Now’s the time to get a Chromecast! Photos: Amazon

If you still haven’t bought yourself a Chromecast, you really should — today!

Amazon is offering everyone who purchases Google’s streaming stick (which is already reduced by $5) a $10 gift card, but the offer’s valid for today only.

Google+ is no longer mandatory.

Get ready to say au revoir to that unwanted Google+ account you randomly get a friend requests on once a year.

Google announced today that in the coming months the company will allow you to create a YouTube Channel, or Gmail account, without creating a Google+ account. And for those of us who were forced onto Google+, there will be an option to finally remove your public profile.

Beware the latest Android flaw.

Security researchers have discovered yet another nightmare Android flaw that allows hackers to gain access to your device with just a text message. The flaw affects around 95% of devices running Android 2.2 through 5.1.

Are we there yet? Photo: Sony Pictures

If you have young children, the last question you want to hear on any long journey is, “Are we there yet?” It’s never asked just once; it’s asked again and again and again until you angrily threaten to turn around and go home, or you plow into a tree.

The question is so infuriating that even Google Maps can’t take it. Ask the maddening question a few times while navigating and you’ll get the angry response you deserve.

Take a look at Sony’s new Android software. Photo: Sony

Sony is rebuilding its Android software from scratch in an effort to generate more interest in its Xperia smartphone business, and it’s about to begin trialling it with 500 users in Sweden. These screenshots provide us all with a sneak peek at the software in advance.