …

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