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LG’s V30 Packs More Camera Than You’ve Ever Seen in a Phone

This phone contains more settings, more modes, and more raw camera capability than any smartphone we’ve seen.
Source: Wired

Libratone update will add Amazon Alexa voice control to its speakers

 Libratone, a Danish maker of snazzy high end wireless speakers, has announced its existing Zipp and Zipp Mini speakers will get support for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant via a free app update, slated to arrive this fall. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

LG’s V30 is another solid, camera-focused flagship

 LG gets a fraction of the love of heavier hitters like Samsung and Apple, but it’s not for lack of trying. The company makes good — and in many cases envelope-pushing — phones. Recall the company’s recent forays into dual-lenses and new aspect ratios. Heck, they even released a modular phone before it was cool. Maybe they’ll have a little more luck this time out… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

This is the new, cheaper Nest Thermostat

 The rumor mill has been buzzing for a while now about a new, more affordable Nest Thermostat — and sure enough: it’s now official. They’re calling it the Nest Thermostat E. As rumored, they’ve shaved off a good chunk of the price tag; whereas the original Nest Learning Thermostat will continue to sell for $250, the Thermostat E will go for $169. So what’s… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Duolingo’s Tinycards comes to Android

 The popular language learning service Duolingo today announced that Tinycards, it flashcards app, is now available on Android. Tinycards, which marked Duolingo’s first foray beyond its flagship language learning service, launched as an iOS-only app in 2016 and came to the web in 2017. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Nest Thermostat E: Just Like the Original, Only Cheaper

The $169 Thermostat E brings all of Nest’s best features into a simpler, cheaper device.
Source: Wired

Early Uber investor Bill Maris suggests he’d buy shares again, but all the sellers “have disappeared�

 While Bill Maris was the CEO of Google’s venture unit, GV, the outfit made a bet in 2013 that drew snickers: it poured $258 million into the ride-share company Uber at a roughly $3.7 billion post-money valuation.
The investment was by far GV’s biggest investment at the time. Yet while seemingly rich, the investment, driven by current GV CEO David Krane, looks brilliant in hindsight. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Crunch Report | Apple Might Be Getting Rid of the Home Button

Apple might be getting rid of the home button, Uber confirms that Dara Khosrowshahi is the new CEO, an Uber investor forgets he isn’t a Roman and Alexa and Cortana make friends. All this on Crunch Report. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Box shares down 4% despite what Levie calls “one of our strongest quarters�

 Cloud storage company Box reported second quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday. And although the company beat expectations on revenue and losses, it wasn’t enough to please Wall Street.  The stock fell almost 4% in after-hours trading.
It seems that part of the issue related to the company losing its cash flow positive status for the quarter, coming in at a negative $14.7 million. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Essential admits it accidentally leaked customer info – CNET

CEO Andy Rubin issues a narrow apology.
Source: CNET