Nest’s security hub doubles as a Google Assistant device
You can already use Google Assistant to control a Nest Secure system, but the company is taking things one step further. From now on, the Guard hub at the heart of Secure can serve as a Google… Link: Nest’s security hub doubles as a Google Assistant device
WhatsApp update lets you hide chats using Face ID and Touch ID
Instagram and Messenger could soon follow WhatsApp in introducing encrypted messaging as part of Facebook’s plan to unify its app empire. In the meantime, WhatsApp is adding an extra layer of… Excerpt from: WhatsApp update lets you hide chats using Face ID and Touch ID
Samsung updates older Gear watches with handy fitness tools
You’ll also see some updates that should help you relax and save time. Theater and Sleep modes help you shut off distractions, and you’ll have “easier and faster” controls in the Quick Panel. … More: Samsung updates older Gear watches with handy fitness tools
ActionDash brings ‘digital well being’ tracking to more Android phones
Besides working on Android devices running software going back to Lollipop (version 5.0 released in 2014), it also has features that Google’s app doesn’t support yet. It adds some visualizations… Continued here: ActionDash brings ‘digital well being’ tracking to more Android phones
ESPN+ adds personalized recommendations and offline viewing
The company is also borrowing a page from Netflix and other services by introducing offline viewing. No, you can’t watch last night’s basketball game, but you can watch originals like 30 for 30… Continued here: ESPN+ adds personalized recommendations and offline viewing
