Google’ New Assistant CEO Sundar Pichai kicked off the new Google hardware launch with the promise of a Google Assistant that can handle a two-way conversation and which would become a unique Google Assistant for each user. He promoted the Google Assistant’s AI interface as the current big shift in technology, equal to the PC … » Learn More about New Google Hardware Makes a Splash this Season
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iPhone 7 Review – Is Apple Just Playing Catch-Up with the Competition?
Since its inception, the iPhone has been a well-designed, meticulously produced and innovative product. The iPhone 7 is still a thing of beauty with its thin, strong body and its power and speed, yet this year’s model is lacking in innovation. Playing Catch-up with the Competition In many respects, the iPhone 7 is just keeping … » Learn More about iPhone 7 Review – Is Apple Just Playing Catch-Up with the Competition?
Samsung Note 7 Recalled as a Serious Fire Hazard
In August, 2016, Samsung released their new Note 7 cell phone to rave reviews with some reviewers calling it the best phone ever. Then disaster struck. Consumers inundated Samsung with stories of the battery on the Note 7 exploding or catching fire. In early September, Samsung announced that it was recalling about 2.5 million Note … » Learn More about Samsung Note 7 Recalled as a Serious Fire Hazard
News About iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
News About iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus For months, rumors have been brewing on Apple’s forthcoming products—iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Leaks are heavy on these new devices and while they are not all confirmed, a lot of people are convinced that it will bring many new features on the table. In one … » Learn More about News About iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
The Updated Edge Browser Comes of Age
The big blue “E” never appealed to me before. Internet Explorer was basically a flawed product. Even 11 different versions couldn’t get it up to the competition. When Windows 10 first appeared with its new Edge browser, I was extremely disappointed. While there were a few new features, the new big blue “E” still couldn’t … » Learn More about The Updated Edge Browser Comes of Age
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 First Looks:
With the August 19 release of the new Note 7, Samsung will get a jump on Apple who won’t have their new smartphone available until sometime in October. DJ Ko, President of Samsung’s Mobile Communications, calls the Note 7 the most intelligent smartphone ever. Samsung started the move to large screen smartphones with the introduction … » Learn More about Samsung Galaxy Note 7 First Looks:
Google’s Gboard Keyboard
Google apps have become a backbone of the iPhone and iPad. Besides Google Search and the Chrome browser, I also use Google Maps, Google Play Music, and Google Drive on my Apple. So it is not surprising that Google recently released their new Gboard keyboard in the Apple iTunes store, even before it makes its … » Learn More about Google’s Gboard Keyboard
The Ditto – Cell Phone Alert
Sometimes the simplest idea produces the most useful device. That is the case with the Ditto by Simple Matters. It is a small device only 1 3/8” by 7/8” x ¼”. It is made of smooth, hard, plastic and comes in black, white, or transparent. Press the bottom at one end and the other end … » Learn More about The Ditto – Cell Phone Alert