Take a nostalgia trip with the GameBud and 400 games — just $34.99

We all miss our Gameboys. You can’t return to those heady days of youth, but you can replicate the gaming experience with the GameBud. This nostalgia-inducing device is better than half price for the next few days.

In many ways, the GameBud is better than your Gameboy. For a start, it’s preloaded with 400 games in the classic eight-bit style. It saves on your phone battery and has some lovely fat buttons to hammer on.

It’s also much smaller than its ’90s predecessor. The Gameboy was actually a bit of a brick, while the GameBud is little bigger than your palm. That means it’ll fit into almost any pocket, and three hours of battery life makes it perfect for the commute.

The GameBud at a glance:

• Play 400 classic video games on the go.
• Game for up to three hours on a single charge.
• Easily stow inside your bag when you’re out and about.
• Play games on your own TV via the TV-out port and included AV cable.

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The five-star-rated GameBud usually retails for $75, but for the next few days, you can pick one up for just $34.99.

The clock is ticking on the deal, so if you want to revive your youth then head on over to Tech Deals via the link below.

Check out the Gamebud

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Mobile innovation: Things will get worse before they get better

After a couple of flat years, the mobile industry is abuzz, flush with innovation. 5G will arrive in 2019 to transform the way we consume data, while flexible, foldable smartphones will reshape the way we interact with technology — or so various manufacturers and industry pundits would have us believe.

Our industry needs some optimism to relieve its current funk, but everyone seems to be forgetting the number one rule of cutting-edge technology: It takes years, not months, for bleeding-edge innovations to meaningfully change the typical consumer’s life.

Read: The most important news from CES 2019

The numbers don’t add up

Case in point, the first 5G networks and smartphones should be with us by mid-2019, but they won’t be so widespread that everyone can buy into them. Only a few global carriers offer 5G and in just a few cities, making coverage spotty at best. Furthermore, most won’t rush out to spend ludicrous money just to be first, even if they can.

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Robert Triggs

Research from Deloitte Insights predicts just 1 million 5G smartphones will be sold in 2019, out of an estimated 1.5 billion phones sold throughout the year — that’s not even 0.1 percent. It’s under 3 percent of the total number of smartphones currently in use in the United States. This will improve in 2020, with an estimated 15 to 20 million 5G global sales.

However, even by 2025, just 14 percent of worldwide connections are likely to be based on 5G compared to 53 percent on 4G, according to data from GSMA.

The bottom line is this year’s 5G efforts will be reasonably muted in terms of real impact, just like the first few years of 4G were. Manufacturers are keen to be first, with the glaring exception of Apple, but this fanfare needs a reality check.

Trying to provide more tangible innovations to consumers, Royole, Samsung, Huawei, and others are planning to launch smartphones with flexible displays sometime in 2019 too. Again though, industry sales expectations peg this with niche appeal rather than a real revolution.

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Foldable phones with flexible displays – Here are the ones we know about so far

Phones with true flexible and foldable displays are on the way! After a brief flirtation with phones like ZTE Axon M, which joins two screens with a hinge in a clamshell design, we’re already seeing companies tease …

Flexible AMOLED display shipments are only expected to top 50 million by 2025. That’s clearly a long way down the line and that figure would only account for a little over 3 percent of today’s entire global market. In 2019, the number is expected to sit somewhere around 1.4 million. It’s not exactly predicted to be the next must-have technology then, though perhaps supply will ramp up if the first products prove to be a hit.

Ultimately the big hitters this year won’t be the first 5G or bendable phones. Instead, the regular Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10, Huawei P30 and Mate 30, Google Pixel 4, and a selection of other fan favorites will no doubt continue to sell in the most meaningful numbers.

What does this all mean for 2019?

Most 2019 smartphones, for better or worse, will probably end up resembling 2018 handsets (albeit probably with a sprinkling of novel announcements to liven things up). That’s not a bad thing — lots of 2018 smartphones were really impressive. You might even say a number of companies finally nailed the smartphone formula last year.

