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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023


GAGA FOR GOOGLE -- DECEMBER 2023 NEW FEATURES LAUNCH




DECEMBER 2023 FEATURE DROP 



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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023


GEMINI AI - GOOGLE'S SEMI-SOFT 'SECRET' LAUNCH IS NOW LIVE



 
‘Gemini Nano’




Pixel 8 Pro — the first smartphone with AI built in — is now running Gemini Nano


…With more AI updates coming to the Pixel portfolio very soon.




By Jonathan Black








A new Feature Drop brings a lot of fun perks and updates to make your favorite
smartphone even more helpful, productive and personalized - which ultimately
translates to tinkering with tech specs and settings more than some care for.
Let's be honest, there are many times that updates can create a larger
inconvenience than it seems they're worth. 


But, let's fast forward to a whole new class of updates, this dropping in the
form of Gemini Nano which now powers on-device generative AI features for Pixel
8 Pro. 


 The twist here is in one of the more genius moves I've seen at the hands of
Google/Alphabet in their secretive "semi-soft launch"  of the technology which
was already programmed into the hardware of the Pixel 8 Pro, being unique to a
single device in the Pixel portfolio. The 8 Pro is already running the new AI
code and will see the results via a few new feature updates dropping for
December - a strong motivator for those who haven't upgraded to take the chance
now while holiday sales are available. 







As a proud Pixel 8 Pro owner, Pixel Buds Pro fan and the not-so-excited owner a
Pixel Watch 2 I have to admit while I know the endgame will yield massive
results for the future of Google and the space of generate AI technology itself,
being the only device to house the new addition gives me a sense of excitement
and adventure into new territory overpowered by a growing ambivalence. 


At first, I purchased the device from it's market release only to find many
features advertised and highlighted in the Google Store launch event Livestream
to be unavailable and advised they would follow in future updates. 








For the most part, they have. However, the shining promise of the partnering of
"Google Assistant with Bard" in even wider expansion early next year held my
attention long enough to not so much as blindly guess that after the Pixel
purchase I'd then be privy to the uprising of an AI program that for all
arguments sake was essentially hidden from me all the while and kept secret. 


This surprise doesn't feel full on forceful or underhanded, but it does land all
of us Pixel 8 Pro "Superfans" in the same group. That being, a test audience.
And while I don't mind being a part of the first wave - and often an lucky
enough to work on projects featuring emerging tech - it still feels
uncomfortable when this wasn't something known before laying down the cold hard
cash for the device. 






This could very well be a game changer for many and might have resulted in a
decision to skip this model and delay their upgrade to the Pixel 9 Pro, who's
release is already in the running. 


Personally, I'm not in the camp of thought that I would have waited, but there
were a lot of reasons that factor into why I held tightly to my Pixel 6 Pro in
favor of passing by the 7 Pro. I still have my 6 Pro and use it daily, knowing
my choice was smart for my needs and usage. I wouldn't have been happy with 7.
It's just the truth. It's the same reason I traded in a great up 6a that I
purchased on the side for work purposes. It was a device I loathed on a daily
basis and had you told me it was even in the same ballpark as the same
generation Pro I was utilizing non-stop I would have been hard pressed to
believe it. 




Regardless, time moves on and today Google introduced Gemini, hailing it “the
most capable and flexible AI model we’ve ever built.”


------------------------------------------------------
 With three different sizes — Ultra, Pro and Nano — Gemini is optimized to run
on everything from data centers to smartphones. 
------------------------------------------------------




“Gemini Nano is our most efficient model built for on-device tasks, and starting
today, it's running on Pixel 8 Pro. As the first smartphone engineered for
Gemini Nano, it uses the power of Google Tensor G3 to deliver two expanded
features: Summarize in Recorder and Smart Reply in Gboard. 


We're further informed that by design, Gemini Nano helps prevent sensitive data
from leaving the phone, as well as offering the ability to use features without
a network connection. 




Additionally, with Gemini Nano now running on-device, the entire family of
Gemini models will unlock new capabilities for the Assistant with Bard
experience early next year on Pixel.”


