Why Nothing’s big push into the US still isn’t enough
…The initial vision was excellent — to build an entire ecosystem with a strong, consumer-forward brand. Whether you think the Glyph Interface is gimmicky or not, it’s fun and different, and…
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I replaced my NAS with Google Drive for a month and barely noticed
…Google’s ecosystem has leaped forward with better design, tighter integrations, and a plethora of AI features to top it all off. On the contrary, Google’s ecosystem has leaped forward with…
10 years later, no phone has replaced what Google promised
…Mobile 10 years later, no phone has replaced what Google promised Project Ara could have changed how we upgrade our phones, but we don’t get to have nice things. By • April…
As a OnePlus Watch 3 user, here’s why I’m not upgrading to the OnePlus Watch 4
…Unfortunately, it’s just not enough of a change to justify a purchase, especially when the overall size and wearability remain mostly the same. Battery life isn’t a reason to upgrade…
I've used Plex for 10 years. Here's why absolutely no one should pay $750 for Plex Pass
…Over the last few years, the self-hosted media server ecosystem has matured significantly, driven by a growing community of developers who have wanted to escape the commercial ecosystem tracking and arbitrary…
8 features I use for listening to any audiobook on Audible
…None of them dramatically change the app, but they do make listening smoother and occasionally enforce more self-control than I’m capable of on my own. What Audible features do you…
5 things to know before you ditch Google Photos for a NAS
…other editing apps to make those changes — the tools haven’t disappeared. The difference is that my photos no longer live inside Google’s ecosystem by default. So instead of simply opening…
For Aluminium OS to succeed, Google needs to avoid Android's earliest mistakes
…There are also users like me who are already sold on Chromebooks and will need real convincing that Aluminium is a true upgrade, not just a change for change’s sake. Considering…
The best Samsung accessories for your new Galaxy S25
…It’s designed to cut down glare in bright light while also helping with fingerprints and everyday dust, without changing how the screen feels too much under your thumb. You’re not…
Google Voice's lack of RCS support is making me the outcast of my group chat
…I could not tell you the last time Voice changed anything really substantive. The few improvements we do get tend to be focused on paid Workspace usage, like the conference-call mode…