tech-snobs

[tech-snobs]

Bring on Android 9 Pie! 🥧 @google @android #android #google #googlepixel2

[tech-snobs]

Who’s ready to roast some marshmallows?!?!?! 🔥👀😂

[tech-snobs]

It’s burning up outside today!!! 🤪🤣😂😅🔥👀#theboringcompany #elonmusk #tesla #notaflamethrower #flamethrower (at NoMa)

[tech-snobs]

I’ll be testing this out to see if lives up to the #hype #techsnob #techsnobs #usb #hyperdrive #apple #macbook #mackbookpro #ios #iphonex

[tech-snobs]

Exporting Google Chrome passwords on Android and iOS

This is a very good feature to have especially when you consider that most of us are using our mobile devices for everything these days! First if you're unaware of this capability please take note as someone could have access to all of your passwords but another good thing is that by exporting your passwords you could then import them into something like 1Password which I'm a big fan of.

[tech-snobs]

Google announces new AIY Projects for 2018

I'm really liking these new AI Do-It yourself kits! These updated Voice and Vision kits will be available at Target this month. I'll be testing these soon as they're really good for students and anyone wanting to learn in general. Google also announced an Android app that can communicate with your assembled project

"To make setup easier, both kits have been redesigned to work with the new Raspberry Pi Zero WH, which comes included in the box, along with the USB connector cable and pre-provisioned SD card. Now users no longer need to download the software image and can get running faster. The updated AIY Vision Kit v1.1 also includes the Raspberry Pi Camera v2."

[tech-snobs]

Macro Recorder added to Google Sheets

Today Google added a good feature to Google sheets that allows you to record macros to automate tasks! This is definitely a long anticipated and great feature to have! I'll be testing this for sure!

Think macro: record actions in Google Sheets to skip repetitive work

4/11/2018

(Cross-posted from The Keyword) Since their debut nearly 40 years ago, spreadsheets have remained core to how businesses get work done. From analyzing quarterly revenue to updating product inventory, spreadsheets are critical to helping companies gather and share data to inform quicker decisions—but what else can you do if they’re in the cloud? We’ve been focused on making Google Sheets better for businesses for this reason, which is why we’ve recently added new features to help teams analyze and visualizetheir data. Today we’re adding more updates to Sheets, including a way to record macros in the cloud to automate repetitive tasks, as well as more formatting options. Check it out. Record macros in Sheets, skip mundane tasks We want to help companies automate work by approaching macros differently: cloud-first. Starting today, you can record macros in Sheets. Let’s say you need to format new data imports or build the same chart across multiple sheets of quarterly data. Repeating the same steps manually can take hours, but the Sheets macro recorder lets you record those actions and play them back on command without having to write any code.

[tech-snobs]

Spotify and Hulu partner to create a single plan for $12.99 per month

Today Spotify and Hulu announced a new partnership that combines both services together for $12.99 a month! I must say that's a great deal for those who use both services! Anyone not on Spotify switching over to this new plan?

 April 11, 2018

Spotify and Hulu Expand Partnership To Give Music and TV Fans All Of Their Favorites in One Premium Bundle for $12.99 Per Month

Business

New Mass Market Subscription Plan – Spotify Premium, Now with Hulu – Launches Today

April 11, 2018: Music and TV are better together, and streaming your favorite music and TV shows just got a whole lot easier. Following last year’s successful launch of the Spotify Premium for Students, now with Hulu bundle, the brands are expanding their original partnership, this time to offer entertainment fans nationwide an affordable, all you can stream bundle of their own. The new subscription plan, Spotify Premium, now with Hulu, brings the two popular services together and allows subscribers to enjoy a world of ad-free music on Spotify Premium, as well as the more than 75,000 current and classic hit television shows and movies on Hulu’s ad-supported service – all through a single $12.99-a-month subscription plan. Beginning today, existing Spotify Premium subscribers not only have early access to the $12.99-a-month bundle, eligible subscribers can also take advantage of a 99-cent promotional offer[i] to try the Hulu Limited Commercials plan for three months as an introduction to the bundle. Spotify Premium, now with Hulu will be available to everyone this summer.