That said, we’re probably going to see a number of more questionable “innovations” this year too. More cameras are almost certain, as are a myriad of phones hiding cameras in pinhole display cutouts. We may also see more in-display fingerprint scanners, weird and wonderful notch designs, novel ways to make bezels even smaller, and even stranger uses for “AI.” Sadly none of that is particularly new.

Read: What about 9G? T-Mobile ridicules AT&T for using fake 5G logo on 4G phones

Worse for the industry, 5G and flexible displays are unlikely to spur growth. From Apple to ZTE, phone makers — and their suppliers — are bracing for another tough year marked by market saturation, trade conflicts, and a possible widespread economic downturn.

If you’re looking for exciting and interesting products, 2019 will certainly have a few. You might even buy one of them if you’re prepared to stump up the early adopter fee. However, most consumers won’t be joining the 5G or flexible bandwagons any time soon. It’s going to take a couple more years before the mobile market looks any different to how it does today.

Source: Android Zone

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96% price drop on the 2019 Complete Computer Science Bundle

You don’t need a college degree to be a Computer Science whiz. In fact, it would take you a number of years and many thousands of dollars to go down that route. Online courses are often much more affordable, and let you learn at an accelerated pace.

The 2019 Complete Computer Science Bundle is one such solution. This 11-part super bundle contains over 110 hours of expert-led training. It covers the most vital technologies you need to succeed in this industry, and makes an excellent platform to launch your tech career.

Master mainstream tech skills such as web development and software testing.

Naturally, a good chunk of the bundle is learning how to code in popular programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. The video demonstrations are hands-on, and often you’ll apply your skills in real-world scenarios.

Like a Computer Science degree, you also get comprehensive instruction in mainstream tech skills such as web development and software testing.  You’ll even learn how to build chatbots and voice apps for Alexa.

These tech skills open up a host of career doors, and there’s even some help in taking such opportunities. The bundle contains a huge learning kit to ensure you shine in coding interviews.

The 2019 Computer Science Bundle in full:

• An Easy Introduction to Python — $99 value
• Scalable Programming with Scala and Spark — $99 value
• Break Away: Programming And Coding Interviews — $99 value
• The Web Development Omnibus: jQuery, AngularJS, and ReactJS — $99 value
• Building Voice Apps Using Amazon Alexa — $99 value
• Building Chatbots with Google DialogFlow — $99 value
• Using Elasticsearch and Kibana — $99 value
• From 0 to 1: Spark for Data Science in Python — $99 value
• Learn By Example: Scala — $99 value
• Software Testing Omnibus: Sikuli, Selenium, JUnit, and Principles of Testing — $99 value
• Learn By Example: The Foundations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — $99 value

The entire value of the bundle is almost $1,100 — nothing compared to college tuition, but not exactly an amount that most of us have laying about. Fortunately, right now there’s a huge 96 percent price drop on the package, meaning you pay just $39.

Over 1,300 people have already enrolled, and the learning kit boasts a five-star rating. However, the deal ends soon, so don’t miss your chance. Hit the button below to find it.

To The Deal!

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5 best desktops of CES 2019 – for gaming, business, and personal use

Laptops grabbed a lot of attention at CES 2019. Loads of great models debuted, including the Lenovo Legion Y740, Razer Blade 15, and Dell XPS 13. However, we also saw a number of awesome desktops in Las Vegas aimed at gamers, artists, and business owners. Here are the five best desktop computers to be announced at the show.

MSI Infinite S

MSI’s Infinite S is aimed at gamers. It’s a very compact tower at just 348 x 244 x 128mm, but it still packs impressive specs. It’s powered by the 9th generation of Intel’s Core processors (up to Intel Core i7) and sports Nvidia’s new RTX 2060 GPU. The device also features MSI’s Silent Storm cooling system and up to 32GB of RAM.

The Infinite S received two CES Innovation awards and is designed with performance and space in mind. The PC looks cool too, with a rugged case and a customizable RGB strip on the front.

The MSI Infinite S will go on sale somewhere in late Q1 or early Q2. Pricing will be between $700 and $800 depending on the configuration you choose.

