Google will no longer produce the Nest Secure alarm system

Source: Google

Google has discontinued its Nest Secure alarm system. But the company promises to "continue to support our security users in all the same ways." Introduced in 2017, it was a modular alarm system with the hockey puck-like keypad called the Nest Guard, which served as the central hub; Nest Detects, which were the sensors placed around the house; and the NFC key fobs to arm and disarm the system. 

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Vancouver-based WildBrain Studios to produce new 'Peanuts' originals for Apple TV+

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Vancouver-based WildBrain Studios expands on its partnership with Apple to produce new Peanuts content for Apple TV+. After working on the first season of Snoopy in Space, they will be releasing the show's second season. There will also be new specials with the Peanuts cast for occasions like Mother's Day, New Year's Eve, Back to School, and Earth Day.

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LG sells its rollable 4K OLED TV in South Korea for around CA$115k

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We've seen prototypes of LG's rollable 4K OLED TV over the years. Now, the company is ready to sell it in their home country. The RX-branded Signature OLED R will come in a 65-inch size. As we've seen in CES previews, the display hides away at the television's base at the press of a button. It has three settings: Full View, Line View, and Zero View. 

The Line View shows a small amount of the screen out of the base to display things like a clock, music controls, or show pictures. It can also be lowered so you won't see the black bars while watching movies. Its aluminum base can be engraved with a personal message. And its speaker covers come in four colours. There isn't any news yet about this TV launching outside of Korea. But if you're curious how much it costs, it retails for 100 million KRW, which is around CA$115,656.

Source: Engadget

Google Assistant might let you play podcasts from third-party apps soon

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It might soon be possible to use Google Assistant to play podcasts without launching the app on your phone. Android Police and its readers discovered that Google is looking to support third-party podcasts services, starting with Spotify. You can choose your podcast provider of choice in the podcast settings in Assistant. Google hasn't confirmed the rollout yet, but AP's writer Rita El Khoury can't get the feature to work at the moment. Engadget points out that this might be due to regional issues.