Show Notes

* Android News

* Google announces new Assistant features

* Google looking to add biometric authentication to its autofill service

* App News

* Firefox 72 blocks fingerprinting scripts and does not pop up a request to allow notifications.

* YouTube Music may finally support your Play Music locker.

* Android Auto hits 100 million downloads

* Github app in early access, does not allow you to view code.

* Google App to add labs feature.

* Home Automation

* August’s new lock is 45% smaller, doesn’t require a hub

* Spectrum discontinues security service, leaving subscribers with equipment they locked to their service.

* In Other News

* Bluetooth LE will support hearing aids, sharing, and better audio.

* Ring has fired 4 employees for inappropriate access to video

* Plex wants to improve its ad-supported library, remains committed to your own media library.

* Congressional lawmakers ask the FCC to do something about SIM Swapping

* SIM Swapping study proves it is still too easy.

* Only 1 in 5 Americans use a smartwatch or a fitness tracker

* The most checked out books in the history of the NYPL

* Chrome to match other browsers in blocking third party cookies and finding alternative solutions…over 2 years. Announcement.

* Gesture navigation moving from Android 10 to Chrome OS.

* Do you miss removable batteries?