Wednesday, January 31, 2018

IFTTT now plays nice with TiVo and Wiser heating systems

A few weeks back we reported that TiVo support for automation service IFTTT was inbound, and enthusiasts would be able to integrate a whole new set of applets into their workflow. Well, that day has arrived, and the new applets even include limited Alexa and Google Home integration. Wiser heating systems have also received IFTTT integration. 

Wiser, for the unfamiliar, is an electronic heating solution by the British company Drayton, sort of like Nest's thermostats.

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Google Play services 11.9.75, which fixes Cast device Wi-Fi issues, has hit stable

Last month it was revealed that Google Cast-supported devices were causing networking issues for many. After the story garnered widespread attention, Google quickly pushed out a fix in the form of the Play services 11.9.74 beta. Affected parties were able to manually install this version or jump into the testing program to get it, and it was supposed to fix the issue. But, that was a beta release that not everyone received (since betas are opt-in).

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Google Calendar's desktop site can now show week numbers

There are a lot of industries where the number of the week in a year is as significant as the day of the week. Up until now, Google Calendar's desktop site hasn't actually shown that information naively, which was a bummer for those that might have needed it. But, that particular omission has now been remedied, as Google has added a setting to show week numbers on the desktop site for Google Calendar. 

 

The new option in Settings (left), numbered weeks in month view (right).

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Amazon Cloud Cam review: A good value, but missing some features

Amazon offers various cloud services to consumers as well as businesses. In fact, some makers of home security cameras use Amazon's web services to store video. It only makes sense for Amazon to get into this market as it increasingly pushes home automation with Alexa. The Cloud Cam is a 1080p indoor security camera with a competitive price point of $120 when it's not on sale. This camera has a lot going for it, but it's clear Amazon is still just getting started with home security—the Cloud Cam is missing just enough that other cameras might be better options, even if they're more expensive.

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OxygenOS 5.0.2 for OnePlus 5 brings face unlock, better EIS for video, CPU security patch, and more

Face unlock has been in Android for years, though it recently became a hot topic again when OnePlus put it in the OnePlus 5T. The 5T's implementation is stupid quick - so quick, in fact, that you often don't even see the lockscreen before it unlocks. Now, in OxygenOS 5.0.2, the feature has made its way to the OnePlus 5 as promised. There are some other fixes/additions included as well.

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LG settles lawsuit over smartphone bootlooping, members get $425 cash or $700 rebate

  • LG recently settled a lawsuit launched by smartphone who were plagued by bootlooping issues.
  • Those affected who joined the lawsuit must file a "Proof of Claim" survey by February 12 to get the full rebate or cash amount.
  • As of this writing, the survey and the settlement page has been taken down.

Do you remember the lawsuit that angry LG smartphone owners filed against the South Korean company? The lawsuit was settled today and you could potentially have some money headed your way.

If you are not familiar with the term "bootlooping," it is when a phone is stuck in a loop of reboots that prevent owners from actually using their devices. The issue is not exclusive to LG smartphones, though it affected the likes of the G4, V10, V20, Nexus 5X, and G5.

Because such a side swath of smartphones were plagued by bootlooping, owners filed a class-action lawsuit against LG. Law firm Girard Gibbs has just reached a settlement with the company—one that hopes to net members some financial restitution.

According to Girard Gibbs, which handled the lawsuit on behalf of the members, the first option is a $700 rebate toward the purchase of a new LG smartphone. That is almost the cost of a new V30, which has seemingly remained immune to bootlooping.

The second option is $425 in cash, which will likely be the more popular option. People can get the rebate, pick up the V30, and try to sell it, which will likely net them more money. However, that seems like a hassle, particularly when these folks can get $425 and not do a thing.

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Those affected who joined the lawsuit must fill out a "Proof of Claim" survey by February 12, 2018. They can still fill out the survey if the deadline passes, though they will only get either $100 in cash or up to a $200 rebate.

At the time of this writing, however, the survey and the link to the settlement page on Girard Gibbs' website have been taken down. It could be due to the volume of people that tried to access these pages at once, though we will update this story when we learn more.

If you managed to submit your survey, expect payment distribution to begin sometime in March.



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10 best new Android games from January 2018!

Android gaming is getting bigger and better every month it seems and there is always a slew of new titles coming to Google Play. Whether you're a casual gamer or you want something with a beat more meat on its bones, there's usually a game coming out to suit everyone's taste. Let's take a look at the best new Android games from the last month! You can watch the videos on YouTube from passed months by clicking here!


