Disqus - Latest Comments for MrCalifornia

Re: Google's Pixel 7 cases could be worth buying this year

MrCalifornia — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:35:43 -0000

I've had every Pixel phone so far and the Pixel 6 Pro case was the first one I bought from Google. It was 3x the price I normally pay for a simple black case on Amazon and it was the only one I ever had that didn't last the life of the phone. It was horrible. Stretched out and the buttons barely worked. Got so much dirt in it. Made it get stuck pulling out of my pocket. The glue didn't hold and it was separating all over the place. I'll never buy another Google case.

Re: Google Assistant acting up on your Pixel? There's a fix in the August update

MrCalifornia — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:16:08 -0000

Recently my phone has been duplicating the efforts of my Google Home/Nest devices. If I set a timer or an alarm I get one on my phone as well as it heard my request in my pocket. Even though both are on my home wifi. This just started in the last few months after never having this issue for years.

Re: Amazon app picks up new UI with bottom bar navigation and better Whole Foods integration

MrCalifornia — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:27:16 -0000

iOS can have it back. Why do I want to waste 10% of the bottom of the view for something that's already there on the top bar?

Re: Google Photos is ending free unlimited photo storage for non-Pixels

MrCalifornia — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:13:03 -0000

Lotta features that Google brings that just having backup doesn't give you. Searching photos for words, people, places, animals. Zooming in on a map to see a place you were in years ago. It's a hell of an offering.

Re: Get a Pixel 4a for as little as $216 with Google Fi's new subscription program

MrCalifornia — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:24:23 -0000

Wish they had this on the Pixel 5. I'd be in in a heartbeat.

Re: The 8 best local music players on Android, now that Google Play Music is dead

MrCalifornia — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:10:42 -0000

I got a message on YouTube Music app yesterday that it wanted access to scan my local music files. Did they just add this feature?

Re: You can get this 65" 4K HDR Sony TV for an all-time low price of $998 ($402 off)

MrCalifornia — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:29:57 -0000

I want a deal on the 75"

Re: You can get this 65" 4K HDR Sony TV for an all-time low price of $998 ($402 off)

MrCalifornia — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:29:08 -0000

Me too. The only reason there is any difference is Costco asks Sony to put the C in there so that they don't have to price match with other retailers.

Re: Here are all the Google TV-compatible streaming services

MrCalifornia — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:22:41 -0000

Plex? Xfinity Stream?

Re: Switching from Spotify to YouTube Music: Is Google's app mature enough?

MrCalifornia — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:35:51 -0000

Does it allow Chromecasting to a Chromecast Audio?

Re: Amazfit announces GTS and Stratos 3 smartwatches with 14-day battery life, teases curved X model

MrCalifornia — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 16:09:22 -0000

I want a new BIP or even a BIP light that's slightly better looking. I just use mine for notifications and vibrating when I get a phone call. Amazing for that and the battery lasts months. I actually find the GPS stuff annoying because sometimes it gets triggered accidentally.

Re: YouTube launches today on Fire TV, while Amazon Prime Video comes to Chromecast and Android TVs

MrCalifornia — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:25:53 -0000

Can we get Chromecast support in the Audible app now?

Re: Peace in our time: YouTube is coming to Fire TV, Amazon Prime to support Chromecast

MrCalifornia — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:05:39 -0000

How about Audible supporting Chromecast streaming?

Re: Google Cloud Print passes one billion installs on the Play Store, is the first app to do so in 2019

MrCalifornia — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:22:10 -0000

This is shocking to me. I thought I was the only one still using this service. Most of the pages haven't been updated in like 8 years.

Re: TP-Link Kasa announces smart video doorbells, in-wall outlets, light switches, and more

MrCalifornia — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:49:08 -0000

Love the outdoor plug. I have my patio lights on an old school dongle with a remote, would love to move them into the smart home age with set schedules and voice commands.

Re: GE's Kitchen Hub is a huge, Android-powered touchscreen to mount above your stove

MrCalifornia — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:24:32 -0000

My microwave is currently in this space, it's an electronics device. This thing is ugly, but if it was a new front for my microwave I'd consider it.

Re: Nexus Players are mysteriously dying as loyal owners hunt for solutions

MrCalifornia — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:00:19 -0000

Mine just did this last week. Pissed me off, still great for casting to and having a remote so I can pause.

Re: Google posts new Duplex demo to show how Assistant will identify itself on the phone

MrCalifornia — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 18:44:21 -0000

It's technology to help business book customers. Like OpenTable. I'm sure they'd rather have a human call, but at the end of the day I'd rather have all my tables filled by robot reservation calls for paying customers.

Re: Amazon Fire TV Cube with 4K playback, built-in Alexa, and IR control is now available for $119.99

MrCalifornia — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 02:18:13 -0000

I just got this thing and I gotta say the browser based YouTube looks and feels just as good as the app based one on my Android TV. Can't even really tell the difference except that I can't cast to it.

Re: Android P feature spotlight: Battery saver gets renamed several times, and it can be scheduled for anywhere between 5% and 70%

MrCalifornia — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 01:54:30 -0000

I wouldn't mind turning it on at a high number when I know I have a long day/night of having the phone in my pocket and just wanting to occasionally check my notifications while ensuring I have enough battery left to Uber home at the end of it.

Re: Google Clips clip-on camera now available from Best Buy, B&H, Google Store, and Verizon for $250

MrCalifornia — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:11:11 -0000

I have twin babies and there is never a free hand for pictures so the idea is great, but for that price I really need to seem some positive reviews.

Re: [Deal Alert] Jaybird Freedom 2 down to $82.95 on Amazon

MrCalifornia — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 14:01:34 -0000

The X3s don't have the cradle clip thing so they? Just the freedom. Definitely waiting for the X4s to finally upgrade from my X2s.

Re: Chrome will show all HTTP sites as 'not secure' later this year

MrCalifornia — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 19:02:31 -0000

That's great. Thanks so much.

Re: Chrome will show all HTTP sites as 'not secure' later this year

MrCalifornia — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:21:06 -0000

Dammit. I need at least one HTTP site that's not HTTPS so I can get to the login page for public/hotel wifi.

Re: [Update: All gone] Google Clips now available in the Google Store, but deliveries aren't expected until March

MrCalifornia — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 12:31:30 -0000

Isn't it only Pixel camera photos that are free though? I think it still counts against me when my Pixel uploads my instagram pics, etc.