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Google CEO tells employees to expect more job cuts this year.::In an internal memo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said recent layoffs are about “removing layers to simplify execution and drive velocity in some areas.” He warned that more are coming.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

I've replaced Google Maps with a physical Garmin navigation device in my car, as part of an intentional "deGoogling" of my life.

At first switching to a Garmin felt like I had become my grandfather.

But now that I've had it for awhile, I could never go back to Google Maps, anyway.

  • Garmin's interface is much nicer, to me, in a bunch of subtle ways that add up.
  • I appreciate just saying "is it in the Garmin?" Instead of asking my SO to text me an address for the kids random event.
  • I particularly love my Garmin's ability to predict which lane I need when driving a big city highway.

The feature of Google I miss is "there's an accident on the road ahead" which my Garmin cannot do because it is not constantly online.

Source: my personal experience. I'm not sponsored by Garmin. But if Garmin wants to send me free stuff they should let me know.