Abstract: In representative embodiments, a digital assistant provides actionable information to a user regarding one or more vehicles owned by a user. Actionable information is typically provided in a “tip” which is a mechanism for presenting information to a user and may be presented in text, audible, or other form. The tips provided by the digital assistant are directed to helping the user with tasks associated with vehicles such as knowing when to obtain service such as oil changes, tire inflation, light replacement, brake replacement, fluid level check/fill, or other service. The digital assistant can utilize user information to automatically book service appointments, recommend times for service or other vehicle actions, route changes and so forth. Tips can also include links to a marketplace where recommended services can be obtained.

Abstract: Calendar and scheduling applications organize and display user events and provide event reminders. A method of triggering a reminder includes accessing a reminder which describes an event. An individual associated with the event, other than the user, is identified. A future time is predicted when the user will be within proximity of the individual. A time to trigger the reminder for presentation to the user is determined, such that the time to trigger the reminder occurs in advance of the predicted future time when the user will be within proximity of the individual. Based on a determination that the time for triggering the reminder has occurred, the reminder is triggered to be presented to the user.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology described herein provide a more efficient user interface by providing suggestions that are tailored to a specific user's interests. The suggestions may be provided by a personal assistant or some other application running on a user's computing device. A goal of the technology described herein is to provide relevant suggestions when the user can and actually wants to use them. The suggestions are designed to provide information or services the user wants to use.

Abstract: Calendar and scheduling applications organize and display user events and provide event reminders. A method of triggering a reminder includes accessing a reminder which describes an event. An individual associated with the event, other than the user, is identified. A future time is predicted when the user will be within proximity of the individual. A time to trigger the reminder for presentation to the user is determined, such that the time to trigger the reminder occurs in advance of the predicted future time when the user will be within proximity of the individual. Based on a determination that the time for triggering the reminder has occurred, the reminder is triggered to be presented to the user.

Abstract: A system comprises a first wireless communication device, a second wireless communication device. The first wireless communication device comprises a first male connector and a first female connector. The second wireless communication device comprises a second male connector and a second female connector. The first wireless communication device is capable of discharging power to the second wireless communication device when the first male connector extends outward from the first wireless communication device and removably connects to the second female connector.

Abstract: A portable communications device (300) (upon determining (101) a need to alert a user of the device to a given event, such as, but not limited to, an incoming call) uses (103) information regarding local audible ambient content to select an audible alert having at least some sonic content (such as frequency content) that is intentionally different from and contrasting with sonic content as corresponds to the local audible ambient content to thereby provide a selected audible alert. This device then audibilizes (104) the selected audible alert to thereby alert the user regarding the given even through use of an audible alert that is likely to be heard and distinguished from the local audible ambient content.