Some Google Pixel users reporting microphone issues

Some Google Pixel owners are reporting issues with their smartphone's microphone. Hundreds of users have chimed in saying that their devices are having issues with some of their microphones, rendering audio unusable in some cases even when shooting video.

"The most common problem is a hairline crack in the solder connection on the audio codec," said Google employee Brian Rakowski. "The other related problems are due to a faulty microphone."

This isn't the first issue that's affected the HTC-built Google Pixel, which had early LTE-disconnection issues with certain carriers. In the case of the microphone issues, these are hardware related, possibly because the Pixel had a short time to get to market.

Google is aware of the issue, it is helping customers get replacements for their faulty devices. Is this issue affecting your Pixel phone?

Source: Engadget

TIMEX IQ+ Move smartwatch is stylish, affordable and focused on fitness

Traditional watch manufacturers like Timex are now entering the market but not with tricked out tech-heavy devices but with stylish and tradtional looking mechanical watches that integrate some fitness tracking featues.

The Timex IQ+ Move features Bluetooth connectivity and a companion app to monitor fitness as well as keep accurate time. Check out these new smart watches here.

KAYAK and UberEATS to treat Torontonians to a free lunch this friday

On Friday, March 10^th KAYAK will treat Torontonians to a delicious free lunch at their desk – so they can eat while they search for their next adventure! They have partnered with UberEATS to give away 500 free lunches between the hours of 12pm and 3pm (up to $20 per lunch).

 Using the promotional code “GETAWAYWITHKAYAK" Torontonians can choose from curated a list of restaurant partners (to be revealed on Friday) and dishes that reflect the 10 most searched destinations for Canadian travellers during the lunch hour:  London, Vancouver, Toronto, Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Calgary.

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Watch the debut of the 2017 Ford Fiesta ST as it races with a BMX

Pocket rockets are back in a big way. The new 2017 Ford Fiesta ST, is shown off in a car chase worthy of a Bond film. The video, shot in Ford's production plant in Germany, pits World Rally Championship driver Toni Kelly and fearless BMX stunt sensation Sebastian ‘Bas’ Keep. It's a highwire thrill ride which also shows off what this performance-tuned Fiesta ST can deliver, in the right hands, of course.