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Lenovo Yoga A940

Designed for digital artists, the Lenovo Yoga A940 is an all-in-one desktop PC that looks similar to Microsoft’s Surface Studio. It sports a 27-inch touchscreen display, which you can tilt down to a 25-degree angle. It also features Lenovo’s Precision dial that can be placed on either side of the display and gives you more precise control over your work. You can adjust the brush size, opacity, and other settings in programs like Photoshop.

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Best VR and AR products of CES 2019 — headsets, games, porn…

In addition to phones, smartwatches, tablets, and a bunch of other cool gadgets, we also saw a few great AR- and VR-related products at CES in Las Vegas. These include VR headsets, games, and even …

The device is powered by the Intel 8th-gen Core i7 processor and comes with up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. It also has an integrated wireless charging pad for charging a supported smartphone while working.

The Lenovo Yoga A940 will go on sale in March starting at $2,350, making it quite a bit cheaper than Microsoft’s Surface Studio 2. The retail box includes a mouse, keyboard, and digital stylus, in addition to the Precision dial and the device itself.

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HP Omen Obelisk

At CES 2019, HP announced upgraded versions of its Omen Obelisk desktops, which now come with the 9th generation Intel Coffee Lake Refresh processors and Nvidia Turing graphics.

HP’s high-end Omen Obelisk desktop comes with the Intel Core i9 processor and will go on sale in March.

There are two versions of the desktop available. The entry-level model sports an Intel Core i7-9700K processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, while the high-end variant offers an Intel Core i9-9900K processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080Ti GPU. Both have 16GB of RAM.

The computer looks more or less the same as the original, which isn’t a bad thing. The case is gorgeous and has a tool-less design, making it easy to upgrade components. It also comes with a second SSD slot for adding more storage. The new HP Omen Obelisk will be available from March and will start at $2,250.

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Corsair One series

There are three new desktops in Corsair’s One range. The most powerful is the One Pro i180, a compact gaming device with top-of-the-line specs and a high price tag. It features the Intel Core i9-9920X processor, Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti graphics, and 32GB of RAM. There’s a 960GB SSD and 2TB HDD drive on board as well as customizable RGB lighting. The device comes in at a whopping $5,000.

If that’s too rich for your blood, the One i160 might be a better option. It’s cheaper than the Pro model but still quite expensive at $3,600. It’s a powerful device, packing the Intel Core i9-9900K processor, a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GPU, and 32GB of RAM under the hood. It has a 480GB SSD and a 2TB HDD.

Editor’s Pick

The best Chromebooks of CES 2019

Google’s Chrome OS had a small footprint during the CES 2019 technology show in Las Vegas. Models were scarce compared to Windows 10 devices, though Asus wasn’t shy with its portfolio of five Chromebooks for …

The least powerful and cheapest of Corsair’s new PCs is the One i140, featuring an Intel Core i7-9700K processor and GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card. You’ll get the same storage and RAM as the i160 model, but the price is lower at $3,000.

The Corsair One Pro i180 and One i160 are already up for pre-order, with sales officially kicking off on February 12. The i140 model can be purchased right away.

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Asus ProArt PA90

Asus is marketing the ProArt PA90 as a device for content creators. It’s extremely compact, with a height of 365mm and a diameter of 176mm. It weighs around 5.8kg (12.7lbs). The PC is powered by the Intel Core i7-9700K or i9-9900K processor paired with either the Nvidia Quadro P2000 or P4000 GPU.

When the CPU is under heavy load, the top of the device raises to allow for increased airflow.

The PC has a simple and elegant design with LED lighting on top that changes color to show the load of the CPU. When under heavy load, the top of the device raises to increase airflow and cool it down. It’s pretty cool — check it out in the video below.

Unfortunately, Asus did not share when the device will go on sale — it only said the computer would be available in the coming months. Pricing has also not been announced, as it will likely differ from market to market.

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There you have it. These are the best desktops we’ve seen at CES 2019. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

Source: Android Zone

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The best mobile accessories at CES 2019

From the “standard” smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches to the jaw-dropping, futuristic, and bizarre, there were a lot of devices, products, and new technologies shown off at this year’s CES. There was also a slew of useful and interesting accessories announced at the event to help you get the most out of your smartphones or tablets. Here’s a roundup of the best mobile accessories at CES 2019!

