The Samantha Johnson Tech Blog

Tag: Google

  • How do I convert a Samsung Phone to Google Nexus?

    How do I change Samsung TouchWiz into a Pure Nexus Experience?   (Image Source: Google)   Touchwiz Vs Google Now Some people do not like the Samsung Touchwiz UI. I don’t, I have used Google Nexus and love the ability to drag and drop icons and automatically turn them into folder, I like the simplicity…

  • Boom Beach Vrs Battle Beach – Which is best? – Pros and Cons

    The Battle of the Beaches – Battle Beach v Boom Beach These are mobile games and differ considerably despite their similar names. There are advanatages and disadvantages with both games, and perhaps before you get ‘bedded-in’ and lumbered with the game just take a moment to read the following pros and cons. It may save…

  • ‘Google Translate’ is the Hitchiker’s ‘Babel Fish!’

    Google Translate for Voice and Images is Here! Google Translate now in app form allows you to translate your speech live. Their famous translation tools for text and websites has now become what is tantamount to the ‘Star Trek’ universal translator – which is not far off if this is anything to go by! Of…

  • Google Glass is gone but not forgotten!

    Google Ends Sales of ‘Glass’ Am I glasshole?! Google glass is gone but not forgotten! ‘Glass’ has always been controversial. For some, it is still (and was) a brilliant first-person POV of the world. From sky-diving to riding a roller-coaster. What memories(!) and exactly how you saw them. I have heard from many who wore…

  • The Top Tech Stories Bite Sized!

    So Happy New Year. Again there have been some really interesting technology stories that I think you might be interested in. This is taken from the general pattern of conversation in the tech world last month. I will as always bite-size them so they do not bore the reader – so let’s get started!  …

  • How do I check if if someone is using a fake photo on Facebook? – Catfish

    How do I check if if someone is using a fake photo on Facebook? – Catfish #518884939 / gettyimages.com How do I trace CATFISH? Anyone who has watched the series Catfish on Mtv regularly see them check someone’s profile by searching for similar images online. Often if you run a Facebook Group you will get…

  • 5 Top Tech Stories of the last week – Bite-sized!

    1. Gorilla Glass 4 Announced! (Image source: Corning) Corning have announced their new Gorilla Glass 4 product. If you do not know what the heck Gorilla Glass is chances are if you look at your smartphone or tablet right now – Yup! That glass is Gorilla Glass! You rely on it every day, to flex…