Starlink, a satellite internet service, keeps working even when it's cloudy. Users report steady speeds, with some testing it during thunderstorms and still getting over 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. During light rain and cloudy conditions, performance stays solid, around 200 Mbps. The Star
Ever wondered what happened to the popular weather frog on Google Weather? The Pixel Weather team finally answered this question on the Made by Google Podcast in October. It turns out, Froggy didn't fit the new design Google had in mind. The team shared that they faced a tough choice. Half of the u
Wheelchairs play a vital role in the daily lives of users, and they need regular maintenance and repairs to keep functioning properly. A study decided to listen closely to what wheelchair users had to say about their experiences with accessing these essential services. The focus was on understandin
When you're on the hunt for a VPN to boost your Apple TV experience, you've got a few options to consider. NordVPN, for one, might seem like a solid choice, but don't be fooled by its impressive server count. Using it on your Apple TV can be a bit of a chore. The app isn't exactly user-friendly – br
Have you ever used Google Maps on your phone and noticed how the version numbers have become super long and confusing? Well, guess what? It’s not just you. Google Maps' version numbers used to be simple, like 11. 155. 0103. But now, they've grown into something like 24. 47. 01. 697822364. So, why th
Sports visualization is tough because it deals with lots of space, time, and user-specific data. New technologies like augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (XR) are changing the game, bringing both cool opportunities and tricky challenges. We've been working with sports experts and have some les
More and more people are putting themselves at risk by using their phones while driving. One clever solution is the Head-Up Display, or HUD. This smart system shows crucial car information right on the windshield, helping drivers keep their eyes on the road. But here's a problem: there's no agreed-u
Amazon's plan to upgrade Alexa, its popular voice assistant, has hit a snag. The new version, promised to be smarter and more chatty, won't be here until 2025. This isn't the first delay — it was supposed to arrive this year. An inside source told Bloomberg that the team was informed about the new d
Imagine getting notifications that are less annoying and more useful. Google is testing out a nifty feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications for Android 16. These are interactive, colorful tiny blocks in the status bar, kind of like Apple's Dynamic Island, but with an Android twist. They'll show yo
Have you ever felt that Google Maps is too crowded with information? Well, the app is trying to fix that. Instead of showing the weather directly on the map, Google is testing a new spot for it. Now, when you fully expand the map, the weather info appears in the top-right corner. But if you don't ex
