Google Hangouts is now signing out free users on mobile

We've already known for a while that Google is killing off Hangouts. But Google hasn't announced when it would be shuttered. It looks like the company is taking steps to limit access to the app and even on the Google Hangouts website. Google Hangouts users with free personal accounts see a banner stating, "Hangouts is being replaced by Google Chat." Users also see a "Learn more" button that takes them to a support article explaining the switch from Hangouts to Chat, along with a button to "Switch to Chat in Gmail."

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Razer Project Hazel is now Razer Zephyr

Source: Razer

Razer gives its Project Hazel an official product name and an announcement for a beta test ahead of its release later this year. Now called the Razer Zephyr, the company is opening a beta test for this wearable air purifier. According to a tweet from Razer, it is "designed to be safe, social, and sustainable," and that it "sports 99% BFE, a secure silicon face seal, and anti-fog coating."

Razer claims this mask with built-in RGB lighting and an active air filtration system is effective as an N95 mask. Since its initial launch at CES 2021, Razer has added internal lighting and a silicon face seal. We don't know yet how much the Razer Zephyr will cost.

Source: Engadget

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Spotify delays AirPlay 2 support release on iOS app

Spotify iOS users waiting for AirPlay 2 support will have to wait a bit longer. The company is postponing its release indefinitely. This news was confirmed on the Spotify Community by a representative of the company. According to Spotify, the development team has been running into compatibility issues with the AirPlay 2 audio drivers, which has become a significant issue that isn't a priority of the company at this time.

Source: 9to5Mac