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JBL Link Drive

Harman

The JBL Link Drive brings Google Home and Android Auto-like features to your car by acting as a bridge between your phone and your car stereo. Simply plug the compact Link Drive into a cigarette lighter port, pair it with both your phone and your stereo, and then issue “OK Google” commands without needing to touch your phone.

You can answer calls, have text messages read to you, get directions, and do a whole lot more. It’s equipped with two noise-canceling mics to remove engine and road sounds and never miss a command. If your car stereo doesn’t have Bluetooth capabilities, you can also connect the device using an aux port. The JBL Link Drive also features a 2.1A USB port for charging your device on the go. The Link Drive will land sometime this spring at a retail price of $59.95.

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Anker ROAV Bolt

The JBL Link Drive isn’t the only way to get the Google Assistant in your car. Also announced at CES was the Anker ROAV Bolt. It also plugs into the cigarette lighter port of the car and connects to your phone via Bluetooth and the car stereo via Bluetooth or the aux port. You get to control everything with your voice and brings to the car everything that the Google Assistant is capable of.

It has a couple of advantages over the JBL Link Drive as well. You get two USB ports with the ROAV Bolt and it is also slightly cheaper, priced at $50. The Anker ROAV Bolt will be available in February.

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Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1

Anker showcased a lot of devices at CES this year, including the ROAV Bolt, a new Bluetooth speaker, a mobile projector, and more. However, what the mobile accessories company is best known for is its charging devices, and these weren’t left behind either. First announced back in October, Anker PowerPort Atom PD range is now ready to go on sale.

It’s one of the first chargers in the market to use gallium nitride (GaN), which is capable of handling high temperatures and allows for higher efficiency and output in a more compact package. This USB-PD charger provides a 30W output, letting you charge any smartphone that supports the standard, as well as devices like the Macbook Air and Nintendo Switch.

This ultra-compact wall charger will be available later this month, priced at just $29.99. Anker will also launch a 60W charger with 2 USB-C ports and a 100W charger with 2 USB-C ports and 2 USB-A ports later this quarter.

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Corning Gorilla Glass personalized case

Last year, Corning introduced its new Ink Jet technology for its line of Gorilla Glass, allowing you to print photo-quality images onto Gorilla Glass, opening up the door for fully-customizable glass backs for smartphones. Although not at the back of an actual phone, Corning brought Ink Jet to CES 2019 and demonstrated it using glass-backed smartphone cases. Creating a case and getting the final product in your hand is surprisingly quick and easy, as Android Authority’s own C. Scott Brown can attest to.

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iOttie One Touch Connect car mount with Alexa built-in

We don’t really expect much from our car mounts except for it to hold your phone in place properly. However, with the on-going surge of AI assistants, is it really surprising that this tech has made its way to our car mounts as well? Meet the latest iOttie Easy One Touch Connect car mount with Alexa built-in!

This doesn’t need to connect to your phone in any way, with Alexa integrated directly into the car mount itself. Two noise-canceling mics ensure that the device doesn’t miss a command and you get access to everything Alexa is capable of, including a range of over 70,000 Alexa Skills. Of course, you also get to take advantage of iOttie’s Easy One Touch Connect mechanism to easily place and remove your phone from the car mount. No pricing information is available yet, but the car mount will be available later this quarter.

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iOttie Auto Sense car mount

If you’re too lazy to use the Easy One Touch Connect mechanism found with other iOttie car mounts, the company has a solution for you. The Auto Sense car mount uses a proximity sensor to know when you are moving the phone towards the car mount and opens its motorized arms to let you keep the phone. The arms then automatically close and hold the phone in place. The car mount also comes with a 10W wireless charging pad to charge any smartphone that supports the Qi-wireless charging standard. The iOttie Auto Sense car mount will launch later this year priced at $55.

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Nomadplug travel adapter

Nomadplug

Travel adapters are a dime a dozen, but what makes the Nomadplug stand out is the fact that it is guaranteed to work in 195 countries, while most work in up to 160 and often not even that many. The premium build quality is a huge positive and its unique design makes for a device that is quite compact despite its impressive capabilities. The travel plug also features a built-in 5,000mAh power bank with two USB-A ports and one USB-C port. Prototypes of the device were shown off at CES and the final product is expected to ship to Indiegogo backers in March. When released, the Nomadplug is expected to be around $120.

