Google Home Max is now available in Canada

Google is releasing its third and its largest and most expensive Google Assistant enabled speaker, the Google Home Max. Google’s  smart speaker, which has been available in the US since late last year, is designed to replace the sound system in big rooms or small apartments.

Featuring Smart Sound. Powered by AI, Smart Sound allows Max to adapt to you and your environment. Once you’ve set up Max, it will automatically tune itself based on where you’ve placed it in the room, within seconds. A simple, “Hey Google, play [insert favourite artist/ band name]” will fill any room with quality sound, allowing you to experience your favourite songs the way the artist intended. Google Home Max will sell for $499.

Pre-order the LG G7 ThinQ and take home a 43” LG UHD TV

With the LG G7 ThinQ set to launch on June 1^st, the Korean company is drumming up hype for its latest flagship smartphone with this enticing promo. If you pre-order the phone from participating operators or retailers starting May 18 until May 31, you’ll get to take home a 43-inch LG 4K UHD Smart TV. After pre-ordering the phone, you just need to visit this link and complete the online claim form and submit a copy of proof of purchase. You can submit your claim no later than 23:59 EST p.m. on July 31.

Google Pixel Buds update adds new gesture controls

Google has just updated the Pixel Buds to bring some new highly-requested features to the Bluetooth earbuds. One is being able to turn the Pixel Buds on or off by triple tapping on the right earbud. Another is using the double tap option to skip tracks. This gesture currently prompts your notifications to be read out loud. You can switch to this new gesture in the Pixel Buds setting on the Google Assistant app on your phone. Lastly, it’s easier to switch Pixel Buds between the devices it’s connected to by selecting it from the Bluetooth menu on a paired device. This will disconnect it from whatever else device it’s connected to.

Source: Android Central

Microsoft reportedly coming out with lower cost Surface tablet

A report from Bloomberg says that Microsoft is getting ready to release a more affordable Surface-branded tablet costing around US $400 by late 2018. Written by Mark Gurman, a prolific Apple leaker who has a good track record and accurate sources, this report shows Microsoft may be ready to capture a wider market segment with Surface.

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