Bridge Constructor Portal

Price: $4.99
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Bridge Constructor Portal launched to positive fanfare. The game combines the puzzle building of Bridge Constructor with the quirky characters, environments, and other elements of the popular Portal franchise. Players build bridges for vehicles to travel through. There are obstacles and various dangers to overcome as well. This is an early candidate for game of the year. It also features a flat price, no in-app purchases, and no advertising. It's really quite good.
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Geometry Dash SubZero

Price: Free
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Geometry Dash SubZero is the latest game in the popular platformer franchise. It features many of the same mechanics as previous titles. It combines runner and platformer mechanics along with some rhythm game mechanics for good measure. The game features a few different levels, a decent soundtrack, and a practice mode. It's one of the few good free games with no in-app purchases.
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Gunstar Heroes

Price: Free / $1.99
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Gunstar Heroes is the latest SEGA Forever game. This one is an action platformer. It features a bunch of levels, boss fights, a little bit of a story, hardware controlelr support, and even local multiplayer over Wi-Fi. There are several weapon types of choose from as well. The game works well enough without a ton of bugs or issues. It's the kind of retro shooter that newer retro shooters pay odes to. It's free to play with advertising. The full, ad-free version goes for $1.99.
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HQ Trivia

Price: Free
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HQ Trivia is a massively popular quiz game. It came out on iOS late last summer. Its Android release was New Years Even. The game is only active about 12 times per week. Players play live with a real host for real money. Those left after 12 questions split the winnings via PayPal. Its still in an unreleased state. That means it's still in beta. The game is buggy and laggy, but not bad enough to be unpleasant to play. It's also entirely free for now. It's a good time.
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Jellynauts

Price: Free with in-app purchases
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Jellynauts is the latest game from Yodo1 games. Its a hack-and-slash game with some very minor MOBA elements. You and teammates battle against opponents. It features a five versus five battle mode, a free for all mode, and a bunch of weapon combinations. The game is unreleased. Thus, it's in beta. There are some bugs, but nothing serious. This will likely be another super popular title from Yodo1.
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Lotus Digital

Price: $4.99
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Lotus Digital is an interesting atmospheric puzzle-combat game. Players add pedals to flowers on the playing field. The goal is to defend those flowers from your opponents. It features good looking graphics, online multiplayer, single player mode, simple mechanics, and more. It goes for $4.99 with no in-app purchases (for now, anyway). That may be a bit pricey for this particular game, but that's ultimately up to you.
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Portal Knights

Price: $4.99
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Portal Knights is a holdover from December's releases. It's okay, though, because this game is actually quite good. It's a sandbox action RPG. It features a ton of game play mechanics, including traveling to other randomly generated worlds, crafting, combat, various weapons and armor to find, and a lot more. It also features local multiplayer over WiFi with up to four total players. It's $4.99 with no in-app purchases. No freemium elements is rare in this genre and space.
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Prizefighters

Price: Free with in-app purchases
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Prizefighters is a new boxing game. It features a lot of graphical and mechanic similarities to arcade and console boxing games from the 1990's. You basically fight another person in the center of a ring. There isn't much movement, but it has that fun, high pace arcade feeling. The game also has customization elements, stat progression, and more. It's free with in-app purchases. That's not ideal, but it's still a good time killer.
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Rusty Lake Paradise

Price: $2.99
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Rusty Lake Paradise is a new point-and-click adventure game. This one is the third game in the premium (paid) Rusty Lake series. It features narrative-driven game play, simple mechanics, pleasant graphics, and a lot more. The game revolves around an island, a bunch of plagues, and a mother's memories. This is another early low-key entrant for game of the year. However, we do encourage you to check out the previous games as well. This one runs for a very reasonable $2.99 with no in-app purchases.
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VIgnettes

Price: $2.99
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Vignettes is the latest game from Noodlecake Games. This one is a unique little puzzle game. You rotate and move an object around. It creates other objects and solves the puzzle. There are a variety of objects and levels to complete. Its hallmark feature is its super simple graphics and mechanics. This one should be playable on most devices, even low end ones. The game costs $2.99 with no in-app purchases or advertisements. That's not unreasonable for what you get.
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15 best free Android games of 2018!

We all know that free Android games aren't always free these days, but many of them are very close if you have a little patience. Most Freemium bottlenecks occur when players get impatient and waiting …

15 best arcade games for Android

For a long time, arcade games were among the most popular in the world. They usually have short play times, consistent challenge, and simple game play. Some popular examples from mobile's early days include Angry …

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