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Mophie Powerstation PD portable power banks

Mophie introduced two new portable power banks at CES – the Powerstation PD and the Powerstation PD XL. The former comes with a built-in battery of 6,700mAh and the XL stays true to its name with its 10,050mAh capacity. Both power banks come with a USB-C PD input and output port and a USB-A port, allowing you to charge two mobile devices simultaneously. Both Powerstations come with a textured design that looks great and keeps them safe from scratches and scuffs. Both the Powerstation PD and the Powerstation PD XL are available now from Mophie and are priced at $59.95 and $79.95 respectively.

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So there you have it for this roundup of some of the best mobile accessories that were seen at CES 2019! Don’t forget to check out our extensive CES coverage for a ton of cool new products that were launched at the event, and you can find more roundups like this below –

• Android Authority’s CES Top Picks 2019 Awards
• The best smartwatches and fitness trackers at CES
• Best audio of CES 2019
• The robots of CES 2019
• The best new Chromebooks launched at CES
• The best tablets announced at CES this year

Source: Android Zone

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The best mobile accessories at CES 2019

From the “standard” smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches to the jaw-dropping, futuristic, and bizarre, there were a lot of devices, products, and new technologies shown off at this year’s CES. There was also a slew of useful and interesting accessories announced at the event to help you get the most out of your smartphones or tablets. Here’s a roundup of the best mobile accessories at CES 2019!

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JBL Link Drive

Harman

The JBL Link Drive brings Google Home and Android Auto-like features to your car by acting as a bridge between your phone and your car stereo. Simply plug the compact Link Drive into a cigarette lighter port, pair it with both your phone and your stereo, and then issue “OK Google” commands without needing to touch your phone.

You can answer calls, have text messages read to you, get directions, and do a whole lot more. It’s equipped with two noise-canceling mics to remove engine and road sounds and never miss a command. If your car stereo doesn’t have Bluetooth capabilities, you can also connect the device using an aux port. The JBL Link Drive also features a 2.1A USB port for charging your device on the go. The Link Drive will land sometime this spring at a retail price of $59.95.

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Anker ROAV Bolt

The JBL Link Drive isn’t the only way to get the Google Assistant in your car. Also announced at CES was the Anker ROAV Bolt. It also plugs into the cigarette lighter port of the car and connects to your phone via Bluetooth and the car stereo via Bluetooth or the aux port. You get to control everything with your voice and brings to the car everything that the Google Assistant is capable of.

It has a couple of advantages over the JBL Link Drive as well. You get two USB ports with the ROAV Bolt and it is also slightly cheaper, priced at $50. The Anker ROAV Bolt will be available in February.

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Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1

Anker showcased a lot of devices at CES this year, including the ROAV Bolt, a new Bluetooth speaker, a mobile projector, and more. However, what the mobile accessories company is best known for is its charging devices, and these weren’t left behind either. First announced back in October, Anker PowerPort Atom PD range is now ready to go on sale.

It’s one of the first chargers in the market to use gallium nitride (GaN), which is capable of handling high temperatures and allows for higher efficiency and output in a more compact package. This USB-PD charger provides a 30W output, letting you charge any smartphone that supports the standard, as well as devices like the Macbook Air and Nintendo Switch.

This ultra-compact wall charger will be available later this month, priced at just $29.99. Anker will also launch a 60W charger with 2 USB-C ports and a 100W charger with 2 USB-C ports and 2 USB-A ports later this quarter.

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Corning Gorilla Glass personalized case

Last year, Corning introduced its new Ink Jet technology for its line of Gorilla Glass, allowing you to print photo-quality images onto Gorilla Glass, opening up the door for fully-customizable glass backs for smartphones. Although not at the back of an actual phone, Corning brought Ink Jet to CES 2019 and demonstrated it using glass-backed smartphone cases. Creating a case and getting the final product in your hand is surprisingly quick and easy, as Android Authority’s own C. Scott Brown can attest to.

