Google Nest Audio's design, price leaked

Source: WinFuture

We're getting a look at Google's new smart speaker, which is expected to launch alongside the new Google Chromecast dongle at the end of this month. The speaker will reportedly be called Google Nest Audio, and it'll arrive in the colours, Charcoal, Chalk, Sage, Sand, and Sky. The Nest Audio is expected to cost around US$100 (approx. CA$132).

It's rumoured to stand around 7 inches and will feature a notification light in the front that shows volume levels and inform you when Google Assistant is listening for your input or inquiry. Nest Audio will supposedly have a proprietary power cable and feature audio quality and fidelity of the Google Home Max, which Google might discontinue.

Source: TechRadar

New photos show off PlayStation 5's sizeable footprint

Source: Taiwan's NCC

We know from Sony's dimensions that the PlayStation 5 isn't going to be a small console. But new photos from Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) reminds us just how big the console will be. The PS5 measures 15.4 inches lengthwise (or heightwise), 10.2 inches deep, and 4.1 inches thick. These measurements Sony shared doesn't even include the stand or its "largest projection." 

It will be larger than the Xbox Series X and bigger than the big consoles like the original PS3, the first Xbox, and the Xbox One. So, you better prepare space for it if you don't have a place to put it yet.

Source: The Verge; Via: Engadget

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 9/13 – 9/19

 PlayStation 5 to launch in Canada on Nov. 12, starting price at $500

Google is reportedly rebranding Android TV with rumoured 'Chromecast with Google TV' dongle 

Apple's design teams create special face masks for staff 

NVIDIA buys Arm for US$40bn 

Instagram patent shows it might charge a fee for links in captions 

Samsung will reportedly produce all Snapdragon 875 processors 

Apple tests out 'Express' store to reduce COVID-19 risks 

Apple Watch Series 6 launches with blood oxygen level tracking 

Apple Watch SE offers more affordable alternative to Watch Series 6 

Apple Fitness+ service is coming to Canada before 2020 ends  

Apple updates iPad and iPad Air tablets with better specs and new colors 

Apple One subscription bundles are now official 

Sony PlayStation Plus Collection gives PS5 owners PS4 classics at launch 

'Final Fantasy XVI' will be a PS5 exclusive, first trailer unveiled 

'Fortnite: Save the World' will no longer work on macOS starting Sept. 23 

Integrated Shazam control comes to new iOS 14.2 beta 

Spotify finally adds new podcast episode notifications 

Ubisoft plans to share 'Beyond Good & Evil 2' gameplay in 2021 

Leak shows new Google Chromecast remote 

Leak shows new Google Chromecast remote

Source: WinFuture

Google plans to launch its new Chromecast at the end of the month, and recent leaks give us a better look at the new device and its remote. If the reports are correct, this will be the first time Google includes a remote with the Chromecast, suggesting an improved integration with Google/Android TV.

The remote features a D-Pad on top, with the volume rocker, Assistant, mute and home buttons below. There are also dedicated Netflix and Youtube buttons. This new Chromecast will supposedly signal the rebranding of Android TV to Google TV. We're going to learn more at Google's hardware event on September 30.

Source: Engadget