Bryan Baeumler launches HeyBryan home services app

Lance Montgomery and Bryan Baeumler, HeyBrian App

By Sonya Davidson

Consider it the Uber of home repairs and services. The HeyBryan app recently launched in Toronto after a successful launch in Vancouver.  Backed by HGTV Canada's TV host Bryan Baeumler this new app connnects pre-qualified, insured home service providers to home owners all in the convenience on our mobile devices. 

The HeyBryan app (iOS and Android) is a safe and secure way to connect with skilled workers from electricians to plumbers and beyond. We had the opportunity to sit down with Baeumler to find out more.

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Google quietly takes out Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL from its store

While the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL might be available through third-party retailers, Google is no longer offering the two phones in its store. It no longer shows up in the Phones section of the site. And when you try to compare the three Pixel phones, only the Pixel 3 has a Buy button. Google did the same thing with the original Pixel at around the same time last year. The company’s strategy for its smartphones seems to be taking out the phones after it’s been out on the market for 18 months. So, if you’ve been waiting on getting the Pixel 3, at least you have some sort of timeline to think about until you might not have access to the device anymore.

Source: Engadget

Facebook considers launching ‘high-quality news tab’

Facebook might be looking to take on Apple again. This time, in the news department. In a conversation about journalism and social media with former journalist and prominent European publisher Mathias Döpfner, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the social network is thinking of having a separate news tab on the site dedicated to news. But it would feature only “high-quality” articles. Users will get access to it for free, while publishers will be paid if their stories are featured. They are mulling over the idea of either directly paying them or giving them a share of the advertising profits.

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Microsoft refreshes the Surface Book 2

Microsoft just announced a spec bump for the 13.5-inch Surface Book 2. It’s getting a configuration with an Intel 8^th-gen quad-core i5 chip, 256GB storage, and 8GB of RAM. This model retails for US$1,499 (around CA$2,000). The 8^th-gen Core i7 model with 512GB storage will go for $1,000 more. Meanwhile, you can also still get the 7^th-gen Core i5 model for $200 off. We don’t have any word yet if this will be coming here, but we will update you when we here more.

Source: TechCrunch