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iOttie One Touch Connect car mount with Alexa built-in

We don’t really expect much from our car mounts except for it to hold your phone in place properly. However, with the on-going surge of AI assistants, is it really surprising that this tech has made its way to our car mounts as well? Meet the latest iOttie Easy One Touch Connect car mount with Alexa built-in!

This doesn’t need to connect to your phone in any way, with Alexa integrated directly into the car mount itself. Two noise-canceling mics ensure that the device doesn’t miss a command and you get access to everything Alexa is capable of, including a range of over 70,000 Alexa Skills. Of course, you also get to take advantage of iOttie’s Easy One Touch Connect mechanism to easily place and remove your phone from the car mount. No pricing information is available yet, but the car mount will be available later this quarter.

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iOttie Auto Sense car mount

If you’re too lazy to use the Easy One Touch Connect mechanism found with other iOttie car mounts, the company has a solution for you. The Auto Sense car mount uses a proximity sensor to know when you are moving the phone towards the car mount and opens its motorized arms to let you keep the phone. The arms then automatically close and hold the phone in place. The car mount also comes with a 10W wireless charging pad to charge any smartphone that supports the Qi-wireless charging standard. The iOttie Auto Sense car mount will launch later this year priced at $55.

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Nomadplug travel adapter

Nomadplug

Travel adapters are a dime a dozen, but what makes the Nomadplug stand out is the fact that it is guaranteed to work in 195 countries, while most work in up to 160 and often not even that many. The premium build quality is a huge positive and its unique design makes for a device that is quite compact despite its impressive capabilities. The travel plug also features a built-in 5,000mAh power bank with two USB-A ports and one USB-C port. Prototypes of the device were shown off at CES and the final product is expected to ship to Indiegogo backers in March. When released, the Nomadplug is expected to be around $120.

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Mophie Powerstation PD portable power banks

Mophie introduced two new portable power banks at CES – the Powerstation PD and the Powerstation PD XL. The former comes with a built-in battery of 6,700mAh and the XL stays true to its name with its 10,050mAh capacity. Both power banks come with a USB-C PD input and output port and a USB-A port, allowing you to charge two mobile devices simultaneously. Both Powerstations come with a textured design that looks great and keeps them safe from scratches and scuffs. Both the Powerstation PD and the Powerstation PD XL are available now from Mophie and are priced at $59.95 and $79.95 respectively.

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So there you have it for this roundup of some of the best mobile accessories that were seen at CES 2019! Don’t forget to check out our extensive CES coverage for a ton of cool new products that were launched at the event, and you can find more roundups like this below –

• Android Authority’s CES Top Picks 2019 Awards
• The best smartwatches and fitness trackers at CES
• Best audio of CES 2019
• The robots of CES 2019
• The best new Chromebooks launched at CES
• The best tablets announced at CES this year

Source: Android Zone

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Google Assistant was everywhere at CES 2019

Google had a huge exhibit space at CES 2019 in Las Vegas (complete with its own roller coaster) and it made plenty of announcements concerning the Google Assistant. Let’s take a look at the major ones made by both Google and third-party companies this week at CES.

Google: New features and a new 1 billion device milestone

While Google didn’t announce any new first-party hardware with Google Assistant during CES 2019, it said it expects Assistant to be available on 1 billion devices by the end of January. That’s a huge jump from the 500-million-device milestone it achieved in May 2018.

Google also announced more features for Assistant this week, including integration with Google Maps, and how it can help you check into your airline flight. Android users will get to use Google Assistant to respond to text messages on your phone via SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger, Hangouts, Viber, Telegram, Messages, and more.

Google

If you own a Google Home smart speaker or Smart Display, Google announced a potentially handy new Assistant feature: Interpreter Mode. It will offer audio translations of someone else’s language into your local language on Google Home speakers, and text translations on Smart Displays.

Also, Android phones will soon get an update let people access features on Google Assistant without leaving the lock screen, like search results, setting up alarms and more.

Finally, Google announced Google Assistant Connect at CES 2019, which will let companies connect to Assistant-based smart speakers or smart displays without including their own speakers and microphones. For example, the smart speaker could connect to an e-ink display to show information like the current weather conditions. More information on Assistant Connect will come later this year.

