As of December 2020, the Pixel 2 series is no longer officially supported by Google, which rounds off three full years of software support for the former flagship smartphone. But what kind of mark has it left on the Android space?
While the original Google Pixel proved to be a huge entrance for the new series, the follow-up helped cement the wider device series as a candidate for the “best…
Google Messages rolling out unified emoji, GIF, and sticker picker with search [Updated]
July 14, 2021
There are many ways to enter emoji and other expressive media, with most messaging apps offering their own experience. Google Messages is now redesigning its emoji and GIF picker while simplifying entry.
Update 7/13: A few weeks after it first appeared in May, the redesign…
Outside of Assistant displays and speakers, as well as thermostats and Wi-Fi routers, Google’s smart home lineup is quite old and due for an overhaul. Google looks to be laying the groundwork for that by selling out of the Nest Detect and removing product listings for the…
At the end of last month, Google announced a 4K Plus add-on for its cord-cutting service. YouTube TV is also planning to add 5.1 Dolby surround sound for all members free of charge, but it won’t be coming to the Chromecast with Google TV until “later this year.”
In a promo email to customers today, Google advertised the addition of 4K quality for select content, the ability to download…
The Phone by Google app — as it’s officially named — is a key part of the Pixel experience, and home to a handful of Assistant and other smart features. Google is now testing a settings redesign in the Phone app to make everything more manageable.
Update 7/13: The…
Video: What it's like shooting Sigma's $26K 200-500mm F2.8 'bazooka' lens on a Sony a7 III
July 14, 2021
Editor’s note: There may be a few sections of the video that are considered NSFW, but there is no nudity or swearing. Keep this in mind before watching the video (you can skip to the 42-second mark to bypass the questionable segment).
One of the most unique (and…
11 Tips to Achieve Better Street Photos
July 13, 2021
Street photography is one of my favorite ways to create photos because it affords so much variety and opportunities for different types of photos.
Before we get to the 11 tips for street photography, I’d like to share a bit of an overview of street photography, including a loose definition, some inspirational photographers, and a bit about the law and ethics.
There are many definitions of…
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The production of AI systems that power the products we use has undergone a rapid transformation over the past decade. Companies previously poured…
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Zoho Corp today unveiled a business intelligence (BI) platform infused with AI that includes data preparation tools that organizations would otherwise…
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Organizations are using AI as a tool for generating value, and they plan to invest even more in AI in response to the pandemic and its acceleration of all things digital, according to McKinsey. But work remains to scale the impact. While the percentage of firms investing greater…
