Will the jump from ChromeOS to Android make a difference?
Google is migrating ChromeOS to Android, which means Chromebooks will soon run Android instead of ChromeOS. Even though this change has benefits, I’m skeptical. Google does not have the best track record for managing operating systems and products. The Google…
Digitizing and sending medical data to Google sounds like a bad idea
Recent events have brought big tech’s involvement in healthcare back into focus. The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked widespread debate about the US for-profit healthcare industry. Its parent company, UnitedHealth Group, was responsible for the largest healthcare…
Custom vehicle icons in Google Maps have started rolling out to a select few on Android
Summary Google Maps is testing out custom car icons with a very limited group of individuals. The feature was previously in testing on iOS, and now seems to be rolling out to Google Maps Local Guides on Android. Custom icons…
I’m glad Google’s not going it alone with Android XR
Back in October, Android Authority found evidence that the Play Store was readying support for mixed reality (XR) apps, and this week, we learned why. Android XR, a new version of the operating system built to power mixed reality headsets…