Google Assistant finally begins its rollout for Sonos speakers

Sonos

In 2017, Sonos announced some of its smart speakers, including the Sonos One and Sonos Beam, would add support for Google Assistant in 2018. However, the company later revealed the support update would be delayed until 2019. This week, Sonos announced the Google Assistant update for those speakers had finally started rolling out and will be available for all of them in the coming weeks.

In addition, older Sonos Wi-Fi-connected speakers will also get an update so Google Assistant can recognize them. If you own an Assistant-based smart device, you can use voice commands to tell those speakers to play music.

Samsung announces Google Assistant support for its smart TVs

During its CES 2019 press event, Samsung announced if you have a Google Assistant device like a Google Home speaker, you will be able to use voice commands on select Samsung smart TVs. The support will be rather limited, as you will be able to use voice command to turn the smart TV on or off, along with changing channels or the input source. You can also turn the volume up and down with a Google Assistant voice command, or launch specific smart TV apps.

Samsung says its 2019 smart TVs will support this, and hinted that older models could get this support in the future. Samsung will also add this kind of support for Amazon’s Alexa and for its upcoming Galaxy Home smart speaker, which will use the company’s Bixby digital assistant.

Philips Hue adds more Google Assistant support

Philips Hue

Philips Hue, the smart bulb and lighting division of Philips, announced a new Google Assistant-based feature for its products called Gentle Wake Up at CES 2019. If you have Philips Hue bulbs in your bedroom, this feature will brighten them 30 minutes before your alarm goes off in the morning, to make it easier for you to wake up.

This feature will also allow you to use Google Assistant to set up effects to make you sleep better. For example, you can use commands to change the normal Hue lights to a softer and warmer tone at night so you can fall asleep faster. This update will start rolling out in March.

Lenovo’s Google Assistant-based Smart Clock

Lenovo launched its Google Assistant-based Smart Display speaker in late 2018. For its CES 2019 product lineup, the company announced a second Assistant-based speaker with a display. The Lenovo Smart Clock is exactly what it sounds like — an alarm clock with a 4-inch display. Of course, it can show the current time, but the display can also show upcoming alarms, calendar events and any Assistant voice commands you give it.

The clock has a fabric-lined 6-watt speaker with two passive radiators, along with Dolby’s noise reduction technology. There’s no camera on board, so you can’t make video calls, but you can still use it to make voice commands to control smart home devices, such as Philips Hue bulbs in the bedroom. It will go on sale later this spring for $79.99.

The Anker Roav Bolt will bring Google Assistant to your car

The folks at Anker used CES 2019 to announce a new accessory for your vehicle called the Anker Roav Bolt. It basically makes easier to use Google Assistant in your car. You will need an Assistant-based smartphone in the car as well. You then plug the Bolt into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter port and connect it to your car’s stereo with Bluetooth or, if available, an AUX cable. Finally, you connect the device to your phone to start using Google Assistant voice commands, such as making calls, getting directions, play music and more.

The Anker Roav Bolt also has two USB ports so you can charge your phone while you use it for voice commands. It will go on sale sometime in February for $50.

Verizon HumX will help you in your car with Google Assistant

During CES 2019, Verizon Wireless announced the HumX, its 4G LTE device that connects to your car, will add Google Assistant support later in 2019. HumX will let you use Assistant-based voice commands to locate your vehicle on your smartphone, and access your trip history. You can also get information about your current fuel level, learn how long it will take to get to work, and more. Current second generation HueX owners will get a software update to add Google Assistant support later in the year. Verizon will sell the version of HumX with Assistant out of the box during the first quarter of 2019. It will cost $69, with a $15 monthly service fee.

House of Marley reveals environmentally friendly Google Assistant speaker

House of Marley is dedicated to releasing environmentally friendly audio products, and announced its first smart speaker at CES 2019. It’s called the Get Together Mini, and uses Google Assistant for voice commands. It also supports multi-room music with Google Cast and can charge other devices. More importantly, the speaker is made of materials such as bamboo, recycled aluminum, organic cotton, and hemp-based fabric that definitely make a difference for your carbon footprint. The speaker is scheduled to go on sale in August for $199.99.

