<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roku Ultra is a streaming device available for $100. The Roku Ultra is the perfect streaming device for anyone who doesn’t want to commit to team iOS with an Apple TV 4K or team Android with a Google TV Streamer. There are few drawbacks to getting a Roku Ultra, but […] More
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Kerry Wan/ZDNETI wrote about half of this article on my Apple Watch. Seriously. It’s easy and efficient. If you keep reading, I’ll show you how you can turn your Watch into a powerful writing assistant.Also: iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence is here. Try these 5 AI features firstThis is new. It’s made possible by the iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia updates. The key is the Voice Memos app, which iOS and MacOS can now automatically transcribe. First, I’ll explain where this can fit into your writing workflow, and then I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to use it every day.My new Voice Memo writing workflow We’ve had the Voice Memos app for quite some time, but getting the text transcribed involved listening to the audio and hand-typing what you said in the memo. That was just way more work than it was worth, especially for day-to-day use. Also: I replaced my Apple Watch Ultra with the 46mm Series 10, and it’s surprisingly capableBut this new ability to record a memo and then just cut and paste the text transcription right into your writing is a huge time saver. It removes a tremendous amount of tedium, substantially boosts productivity, and possibly increases the quality of your writing. That last paragraph was dictated into my Watch. I brought it into this article, gave it a quick edit, and now it’s in the article just as if I’d written it using a keyboard while sitting in front of my computer. I think about my articles for quite some time before I hit the keyboard and start putting down words on the screen. During that pre-writing time, elements of the article tend to flow in and flow out of my head. Also: The best Apple Watches of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedI do try to rush back to my computer if I have a really good idea that I want to write down, but it doesn’t always happen. As a result, a lot of good and useful thoughts for my articles wind up forgotten. More
The Google TV Streamer, a full tabletop version of the Chromecast, pictured vs the Roku Ultra, the latest Roku player. Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhether you’re a budget-conscious cord cutter or a streaming binge-watcher, Google and Roku offer different options to upgrade your streaming experience. The companies have smart TVs as well as add-on streaming devices, not to mention different user interfaces.Also: The best live TV streaming services of 2024: Expert testedTheir streaming device lineups offer many similarities and differences, making it difficult to choose. Here are the biggest differences, which should help you make the best choice between a Google TV Streamer, a Google Chromecast, and a Roku streaming device.Specifications More
Utamaru Kido/Getty Images Back in the early 2000s, I remember connecting to my desktop computer via SSH (from another location) while my girlfriend at the time was at my desk. I sent the following command to the printer: echo “I love you” | lp The printer spat out a page with that single line. Within […] More
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