Tag: Gear / Trends

It’s Time to Bring Back the AIM Away Message

The live chats of the past are now in our pockets and inescapable. We need better boundaries. Source

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Apple’s Conversation Boost Works, but It Makes Things Awkward

While the feature makes spoken exchanges more clear, having to keep your AirPods in your ears during in-person chats sends the wrong social message. Source

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Scared of Induction Cooking? It’s Going to Be OK

If you’re using a gas stove, give your kitchen the faster, safer, and more environmentally responsible upgrade. Source

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Google Assistant’s Future Is Looking Us Right in the Face

Google says its voice assistant is getting more conversational, and that face unlocking is ready to replace wake words. But don’t hold your breath. Source

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This VR App Has Legs

Spatial adds support for full-body virtual avatars, giving realism in VR a step up. Source

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Leica’s New Camera Puts Skill Back Into Focus

Shooting with Leica’s M11 digital rangefinder underscores how technology has all but removed human ability from the process of taking a picture. Source

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