As you may already know, the new keyboard app comes with a new interesting feature called Gesture Typing, which is what Google calls its own Swype-like keyboard. In case you want to experience without having to wait for the actual Android 4.2 roll out to come out, you can do so right away. The only caveat is that you’ll need a device that doesn’t run stock Android ICS or higher to enable it.

An 18th-century Mansion in England hosted an unlikely meeting of spy chiefs from seven countries and representatives from tech giants last week. According to The Intercept, the meeting at Ditchley Park was held to discuss the topic of government surveillance and was an opportunity for the countries to discuss the reluctance of Apple and Google to allow access to their confidential servers. Command-and-control networks of choice for terrorists and criminals The three day conference was attended by spy chiefs from the CIA, GCHQ, Australia, Canada, France, Germany and Sweden and was chaired by former British MI6 spy chief Sir John Scarlett.

Samsung released a pair of phones that neatly slot into the mid range category, the new Samsung galaxy A6 series. The Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6 Plus both have a range of specifications (check out all the details here), but they are powerful enough to handle everyday tasks with no problem. That’s the great thing about mobile technology today — we have all the power we need, even in the mid range space.

After going on sale in the U.S., Canada, and India earlier this month, the OnePlus 7 Pro Almond is now available in the U.K. The limited edition handset, which features a polished, cream-colored rear and a golden trim, packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage; it’s the same as the other OnePlus 7 Pro models in all but the color.  There’s only one memory configuration available for the Almond model, however, so you’ll have to pick up the Mirror Grey and Nebula Blue OnePlus 7 Pro variations if you want 12GB or 6GB RAM instead.

Do you have an affinity for computers and technology? If so, you might consider a rewarding career as a Cisco network engineer. As the world’s largest networking company, the opportunities in this lucrative field are numerous. However, to stand above the pack you’ll need to be certified, and that’s where the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Bundle comes in. Earning Cisco certifications is the surest way to stand above the pack.

The folks behind the nabi Tablet for kids has been busy – their latest product is a 4K action cam, but just like the tablet, this camera is built for your children. Introducing the Fuhu Inc. nabi Square HD. The nabi Square HD is a 4K action camera that is, as the name suggests, a cube of a device that has been built to withstand the rugged lifestyle of your active children, capturing it all in 4K video.

The Google Assistant is capable of handling many tasks, from basic queries to smart home toggles and more. You can add web browser commands to the mix too, as the Assistant now offers a variety of commands in Google Chrome. The feature, spotted by Android Police, is available for the Google Pixel 4 series and isn’t enabled by default just yet. To enable the feature, follow the instructions below. Enter chrome://flags/#direct-actions in Chrome’s address bar Tap the dropdown bar in the Direct actions field, and choose enabled Restart/relaunch Chrome when prompted Android Police notes that there are nine commands on offer, ranging from opening/closing tabs and to reloading/bookmarking pages.

Your tech news digest, by way of the DGiT Daily tech newsletter, for Thursday, May 7. 1. New Surface gear: Same-same, but fixed and refreshed As promised/leaked/rumored, Microsoft rolled out new Surface hardware yesterday, including a new Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, and headphones including Microsoft’s first wireless earbuds and updated Surface Headphones, plus some peripherals/accessories, including keyboards and more. The next-gen products are all refreshed successors, with spec bumps.

Mobile World Congress 2014 is just around the corner and with just one month to wait, the rumors about what we might expect to see showcased are starting to heat up. The latest device tipped to make an appearance is the LG G Pro 2, the successor to the LG Optimus G Pro. Korea’s Electronic Times is reporting that the handset could make an appearance at next month’s MWC, and it looks like something pretty special.

If you’ve got an active lifestyle and you’re still using wired headphones, then I don’t know what you’re doing with your life. It’s okay, you probably just don’t know any better. Nobody goes back to wired earbuds after they’ve experienced the convenient glory of Bluetooth. If you’ve ever needed a better reason to make the switch, then you’re in luck. Today JayBird unveiled their newest wireless earbuds for the Freedom line, and they are very tiny.