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Gemini voice calling on Android Auto keeps failing me - and Google has until September to fix it

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen With Google Assistant shutting down this fall, Android users will be left with inferior voice calling, thanks to Gemini. Google is removing Assistant as an option in September. This leaves only Gemini for things like hands-free calling. Gemini is not nearly as reliable as Assistant for this feature. Google is officially shutting down its Assistant tool in September, leaving Android with only one official option for a digital assistant: Gemini.


This subtle Pixel 11 Pro feature reminds me of the golden days of Android phones

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen The new Google Pixel 11 Pro models feature a useful HiLight indicator that pays homage to classic notification LEDs. Pixel 11 Pro models have a pulsing light indicator on the camera bump. HiLight pulses in response to incoming calls and Gemini interactions. Expanded functionality may be coming, but don't expect it at launch. I remember when life was much simpler, when I could just plop my phone down and know exactly when and how to respond to it depending on the color of its teensy-weensy LED indicator.


Google Magnifier helps me see very small print (when I can't find my glasses)

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Google Magnifier helps me see very small print (when I can't find my glasses) If you regularly find yourself in a situation where you've left your glasses behind and you need to read fine print or something far away, Google has an app right up your alley. Google Magnifier does one thing, and it does it well. You can read fine print and even far-away objects. The app is simple and free to use. No matter how far I stretch my arms, those tiny letters won't come into focus.


Linux desktop use surged to 22% on one workday, Cloudflare data shows

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen The Linux desktop's popularity is growing fast, and there are a few reasons why. The Linux desktop continues to grow in popularity. AI is a big reason why more people are turning to Linux. Web traffic analysis site StatCounter recently showed that desktop Linux had reached an all-time high of 10.65% in the North American desktop market . Many people, even many Linux fans, dismissed this proportion as fake news.


I tried Google Wallet's new allowance feature, and my kid's already ditched their debit card

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I tried Google Wallet's new allowance feature, and my kid's already ditched their debit card The new feature lets you send money to your children without them needing a card or separate account. Google Wallet has a new way to securely send money to kids. The kids' balance has no card or extra account attached. Kids can only spend with tap-to-pay. A few days ago, Google announced a new feature for Wallet -- the ability to send money to a child's Google Wallet account so they can securely spend money with the app's tap-to-pay feature on a compatible Android phone or watch. As a parent, I realize the struggle of needing to get money to your kids, but not always trusting them to carry cash (or not even having it in the first place to give them).


I ran a dumpstate analysis on my Samsung phone and found 3 useful system diagnostics

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen The hidden diagnostic file breaks down all the logging your Pixel, Samsung, or even Motorola does daily. Here's how I've been using it. The'dumpstate' is a hidden diagnostic file you can easily access. It breaks down your phone's battery health, excess cache, and more. Most of the analysis can be done on your phone, but using ADB on a PC helps.


Don't like Gemini? Here's how to roll back to Google Assistant on your Android phone

Engadget

Here's how to roll back to Google Assistant on your Android phone Here's how to roll back to Google Assistant on your Android phone Go back to a (slightly) simpler time. So, you're here because Gemini is driving you nuts. It's a pretty common sentiment about the AI assistant, especially for those who use their phones to control their smart home devices. Even if you don't use your Android phone to control your smart home, you may still want to get rid of Gemini because it takes too long to respond or it can't even understand your commands in the first place. Maybe it gives you inaccurate weather forecasts and information about nearest establishments.


If You Need a Laptop, Buy It Now

The Atlantic - Technology

Electronics are getting more expensive and worse. Recently, a Costco in Florida instituted a new store policy. An employee told me that he was asked to open up every desktop computer displayed in the electronics section and remove the memory chips. Otherwise, the RAM harvesters would get them. Elsewhere, criminal groups are misdirecting trucks carrying RAM in order to loot them.


Android Auto's Secret Superpower Is a Customizable Shortcut Button

WIRED

The app reads your email inbox and your meeting calendar, then gives you a short audio summary. It can help you spend less time scrolling, but of course, there are privacy drawbacks to consider.


Never lose your car with Maps parking tools

FOX News

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