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Google is bringing Fast Pair, better casting, TikTok to Google TV devices

Last updated: January 10th, 2024 at 02:37 UTC+01:00 Google also made several announcements during the ongoing CES 2024 expo in Las Vegas, USA. Besides merging Nearby Share into Samsung's Quick Share, Google also announced that it is bringing Fast Pair to Google TV devices. It is also improving the media casting experience on Android and Google TV devices. Google TV gets Fast Pair Fast Pair is Google's system that simplifies the Bluetooth pairing process for wireless earphones and other wearable devices. You don't…

Google is expanding Fast Pair, casting to more devices

Google One of the most underrated features of any platform is the ability to quickly (and easily) pair headphones and earbuds to whatever device you want. And to that end, Google announced a couple of improvements on that front at CES 2024. First up is Fast Pair, which makes it simple to pair accessories like the Pixel Buds Pro to devices like an Android phone or Chromebook. Over the next month or so, Fast Pair support is expanding to Chromecast With Google TV. And it’ll expand even further later in the year to…

Xreal brings spatial computing to a pair of AR glasses

Xreal Xreal just announced its latest pair of AR glasses ahead of CES 2024. And although they’re made for developers, they still look fascinating. The Xreal Air 2 Ultra are a pair of AR glasses that have spatial computing capabilities that allow you to control interfaces with hand gestures. Based on the Xreal Air 2 smart glasses, this new product adds tracking and 3D sensing technology without the bulk and weight of earlier solutions. Weighing just less than 3 ounces (80 grams), the Air 2 Ultra is claimed to be…

This Sony WH-1000XM4 last-minute deal makes a great pair of headphones a no-brainer — get them at their lowest-ever price

The Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling wireless headphones are an excellent choice for anyone who wants to drown out the world a little and wants their music to really take center stage. Now that they’re at their lowest-ever price of $228 at Amazon, there has never been a more perfect time to pick them up. What makes this deal even better is, that if you order it now, they'll will still arrive in time for Christmas. Just check delivery details before you buy and check the next-day Prime delivery tab. You still have time to…

Costume designer behind Bond’s blue trunks reveals she kept pair as souvenir

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeThe Oscar-winning costume designer who picked out Daniel Craig’s now-iconic electric blue Casino Royale swimming trunks has revealed she took a souvenir pair home.Lindy Hemming, 75, who has fitted out superhuman haracters from Batman to Lara Croft admitted to having a stash of props she has squirrelled away while reflecting on her illustrious behind-the-lens career.Casino Royale was…

You should pair Proton Pass with Sentinel security

Privacy and security are the features that matter the most to me, whether we’re talking hardware or software. I want devices and services that can protect my data, especially sensitive information like usernames and passwords. That’s why end-to-end encrypted devices like the iPhone and the Mac, and end-to-end encrypted software like iMessage, WhatsApp, 1Password, and Proton Pass appeal to me. Each one guards various aspects of my digital life, with the last two options being the password managers I’ve been using…

Cheap headphones are getting good. This $55 pair with all-day battery proves it

Nina Raemont/ZDNETZDNET's key takeaways The 1More's SonoFlow SE headphones. The SonoFlow SE differs from its predecessor, the 1More SonoFlowZDNET RECOMMENDS 1More SonoFlow SE headphones These budget-friendly headphones deliver strong sound quality and long playback times at an affordable $55 price tag.  The Sonoflow SE's sound quality is great, but its strength depends on your listening volume. For example, when I listened to Sampha's Suspended at a low volume while riding on the subway, the sound came out tinny

Get A $200 Pair Of Sennheiser Noise-Canceling Headphones For $70

One of life's best--and usually expensive--luxuries is a solid set of noise-canceling headphones. A quality set will typically cost upward of $300, but over at Best Buy, you can save $130 on this excellent Sennheiser headset. Normally $200, it's on sale for $70.Sennheiser HD458BT headphonesThis is a pretty good deal, as you're getting a wireless Bluetooth headset with superb sound quality. While Sony and Apple's premium headsets are superior in the noise-canceling department, at this price, you're getting…

Don’t overpay for noise-canceling headphones when this $60 pair sounds this amazing

Jada Jones/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Monoprice BT-600ANC.The BT-600's plushy, deep ear cups and comfortable headband add to their high-quality build that you don't often see in this price range. I found the headphones very comfortable to wear, as Monoprice didn't skimp on the ear cup cushions but still managed to keep them light and breathable. Design-wise, the headphones resemble Sony's WH-1000XM4, and Monoprice fitted the right ear cup with touch controls to manipulate the volume, accept or decline calls, and

Don’t overpay for noise-cancelling headphones when this $60 pair sounds this amazing

Jada Jones/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Monoprice BT-600ANC.The BT-600's plushy, deep ear cups and comfortable headband add to their high-quality build that you don't often see in this price range. I found the headphones very comfortable to wear, as Monoprice didn't skimp on the ear cup cushions but still managed to keep them light and breathable. Design-wise, the headphones resemble Sony's WH-1000XM4, and Monoprice fitted the right ear cup with touch controls to manipulate the volume, accept or decline calls, and