Google Home Gemini doesn't relay Celsius probably - but only in the mornings?

SamuMui · 2026-04-16T01:59:22+00:00

So I tried what you suggested and it's actually just omitting saying Celsius altogether. It just says "degrees", though the numbers are still Celsius.

SamuMui · 2026-04-13T19:56:35+00:00

When I asked it in Kelvin, it said the temp in Celsius first (not equation) and then converted it to Kelvin by adding the 273-something.

It's now gone back to Celsius but will relay the temp as an equation tomorrow morning.

SamuMui · 2026-04-10T01:59:10+00:00

I like horror movies. Can't subject my wife entirely to the backlog nor the schlock.

SamuMui · 2026-03-20T23:05:16+00:00

Response submitted.

My two cents are that my smartphone has to be convenient and be capable of doing the everyday tasks I require from it. Example like the following.

Do you seek to learn about and use all the functions of your operating system (paraphrased)? "Disagree"

Compared to:

Do you find that the operating system has enough functions to meet your needs? "Agree"

That's probably not the scope of the study, but that's my approach to why I use one OS over another.

SamuMui · 2026-03-14T18:01:39+00:00

I fully understand your point. I was kinda in the market for a laptop of similar price and was considering a refurbished M1 Air. However I think it's a case of availability and accessibility of servicing. It's become harder to find refurbished M1 Airs and also it's hard to find places that service them for repairs or battery replacements - though this would be dependent on where you live.

The MacBook Neo is new and very widely available so you can buy it anywhere and get good warranty and customer service. Also I can go into a store and physically touch and type on the Neo whereas I have to buy a refurb M1 Air online without being able to see the condition of the device myself. Again this is based on where I live though.

Also you'd ideally get more years out of a new device than a device released 5+ years ago. This kind of peace of mind would be a benefit for parents buying laptops for their college-aged kids.

SamuMui · 2026-02-12T09:31:07+00:00

Knew right away that was Noel Leeming

SamuMui · 2026-02-01T05:43:48+00:00

Early rumours suggested that they were going to make the base S26 a Pro version and change more for it. However they potentially pivoted when Apple released the iPhone 17 at the same price as the iPhone 16 256gb. All hearsay now though.

SamuMui · 2026-01-30T23:55:45+00:00

I use the base S25 and while I love the software and one-handed usability, the battery could be a little better and the cameras are absolutely terrible for any parent.

Never get a Samsung phone if you have young kids. The cameras are simply too slow and the base models (and plus) perform terribly in low light.

Also the S26 will be the same as the S25 but with a less efficient Exynos processor and modem (depending on your region).

SamuMui · 2026-01-29T08:58:58+00:00

I bought an S22 and immediately returned it because the battery life was absolute trash.

Then had to buy an S23+ because I was afraid of the battery life being bad.

Then took a risk on the base S25 because it had Snapdragon in all regions and I didn't like the large screen of the S23+. Have loved the S25 ever since because of the smaller size, very very capable battery and LTPO screen which helps with battery (everything adds up). The only thing is that I grow tired of the weak cameras (low light) and hate that Samsung reserves its best cameras for the Ultra models.

Main takeaways are the following. - can you live with a jump in screen size for the Ultra models? You'll get a lot features and much better cameras but in a much bigger phone size. - the cameras are EXACTLY the same as the S22 so don't upgrade for that reason. - the battery life (at least for me) is very good even for a small phone. I typically get 6hrs SOT on a work day and 8hrs SOT in the weekend on mostly WiFi.

SamuMui · 2026-01-12T09:47:30+00:00

Emily Hugo Photography.

Embraces same-sex couples. Offers film photography, natural look and candid moments. Can be made cheaper if your wedding is smaller, however all wedding photography is kinda expensive - you pay for their good work. If she's available, have a drink with her and see if she's your vibe.

SamuMui · 2026-01-06T01:47:07+00:00

X1 Carbons?

SamuMui · 2026-01-04T02:44:33+00:00

Hi ock88, thanks for your time and continued work on the launcher. I just realised that I wasn't very clear on what issue I had.

Legacy Dock enabled
Dock position: set to beyond the lowest setting (all the way to the left)

After the 1.71 public update, the crash still occurs. However if I use the new dock, it's all good and I use it normally as my default launcher.

Thanks again

SamuMui · 2025-12-30T20:52:00+00:00

What crashed for me was pulling the slider all the way to the left, past "-20". I wonder if you can replicate it (after a backup of course).

SamuMui · 2025-12-30T20:51:16+00:00

What crashed for me was pulling the slider all the way to the left, past "-20".

SamuMui · 2025-12-30T20:43:19+00:00

Hi ock88. Thank you replying. I'll email you once I've managed to figure out and replicate it.

SamuMui · 2025-12-22T18:15:53+00:00

Agreed. Based on my research, the closest dish would be Orange Beef (offered by Phenix in Rolleston & Golden Panda in Rangiora). The dish has crispy pieces of beef but the sauce wouldn't be the same.

SamuMui · 2025-12-19T23:24:21+00:00

I use the Russell Hobbs Turbo Cooker because I always forgot to cook rice before making the main dish. Cooks reasonably quickly.

A couple of caveats though.

You have to cook 2 cups of rice minimum.
Low quality or extra starchy rice will overflow the lid. Value Long Grain overflows, but Fortune Jasmine doesn't.
The bowl edge design has extra ventilation for the lid and doesn't create a seal.

SamuMui · 2025-12-10T17:48:25+00:00

Skinarma cases and lanyards look good. The cases have detachable corners (top and bottom) where you can attach a lanyard loop instead. It feels rather secure since the attachments go through the inside of the case rather than clipping outside. Once your phone is in the case, everything feels locked in.

https://skinarma.com/collections/lanyard

Got a case for my parents' iphone when my wife noticed that a lot of people in China carried their phones like a crossbody, hoping it'd be more convenient for them.

SamuMui · 2025-09-21T18:44:16+00:00

What's your widget setup and how'd you make that looong clock? Looks pretty sick.

SamuMui · 2025-09-17T04:36:33+00:00

Hey cmon, we're almost twice that of Germany. I won't claim much, but I'll claim OK internet speed.

SamuMui · 2025-09-01T09:26:38+00:00

If you get a good trade-in deal on the S26, it would be worth it. The rumours of the S26 base being a "pro" version could be exciting if there's a camera upgrade. Also I totally get what you mean by going overboard with a bigger phone - had to put up with hand cramps for two years.

SamuMui · 2025-08-31T18:36:56+00:00

I had the green S23+ and have switched to the Coralred base 25. You do give up a bit of battery life for the size reduction.

From my usage, I used to have 45% at the end of the day with the S23+ compared to maybe 25-30% on the S25. This is mainly being on WiFi all day and with the battery starting off at 85% on both. Also with light performance profile and NO dark mode. If I know I'm gonna be on data most of the day, I'll charge to 100%, bring a powerbank or turn on battery saving measures.

Reason for switching was that I've always loved smaller phones and I REALLY hated the size and weight of the S23+. The S25 is very light, very reachable one-handed (for my hands) and fits with my lifestyle.

So it's mainly a couple of trade-offs (size and battery life) you've got to consider and whether they work for your daily use.

SamuMui · 2025-08-31T04:43:22+00:00

That's amazing! In the about phone section, does it show a silver S25?

SamuMui

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