Kohler Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror with Assistant announced

Well-known kitchen and bathroom company Kohler announced this week at CES it is expanding the reach of its Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror. Previously, the mirror supported Amazon’s Alexa, but at CES 2019 Kohler said a version supporting Google Assistant will release in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Like the Alexa version, the Google Assistant models of the Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror will be able to take voice commands to control the amount of light from its dimmable LEDs. It also has two microphones and embedded speakers that are in a hermetically sealed casing. This will allow owners to use commands to get the latest news, play music or do anything else that an Assistant-based speaker can do. The price will be on the high side, with the 24-inch version of the mirror selling for $1,249, the 34-inch version selling for $1,499 and the 40-inch edition priced at $1,624.

KitchenAid and GE reveal Assistant-based displays for the kitchen

We are seeing more and smarter home devices announced for the kitchen, and Google Assistant is making entries into that part of the home as well. At CES 2019, the KitchenAid Smart Display was revealed. It has a 10-inch display, looks similar to the Google Home Hub, and similarly will respond to Assistant-based voice commands, along with showing content. However, this KitchenAid Smart Display will have an IPX5 resistance rating, which means it should work even if you splash some water on it while cooking.

The KitchenAid Smart Display will also pre-install the Yummly recipe app, so you can quickly find something great to cook. Unfortunately, it looks like this display won’t release until the second half of 2019, and it will be a bit expensive. The company says it will cost between $200 and $300.

GE is also launching a kitchen smart display, and it’s much bigger than the KitchenAid device. As we saw at CES 2019, the GE Kitchen Hub is a full Android device, running on a huge 27-inch display. It’s designed to sit above your stove like a microwave, and you can use it to access cooking videos, recipes, and more. It also has two cameras; one is on the front for take video calls, and one over the oven, so you and anyone else can see what you are cooking. The device also has an exhaust vent at the bottom for removing the smoke from your stove while cooking.

Since it is a full Android device, you can also run any apps on it, so you can watch Netflix while you cook, or listen to an Audible audiobook. There’s no word on a water resistance rating, so don’t splash anything on it. The GE Kitchen Hub goes on sale in May for either $1,199 with a matte finish or $1,399 with stainless steel.

Dish to add Google Assistant into its Hopper DVR

Many Android TV-based smart televisions already support Google Assistant, either directly or indirectly. Now the satellite TV provider Dish is expanding its use of Assistant even more in your living room or media room. At CES 2019, it revealed plans to integrate Google Assistant into its Hopper set-top DVR boxes. If you have one, you can use your voice-based remote to ask Assistant to give you the latest news, weather and sports course, and it will also allow you to control any other smart home devices you might have in your house. This support is also coming to Dish’s Joey and Wally set-top boxes as well in an update in the coming months.

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Google Assistant was a huge part of CES 2019, and these were just the highlights of a busy week of Assistant-based product and feature announcements at the show?

Source: Android Zone

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Fortnite vs PUBG: Which one is right for you?

The basic premise of Fortnite and PUBG is the same: you parachute onto an island with up to 99 other players, search for guns, ammo, and other supplies, and then try to take down as many opponents as possible. The last person standing wins.

However, the two battle royale games differ from one another in many ways including graphics, controls, and more. Due to these differences, it’s impossible to proclaim one better than the other — which title is right for you comes down to personal preference.

That’s what this week’s quiz is all about. It will tell you which game is more suitable for you based on the answers you give. The quiz contains only eight questions, all of which revolve around the biggest differences between Fortnite and PUBG.

Click the Start button below to take the quiz, and don’t forget to share your result on social media at the end.

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This is the 24th quiz in our regular weekly series. You can take a few of the most popular ones via the links below or check out all of them by clicking here.

• Smartphone quiz: Do you remember these gimmicky features?
• Can you name a smartphone just by looking at it?
• How much do you really know about Android?
• Which phone did it first?
• How much do you really know about Samsung?
• Name that smartphone!

Let us know which questions you thought were the hardest and share your result with others in the comment section.

Source: Android Zone

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