CES 2018: Google Assistant starts rolling out to Android Auto users in the US this week

Feeling a bit confused? You aren’t alone. Apparently, the voice assistant on Android Auto only makes use of Google Voice search and not Google Assistant, which we’ve been using in our phones and other smart devices. It’s only this week that Google has begun rolling out the smart assistant to its Android Auto platform in the U.S first. What this means is you could get a more consistent experience using Assistant no matter what device or Android platform you’re using. It should also make it easier to do things like check the status of your car as well as control certain things like, say, locking doors. It’s already available for vehicles from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Hyundai and coming soon to Kia and Fiat Chrysler.

Some of the upcoming features users can expect include “able to reserve a parking space with SpotHero or order your favorite handcrafted drink or food from Starbucks—all from the road.” But as Google says, these Actions are limited to voice-only features and should be kept as “voice interaction and sounds simple and not too jarring or distracting.”

Source: 9to5Google

Enchantress is now part of the ‘Injustice 2’ roster

For players who bought Injustice 2 Ultimate Edition, Injustice 2 Ultimate Pack, or Injustice 2 Fighter Pack #3, you now have powerful sorceress Enchantress in your arsenal. If you want to her as a standalone purchase you’ll need to wait until January 16. Starting that day, she’ll be available on PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, and Microsoft Store. The other DLC characters that are now available on consoles include Red Hood, Sub-Zero, Starfire, Black Manta, Raiden, Hellboy, and The Atom.

Apple now offers iPad Trade-up program in Canada

Now might be the best time to trade-in your old iPad. Apple just launched its iPad Trade-up program in the country. So, if you want to trade-in your old eligible iPad for the latest model, you can get up to $380 credit. All you need to do is bring in the tablet to the Apple Store and get yourself instant credit. You can also trade it in online for an Apple Store Gift Card.

The iPad models eligible for trade-in include: iPad 2 (get up to $70 credit), iPad Air (up to $170), iPad Air 2 (up to $240), and iPad Pro (up to $380). The amount of credit you get will depend on the condition of your device. You can find out more information in this link.

CES 2018: Intel unveils most powerful NUC capable of driving VR

Intel had a lot of things to share during its keynote at the International CES 2018. One of the most interesting developments is an Intel NUC that's capable of driving VR experiences. 

The new Intel NUC (formerly code-named Hades Canyon) brings this powerful new processor and graphics solution into an incredibly tiny 1.20-liter system. Great for VR enthusiasts and workload-heavy content creators, it will be Intel’s smallest premium VR-capable system in the market.

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