Google Pay is now available in 28 countries thanks to Chile, France

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Google Pay is now available in France and Chile. This means that the payment service is available in almost 30 countries. Google Pay is the official payment solution on Android, if ever there were one. It’s been slowly making its way around the world, and you can now add two more countries to the list. The payment service has landed in France, according to FrAndroid (h/t: 9to5Google), allowing you to make payments in apps, on websites, and (of course) in stores.

Hangouts iOS app gets VoIP voice calls via Google Voice

Google’s Hangouts iOS app has been updated to offer VoIP voice calls via Google Voice, a feature that’s not available on the Android Hangouts app yet. The iOS Hangouts update brings voice call support to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. On top of that, calls made to the U.S. and Canada are free of charge, with users being able to make and receive calls by using their Google Voice number.

Ikea Place uses AR to place virtual furniture in your living room

TL;DR Ikea has just introduced the AR-enabled Ikea Place app for Android. The app uses Google’s ARCore framework and lets you place virtual furnishings in your living space or any other space. Ikea Place first launched in September 2017 on iOS. As much furniture as Ikea has designed and manufactured over the years, the Swedish company is no stranger to integrating technology into its business. Just look at its tables that incorporate wireless charging, or its platform-agnostic smart lighting.

Kickstart your six-figure career in project management

Did you know that the average salary of a U.S. based project manager holding a PMP certification is $111,000? That’s according to the Project Management Institute’s Earning Power Report, and that’s just one of several ways to qualify as a project manager. The average salary of a U.S. based project manager with a PMP certification is $111,000. This bundle is enormous. Nine separate learning kits are included, each fully preparing you for the associated certification exam.

Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro launches in China with SD 870, 13-inch display

TL;DR Lenovo has launched its latest tablet in the form of the Yoga Pad Pro. It packs a healthy mix of hardware with a 13-inch display that can double as an external monitor. It goes on sale in China this week for just over $500. Lenovo’s Yoga tablet series is well known for packing quirky yet practical designs. Its latest offering, the newly launched Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro, is no exception.

Moto Gamepad Mod now up for pre-order: available August 25

Motorola introduced a slew of new Moto mods for its Moto Z devices at the beginning of June. These included the JBL SoundBoost 2 speaker, Moto TurboPower Pack battery mod, and some shell cases that enable wireless charging. Possibly the most interesting of the new mods was the Moto Gamepad, however, which clips onto phones to provide dedicated gaming controls. The Moto Gamepad was also the last of the devices awaiting availability details, but now we’ve got our hands on them.

OnePlus 3 and 3T get Lift up display, Gaming do not disturb mode, and more with latest update

Good news for all you OnePlus 3/3T owners out there. The company has released the OxygenOS 4.5.0 update for the two devices that has a bunch of new features on board. These include things like the Lift up display, which basically shows you notifications when you pick up the device, and a Gaming do not disturb mode. The update also brings the network speed to the status bar, adds the OnePlus Slate font, and gives you the chance to schedule Night Mode, so you don’t have to turn it on manually every night.

Portable power for all your gadgets

Omnicharge Omni 20 PlusWith a range of sockets, USB plugs, and wireless charging, there isn't a gadget the Omni 20+ can't power up. It's a little more expensive than most but should serve the more demanding traveling gadget owner very well. Table of contents Picking the right third-party chargers and accessories for your smartphone, laptop, and other gadgets can feel like a confusing mess of plug types and charging standards — even more so now that phones are shipping without a charger in the box.

Roku Streaming Stick 4K announced with OS 10.5

TL;DR The new Roku Streaming Stick 4K has been announced. It includes a faster processor and better Wi-Fi performance compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus. The company is also rolling out a new OS update with many new features. There’s no doubt that streaming media on mobile devices, smart TVs, and set-top boxes continues to become more and more popular, Roku, who helped to start this entertainment trend over 10 years ago, is now refreshing its popular streaming stick hardware for the fall and holiday shopping season.

Samsung's 2021 TVs include Mini LEDs and a smart workout trainer

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has unveiled its 2021 TV lineup, headlined by Mini-LED equipped Neo QLEDK 8K and 4K models. They can also use a camera for a Smart Trainer that analyzes your workouts, and Google Duo video chats. You’ll also see new Micro LED and much slimmer The Frame TVs. It wouldn’t be CES without a flood of TVs, and Samsung is more than happy to help.