Netflix experiments with a sleep timer on Android

If you're the type of person who watches Netflix shows before you fall asleep, you might like what the streaming service is testing out. Some Android users are getting a sleep timer function via a new clock icon in the interface. It will come in handy if you don't want to miss a spot on a show or movie you're watching because you fell asleep while watching it, and it will help conserve your phone's battery, too.

When you are watching something and want to set a timer, you tap on the icon and select a time between 15, 30, or 45 minutes. Or you can opt for the app to stop playing videos after an episode or a film is done streaming. If users enjoy utilizing this feature, Netflix might consider a wider release. For now, it's available for adult profiles on the service.

Source: The Verge + Engadget

Ryan Reynolds learns new things in Snapchat series called 'Ryan Doesn't Know'

The Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds is making good use of quarantine time by learning new skills. His production company Maximum Effort partnered with Will Smith's Westbrook Media to introduce a new Snapchat series called Ryan Doesn't Know. We see Reynolds in the trailer trying to learn new skills with help from experts in their fields. 

The 12-episode show will stream exclusively on the social network starting January 30, with new episodes coming out every other day. 

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Xiaomi introduces its true wireless ' Mi Air Charge' technology

Xiaomi is not the first company to experiment with wireless charging, but the Chinese tech manufacturer wants to share what it's working on. The company calls it Mi Air Charge Technology, a wireless charging system that only requires the devices it needs to top up to be "within a radius of several meters." 

It will work on multiple gadgets simultaneously at a charging speed of 5W. And according to Xiaomi, physical obstacles (like the couch you see in the GIF above) won't affect charging efficiency.

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Google Pixel 4a 5G is now available in 'Clearly White' in Canada

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Verizon's exclusivity on the Clearly White Pixel 4a 5G has now ended. This variant is now available as an unlocked model in Canada, Taiwan, Japan, and the US. Like the Just Black option, it still costs $679. It has a rear polycarbonate casing with a mint green power button. The screen is surrounded by a black frame, giving it a bit of two-tone colour.

The Pixel 4a 5G runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, 6GB of RAM, and a 3,800mAh battery. It has a 6.2-inch OLED display with a 2,340 x 1,080 resolution, and a 12.megapixel rear camera paired with a 16-megapixel ultrawide sensor. This phone still has a 3.5mm audio jack, but the handset doesn't have an IP waterproof rating or wireless charging support.

Source: 9to5Google