Darren
@darrenslink.bsky.social
I love talking about tech, debating politics, and eating nachos. Not necessarily in that order.
Well, holy fucking shit
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Well, holy fucking shit
iPhone getting USB-C. Android getting Qi2/Magsafe. iPhone getting RCS. Android adding support for AirDrop.
These are all great things that have happened over the past few years.
These are all great things that have happened over the past few years.
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
iPhone getting USB-C. Android getting Qi2/Magsafe. iPhone getting RCS. Android adding support for AirDrop.
These are all great things that have happened over the past few years.
These are all great things that have happened over the past few years.
Google adding interoperability between Quick Share and AirDrop is huge.
I'm just shocked that they essentially hacked their way in and are just rolling with it. I feel like Apple would want to shut this down right away, like they did with Beeper a few years back.
I'm just shocked that they essentially hacked their way in and are just rolling with it. I feel like Apple would want to shut this down right away, like they did with Beeper a few years back.
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Google adding interoperability between Quick Share and AirDrop is huge.
I'm just shocked that they essentially hacked their way in and are just rolling with it. I feel like Apple would want to shut this down right away, like they did with Beeper a few years back.
I'm just shocked that they essentially hacked their way in and are just rolling with it. I feel like Apple would want to shut this down right away, like they did with Beeper a few years back.
I really wish more game developers would do this for console games: 1) enable the use of mouse and keyboard for their game, and 2) have crossplay be input-based, not platform-based.
This would especially be useful in games like ARC Raiders as menu management on a controller is hell.
This would especially be useful in games like ARC Raiders as menu management on a controller is hell.
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I really wish more game developers would do this for console games: 1) enable the use of mouse and keyboard for their game, and 2) have crossplay be input-based, not platform-based.
This would especially be useful in games like ARC Raiders as menu management on a controller is hell.
This would especially be useful in games like ARC Raiders as menu management on a controller is hell.
A nice light snowfall followed by sunny skies. I like this kind of winter.
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A nice light snowfall followed by sunny skies. I like this kind of winter.
I have to say, I really miss Google Stadia. Being able to play on any screen (TV, laptop, tablet, phone) was such a great feature and the tech was so ahead of its time. It's a shame Google pulled the plug on it so early.
November 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I have to say, I really miss Google Stadia. Being able to play on any screen (TV, laptop, tablet, phone) was such a great feature and the tech was so ahead of its time. It's a shame Google pulled the plug on it so early.
I love seeing this message in the Google Meet app - it was first September 2025, then they changed it to October 2025, now they changed it again to January 2026. We'll see if they have to change it again!
November 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I love seeing this message in the Google Meet app - it was first September 2025, then they changed it to October 2025, now they changed it again to January 2026. We'll see if they have to change it again!
So when is Google Messages and iOS going to get end to end encrypted RCS?
November 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
So when is Google Messages and iOS going to get end to end encrypted RCS?
After using an iPad for work for a bit, I really can't wait to see what Google does when they merge Android and ChromeOS. Having a full desktop class Chrome browser on an Android tablet would be great.
October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
After using an iPad for work for a bit, I really can't wait to see what Google does when they merge Android and ChromeOS. Having a full desktop class Chrome browser on an Android tablet would be great.
I recently switched the power button gesture from the Power menu to Gemini on my Pixel, and I like it.
But I don't know why they can't combine these actions? Hold the power button for 1 second, it brings up Gemini. Hold it for 3 seconds, it cancels Gemini and brings up the Power menu.
But I don't know why they can't combine these actions? Hold the power button for 1 second, it brings up Gemini. Hold it for 3 seconds, it cancels Gemini and brings up the Power menu.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I recently switched the power button gesture from the Power menu to Gemini on my Pixel, and I like it.
But I don't know why they can't combine these actions? Hold the power button for 1 second, it brings up Gemini. Hold it for 3 seconds, it cancels Gemini and brings up the Power menu.
But I don't know why they can't combine these actions? Hold the power button for 1 second, it brings up Gemini. Hold it for 3 seconds, it cancels Gemini and brings up the Power menu.
Wow, Pixel Watch 3 is 50% off on Amazon today. That's a great deal.
October 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Wow, Pixel Watch 3 is 50% off on Amazon today. That's a great deal.
What I would give for Google Voice to have RCS
October 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
What I would give for Google Voice to have RCS
I'm glad that Samsung and Google are launching a cheaper VR/AR headset than the Vision Pro, but I still suspect even their version will be collecting dust on a shelf next to the Apple one after a month
October 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I'm glad that Samsung and Google are launching a cheaper VR/AR headset than the Vision Pro, but I still suspect even their version will be collecting dust on a shelf next to the Apple one after a month
My work iPhone upgraded to iOS 26 and my god Liquid Glass is absolutely horrible
October 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
My work iPhone upgraded to iOS 26 and my god Liquid Glass is absolutely horrible
So did Nvidia just buy Intel?
September 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
So did Nvidia just buy Intel?
Best Android life protip: set your default notification sound to None. Then individually configure the apps you actually want notification sounds for.
You'll probably find that you don't need sound notifications for 99% of your apps, and this makes life so much easier.
You'll probably find that you don't need sound notifications for 99% of your apps, and this makes life so much easier.
September 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Best Android life protip: set your default notification sound to None. Then individually configure the apps you actually want notification sounds for.
You'll probably find that you don't need sound notifications for 99% of your apps, and this makes life so much easier.
You'll probably find that you don't need sound notifications for 99% of your apps, and this makes life so much easier.
Did Google Wallet get rid of the little ding when you use it for tap to pay? Booooo
September 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Did Google Wallet get rid of the little ding when you use it for tap to pay? Booooo
Wait, are we getting the Material 3 Expressive update on Pixel tomorrow? Because that would be great.
September 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Wait, are we getting the Material 3 Expressive update on Pixel tomorrow? Because that would be great.
I still wish Jabra hadn't gotten out of the earbuds business. They are by far some of the most comfortable that I've ever used, and they have great mic quality for calls. Please come back Jabra!
August 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I still wish Jabra hadn't gotten out of the earbuds business. They are by far some of the most comfortable that I've ever used, and they have great mic quality for calls. Please come back Jabra!
The new Google Messages update got rid of the horrible chat backgrounds! Hallelujah!
August 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The new Google Messages update got rid of the horrible chat backgrounds! Hallelujah!
Well apparently Chicago Summer has abruptly ended and we are now in Chicago Fall
August 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Well apparently Chicago Summer has abruptly ended and we are now in Chicago Fall
Hot take: Bard was a better name than Gemini and Google should have kept it
August 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Hot take: Bard was a better name than Gemini and Google should have kept it
So the US is nationalizing companies now?
August 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
So the US is nationalizing companies now?
Can I just say how I really appreciated that Google explained what RCS is and what the benefit is at their event today?
August 20, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Can I just say how I really appreciated that Google explained what RCS is and what the benefit is at their event today?