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On this edition of First Ring Daily, Paul is home for five minutes, Brad has an audio blast, and we have some podcasting to do.

Apple's biggest strength, I think, is its ability to bring it all together into a complete and cohesive package.

Essential's next phone will reportedly be able to reply to text and email by itself.

Microsoft has concluded its investigation into a data deletion bug in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update.

Saving your passwords in your browser is no longer an effective way to manage your personal accounts; it's time to move to a better solution.

Assistant is getting increasingly smart on Google's Pixel smartphones.

Google is bringing Gmail's brilliant Smart Compose feature to Android, starting with the Pixel 3.

Google now makes $30 Type-C earbuds for its Pixel devices.

Google introduces a new Chromecast with refined design.

Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are finally official after all the leaks.

Google now makes premium Pixel-branded Chromebook tablets.

Google joins the Smart Displays party, launches its own Home Hub powered by the Assistant.

I have been using Google's premium Pixelbook device for more than a month. Here's what I think.

HP's new premium Chromebook seems to hit the sweet spot when it comes to form factor, specs, and pricing.

Microsoft announced a partnership with Grab, a Southeast Asia-based online-to-offline services giant.

Don't be fooled by the version number: This release fixes several major bugs in the original version of iOS 12.

Facebook launches its own smart displays, comes with a camera cover out of the box.

Google is finally killing Google+ after low user and developer adoption.

On this road edition of First Ring Daily, Brad is at home, Paul is in his second home, and Microsoft finds a new home with xCloud.

Intel today announced its first 9th-generation Core processors. They are high-end parts aimed at gamers.

Tomorrow is Google's big day, and almost everything the company's going to unveil has leaked. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft has announced its game streaming service that will start with public trials in 2019.

Microsoft's latest addition to the Surface family, Headphones, will start shipping in late November.

I've mourned Terry Myerson's exit from Microsoft. But it may be the best thing that's ever happened to Windows 10.

Windows 10 October 2018 Update rollout highlights a fundamental problem with Microsoft's testing process.

Microsoft forced to pull the latest major Windows 10 update following reports of personal files being deleted.

Windows 10's Cloud Clipboard is coming to your Android phone.