Tag: San Francisco

Android Auto connects your phone to the car, competes with Apple CarPlay

Android Auto heavily leverages voice recognition. You can send messages, navigate to places, and make calls - all hands-free.

Google I/O: First Look at new Android user interface (Video)

Google embraces a flat world. "Material Design" will bring new icons, fonts, and cards to the Android user interface.

Google I/O: Android powers over 60% of all tablets

Google head of mobile Sundar Pichai revealed that Android market share on tablets has jumped from 39% in 2012 to 62% in 2014.

God Fights the Plague

We meet a self-proclaimed witch who prays to Elvis, a world Qigong leader, Muslims, rabid Christians, atheists, drag queen and rabbi Irwin Keller, and assorted others.

Orphan of Zhao examines price of loyalty

What might have otherwise been a cheap slice’em, dice ‘em suicidal thriller was rendered into something deeply emotive that probed the dimensions of loyalty and family.

Report: Apple smartwatch coming October 2014

If true that Apple has ordered only 3.5 million units, an Apple wearable is clearly not going to upend. Apple sells 30-50 million iPhones a quarter.

Sex and Dinos and Rock & Roll: Triassic Parq

Warning: Triassic Parq at Ray of Light Theatre is like certain psychedelics. You'll end up loving everyone - and yourself - a little bit more.

Chained and Unchained: Africa Bound

Anderson’s research of the historical context of 'pen/man/ship' is evident in every line. However, she doesn't overwhelm you with historical detail, letting the characters steer the action.

San Francisco Weekend: BottleRock Napa, Pen/Man/Ship, Star Chefs Gala, Triassic Parq

On the Stark Insider radar: some interesting plays, a music and wine festival, and a gala that lights up the city with generosity each year.

Stark Insider TV: Gia Coppola brings teen nihilism to big screen thanks to James Franco (Video)

First time director Gia Coppola (PALO ALTO) sits down with Stark Insider to talk about meeting James Franco at a deli, the willingness to fail and ... cheeseburgers.