Techno Buffet Podcast

As the last episode comes to a close, we ponder what’s next. Stay subscribed. Walmart has a new pro-tier Google TV model in the works Google Officially Launches its “Find My Device” Feature for Android 5 ways to use the new Find My Device on Android Android’s Bluetooth trackers are finally shipping in late May Android’s upgraded Find… Read More » Source

Next week will be the last regular episode of the podcast, after nearly 14 years of regular uploads. Home Assistant 2024.04 Android 15 could hide your location from carriers on command Google confirms when Apple will bring RCS to iPhones What I learned when I replaced my cheap Pi 5 PC with a no-name Amazon mini desktop NYC’s… Read More » Source

Here’s what Android version our readers currently have installed Send voice messages in Google Chat Vinyl records outsell CDs for the second year running UGREEN launches Kickstarter campaign for the NASync line of network-attached-storage systems with 12th-gen Intel chips Android 15 DP2 continues to build on physical keyboard support Samsung has finally adopted Android’s Seamless Updates after… Read More » Source

The current appointment slots feature in Google Calendar will be replaced by appointment schedules in July 2024 Pine64’s PineVox smart speaker is a hacker-friendly smart speaker with a microphone kill switch (under development) The YouTube app on your Roku or Chromecast just got a big upgrade Google Home for web finally adds camera history and clip downloads… Read More » Source

Roku hackers breach 15,000 accounts and are selling them online Banana Pi’s $31 BPI-WiFi 6 router runs a fork of OpenWrt Google TV needs to get better, and it needs to do it now Google Contacts cleans up contact info with new ‘Connected apps’ section Airbnb bans creepy surveillance cameras inside rentals starting April 30 Google Phone… Read More » Source

2024.3: Drag ‘n Drop it like it’s hot! 🎉 Linux market share passes 4% for first time; macOS dominance declines How caregivers are using smart tech to help aging parents Migrate email data from one Google Workspace account to another, available in open beta 1Password extends passkey support to Android Embracing Android 14: Meta’s Early Adoption Empowered… Read More » Source

Google Maps is finally making glanceable directions widely available 6 Android experiences to see at MWC Barcelona 9 new Android features to help you stay productive Chromecast with Google TV update rolling out: Fast Pair, Audio output switcher Sony claims to offer subs “appropriate value” for deleting digital libraries ATSC 3.0 Nextgen OTA TV Makes Changes to… Read More » Source

Disney Blu-Rays and DVDs Aren’t Dead: Sony Will Take Over Production Tubi, Pluto TV, & The Roku Channel Are Some of The Most Watched Streaming Services In January 2024 As Free Streaming Grows Android may eventually be able to protect your two-factor authentication codes Walmart officially buying Vizio for $2.3 billion with focus on SmartCast software “So… Read More » Source

A Googler just spilled the beans on Android 15’s release date Prime Video cuts Dolby Vision, Atmos support from ad tier—and didn’t tell subs I was wrong to ignore Zigbee and Z-Wave. They’re the best part of my smart home. Your Galaxy Watch is now FDA approved to detect sleep apnea https://www.androidpolice.com/android-could-soon-work-better-with-smart-locks/ Android Auto gains MyRadar to… Read More » Source

Microsoft Edge for Android is getting support for extensions ‘Google’ preferences redesign in Android Settings rolling out [U] Google Search ‘cached’ link is officially dead YouTube Premium announces 100 million subscribers Mozilla targets scummy data brokers with Monitor Plus removal service Introducing Mozilla Monitor Plus, a new tool to automatically remove your personal information from data broker… Read More » Source

Google partners on passkey upgrades, dropping Pixel exclusivity in the future Google Chrome is making it easier to unsubscribe from website notifications on Android Fossil Wear OS watches are dead, and it’s Google’s fault Cable TV Revenues Expected To Shrink $30 Billion by 2027 As Cord Cutting Grows Prompt users to update to your latest app version Exclusive:… Read More » Source

Haier Europe Eases Off On Legal Threat And Seeks Dialogue Zigbee Home is an ESPHome-like firmware project for Zigbee devices Inventor of NTP protocol that keeps time on billions of devices dies at age 85 Plex Will Let You Rent and Buy Movies and TV Shows Starting Next Month FCC Proposes New Rules to Protect Consumers Against Cable… Read More » Source

Chrome for Android will soon accept one-time permissions on websites Google Chrome is getting a new Incognito mode disclaimer amid lawsuit settlement Google Maps for Android now supports Bluetooth beacons for tunnel navigation This new exploit shows why Google Pixels need an auto-reboot option Gmail’s unsubscribe button is rolling out on Android Joyce Randolph, Last of the… Read More » Source

Tracy Tormé, ‘Sliders’ Co-Creator and ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Writer, Dies at 64 What’s new with Android for cars at CES What we announced at CES 2024 Google Announces Chromecast Fast Pair & Chromecast For TikTok Amazon, Pluto TV, Sling TV, & More Team Up on a New Open Casting Standard to Take on AirPlay &… Read More » Source

More People Are Cancelling Their Subscriptions to Streaming Services Like Disney+, Max, and Paramount+ Wi-Fi 7 ( 802.11be): The new wireless network standard explained Survey Finds 30% of Cable TV Subscribers Plan to Cut the Cord Next Year Ode to Pixel Recorder Recapping Pixel software and Feature Drops in 2023 Google will settle in lawsuit over tracking… Read More » Source

Stories Amazon Prime Video starts showing ads in January unless you pay $2.99/month extra Google Pixel 2023 Year in Review: Fixing old mistakes & dealing with growing pains The 5 Android apps I wish I could bring back to life Sideloading is coming to iOS in 2024 — what does it mean for Android? This is the Pixel… Read More » Source

Here’s how Android app sideloading & third-party billing will change following settlement On this day in 1994, Netscape Navigator 1.0 started the web we know today Gmail adds more prominent ‘Unsubscribe’ button on the web Pixel Recorder adds cloud-powered ‘Transcribe again’ Google Keep will become an Android 14 notes app with lock screen & stylus support Google… Read More » Source

Nestbox hands-on: Run real Linux virtual machines on your Google Pixel phone Files by Google is getting Drive’s new document scanner Discord launches redesigned app on Android and iOS Gmail spam detection has received its ‘largest defense upgrades in recent years’ This Free App Will Totally Change How You Use Your Google TV FTC Wants to Make… Read More » Source

Black Friday and Cyber Monday IKEA’s new lineup of smart home sensors work with Google Home, and they’re cheap Google Chrome and Calendar are about to drop support for older Android devices Google Drive seems to have lost some user data, reports say Amazon turns Fire TV Cube into thin clients for business customers – Liliputing Google… Read More » Source

YouTube says it’s not slowing down Firefox — just ad blockers Google Chrome will limit ad blockers starting June 2024 Infocom’s ingenious code-porting tools for Zork and other games have been found YouTube loading slower for some users on Firefox, may be related to ad blockers [U] Google Home adds search bar for devices on your Wi-Fi… Read More » Source