Louis Gray

When you look at the Pixelbook (https://store.google.com/us/product/google_pixelbook), you gain (vs the current array of Mac laptops), a touchscreen, support for Android apps out of the box, tablet mode, a full 360 hinge etc. It's very …

Re: "It certainly seems like there's less of a switching barrier these days," my view is that the Web platform has eclipsed the need for native apps in practically every case, with lone holdouts in high-end creative and development. It reminds me …

There is a lot of data showing traditional strongholds for Apple have been ceded to Chromebooks, primarily in education. This is not yet the case at the high end. 2016: Chromebooks outsell Macs. …

Often, Phil Schiller has been Steve's right hand man for a lot of these events. How closely did you work with or manage (or be managed by) Phil? Specifically, I remember him demoing the wireless capability of the first iBooks by passing them …

I remember watching the Macworld Boston keynote in 1997, when Bill Gates was conferenced in, and his massive head floated above Steve, as it was said in order for Apple to win, Microsoft didn't have to lose, and the crowd was stunned and furious as …

Over the years, there were many examples of when product or hardware or accessories didn't work perfectly. YouTube even has compilations of 'Angry Steve' or just the simple, 'Oops', he was famous for. Often, it was thought he would lash out at …

I cannot wait to see this movie. This is Silicon Valley legend, and I really respect and like a lot of the characters I already know. Thanks for sharing your short story, Baldy!

Instances like this one and the obvious Uber failure in Arizona threaten to negatively impact the opportunity for fully automated self driving cars going forward. As much as some of us may wish Waymo would go faster (no pun intended) and ship …

I've got something of a reputation for rescuing Google bikes around town in Sunnyvale. Neighbors text me or provide coordinates. My wife even tossed one in the back of her van the other week. Two quick stories: Once, I saw a young man with a bike …

Did the ice cream last longer than the Sharks did, though?

Well. It's not Photoshop. And it doesn't look like that normally. But with the flash on, that's how it does look. Here it is without.

Spooner's Cove beach at Montana de Oro near Los Osos had this hidden gem.

Re: "I'm still wary of Google too," yes please. That's absolutely how you should be. Hold all products and companies accountable to match your interests and ideals. I have had a front row seat to most all of the recent controversies, and as you …

This is one of those threads where I should probably just watch, given I know more about it than everything that has been public. But one of the reasons I was initially attracted to Google and what keeps me here is that I do believe the company and …

Of note, since I am sure you're curious... I had a 30 minute discussion with both my parents this week. They agreed to ensure the gun is nowhere near the family when we visit, and we will need to tell them in advance if we are coming, in the event …

It's a mild night tonight, but quiet. This was the scene as the sun went down this evening. Here through Monday.

Keep in mind I work for Google and really like the Google Homes we have throughout our house. (See January post) One thing I like about Google is that we do our best to give you access to your data. It's yours! Get rid of it, or transfer it to …

The unfortunate bit is that you get this wall of text and you don't get the recordings of our conversations to date. Just my one-sided summary. I have asked these questions and without the politicizing you highlighted. My sister, per texts last …

I do not intend to deny my kids their grandfather. But I do intend to deny them the option to be near him when he may possibly have a gun, or deny them the option to be in a home where I am not sure the gun is secured. When I did talk to him about …

Ryan, this is exactly right. Even those with good intentions increase the chances for mistakes and reduce safety, simply by bringing the gun into the home/office/car/wherever. A friend of mine who is involved with the military has the ability to …

I didn't assume this post would be universally embraced. I am familiar with guns, but have no desire to own one. If my father is able to ensure me that the gun is in a safe place, and all precautions are taken to keep our family safe, this is a …

The United States has a gun-obsessed culture. The bad guys have guns. Many of the good guys have guns. Our movies have guns. Our TV shows have guns. And our Constitution says we can go ahead and get some more. So millions of people have them, in …

Thanks, Chris. The best thing about a lot of my older posts is that they still hold up. :D

Blogging is not dead, but it will never again be the primary way we share personal information online. Even the most creative people will change the way they share information based on their ability to reach a wide audience, to gain feedback …

I was at the Oakland A's opening day, against the Angels, and saw Ohtani's first major league hit. He didn't look like the prototypical National League Pitcher, happier to get a bunt down and then put a jacket on in the unlikely event he got on …