These new features and other updates for productivity and customization will
begin rolling out today on Pixel phone, tablet, and smartwatch.






As for the successful landing on this multi-billion dollar leap of faith, I
suppose only time will tell. Truth be told and as big of a Google fan as I am,
we all know very well Google isn't afraid to show swift action when sunsetting a
project. This can be evidenced in the archives of the "Google Graveyard" and
more recently in the demise of Google Domains and, in its official end
commencing next year, Google Podcasts. 


Fingers crossed for a keeper in Gemini and a lack of remorse in gauging the
upgraded purchase as "Superfans" now can newly be dubbed the 'generative guinea
pigs. '








As always, this has been... 


A Jonathan Black Observation








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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023


GOOGLE PIXEL 8 PRO - THE PRE-REVIEW REVIEW




GOOGLE PIXEL 8 PRO - 


THE PRE-REVIEW REVIEW

________________________________


A JONATHAN BLACK OBSERVATION 

________________________________












My OFFICIAL reel on the exciting 1st Day post pre-order pick-up and how deeply
I'm feeling my #GooglePixel8Pro #GooglePixelWatch2 #GooglePixelBudsPro and the
tech-trilogy together in action! Google Made by Google Pixel Superfans
9to5Google I'm a little upset that the night shot video ability is a mystery
left out of the picture - only leaving minor traces of blog banter on its drop
later this year considering that was a huge selling point for me. The camera
itself is above average but to be honest, coming from my Pixel 6 Pro to the 8
Pro I'm not seeing much difference except the new interface and appearance of
more options which, if you are into photography or utilize your camera will
recognize the features previously available only slightly hidden or some on
autopilot. Still, it is a better take and while I like the theory of the
"blurred portrait mode" in video... I've yet to see it substantially produce
greater than subpar results. 
















The processor is faster with the 3rd Gen chip and thank you Google for whatever
tweaks were made in the way of temperature control. With my 6 Pro the device
would get so hot that my hands would feel like they are burning, and I'd have to
stop using the phone for 20 to 30 minutes. Often, even when I didn't recognize
the heat, Google photos would alert me it couldn't back up photos because it was
too hot. 












With the 8 PRO I'll admit I've been pretty solid on my use over the last 24
hours with a mix of work, play, set up, downloading, taking photo and video
footage, testing features in that category and generally pushing the poor thing
to the point of exhaustion. But... it's kept up with my workload from updates as
a Google Local Guide to content creation, social media uploading, music
streaming, etc. Not once did it overheat and it continues to run smooth and
steady as I Swype this mini review across my gboard as you're reading this. 










The unit feels great in hand - better than the 6 and more intuitive overall.
Granted, I've yet to scratch the surface of my day to day personal and work
routines and load of data consumption so only time will tell. I won't lie when I
say I've been up 24 hours straight on this thing, fiddling with the watch as
well (which in all honesty I appreciate the technology and hard work that went
into it but just the same I was happier with my Fitbit Charge 5) Again, this is
only day one. One thing for sure and that is the charger for the watch is an
evil, sick and twisted joke from the devious developers behind the lines at
Google. It's hard to connect, stay connected and failed to charge my watch the
first time around due to connection error. I realize it's capable of wireless
charging but when I've just laid down about $1200 when all is said and done at
the end of the day (before trade-in) I'm not too giddy to continue shopping for
expensive accessories. 



All in all I'm happy with the upgrade. Do I feel like I received the device and
have the power in my hands that Google presented on the 8th in live fashion
prompting me to preorder - hell no. Forgive me if this isn't what you're hoping
for but I'm a realistic guy that never  from giving my honest review regardless
of who's listening. I'm still a Google Guy through and through and wouldn't have
wanted any other model on the market. Truth is - whether the apple cult wants to
admit it or not - the Pixel 8 Pro is the most advanced piece of technology you
can buy in the realm of smartphones currently available on the market. 



