Planet Computers launches its second Android-powered PDA

Planet Computers introduces the Cosmo Communicator from Planet Computers on Vimeo.

Planet Computers Gemini' is a device that brings back the PSION's keyboard and a mid-range Android device, running Android and designed around productivity, this pocket computer also runs various flavours of Linux, serves as a smartphone and is aimed at mobile workers who need a more flexible mobile device.

Announced today is Planet Computers latest Indiegogo crowdfunded project the Cosmo Communicator. Featuring dual displays, a 24 megapixel camera as well as updated hardware with a backlit keyboard, it is powered powerful Mediatek P70 8-core processor plus separate GPU and AI processors. It has a massive 6GBs of RAM and 128 GBs of Flash memory. 

This is an interesting product which could turn into a proper segment. I've had the original Gemini PDA and I chose the WiFi-only model, which I regret. Being able to use the device as a smartphone completes the experience and is useful when one is travelling. To find out more about the Cosmo Communicator check it here.

Google's Pixel 3 is available today

The Google Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL are now available in Canada through Best Buy and Telus. The latest Pixel devices bring a host of innovations including fast wireless charging, water resistance, a sleek new Android P interface and some of the smartest and most impressive cameras on a smartphone.

The latest Made by Google flagship smartphones also bring a number of new features around the Google Assistant and digital wellbeing to monitor excessive smartphone use. Check out our review of the larger Google Pixel 3 XL.

Google employees walking out to protest handling of harassment and misconduct

Google employees around the world are walking out in solidarity to protest how the company has handled sexual harassment and misconduct. Staring in Google offices across Asia, the walkout resonates the feeling that Google has handled sexual misconduct cases improperly in the eyes of its employees.

This is the latest expression of backlash against harassment and the use of power to subject subordinates to unwanted sexual advances. that's swept the enterainment industry and is now rippling through other industries. Silicon Valley is mostly male dominated and is said to foster risque behaviour many are likening to college fraternities. Google employees are capturing the proceedings on social media using the #GoogleWalkout hashtag.

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Review: Waze navigation app on Apple CarPlay

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple CarPlay users have been rather limited when it comes to the built-in navigation app. For the longest time, Apple Maps was the default application on CarPlay and it worked in conjunction with Siri for voice commands and for navigating to locations hands-free.

Thanks to iOS 12, however, users who might opt for Google Maps or Waze, can now use these apps for navigation on their Apple CarPlay head units, provided they have the latest version of Apple's software and the apps themselves.

I've tested Waze on Apple CarPlay for the past week on a 2019 Buick Enclave Avenir. This is a luxurious 7-seater SUV decked out with all the finery Buick has been known for. Aside from rear and front moonroofs, heated seats, its own WiFi hotspot and an astounding array of front, rear and 360' parking cameras the Enclave Avenir has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on tap.

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