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Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Release Imminent

04/17/2015 By Cory Gunther

A new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update has been confirmed this week by Google themselves, and a release date is likely imminent with the software running on both the Nexus 9 tablet, and the older Nexus 7. In March Google announced Android 5.1 Lollipop, aimed at fixing many initial Lollipop bugs from the launch, and now another update should be coming soon.

Last month, Google started rolling out its brand new Android 5.1 Lollipop update for Nexus smartphones and tablets. Google’s initial roll out included the Nexus 6, Nexus 7 2012 Wi-Fi, Nexus 10, and Nexus 5. Then earlier this week it arrived for the Nexus 4 and a few others. However, the Nexus 9 is still stuck on Android 5.0.1 Lollipop, and hasn’t received any of the other two software updates, but that’s about to change.

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Release Imminent

Surface 3 review: Smaller, slower, cheaper… better? | Ars Technica

In just about every sense, the Surface 3 is a Surface Pro 3 Lite. It's smaller, lighter, slower, and cheaper. It will appeal to the same constituency that the Surface Pro 3 appeals to—OneNoters, digital artists, desk-bound mobile workers—but with markedly greater affordability and portability. It's a slightly worse laptop than the Surface Pro 3 but a somewhat better tablet. Many people will be able to find it useful.

One thing I haven't mentioned is lapability. That's not because the Surface 3 finally fixes this long-standing gripe; a laptop with a stiff hinge is still better for use on your lap. Rather, this is a system that's priced more or less as a (high-end) tablet or mediocre laptop, not an Ultrabook. As such, I never felt that I was using something lesscapable than comparably priced machines; in fact, the device felt like something more capable. Even if it isn't quite as good at being a laptop as a real laptop, it's much better at being a tablet, or at fitting in a backpack, or for watching movies on a plane, or as a sketchpad with a stylus. Using the Surface Pro 3, I always had a nagging sense of "I could get a nice Ultrabook for this money." I couldn't get something as nice as the Surface 3 for the money.

Surface 3 review: Smaller, slower, cheaper… better? | Ars Technica

The inside story of the multibillion-dollar quest to make faster, cheaper gadgets

"Moore's Law, which was conceived by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore in 1965 and turns 50 on Sunday, remains one of the most accurate predictors of future technology. It's set the breakneck pace that all electronics moves along today, goading chip companies to make sure they can keep up. Semiconductor makers are sinking billions of dollars into research and manufacturing each year just to stay in the race. In 1966, a new chip plant cost $14 million. In 1995, the price tag was $1.5 billion. Today, it can cost as much as $10 billion -- roughly the annual gross domestic product of Mongolia."

Apple iPad Air 2 vs Google Nexus 9 - TabTimes

APPLE IPAD AIR 2 VS GOOGLE NEXUS 9

"Both the Apple iPad Air 2 and the HTC built Google Nexus 9 have been on the market for a short while now. Both devices are about as good as it gets, at least in terms of tablets from these companies. We want to see how these devices stack up against one another, pitting the hardware and the software in a genuine old fashioned shootout.

Here, is your Apple iPad Air 2 vs the Google Nexus 9 comprehensive comparison."

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How The Science Of Wasabi Could Pave The Way For New Pain Meds

"Scientists have modeled the stunning structure of the receptor in our bodies that jolts our senses when we eat sushi garnished with spicy wasabi -- and it turns out that this so-called 'wasabi receptor' may hold clues for developing new pain treatments.

The receptor, a protein called TRPA1, resides in the cellular membrane of our sensory nerve cells. Not only does it detect certain chemical agents outside of our bodies -- from wasabi to tear gas -- but it also gets triggered by pain-inducing signals within our bodies from itches and inflammation."

One month with the new Chromebook Pixel: Still impressive for my needs | ZDNet

"Summary:Out of the box, Google's new Chromebook Pixel impressed. After 30 days of nearly full-time use, it gets even better if Chrome OS and a few tweaks can work for you."

11 surprises I learned about the Apple WatchApple's new watch has some secrets and some quirks you may not know about. Here are the most interesting tidbits I've found over my time wearing one so far.

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Add Spock to your emoji arsenal: Our favorite videos from the week - CNET

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Apple MacBook (12-inch, 2015) review - CNET

"Back in 2008, I was correct that the Air's new, stripped-down design had real legs, and would set the standard for years to come. But also true was that future refinements down the road would turn the MacBook Air from a speciality product into a mainstream one. When the next 12-inch MacBook update arrives, I suspect it will at the very least add a second USB-C port, and that's when it will become much easier to recommend to a broader audience."

Lightbars and Ludacris speed: A Review of Google's Chromebook Pixel - Chrome StoryChrome Story

"At the time, I (and many others) believed that $1300 USD was just a bit too much considering the limitations of Chrome OS. I’ve since changed my mind, and will go into why I changed my mind towards the end of this review."

Google Chromebooks More Popular in U.S. Schools than Apple iPad? : PERSONAL TECH : Tech Times

"A study by IDC reveals that Google is starting to become more popular than Apple within schools in the United States.

According to the research company, Google sold 715,000 Chromebooks in the third quarter compared to the 702,000 iPad tablets that Apple sold to U.S. schools.

As a whole, Google's Chromebooks now make up a quarter of the entire education market."

Nexus 9 Android 5.1 Lollipop Update: What to Expect

"Nexus 9 Android 5.1 Lollipop Update: What to Expect

03/28/2015 By Cory Gunther

Roughly five months after the release of Android 5.0 Lollipop and the Nexus 9, and Google’s now released a few small updates as well as a bigger bug fixing Android 5.1 Lollipop update. We’ve seen countless Nexus devices all get updated to Android 5.1 Lollipop, but those with the latest Nexus 9 tablet are still stuck waiting, but it should be coming soon.

Back in June Google debuted Android L, which is now known as Android 5.0 Lollipop that the company fully revealed in October and launched in November on the new Nexus 9, Nexus 6, and Nexus Player. They quickly released Android 5.0.1 and Android 5.0.2 with fixes, but then this month released a big Android 5.1 Lollipop update. One that is fixing many key bugs.

Read: Android 5.1 vs Android 5.0 Lollipop: What’s New

The Android 5.0 Lollipop update delivered a number of new features to Android and debuted on the Nexus 9, but since then the tablet has been stuck without any bug fixing updates. Nexus 7 owners got Android 5.0.1 and 5.0.2, and now are running the latest 5.1, but the Nexus 9 still hasn’t received some of these updates. However, lately we’ve seen some movement on that front, and below is what owners need to know.

Back on March 9th Google confirmed Android 5.1 Lollipop after weeks of rumors and speculation, and made a quick announcement that it was coming soon for Nexus users. Sadly, that announcement didn’t state exactly which devices would see the update, or when, and that’s the problem Nexus 9 owners are experiencing.

Since then, we’ve seen Android 5.1 Lollipop arrive for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, some Nexus 7 users, as well as the Nexus 10, and eventually those with the new Nexus 7 (2013) and the Nexus 9 should see it too. For whatever reason those two devices are seeing a delay, not to mention the Nexus 4, but it should be here soon enough.

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Android 5.1 Lollipop Update

So far we’ve been enjoying the Android 5.1 Lollipop update on the Nexus 6, and it was a huge improvement to the overall experience for the original Nexus 7, a device which was sorely needing an update after the initial Android 5.0 update arrived. Below are some of our initial thoughts and impressions of Android 5.1 Lollipop.