Is the to be released Moto 360 an aesthetically pleasing device?
You bet it is; however, is all of the hype really worth it? Especially when the device will run an operating system that we’ve seen, touched and have a wealth of experience with already.
Personally, I’ve had conversations with people waiting on this device like it will offer a drastically different experience. Sorry to crush your dreams….but it won’t. Android Wear as an operating system for wearable devices cannot be manipulated by OEM (thankfully); so, the differences between the Moto 360, LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live will be minute.
Moto 360 shown running Android Wear.
Bottom line: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” The Moto 360 is a fantastic device; however, it will not make or break Android Wear.
The latest Chromebox from ASUS is bringing us techies a lot of excitement — rightfully so.
As a Chromebook owner, it is easy to see the delights and appeal of this friendly and easy to use OS (essentially Google Chrome with extensions and web apps) and see the power of having a small Chromebox (desktop version of the Chromebook) attached to a large display, such as your HD TV.
Couple watching media through the new ASUS Chromebox.
Think of the possibilities of having a desktop operating system on your TV. The entire internet will be right on front of you with no compromise. Google TV attempts to bridge the gap between an app ecosystem in Android and some say that it has not been successful. As a Google TV owner, it is a great experience with a few shortcomings; however, this solution might be viable due to the ability to bring the entire Chrome ecosystem to your set. Note, this is not the first Chromebox just the first Chromebox with this small form factor.
Bottom line: Grab a wireless keyboard and mouse and you have a full entertainment system in front of your eyes. This is definitely a step up from Google TV, which is missing critical apps such as Hulu Plus.
There have been countless users of YouTube complaining since last week about the new integration of Google+ within the site. I suppose that many users do not understand that this only making the site better and certainly adding more of a community aspect. Yes, people should be held accountable for the things that they post online — just as you are held accountable for the things that you say and do in reality. The new comment system is not bad it is just an incremental change that happens in tech. People learn to accept change and move on. I was one who didn’t like the Microsoft XBox at first, until I gave it a chance.
That is the thing that is missing here, users see the change and instead of giving it an honest try — immediately write it off. See a video below:
However, for those that understand how YouTube works; they see it’s usefulness (in addition, notifications went out that YouTube was changing how they did comments.) See an excerpt from TWiT’s This Week in YouTube Ep. 30:
Is it a bad change? No. Yet, some have difficult times dealing with change — when in reality it is more streamlined and efficient.
This is something that we all saw coming as +Google is working towards integrating all of their services, which is an excellent thing. Which is odd because people complain and say they aren’t integrated enough!
Bottom line: Get over it! If you hate the new integrated Google+ comments in YouTube — leave the site, that is always an option. As a creator (TopNotch Male Style Tips) I welcome the change and I hope that my community does as well.
Google fans unite! Rather, pure-Android fans unite. Whether you love the Nexus brand or not — it is always great to see another monumental device along with the latest version of Andriod be released around this time of the year. As a Nexus 4 owner, I am excited for the new features of Android 4.4 (KitKat) as well as the new hardware found on the Nexus 5.
Nexus devices show the market what Android is all about, that is without the skins, colorful overlays and played transitions. This is stock Android at it’s finest. Typically OEM skins can slow down your device and leave the user with a poor experience, which in turn leads them to blame the OS, not the OEM. When in fact you can pick up a Nexus device and always have a wonderful experience.
Nowadays, Android is stable, mature and bold and the software isn’t an issue unless it really brings the device down (Samsung’s TouchWiz, which could be vastly improved if it weren’t for the useless features baked in). The thing that any Nexus device will not have is extra unwanted bloat, be it from the carrier, OEM or vendor — giving the end user an incredible experience directly from Google.
I am ready for the Nexus 5; the next pinnacle of the Android experience.
Well, it is done. Samsung unveiled it’s latest and greatest device yet, the Samsung Galaxy S IV. However, most of us technology buffs are calling it simply a Galaxy SIII refresh, which is quite accurate when you break it down. When you place each device face up, side-by-side it is quite difficult for any inexperienced onlooker to determine which device is which.
However, the refresh is not the issue here — it is the fact that Samsung appears to be attempting to create their own brand of apps that seemingly “replace” apps that are from Google. For example:
Samsung Hub
sVoice
sTranslate
These apps are essentially a spin off of Google Play, Google Now and Google Translate respectively and Samsung continues to develop it’s own apps. However, one must stop and think is Samsung trying to branch off from Google? It certainly appears that way. On the other hand, where would Samsung be without Google’s Android that is powering all of their high selling devices?
Bottom line: Google needs to get Samsung to get their act together, Samsung with TouchWiz is NOT Google Android. It seems that Samsung may be thinking that it can do “this” without Google.
Tech for the masses, meant to empower, educate and inform by Dexter Johnson.
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