There's no debating it. It's this tech that drives me to continue to purchase
Google in the first place. That said, I would have rather you pushed the launch
another 3-6 months so on delivery all features advertised are actually available
for use. As it feels rushed for the Android 14 release which remains a little...
interesting... upgraded on my other devices. But, as I said this is still
technically day 1... or day 2 and these are my observations so far. I'm sure my
official review for my blog will be more interesting and less like the ramblings
of an insomniac tech junkie getting his fix in the witching hour while the rest
of the world sleeps soundly. So, in closing, I'll give it 9 out of 10 stars and
hope for a quick release on those updates that were promised while I explore the
remaining interface. And, for the love of God, what is with your aversion to
allowing dual SIM capabilities for increased storage expansion? 



Granted, in my 6 Pro I purchased the 256GB version and was smart enough to eat
the extra $100 this time around and opt for the 512GB version but come on... you
can't be hurting that badly for Google One members since most have been somewhat
ushered voluntarily - to their thinking - into the 2TB tier. That's the only
logical reason for ignoring the mass of fans begging and praying across social
media with every viable hashtag to allow the expansion. But, by holding back, it
gives no option for those of us with more data driven positions and interests.
It's actually pretty brilliant on your part to be honest though I wish you could
have kept the Pixel Pass program alive and running as I was looking Forward to
joining in this time around. 



Economic downfall be damned, excuses are empty explanations when Apple can
launch the same program in the sunset of Google's and even charge slightly less
while allowing for earlier upgrades. But, I can only hope there's some kind of
logic around the corner. And not the kind that still has my Google Domains in
limbo with Squarespace who I'm not much of a fan of. I can only guess the move
there being a hope your die hard fans will make the leap to Google Cloud
Domains. I won't lie and say I haven't considered it. In any event, the Pixel 8
Pro. So far so good. Let's see where we can go from here. In the meantime the
Google Pixel 8 Pro, Watch 2, Buds Pro and all Pixel products are OFFICIALLY
BasikBlack Approved! 


This has been A Jonathan Black Observation #AJBO #BasikBlack #BasikBucks
#BasikBranding #basikblackapproved #basikreview #review #pixel8pro #pixelwatch2
#googlereview #recommended





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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023


THE BEST IN BUDS - LG TONE FREE T90Q - MY REVIEW ON THE JOURNEY FOR THE ULTIMATE
SOUND AND SERIOUS TECH.




THE BEST IN BUDS


LG TONE FREE T90Q W DOLBY ATMOS

MY REVIEW ON THE JOURNEY FOR THE ULTIMATE SOUND AND SERIOUS TECH. 

Written By: Jonathan Black










What is it about crisp clear audio, immersive and dynamic sound that seems to
pluck at every last nerve of excitement within me... And likewise pluck at the
purse strings of professional clearance-crazy, savings savvy shopper such as
myself? 








 



Sound is something that touches us all on a deeper level and in a different way
for each of us. Some are born with a musicians ear and can pinpoint any note out
of tune well enough to single out an individual member of ensemble orchestra.
Some of us have sub par talents in our own right and are able to pick up and
navigate just about any instrument we show interest in yet others can't put
together the know-how to hum a note. Still, others have no interest and just
happen to know what they like and truthfully there's the latter are probably
happier for it. 

I'm one of those types to pick it up quick and usually learn it as fast as my
interest was peaked. I'll admit I managed to play over 6 instruments in my life
without the ability to read sheet music in a standardized way. I can't tell you
what note this or that is by looking at the page, but give me an instrument from
my signature woodwind to the ivory keys of the piano and my eyes communicate
foreignly to my hands that will perform the music as in correct fashion and in
just about any octave. Image how crazy this former first chair band member drive
his teachers in school. Then again, my brain always has a different way of
learning, absorbing, understanding and ultimately seeing things for how they
were. This also put me into a group of people that, able or talented as we are,
tend to also lose interest in the midst of another distraction along the way and
then it's on to our next brilliant plan - or so we hope. ADHD can be a bitch to
burdened with in a time that your teachers and parents simply dubbed you lazy
and didn't look much further between the lines. 











Still, I always had the subject of film ingrained in my DNA from the start and
it was through my passion and obsession with writing, directing, photography and
the essential element of music that I somehow maintained a level of sanity that
saw my through enough to be here today writing this article. 




