Until now, Google Chat on the web has had very limited tools for adding any sort of emphasis to your messages – absolutely nothing. You’d type something out and hit enter to send it. The Android app, on the other hand, has had a full suite of formatting options, and the experience across the two […]
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There are multiple different channels that apps find themselves making their way onto your Chrome OS device. At one time it was via the Chrome Web Store. In that store, you can find dedicated Chrome OS apps alongside Extensions that expand the usability of Chrome. Now that Android has come on the scene, this section of the site will expand incredibly.
Google Drive will now alert you of suspicious files with a large, yellow banner
At Google’s Cloud Next event last year, it announced that it was going to find new ways to protect users against spam and abusive practices of its services. The entire year was filled with Calendar and Drive spam among other things where suspicious events, files, and more were randomly appearing in accounts across the globe. […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks to receive drastically improved palm rejection for notetaking and drawing
I love drawing and taking notes on my Chromebooks. Whether it’s Google’s new Cursive application, my favorite app of all time, Google Keep, or even something like Artflow Studio, Sketchbook Pro, or Adobe Sketch, I’m addicted to finding the best method for placing my thoughts and creative energy into digital formats without having to rely […]
Continue ReadingYoutube Originals is being shut down, project lead leaves the company
A new report from Variety, and later corroborated by Youtube’s Chief Business Officer, Robert Kyncl on Twitter, Youtube Originals, the company’s own content slate is being shuttered. Additionally, the Global Head of Originals, Susanne Daniels, is leaving the company, with her last day being March 1, 2022. Before pulling the plug, Youtube will finalize production […]
Continue ReadingYoutube and Youtube Music Premium now have annual subscription options
Youtube has always worked on a strictly month-to-month subscription tier, but as of today, it’s adding a new option for a once per year payment. If you’re interested in re-upping your plan with Youtube Premium or Youtube Music Premium, you can now do so annually. A new splash page for the offer is now appearing […]
Continue ReadingSee what companies have your personal data and reclaim it with this awesome, free app
Have you ever wanted to see a list of every company that’s in possession of your personal data like your email address, name, date of birth, and even your precise location? The internet is exploding in its growth, and it seems like everyone has their own way of collecting data on you these days. I […]
Continue Reading[Updated link] How to pop Google Tasks out of Gmail and use it as a standalone web app
Updated link: Try clicking this link instead to access Google Tasks as a separate website! I love Google Tasks. Even though its identity has effectively been split between two different task management systems – one in Google Chat, and the other remaining traditionally named with just a new logo and a few new features, it’s […]
Continue ReadingNew Youtube experiment automatically downloads videos you may want offline
Youtube video experiments for Premium subscribers are nothing new as the company has been providing them to paying members for some time now. Just last month near Christmas, it was showing off something called “Heatseaker” (yeah, that’s how you spell it). This feature allowed you to see hotspots on the video scrubber where people watched […]
Continue Reading‘Companion Mode’ in Google Meet rolling out now to make hybrid meetings much easier
Not long ago, Google announced something called ‘Companion Mode’ for its Google Meet hardware that was meant to help remote teams connect with each other, even if they weren’t in front of a Chromebook or desktop computer. Now, this new tool is rolling out in an official capacity! Companion Mode lets you use your device […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Voice for personal accounts is going through some major changes
Google Voice has survived the company’s regularly scheduled ‘spring cleaning’ for over a decade now, and while it’s gone through several refreshes and iterative updates, it’s largely retained its identity, even while other voice and messaging apps that have been released have met their untimely end. Don’t freak out – Google Voice for personal accounts […]
Continue ReadingLive translated captions are now able in Google Meet to reduce language proficiency barriers
If you’re hosting an all-hands meeting with globally distributed teams, you may be happy to hear that Google Meet’s previously announced ‘Live translated captions’ are now generally available. The company stated last year that they would be rolling out soon for select Workspace editions, and now here we are! Live translated captions work for French, […]
Continue ReadingYou may soon be able to personalize your Chromebook with an animated screensaver
Dinsan over at Chrome Story spotted something truly remarkable that the Chrome OS developer team is working on – animated screensavers for your Chromebook! According to the Chromium Gerrit that he found, Google will be utilizing something called ‘Lottie’ – a web-based platform for animation creation to bring your screensaver to life. At this time, […]
Continue ReadingNvidia Shield TV update 9.0 gives you Android 11, 4K gaming with GeForce NOW, more
This morning, Nvidia posted on its blog that the 9.0 update for Shield TV owners is inbound. The update includes a slew of new features and fixes, that we’ll go over. Most notably and most exciting though, is the bump up to Android 11 – something that users have been waiting for for some time […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Video should merge with Youtube or at least add grid view for search results
As Google’s app and service ecosystem continues to evolve, so does Google Search. The company has put a ton of work in over the past few years to inject as much artificial intelligence and machine learning into Search itself, and as a result, I find myself relying on it more and more to find what […]
Continue ReadingPlay your retro games collection right through the web browser with WebRCade
If you’re anything like me, then you’re obsessed with retro gaming and emulation. I love using my Chromebook, my Pixel Phone, and anything else I can get my hands on to play nostalgic titles from my youth and enjoy them in new and innovative ways. The scene for retro game emulation has also been heating […]
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