“In the last couple of years, we’ve seen something of a sea change with Android devices. Google and some of the device manufacturers, most notably HTC and Motorola, have started un-bundling certain applications from the operating system and allowing them to be updated from the Play Store.”
Google Adds Optional Rating Filter To Play Store Searches That Limits Results To Apps With 4 Stars Or More
“Searching for an app in the Play Store can be a bit of crap shoot, which is odd when it’s run by a search company. Google just added a new filter to the web Play Store that lets you restrict results to only those apps with 4 or more stars. That should clear out a lot of the junk.”
Smart deodorant applicator provides a high-tech way to keep B.O. at bay
“Have you become so dependent on technology that you need gizmos to remind you about personal hygiene? If your answer’s yes, then you may want to take a long hard look in the mirror at ClickStick: a high-tech deodorant dispenser for people who either keep forgetting to put some on…”
New 2014 Mac Mini Has Soldered RAM, Not User Replaceable
“Unfortunately, the upgrade was disappointing to some Mac mini fans as Apple stopped offering a build-to-order quad-core processor upgrade and dual-drive storage options that exceed 1TB.”
Google’s Nexus Player Receives FCC Certification
“Engadget reports that Google’s Nexus Player has received the required FCC certification it seemed to pass over before its launch. It’s uncertain if this tiny legal hiccup will cause any problems with the Nov. 3rd release date.”
Church in the mountains, with friends. It’s a good day! #ccsjc
Google Fiber hits Austin this December
“It looks like AT&T’s gigabit internet is going to get some new company in Austin come December: Google Fiber.”
Google’s Nexus 6 Superphone Is Here, and It’s a Monster
“The long-awaited (and long-rumored) Nexus 6, the 6-inch (technically 5.96) monster phablet, is finally, officially here. The Nexus 6, like its predecessors before it, will be the first device in the world to ship with Android’s new operating system, Lollipop.”
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Look what a little mouse drew on my white board at work. I don’t get it?