The Google Home can now respond to two voice commands at once

The Google Home is branded as an assistant, and it’s true that it can answer questions, remind you of upcoming events and make dinner reservations, like a real assistant might. While it has some ways to go before it’s, you know, Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada (what? that’s a damn fine movie), it’s definitely getting there. In an update Google recently sneaked out (spotted by Android Police), the Google Home has now been equipped with the ability to respond to two voice commands at once.

The Y: The Last Man series is heading to FX on Hulu

FX Networks FX Networks Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra’s celebrated post-apocalyptic comic series Y: The Last Man is finally coming to the small screen at FX on Hulu. After a few aborted movie projects, production delays, and years of rumours, the Y: The Last Man series is ready to launch. Read on for everything we know, from where to watch to who’s involved to what we can expect when the show hits the Disney-owned streamer.

What being an “AI first” company means for Google

Back at Google I/O, CEO Sundar Pichai outlined the company’s vision as an “AI first” company, with a new focus on contextual information, machine learning, and using intelligent technology to improve customer experience. The launch of the Pixel 2 and 2 XL, the latest batch of Google Home products, and the Google Clips offer a glimpse into what this long-term strategic shift could mean. We’ll get to Google’s latest smartphones in a minute, but there’s much more to explore about the company’s latest strategy.

what the heck is it? Why is it so popular?

Agar.io is a new game in the Google Play Store that seems to be gaining a lot of steam very quickly. At first glance, the game doesn’t appear to be too much. Yet, the download counts keep rising and people are talking about the game everywhere. Let’s check it out. Mechanics Agar.io is amazingly easy to play. You start as a little cell and you must float around a game board collecting miniature cells.

Acer rolls out Android 4.0 ICS update for Iconia Tab A501, Rogers' included

Believe it or not, the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for Acer Iconia Tab 500/501 was hinted back in November of last year, with January being set as the possible date.  It wasn’t until May that a variant of the tab got the promised scoop of ice cream, but ICS on the A501 was still nowhere to be found. Fast forward to today, it appears the Android 4.0.3 OTA update is finally being rolled out by Acer.

AI enhanced content coming to future Android TVs

Whenever an event like IFA rolls around, the artificial intelligence buzzword emerges to dazzle prospective customers and investors. However, the number of actually impressive use cases for AI is increasing. TCL, one of the industry’s biggest TV brands, showcased the AI capabilities of its second-generation AiPQ Engine onstage at IFA. Get ready for Android TV and other smart TVs with AI enhancements in the near future. TCL’s little chip leverages machine learning capabilities to recognize parts of video content, such as landscape backgrounds or faces to ensure accurate skin mapping.

Asus made a Nintendo Switch and I'm not even mad

ROG Kunai Gamepad Ok, no. It’s not a separate console. Asus made an attachment for the new ROG Phone 2 that turns the phone into a Nintendo Switch. If you don’t believe me, look at these pictures of the new accessory. See those controllers? At Asus’ press event in Taipei last week, the presenter called them “Joycons.” Yes, the accessory is technically called the ROG Kunai Gamepad, but just look at the resemblance.

Buy a Sony Xperia XZ2 or XZ2 Compact, get a $100 Best Buy gift card

Sony’s flagship phones often struggle to sell in the U.S., but a new Best Buy promotion for the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact might attract a few more buyers. The retail chain is offering a $100 Best Buy gift card with every purchase of an unlocked Xperia XZ2 or XZ2 Compact. The vanilla XZ2 retails for $799, while the Compact model has a $649 asking price. You’ll need a valid email address to receive the $100 gift card.

Don't expect true optical zoom from 64MP camera

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series is shaping up to be one of the better smartphone camera platforms of 2020, and leaks suggest some interesting zoom capabilities. One of the most prominent leaks is that the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus will offer a 64MP telephoto zoom camera. But XDA‘s Max Weinbach says the zoom isn’t actually optical. Instead, the 64MP camera is “just cropping in a bunch because it has a bunch of extra pixels.

Google I/O registration opens at 4PM PST, but there's no need to rush

As promised, Google  will open the registration process for its I/O developer conference today at 4PM PST, but unlike past years, this time there’s no need to rush to reserve a ticket. Google has changed the registration process in order to avoid the virtual stampedes from the past years, when technical glitches and the sheer number of users trying to secure a ticket caused widespread frustration. This year, Google is assigning tickets through a random draw, giving all would-be attendees that registered through April 18 equal chances at buying a ticket.