Huawei's company roadmap for 2018 has been leaked, revealing a timeline of new devices. The company recently surpassed Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone manufacturer, behind Samsung. Huawei's success comes despite lack of support from US carriers. Although, it appears jumpstarting their push for world domination will be the Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Lite which are rumored to be launching in the US under AT&T, during Q1 2018. Huawei's roadmap definitely points to a busy year.

// via Instagram Huawei's company roadmap for 2018 has been leaked, revealing a timeline of new devices. The company recently surpassed Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone manufacturer, behind Samsung. Huawei's success comes despite lack of support from US carriers. Although, it appears jumpstarting their push for world domination will be the Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Lite which are rumored to be launching in the US under AT&T, during Q1 2018. Huawei's roadmap definitely points to a busy year.

According to a new report, HTC will reduce the number of phones it produces in 2018 to focus more on research and development efforts for future devices. Meanwhile, the company plans to devote more resources to marketing the limited number of phones released next year. HTC continuously shows struggle after posting a net loss of $237 million in the first three quarters of 2017. Is this the true beginning of the end for HTC, at least in the world of smartphones?

// via Instagram According to a new report, HTC will reduce the number of phones it produces in 2018 to focus more on research and development efforts for future devices. Meanwhile, the company plans to devote more resources to marketing the limited number of phones released next year. HTC continuously shows struggle after posting a net loss of $237 million in the first three quarters of 2017. Is this the true beginning of the end for HTC, at least in the world of smartphones?

How to Connect August Smart Lock to Google Home

Did you know that August was the first smart lock to work with Google Home? However, you may noticed that August doesn’t appear where you would expect it to in the Google Home app. That’s because Google has yet to add August to the list of devices you can join. Fortunately, we discovered somewhat of a hack to link your August Smart Lock account to your Google Home.

How to Connect August Smart Locks to Google Home

• Install the proper apps:
  • Install the Google Home app and the Google Assistant app to your smart phone. Followed by signing in to your Gmail account. (Android and iOs compatible)
    
• “Talk to August”
  • Open the Google Assistant app on your phone and tell the assistant to talk to August by simply saying or even typing; “Ok Google, talk to August”. You will then be prompted to sign in with your August account info.

How to Control August Smart Locks with your Voice

With everything signed-in and confirmed you can now execute commands related to your August lock simply by talking to your Google Assistant. “Ok Google, talk to August” is the primary command for calling upon August however, the August Assistant seems to go through a lengthy question and answer process every time you want to check the lock. After a few moments of frustration, I realized that if you said, “OK Google, ask August to lock the front door,” it would simply work.

Some additional commands are:

• “Ok, Google, ask August to list my locks.”
• “Ok, Google, ask August check the front door.”

The first, second and third generation locks from August will work with Google Home but remember, you will need the August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge to do so.

Sure, it is a tedious little hack but that’s how you can get your August locks to pair with your Google Home.

Google Home Device Compatibility List.

Apple has sparked plenty of criticism after exposure of the company intentionally slowing down phones. Apple released a statement apologizing for not being clear about reducing the performance on devices with aging batteries to prevent them from spontaneously shutting down. The company is now offering a discount on battery replacements to anyone with an iPhone 6 or later. Apple faces at least eight lawsuits from this incident.

// via Instagram Apple has sparked plenty of criticism after exposure of the company intentionally slowing down phones. Apple released a statement apologizing for not being clear about reducing the performance on devices with aging batteries to prevent them from spontaneously shutting down. The company is now offering a discount on battery replacements to anyone with an iPhone 6 or later. Apple faces at least eight lawsuits from this incident.

Some Note 8 owners are reporting that once the device hits 0% charge, it will no longer charge no matter how long it’s left on a charger. It's possible that Samsung set the limit too low to compensate for the smaller battery or it could be a charging circuit defect. Samsung appears to be accepting returns on a case-by-case basis, offering some either refurbished or brand new units. Although there’s still no official word from Samsung on the issue.

// via Instagram Some Note 8 owners are reporting that once the device hits 0% charge, it will no longer charge no matter how long it’s left on a charger. It's possible that Samsung set the limit too low to compensate for the smaller battery or it could be a charging circuit defect. Samsung appears to be accepting returns on a case-by-case basis, offering some either refurbished or brand new units. Although there’s still no official word from Samsung on the issue.

The FCC has certified the first at-a-distance wireless charging system. The technology is called WattUp and uses a radio frequency charging system to send power to devices wirelessly at a distance. The transmitter can act as both a traditional induction wireless charging pad or wirelessly send power to multiple devices at a distance of up to three feet. The company Energous, is aiming to implement this WattUp technology into consumer electronics in the near future.

// via Instagram The FCC has certified the first at-a-distance wireless charging system. The technology is called WattUp and uses a radio frequency charging system to send power to devices wirelessly at a distance. The transmitter can act as both a traditional induction wireless charging pad or wirelessly send power to multiple devices at a distance of up to three feet. The company Energous, is aiming to implement this WattUp technology into consumer electronics in the near future.

Apple has been hit by a wave of class action lawsuits after admitting the company is intentionally slowing down older iPhones. The lawsuits were filed in California, Ohio, Indiana and North Carolina. They are suing Apple on behalf of iPhone 6, 6s and 7 affected owners for paid compensation and requires the company to stop reducing processor speeds.

// via Instagram Apple has been hit by a wave of class action lawsuits after admitting the company is intentionally slowing down older iPhones. The lawsuits were filed in California, Ohio, Indiana and North Carolina. They are suing Apple on behalf of iPhone 6, 6s and 7 affected owners for paid compensation and requires the company to stop reducing processor speeds.