I just got a look at the new Google Home hardware launching this week. And of course, it's all about AI. There's a new Google Home smart speaker.There's new Nest doorbells and cameras and some budget friendly security cameras starting at just $23. Besides these new colors, these Nest Cams have basically the same design as the last generation. But Google says it's what's on the inside that counts.There's 2K HDR video resolution, a taller and wider field of view so you can see more of the action, and a new zo ...

This neat little dual lens camera can watch over your entire backyard. But it has a secret. It's actually two cameras fitted into a single mount.Blink went and designed this neat mount that fits two of its Blink Mini cameras and angles them so they capture different views of the same area. Software then stitches the feeds together so you get one image from two cameras. The mount only costs $20, so if you already have some Blink minis, it's an easy upgrade.But if you want to really upgrade your surveillance ...

Hey, it's Todd Hazelton. We're here at the Amazon event. We're checking out the new Kindle Scribes.There's three of them. The highlight one at the top end is the Kindle Scribe Color Soft with the color screen. That's $629.99%.Then there's the regular Kindle Scribe that has a backlight and it has the narrower borders than we've seen on the first generation and second generation, and that starts at $499.99%. Those both launch this year. And then there's also a third Kindle Scribe no backlight that's $429.99% ...

User Needs & Pain Points - Users seek approval from their partners before purchasing expensive items like cargo bikes [1] - Users are unsure if they can afford a cargo bike and if it will fit their lifestyle [2] Cargo Bike Benefits - Cargo bikes can replace car trips for errands and transporting children [3] - Cargo bikes can improve users' lives [3] - Cargo bikes can help address concerns about climate change and traffic safety [4] - Cargo bikes offer a sustainable mode of transportation [5] Solution - Forgiveness is more important than permission when making purchasing decisions [2] - Replacing cars with cargo bikes can reduce car accidents [4]

Product & Pricing Strategy - American Express raised the annual fee for its Platinum card to $895 [2] - The increased fee includes a "premium theme" that turns the app dark [2] - The dark mode theme is presented as a cardholder perk alongside benefits like restaurant points and rental car insurance [3] - The offering is compared to BMW charging $500 for slightly faster car performance, highlighting perceived overpricing [5] Customer Perception & Value - The value proposition of dark mode as a premium feature is questioned [1][2] - The offering is described as "ludicrous" and indicative of the credit card industry's excesses [5] - The aesthetic appeal of the dark mode app is acknowledged [3] - The new app features include welcome bonus progress tracking and account setup tasks in one dashboard [5]

Operating System Development - The combination of Android and Chrome OS is considered a real possibility [1] - An individual who has seen the combined OS describes it as "incredible" [2] - Google aims to replicate Apple's product integration across various devices [3] Strategic Direction - Google is well-positioned to create a connected and optimized experience across devices due to its Android platform [3] - The success of running Android apps on Chrome OS is a key factor to consider [3]

touchscreen MacBook. Does this Does this do anything for you. It seems It seems real.I think we're gonna get it. I always thought people were ridiculous. They'd be like, "Oh my god, I've been using my iPad so much that I started swiping on my MacBook." And then I did it the other day and I'm just like, "Oh shoot, they're all right. 100% right." I think when Apple started with this position that they were like, "It doesn't make sense to have a touchcreen on a laptop." Like they're they're they're basically r ...

Welcome to the gangster tech era, baby. Like that's what we're looking at. >> If the Trump administration had just sold Tik Tok to Microsoft, which is like an insane sentence to say out loud, but if that had just happened, I think I would I would understand the dynamic, right.It's like whether this solves the problem that Congress is worried about or that everyone claims they're trying to solve. Debatable and we should talk about that. But it it like one big company buys this other big company is like I I u ...

Today I'm toying with the Lego Game Boy and comparing it to a pristine OG. Let's build it real fast, shall we. Lovely manual with Game Boy history.And now it's time for bricks. First is our game cartridge stand where you also store those lovely lenticular images. I'll just put them right there.Next is a game pack itself with a mock green circuit board inside and one of just two stickers in the set. Nice and smooth. How does it compare to a real cart.Not bad. The second bag begins with the back giving it tha ...

Gadget Industry Trends - The gadget industry is seeing a convergence of devices, with everything becoming more similar [1] - Rumors and speculations are circulating about gadgets that have been rumored for a decade or more, including a foldable iPhone and touchscreen Macs [10][11] - Google is reportedly working on combining Android and Chrome OS, aiming for a common technical foundation for PCs and smartphones [14] - The industry is grappling with the question of what the competitive purpose of Android as a laptop would be, given the existing market for Chrome OS [17] - Touchscreen MacBooks seem increasingly likely, driven by user expectations and the desire for more collaborative device experiences [21][22] - OpenAI and Johnny Ive are exploring various AI hardware concepts, including smart speakers, AI glasses, and voice recorders, but their direction remains unclear [24] Social Media and Political Landscape - A potential Tik Tok deal involves a consortium of investors, including Oracle and Andreessen Horowitz, raising concerns about political influence [27] - The deal highlights the influence of tech moguls who cozy up to political figures, potentially leading to a media environment that favors certain interests [27] - The fate of the Tik Tok algorithm is uncertain, raising questions about whether the app will remain the same after the deal [27] - There are concerns that a Tik Tok controlled by Oracle could be meaningfully different from one controlled by ByteDance, potentially impacting content and user experience [29] Business and Finance - American Express is offering a "premium theme" (dark mode) in its app as a perk for its Platinum card, which costs $895 per year [40] - Nvidia's investment in OpenAI and CoreWeave raises concerns about circular investments and the fragility of the AI ecosystem [39] - Nvidia's investment in OpenAI is characterized as Nvidia giving OpenAI a $100 billion gift card [40]