Google’s 'Home Brief' could put an end to smart home spam

Buried in the latest Google Home app update (version 4.0.53.2) are clear signs of something called "Home Brief," spotted by ...
9to5Google

What’s the one thing would you change about Google Home if you could?

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6 crucial features the new Google Home app needs to win me back

The new Google Home app looks fancy, but it's still pretty barebones for me. It needs some crucial features to win me back ...

TCL D2 Pro smart lock review: this is the future of unlocking your home, and I love it

The TCL D2 Pro is a futuristic take on the smart lock that feels leap years ahead in technology as it ditches the fingerprint ...
The Verge

Nest users can finally delete the Nest app.

Google says it has completed its transition of Nest products to the Google Home App, a process it started in 2023. The company announced it has added hot water controls for UK/EU users of Nest ...
Cleveland.com

Superchunk brings ‘Songs In The Key of Yikes’ tour to Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Chapel Hill indie rock stalwarts Superchunk will make a rare appearance in Cleveland at the Grog Shop on Wednesday, Sept. 17, with Tee Vee Repairmann opening. Tickets for the show ...
Shacknews

Where to find Vault Key Fragments & what to do with them - Borderlands 4

Vault Hunters are all about hunting Vaults – it’s in the name! In Borderlands 4, you can hunt Vaults too, but first you’ll need to find Vault Key Fragments. These are tucked away in each region in ...
NBC Chicago

Is Google Maps down? What we know amid reports the app is not working

The Google Maps app is functioning properly again after thousands of users across the country reported problems with the app Thursday afternoon, including in the Chicago area. According to the website ...
CNN

Analysis: Our democracy depends on using words, not weapons, to resolve differences

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The New York Times

Trump Asks Appeals Court to Allow Firing of Lisa Cook Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

The government filed an emergency request after a lower court prevented the president from firing Ms. Cook as the case proceeds. By Tony Romm and Colby Smith The Trump administration on Thursday asked ...
Popular Mechanics

Installing the Google Nest 4 Thermostat Is The Biggest Upgrade I’ve Done to My Apartment—And the Easiest

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Nothing makes me feel more like the homeowner I’m not than checking my thermostat. It ...
CBSSports.com

Tickets go on sale for 2026 FIFA World Cup: How to buy seats, what to know about presale, key dates

With less than a year remaining until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico, information has been released about the process for fans to secure tickets to ...