With just 10 days, 16 hours, 20 minutes, and 25 seconds until Christmas as of typing this – yes, my son is counting, it’s totally not me – Google’s Santa Tracker is a great way to get your kids (or yourself) into the holiday spirit. It features fun games and activities like performing a Wrap […]
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Google Maps can predict when your food will be delivered, updates COVID layer, more
The Google Maps team is on a roll as they continue to provide incredibly useful tools during the pandemic. These very same tools are proving to be relevant during the holidays too. Recently, they added advanced health and safety information to business listings and even gave some great tips for traveling this season. With its […]
Google Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Google recently introduced a new data layer in Maps which will inform you of COVID-19 cases and trends in your area. They have long since been a source that people turn to for reliable information regarding natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis and their mission statement includes organizing data and making it accessible to everyone, […]
AccuWeather launches new Chrome Extension with built-in COVID-19 Tracker Map with a catch
AccuWeather is arguably one of the best weather forecasts and tracking platforms around. Since Apple acquired Dark Sky and Android users no longer have access to the wildly popular app, AccuWeather is the most popular alternative. Second only to The Weather Channel in terms of downloads, AccuWeather offers a better overall user experience and a […]
Google officially opts out of April Fool’s Day for 2021
For the second year in a row, it seems Google is choosing to sit on the sidelines for this year’s April Fool’s Day horseplay. Citing concerns over COVID-19 issues still gripping the country, Google has decided now may still not be the best time for jokes on the internet. While that won’t stop just about […]
Android Nearby Share is about to get a whole lot better to use
Nearby Share – Google’s answer to Apple’s popular Airdrop feature – has been with us for a bit now. Finally beginning roll out in August of 2020, this upgrade to both Android phones and Chromebooks has been something many users have been clamoring for. In a nutshell, Nearby Share allows users to send files from […]
Google Workspace seeks to bridge the tools and resources gap for essential frontline workers
Individuals working the frontlines during the pandemic have had less access to the same collaboration and communication tools as knowledge workers, and have had a more difficult time staying connected and informed. First responders, public transport workers, corrections workers, and more have some of the toughest jobs and remain the most exposed during these trying […]
Chromebook growth continues, overtakes MacOS in Q4 2020 notebook sales

Back in November, we reported on how in Q3 of 2020 Chrome OS growth was exploding across the globe. Now, the newest report by Strategy Analytics has shown that this impressive growth has continued throughout Q4, to the point that Chrome OS has overtaken MacOS’ #2 slot with 16.4% of the global Notebook PC market […]
Qustodio brings industry-leading parental control software to Chromebooks
As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and that adage has never rung so true when it comes to protecting your kids in this digital age in which we live. Even before the onset of a global pandemic, digital citizenship has become a dominant theme for parents wanting to […]
How to watch Super Bowl LV with your Chromecast with Google TV

Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and many want to know where to stream the big game. This year, CBS Sports is at the helm of the Super Bowl broadcast. While it won’t be available to be streamed in 4K or HDR due to COVID-related limitations, it won’t stop millions of fanatics from tuning in […]
Google to show vaccination locations in Maps and Search, and optimize deliveries using AI
To build on its efforts to arm users with the information needed to keep their families safe during the pandemic, Google is now looking to list COVID-19 vaccination sites on Search and Maps. From its COVID data layer to listing health and safety precautions that businesses are taking against the spread of the virus, and […]
Youtube wants to demystify medical jargon and empower your health journey with its new initiative
Google has a mind to utilize its second search engine, Youtube – which just so happens to be the second-largest in the world – to make “high-quality health content available for viewers around the world”. In order to surface such information in new ways, Youtube has created a new health partnerships team to “address the […]