I may not be dominating the field in a position with the major studio players
knocking down my door to get a whiff of my artistic wilds or nobely accepting
the predictable Oscar for Best Writer/Director to sit with the others in my
collection in my home office, but still I've somehow managed a position and
place in my life where every day and every project requires a new level of
creative energy from my varied talents and - even better - most days challenge
me to learn something even further. I'm happy with the challenge and grateful
for the chance to share my artistic vision with others no matter what form that
may be in. 







So between the dreamer within, the tech junkie that gets to come out and play
through various test projects and beta invites, the curious developer that
carriers the keys to the back end among Google, AWS, Alexa, various social media
companies and most recently has peaked an interest for the inner workings of
banking operations and Fintech  (all naturally a tease for the writer within
foreshadowing something very interesting, exciting and quiet frankly,
unexpectedly out of nowhere to soon be announced 😈) and needing to keep up in
my reviews... I spent the greater part of last month searching for the highest
quality and overall superior sound harnessed within the small gumdrop size shell
for the ultimate in wireless earbuds.




The sad fact is the search went on for weeks despite the few filters and must
have features I was in the market for. Truth be told, I wanted a pair that were
comfortable and sounded good for my taste. Beyond that I set my requirements
with these must have functions:




1. Spatial Audio 

2. Noise cancellation

3. Clear Call ability for cellular use

4. Compatible with my Google Pixel and other home electronics (specifically to
be compatible with my PlayStation 5)

5. Bluetooth 5.1 or higher (preferred)











That was roughly all I wanted and it unknowingly was a tall order to find a
package with these prerequisites to punch in 1st place under the $200
threshold. 

My latest quest to quench the inner tech junkie and somewhat splurge landed me
on this set of LG TONE FREE T90Q earbuds, the first to hit the shelf equipped
with Dolby Atmos and Head Tracking Spatial Audio and they're honestly pretty
impressive. So, why am I - The OFFICIAL unofficial Google Guy buying LG over the
Google Pixel Buds Pro to complete my Google Pixel 6 Pro and daily listening
needs?








I'll see it was a VERY CLOSE RACE to the checkout and I researched for a couple
weeks straight ... Having never actually owned a pair of earbuds before this and
the LG listed at $239/Google Pixel Buds Pro $199 - it's not an easy sum to
drop. 


Still, I decided I needed a pair and if I was going to splurge I was going to do
it on the right pair - not the cheapest (this is one category my die-hard deal
junkie is sad to say there is no gray area.)


Still, convinced of the eternal bargain behind the Blogger, I gave it my best
shot and I failed my first try out of the gate! 






---I won't get into those guys here but let's just say LG TONE FREE T90Q has
everything. Dynamic immersive sound powered by Dolby Atmos technology and
Spatial Audio Head Tracking (the first to do it successfully, too!) and at the
end of the day all that means is what you value it at. 


Any music buff, audiophile or casual listener knows that in the land of tech,
WHEN IT COMES TO AUDIO, it doesn't matter what the specs list, manufacturers
claim or where the price point starts. The only thing that matters is WHAT IT
SOUNDS LIKE when you power up to - hopefully - rock on. 









I know this. After two previous pairs, LG comes in king and has the depth,
richness and range I'm looking for and like to hear. It doesn't matter if it's a
set of buds, TV set, stereo or smart speaker - when it comes to audio visual
presentation I've been obsessed with immersive 360° sound that makes you feel
like you're in the middle of it. I want to be cheering, covered in sweat and jam
packed with gyrating bodies spent with exhaustion but willing myself to stand
for one more encore in the mega pumped rock concert event of the decade. 


I want to be sitting speechless in a dark and brooding auditorium, holding my
breath and the edge of my seat as I listen to the crisp sound of The Grand
Orchestra in a classical experience that makes the room and the world itself
melt away, only to narrow my attention in anticipation of the next note. 


And yes, I want to kick back in my comfy leather chair in the cool and crisp air
conditioning while experiencing a home theater journey for the senses that leave
me baffled and asking - what is real anymore?


