Google Play Movies & TV gets 4K support

It might seem like a long time coming but Google is finally bringing 4K support to its Play Movies & TV app. Google claims there are now over 125 movies available in 4K and can be purchased via its web or mobile store. These movies can then be streamed via a Chromecast Ultra, Sony Bravia Android TV, or Xiaomi Mi Box 3. The Chromecast Ultra is available on the Canadian Google Store for $90 but it’s said to be available in “limited quantities.” If you do get your hands on the dongle, Google will be giving you a 4K movie title for free.

Source: TechCrunch

Lenovo plans to release 12 Moto Mods per year

Looks like Lenovo is taking the modular phone movement quite seriously. At least serious enough that they intend to release at least 12 Moto Mods per year. There are currently seven different Mods available since it was released back in July. Lenovo’s Moto Mods Director John Touvannas told CNET they intend to boost development of the Mods in 2017. “Our goal is to get more Mods out this year than we did last year, no question,” he said. There have been two new Moto Mods added recently into the mix: a battery pack from Mophie and a car mount from Incipio. We do hope Lenovo and Motorola do intend to push through with these plans to truly develop the modular phone segment.

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Google collaborates with En Masse art collective for new Pixel cases and wallpapers

Customization is one of the key aspects of Google's Pixel smartphones with a variety of customizeable Live Cases and corresponding wallpapers available to make each Pixel look unique. Google has extended their customization to include orginial works from the Montreal-based En Masse art collective.

The new Artworks Live Case designed by EN MASSE, a multi-artist collaborative drawing project that explores the creation of highly spontaneous, large-scale collaborative black and white drawings and public installations.

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Reviewer's Choice Gift Guide: Home Technology

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

When deciding to create a series of gift guides for the Holiday and Christmas Season, we decided to focus on technology and products that we have tested and used ourselves, products that have made our lives easier in 2016 and which we would happily purchase after having tested. Here's the first of a series focusing on technology and devices for the home.

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