Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

When we saw Google's Gemini demonstration, where the AI identified and explained multiple objects around the room, we knew it was only a matter of time until that technology found its way into Google Home and Nest cameras. And it's happened even sooner than we thought: Google has announced that Gemini will be coming to camera activity alerts in the Google Home app, giving Nest cameras and video doorbells a new descriptive ability.

Gemini Comes for Google's Cameras: How the AI Could Change Home Security Forever

Google Gemini could revolutionise its Nest cameras – and I’m excited

Google introduces Gemini to Nest cameras for better AI detection than ever before

At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most. Catch some amazing tech discounts at Walmart today! There's a TCL 75-inch TV set with a 120Hz refresh rate and low input lag that's perfect for gamers not looking to break the bank. A 22% discount will certainly help with that. Then there are the Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones, discounted by 34%, for bass-forward audio and seamless syncing with iOS devices. Complete your gaming setup with the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2, available at a 20% discount. Talk about some great deals!

Walmart Deals of The Day: Save Over $300 Off on an Excellent TCL TV

The Roku Voice Remote Pro 2 is available for $30 as a standalone device compatible with most Roku TVs and devices on the market. It's also included with Roku Pro Series 4K TVs. This new Roku remote is lightweight and features backlit buttons, a long-lasting rechargeable battery, a quick-launch shortcut,...

Upgrading your streaming remote control? Roku's Voice Remote Pro 2 is the best I've tested

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ROKU users have an endless stream of ways to unlock free content, but the list keeps growing with the addition of "secret" channels. Users traditionally add channels to their accounts through Roku's official channel store, but they may be missing out. "Secret" or private channels are technically part of the...

Roku users can unlock hundreds of free shows and movies using little-known “secret” channels – but find them first

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

TechRadar

TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

The Roborock Qrevo master is a low-maintenance 2-in-1 robot floor cleaner that justifies its premium price tag with exceptional cleaning performance. Roborock continues solidifying its position in the robotic vacuum market with the release of the Qrevo Master. Known for its innovative designs and reliable performance, the brand’s latest offering...

Roborock Qrevo Master review: A powerful cleaning companion

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Is your smart home's network slow or dropping its connection to your devices? Here's how to improve your speeds and diagnose which devices are the culprits.

Your smart home devices might be overloading your Wi-Fi network — here's how to fix it

There's nothing worse than slow Wi-Fi when you're trying to watch the Olympics via streaming. You need fast internet for pretty much everything: working from home, installing smart home gadgets or just unwinding with some Netflix at the end of the day. If your connection always seems to be unstable, regardless of what internet service provider you have or how many devices are connected, there's a simple way to optimize your Wi-Fi network that only takes a few minutes.

Home Wi-Fi Issues? Three Words: Location, Location, Location

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An advocate for people experiencing homelessness who recently won $130,000 in settlements from the City and County of Denver for violating her civil rights rubbed it in the noses this week of the Englewood City Council.

Homeless advocate paid $130,000 for Denver police settlements blasts Englewood City Council

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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Google TV Streamer is one part entertainer, one part Matter smart home hub

Google is going upmarket with the $100 Google TV Streamer, a new combination set-top box and smart home hub that replaces the company’s cheaper Chromecast with...

Google TV Streamer is one part entertainer, one part Matter smart home hub

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