Credit: Ryan-Thomas Shaw/ Android AuthorityGoogle’s first smartphone line — the Nexus series — definitely wasn’t synonymous with ultra-premium design and features. Google has attempted to change that perception with its current phone family, the Google Pixel series. But that Nexus-to-Pixel name and strategy shift also resulted in another key change — higher prices.While flawless hardware still isn’t Google’s strong suit, the company’s software innovation has taken the Pixel series from zero to tech-enthusiast hero in just four short years. In 2020, the Pixel price range now spans $349 to $999, which is quite a departure from the early years. More recently, Google’s mid-range “Pixel a” series has put Google hardware on the radar for mass consumers too.To see how the...
Starting in April, 22 European countries began sending children back to school in waves. The specific safety measures implemented across the Covid-ravaged continent differed, but none approached the reopening of schools as anything close to “normal”. Under strict protocols imposed by the French government, for example, parents were required to take the temperature of their children before arriving at school, lesson and recess times were staggered to avoid student contact, class sizes were limited and ball games were banned. Schools in Germany broke students into smaller groups, implemented one-way systems in hallways to prevent mixing, and kept doors and windows open to help with ventilation. Denmark held some classes outside. Despite the pressures on teachers, parents and students, the reopenings...
Editor’s note: We’re making every effort to provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding re-openings during Covid. We suggest double-checking with specific venues before making a plan, as things can change quickly. Whether you’re heading over the bridge for a playdate, to find a new park, or take an exciting class, you’re always looking for things to do in Bellevue. Lucky for you, we’ve got the 411 on parks, museums, play spaces and shopping malls to explore, along with delicious restaurants to feed your squad. Read on to find out why it’s easy to spend the day on the Eastside (psst.. the Bellevue events calendar has even more good stuff!). photo: Kristina Moy Where to Play Outside Kelsey Creek...
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