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The Morning After: Congress tries to grill Big Tech's CEOs
Yesterday's hearing with the CEOs of Google, Facebook and Twitter was as messy as you might have predicted -- and we'll get into that below. But I want to start today with voice assistants. Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant and the rest know a lot. But they barely remember anything, which curtails exactly how much they can truly assist with your life beyond music controls, timers and reminding you exactly what shows you've seen Joel Kinnaman in. A new feature spotted for Google Assistant on Android called Memory could transform it into the assistant we need, however.
Google's Slick Pixel Buds Finally Give Android Users the AirPods They Deserve
When it comes to headphones, especially truly wireless versions, it's hard to top those made by a certain Cupertino-based company named after a popular fruit. Google's own attempt to recreate the magic that is the Apple AirPods is here, and it's safe to say the reboot of the Android-friendly Pixel Buds is a pretty good one. The $179 truly wireless earbuds ditch the connecting wire found on the previous model, but maintain all the features that made the last version so appealing. While issues like fit and minor quirks -- especially with the AI-powered Google Assistant -- still exist, the end result is a pair of truly wireless buds with the same high-end build quality as the competition, and a welcome addition to the Android ecosystem. If only they didn't chafe so much.
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday
Today's hottest deals include a Roomba and a pair of true wireless headphones. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA Today's newsroom and any business incentives. Online shopping can be both the best of times, and the worst of times. It's always a thrill to find a product that you've been eyeing finally go on sale, but then the fear can creep in that maybe you can find it for a lower price somewhere else on the web, or there's a promo code you're missing out on, or maybe the retailer jacked up the original price just to trick you.
The Morning After: Tuesday, November 21st 2017
This Tuesday, we're testing concrete speakers, blissful Dreamcast games reimagined in VR, and a robot that will copy your moves. The FCC's plan to undo net neutrality is about to be revealed According to reports, Ajit Pai will unveil the details of his plan to roll back Title II net neutrality protections later today. Timed during a short holiday week, the plan is expected to follow what we heard in April -- with rules preventing ISPs from blocking, slowing down or charging extra for different kinds of content removed, and responsibility for managing disputes pushed to the FTC. Concrete speakers are heavy on the wallet. Master & Dynamic's concrete speaker is equal parts sound and spectacle If you're a fan of well-designed headphones that have a unique aesthetic, Master & Dynamic should be at the top of your list.