And, even if it's "only a pair of earbuds" for listening to music and taking
calls while multitasking and writing this review - I want to be taken... Away...











What I know is with LG, with these earbuds, I may not be barreling over the edge
of the grave canyon in an old Cadillac with my guy on my arm and looking to call
it quits fire the "end all-be all." But as I'm sitting here with goosebumps from
the haunting ballad "Sleepwalk" plucking away like poetry to my soul, I know
that while the end is far to go, with these bad-ass buds, I'm pretty close. 


In the meantime, LG gets my respect and business because they continue to
produce quality products that live up to their claims, last well past the next
several upgrades and still they manage a reasonable price point with outstanding
online 24/7 customer service. 











If it's not Google in my home you're using, it's likely LG! And, as for the
earbuds, I highly recommend and give them the Official BasikBlack Stamp of
Approval!











A Jonathan Black Observation.















*Affiliate Disclosure: I only recommend products I would and have used myself.
All opinions expressed here are my own. However, this blog may contain affiliate
links that - at no cost to you - I may earn a small commission. *














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FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2023


KOJI: THE BEST LINKINBIO SITE ONLINE




KOJI- THE BEST TOOL IN THE BOX



By Jonathan Black


13 Reasons to Get Started Today






   "Sell in Minutes...for FREE!"





Koji is a link-in-bio platform that allows you to create a personalized landing
page for your social media profiles. With Koji, you can add links to your
website, social media pages, email addresses, and more. You can also customize
your landing page with your own branding and colors.





















But, for Koji. that's just the beginning. This is the point in the service where
the several online companies with similar methods cut the cord and start to
charge...some of them more than the cost of a Shopify storefront. Not Koji!





















Koji is the best for a number of reasons. First, it's incredibly easy to use.
You can create a Koji landing page in just a few minutes, even if you're not
tech-savvy. Second, Koji offers a wide range of features that allow you to
customize your landing page to your liking. You can add your own branding,
colors, and fonts. You can also add links to your website, social media pages,
email addresses, and more. Third, Koji is affordable. You can create a Koji
landing page for free, and there are no monthly fees.

























Here are my top 13 reasons why Koji is the best link-in-bio site online:


1. **Easy to use**


Koji is incredibly easy to use. You can create a Koji landing page in just a few
minutes, even if you're not tech-savvy.


2. **Affordable**


You can create a Koji landing page for free, and there are no monthly fees.


3. **Wide range of features**


Koji offers a wide range of features that allow you to customize your landing
page to your liking. You can add your own branding, colors, and fonts. You can
also add links to your website, social media pages, email addresses, and more.
















4. **Mobile-friendly**


Koji landing pages are mobile-friendly, so your visitors can view them on their
smartphones and tablets.


5. **Analytics**


Koji provides analytics so you can track how visitors are interacting with your
landing page.


6. **Integrations**


Koji integrates with a variety of other services, so you can easily add content
from other sources to your landing page.
















7. **Support**


Koji offers excellent support if you need help with anything.


8. **Security**


Koji is committed to security, so you can be confident that your data is safe.



















9. **Privacy**




Koji respects your privacy, so you can be sure that your data will not be shared
with third parties.


10. **Design**


Koji offers a wide range of design options so you can create a landing page that
looks great.
















11. **Customization**


Koji allows you to customize your landing page with your own branding, colors,
and fonts.


12. **Branding**


Koji helps you to build your brand by allowing you to add your own logo and
colors to your landing page.
















13. **Conversion rate optimization**


Koji helps you to improve your conversion rate by providing analytics and
insights into how visitors are interacting with your landing page.
















If you're looking for a link-in-bio platform that is easy to use, affordable,
and offers a wide range of features, then Koji is the best option for you.




The blog is super helpful and will walk you through everything you need to know
so you can start selling from Day 1. The support is top of their game and if you
wake up one day hating the look of your site - it's a fast fix. I'm constantly
adding to mine and switching things up for the fun of it.













                                My Koji











If you'd like to take a look at MY KOJI simply go to




https://www.basikblack.app

































And in case you're wondering, Koji is 100% BasikBlack Approved!
























A Jonathan Black Observation





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