Tag: Non mobile technology

There was a genericness to the first wave of AI features in Google products. Absolutely everyone was doing straightforward text and image generation, and that contributed to the tacked-on nature. Fortunately, we’ve moved past that and Gemini integrations are starting to feel highly unique and play to Google’s strengths. Google kicked off the year with…

Back in 2021, Nest Hub picked up an update that made it easy to access select functions via touch with a selection of “apps,” but they’ve vanished over the past year or so. While the exact timing is unclear, it was first highlighted on Reddit that apps on Nest Hub are simply gone. There are…

By BOB SHRALUKA WZBD.com With the eighth session of the Connor Brite’s Wildflowers free music program winding down, officials of the organization are already looking ahead to the next session, due to begin in March. Officials said scheduling for the next session, which will run through June, will begin soon. Four months of free lessons…

Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. As usual, we’re still waiting for a response. In the meantime, I finally got a reply from a company exec. After months — months — of emailing various official Trump…

Like many other companies during Super Bowl season, Sonos is discounting its home theater gear. Today, you can save $130 on the Beam (Gen 2) soundbar, bringing its price down to $369. You’ll also find deals on the flagship Arc Ultra Soundbar, Sonos subwoofers, and more. The Sonos Beam is the company’s sub-$500 soundbar. Engadget’s…

I used to think that if you cared about privacy or customization, you were supposed to ditch the defaults. My phone was a revolving door of third-party apps that were meant to be more feature-rich and focused on privacy. Some of them were genuinely good. However, over time, I noticed that I was spending more…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sleek & stylish design  Solid performance Good battery life Chromecast available when docked Updates until 2028 Cons Dock has mediocre audio  Missing Nest Hub features  Slow charging Our Verdict The Pixel Tablet has clear downsides and certain things can’t be fixed with a software update. But you can buy…

VGV MEDIA/Shutterstock It’s not a good time to be a Pixel user, especially if you installed Google’s recent January 2026 update.  The update is causing a series of issues, according to a growing number of reports on Reddit and Google’s own forums, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity…