🔥 iPad Pro Overkill, Chrome OS-Android Experiment, Project Starline Unveiled
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Today’s pick
Apple iPad Pro (2024) review: the best kind of overkill
Exclusive: Google is experimenting with running Chrome OS on Android
Google and HP aim to bridge remote worker gap with Project Starline.
US opens probe into Alphabet's Waymo over 'unexpected behavior' of self-driving vehicles.
Meta Quest gets 'Travel Mode' in beta for use on airplanes.
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Apple iPad Pro (2024) review: the best kind of overkill.
By David Pierce via The Verge
The 2024 iPad Pro sets a new standard in tablet design, featuring a highly refined form factor and cutting-edge components like the M4 processor and Tandem OLED display, aimed at maximizing performance and display quality.
Despite its impressive hardware, the iPad Pro's potential is somewhat limited by its software, which hasn't evolved sufficiently to exploit the device's capabilities fully, leaving it as an overqualified solution for simpler tasks.
Future software updates, particularly in AI and system capabilities expected at the upcoming WWDC, could redefine the iPad Pro's utility, making it an essential tool for a wide range of professional and personal applications.
𝕏: I replaced my MacBook Pro with an iPad Pro. It's insane that so much power fits into a tablet that's thinner than two Kraft singles. Yet it's like driving a Ferrari on a golf course. So much power and capability hampered by iPadOS. - Joanna Stern (@JoannaStern)
Exclusive: Google is experimenting with running Chrome OS on Android.
By Mishaal Rahman via Android Authority
Google is currently testing the integration of Chrome OS with Android, running the OS in a virtual machine via the Android Virtualization Framework.
This experimental build, showcased on a Pixel 8 device, extends Chrome OS capabilities to Android devices, projecting to external displays while maintaining the platform's distinctive features.
The initiative is still in the exploratory phase with no confirmed plans for commercial deployment, aiming to enhance device versatility and potentially position Chrome OS as a contender in desktop mode solutions like Samsung DeX.
𝕏: Exclusive: Google experiments with running Chrome OS on Android What if you could run CrOS from your Android phone? And what if you could hook your phone up to an external monitor to project it? That's exactly what Google is testing. - Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman)
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Google and HP aim to bridge remote worker gap with Project Starline.
By James Thomason via VentureBeat
Google and HP have announced their collaboration on Project Starline, a cutting-edge technology designed to enhance remote work by creating a more immersive meeting experience, mimicking face-to-face interactions through a "magic window."
Project Starline integrates advanced technologies like computer vision, machine learning, and a light field display to deliver a realistic, three-dimensional video conferencing experience without the need for headsets or glasses.
As companies struggle with employee retention due to strict return-to-office policies, Project Starline offers a promising solution to bridge the gap in remote collaboration, potentially transforming hybrid work models by improving communication and preserving institutional knowledge.
US opens probe into Alphabet's Waymo over 'unexpected behavior' of self-driving vehicles.
By David Shepardson via Reuters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary investigation into Alphabet's Waymo self-driving vehicles following 22 reports of incidents, including 17 collisions that suggest potential violations of traffic safety laws.
The inquiry will scrutinize the Waymo 5th Generation automated driving system, focusing on its ability to detect and respond to traffic control devices and prevent collisions with both moving and stationary objects.
This investigation marks a broader scrutiny by the NHTSA into self-driving vehicle performance across multiple companies, reflecting increasing regulatory attention on the safety of autonomous driving technologies.
Meta Quest gets 'Travel Mode' in beta for use on airplanes.
By Ben Schoon via 9to5Google
Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 VR headsets have introduced a new Travel Mode feature, optimized for use in airplanes to prevent motion interference and improve the VR experience during flights.
The new mode, currently in beta, adjusts the headsets’ algorithms specifically for airplane travel, promising a stable and consistent VR experience even when the aircraft is in motion.
Meta has also partnered with Lufthansa to incorporate Quest headsets into their Allegris Business Class Suite, enhancing in-flight entertainment with cutting-edge VR technology.
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