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Google Maps to get augmented reality, 'VPS' & other improvements
Arguably, this is companies like Google (and Apple) laying the groundwork for future headsets.CantRememberUsername said:AR is the new 3DTV.
All fluff and no real use aside from some niche tools.
Take a look at that first image above and consider how you would have to hold your phone while walking or driving to make the AR pictured work.
Absolutely NO ONE will ever hold their phones that way.
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Apple to expand AI and machine learning office in Seattle, making room for 475 people
Often the company is waiting for space in an ideal location with favorable rates to open up.brian green said:
No idea. It's only the fastest growing city in the region. Maybe they think the small stores in Alderwood Mall, and Bellevue Square are "good enough".BGeek said:Any idea why Apple does not have a store in downtown Seattle? Seems like every other major city has a Apple store downtown.
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Wish List: 7 new features we'd like to see in a new 'Apple Watch Series 4'
On the first point, a few things. As someone who's reviewed multiple fitness trackers, it's more convenient if you can avoid charging every night, and there are times when charging is problematic - hospital stays, long flights, weekend roadtrips, and so on. On top of that, without multi-day battery life, sleep tracking is impractical.minisu1980 said:Anyone else find the tone of this article odd? It kinda felt like an article you would see on the Verge. Anyway, some point:
1) Week long battery life - Why? Most Apple watch owners charge it every night, right along with their iPhone. Would have a long battery life really enhance the user experience? It's sort of like the questions of how long does it take to charge an electric vehicle, answer is it doesn't matter because it's owner is going to let it charge overnight while they sleep.
2) Roughed design options - Sure, you can never have something too indestructible
3) Podcasts - I don't listen to them, but makes sense to me that many people would find this useful.
4) Pride band - This should be available.
5) Video - Can't see the stated use cases not being incredible clumsy to interact with.
6) Full functionality without iPhone - Kinda feel like their would be no market for a stand alone Apple Watch. It was designed as an accessory to supplement and enhance the iPhone, most purchasing it have an iPhone.
7) Greater fitness tracking - I disagree here, I think the keep is simple approach works here.
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Apple says male UK staff earn average of 5 percent more than women
Please watch the attitudes in your posts here. We can keep comments open, but we expect you to be respectful and civil.
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Hands on: Elgato's Eve Button with Apple HomeKit
Since you mention that, the Eve Button comes with label stickers so you can at least give people a hint as to what it controls.lordjohnwhorfin said:I have a big issue with the single/double/long press thing on a device that is meant to be SIMPLE. In other words, something that ANYONE should be able to use and behaves consistently. I use the Logitech Pop, which provides very similar features, and it's been a nightmare to get non-tech savvy house guests to use it, because they always end up pressing the wrong way, triggering the wrong thing. Considering the size of the thing, it would be so much better if it had three or four buttons, and even better if it had a clear plastic cover so you could place a customizable insert underneath. This way, you could clearly identify the function of the button, such as "watch TV," "Play radio in all rooms", "Leave house". And there would be no need to have those silly long and double presses, which I have no problem with but everybody else in my house did.
