Ad-blocking users are now seeing black ads on YouTube

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Some YouTube viewers with ad-blocking extensions are now seeing black screens for a few seconds before a video plays. These black screens could be ads that haven’t been completely blocked by browser extensions. This news comes after reports that YouTube was working on new ad-injection technology. YouTube has been … Read more

Would you pay a premium for a removable battery smartphone?

Adam Birney / Android Authority Smartphones are lasting longer, and users hold onto them for many more years, too. We’ve seen the best smartphone makers acknowledge this, strengthening their focus on long-term software updates. However, that promise also needs long-term hardware support, especially for consumable items like batteries. Modern phone batteries are undoubtedly far more … Read more

Samsung reveals why it’s dropping Samsung Messages for Google Messages (Update)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has confirmed to Android Authority that it’s switching to Google Messages as the default messaging app on phones. The company said it was making this move to “accelerate the adoption” of RCS and to deliver a “more robust and engaging” messaging experience. The Galaxy maker added that this … Read more

Google Home garage door detection uses your Nest Cam and AI

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR AI-powered garage door detection is now widely available for Nest Cam users with Nest Aware in the US and Canada. The first-generation Nest Doorbell can now be transferred to the Home app for users on the Public Preview. When you’re thinking “Google hardware” these days, everyone’s thoughts are going … Read more

Femme, Find Me Falling, and more

We’re back with this week’s round-up of the latest movies you need to catch up on. We have a diverse list, and we’re particularly excited about a drama starring Kristen Stewart in it. The best new streaming movies this week Click on the links you find interesting. Or peruse at your leisure! Find Me Falling … Read more