Two Subscriptions, One Bill, One Low Price

Just like the college student bundle, the new subscription plan combines Hulu’s Limited Commercials streaming library – with more than twice the number of episodes available than any of the other streaming services[ii] – and Spotify’s popular Premium subscription plan, both on the same bill, and all in one convenient package. In addition to Hulu’s popular original series like The Handmaid’s Tale, The Looming Tower and Marvel’s Runaways, the new bundle gives Spotify subscribers access to Hulu’s enormous offering of thousands of hit TV series and movies, including The Good Doctor, this season’s #1 new drama; Roseanne, this season’s #1 new series; fan-favorite This is Us; EmmyÒ Award-winning comedy Atlanta; popular hits like Family Guy, The Voice and Power, and entire series runs of beloved shows like Lost, ER, Seinfeld, Full House, Family Matters and more.

“Based on the outstanding performance of the Spotify and Hulu student package, it’s clear that consumers love to combine their music and television experiences together,” said Tim Connolly, SVP, Head of Distribution and Partnerships at Hulu. “Hulu and Spotify are brands that are defining how fans connect with entertainment in the future, and we are excited to expand our partnership to bring this combined package to all existing and new Spotify Premium subscribers.”

“Our student launch with Hulu was incredibly well received and we are excited to extend our reach by bringing Hulu to more of our Premium members in the US,” said Alex Norstrom, Chief Premium Business Officer at Spotify. “Hulu’s TV content is highly acclaimed, and with this exclusive Spotify offer we are bundling two top media platforms for an unbeatable price. This is just one example of how we can add value to our premium members day after day.”

How to Watch, Listen and Stream

Existing Spotify Premium subscribers can take advantage of a special introductory offer by upgrading their existing Premium plan to Spotify Premium, now with Hulu. The offer grants an initial three-month Hulu subscription for the exclusive price of 99 cents before charging a monthly price of $12.99 for the bundle. Subscribers will gain access to Hulu’s growing on-demand library of award-winning original series.

Spotify and Hulu anticipate opening up the new bundle offer to those without a Spotify Premium account this summer.

Click here to learn more about the bundle, eligibility requirements and to sign-up.

[tech-snobs]

Apple announces Red iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus available 4/13

Today Apple announced a red iPhone 8 & 8 Plus. I must say I'm liking this color choice over the red iPhone 7 they did last year. Anyone buying?

 The special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone will be available to order online in select countries and regions tomorrow and in stores beginning Friday, April 13.

[tech-snobs]

Google Voice Wifi Beta Now Available!

Now this feature has been a long time coming as I've always wanted a reason to use the Google Voice mobile iOS or Android app more! Google now is allowing anyone to sign-up to test the Google Voice Wifi Beta and additional info along with the sign-up form is below!

 How to sign up

Fill out this form

Update your Google Voice app

You’ll receive an email with additional instructions when Wi-Fi calling is available

Make calls!

Submit feedback when prompted

[tech-snobs]

How to check (and fix) your iPhone's battery health

So Apple has finally released the iOS 11.3 update which allows you to see your iPhone battery health! (iPhone 6 and up!) And this is a nice update since it allows anyone to force your iPhone to operate it the original speed it was intended to before it was slowed down by having a bad battery. Now get this! If you have a bad battery and enable this new feature to speed up your iPhone you could be putting your iPhone at a higher risk of shutting down randomly. It's up to YOU to decide! Check out the video below to see how you check and change your battery performance.

[tech-snobs]

Great training event!! #googlecloudonboard #austintx #austin #google #gcp #googlecloudplatform @google (at Hilton Austin)

[tech-snobs]

Work & Play! #apple #nintendo #macbook #nintendoswitch #streetfighter

[tech-snobs]

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus impressions!

[tech-snobs]

I had to pull them out! #nike #airjordan #jordan3 #nba #blue

[tech-snobs]

Samsung S9+ in the house! How does it stack up to the S8 and Note 8? #samsung #google #s9plus #s9 #coralblue #android

[tech-snobs]

Google Home adds location reminders

I've always liked using this feature on my phone to set location reminders and now you can do it from Google Home!