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Courtesy of Google I've been using the Pixel Buds for the last few months, and I have to say I'm largely impressed. But let's get the negatives out of the way first.

Unboxing Pros Google Assistant in my ear . It also showed me that I really need to clean out numbers for everyone on speed-dial. Took entirely too long when speaking because Assistant kept asking me which number to use for the various contacts I wanted to call. Instead of, you know, the one that I text and call all the time . So for all you conspiracy theorists, Google does not know all, even when it's on your phone . Either that or the AI needs a lot of tweaking. Google Pixel Help - Can it be broken? Just hand it to me. I'll QA that thing in ways you never imagined. via GIPHY The Google Chat help techs were good, even if I did eye-roll once or twice (because, help desk, and I am contacting you because I couldn't figure it out on my own and I am not a normal user).  I haven't had a chance to play with translation , but the Babelfish ability was the main selling point. Cons This list was surprisingly easy to come up with starting within just the ...

All doodles can be found here Have you checked out today's Google Doodle? I was just playing around with it and discovered Tribbles!!!! My work computer doesn't have speakers so I will definitely have to play around with this more later tonight. Click on Uhura, and the Red Shirt too. Go check it out! Pin It Related articles The Truth about Tribbles Review Sisko Wanted to Be Bald and Other Things You Might Not Know about Deep Space Nine Google Doodles - How to view the entire archive

Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons I've finally been paying more attention to my analytics and audience stats. So, I've added Google translate for those of you who would prefer to read my posts in your native language. Hopefully Google won't screw up the translation too much. Just hit the translate button over there on the right above the search. Have a great weekend! Pin It Related articles Google Translate Hits 200 Million Active Users (itproportal.com) Translate, and two more new gadgets for your dynamic blogs (buzz.blogger.com)

If you are still wanting a invitation to  Google+ , you have come to the right place.   I have plenty . Before you jump on the latest social network bandwagon, make sure it's the right place for you. Yes, I love all things Google, but I wouldn't want you to leave that other network if G+ is not right for you. Use the right tool for the job. Know what I mean? Check out the demo . See if you want to hangout . Make sure that Skype is not in use. I had issues with my first hangout because Skype had control of my mic and speakers, though oddly enough not my webcam. Pants are optional. Sparks Still need work, but I find blog posts and articles that I wouldn't otherwise come across on the topics that I am interested in. Especially Android and recipes. Bonus, I don't have to clutter up my already overloaded Google Reader with more blogs. Huddles Are the new Group.Me or Beluga -- if you have the app (also available for i-devices). Texting is great, but not when ...