Google is known, especially as of late, for innovating in very creative and unusual ways. Today, I happened across something pretty interesting that YouTube is doing. Over on the Ads & Commerce Blog, it's detailed a tool called Video action campaigns that help drive engagement with brands and … [Read more...] about Youtube has created a way for you to purchase what you see on your TV as you’re watching it
Apps
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.
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The Atari VCS just merged work and play with this Google Workspace upgrade
Last year, I laid out my reasoning for why the nostalgia-inducing Atari VCS console could very well be my next Chromebox. With hundreds of retro games, access to streaming game services, a built-in Chrome browser, and a full-blown PC Mode, there's very little this console doesn't offer. The Atari … [Read more...] about The Atari VCS just merged work and play with this Google Workspace upgrade
Cursed Cursive: Google’s new handwriting app is plagued with loading issues
When Google first announced its new handwriting app, Cursive, I was ecstatic. As someone who's always kept a physical Bullet Journal to reflect and make decisions, the idea of finally having a viable solution to do so digitally, and on a Chromebook nonetheless, was very exciting to me. Up until now, … [Read more...] about Cursed Cursive: Google’s new handwriting app is plagued with loading issues
Google Calendar events now let you launch Docs to create meeting notes with one click
Do you have a few thoughts you'd like to share with your team or students before a scheduled Meet call begins? Want to jot them down and organize them in a coherent way so that you can kick off the collaboration ahead of time? Great! Google Calendar now features a 'Take meeting notes' button which … [Read more...] about Google Calendar events now let you launch Docs to create meeting notes with one click
Six years after launch, Youtube Music for the web finally gains native cast support
Launched to the public in November of 2015, Youtube Music lived alongside Google Play Music for five years before it took center stage and Google's original efforts in the music space wound down. Just last year, Youtube Music became the default experience for users, and visiting Play Music on the … [Read more...] about Six years after launch, Youtube Music for the web finally gains native cast support
It’s not your Chromebook: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are all completely down
For a few seconds, I really thought my Chromebook was just having a fit. I simply wanted to send a WhatsApp message to my wife and the app refused to connect. At the same time, I was getting ready to share our latest review over on Facebook and I couldn't get it to load. Like Google, I freely … [Read more...] about It’s not your Chromebook: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are all completely down
Google Photos ‘Memories’ will soon give your browser’s New Tab Page a shot of nostalgia
Now that Chrome has officially rolled out its New Tab Page module for quick access to recently opened Drive Files, that space is no longer sacred. Before, it was just a spot for a search bar, a nice wallpaper, and a few recently visited websites. The company has made it clear that it has intentions … [Read more...] about Google Photos ‘Memories’ will soon give your browser’s New Tab Page a shot of nostalgia
Plex bank accounts in Google Pay abandoned with over 400 thousand users in waiting
The redesigned and reenvisioned Google Pay has been out for just over a year (outside of India), and while it's been on the rise in popularity, being boasted as a way to replace your wallet on the go, it seems it won't be able to pull its most impressive trick out of its hat. In a report from … [Read more...] about Plex bank accounts in Google Pay abandoned with over 400 thousand users in waiting
Here’s your first look at alphabetical launcher app sorting for Chromebooks
You asked, Google listened – alphabetical Chromebook launcher sorting is in development. We covered its introduction in the Chromium Repositories a few months back, but today, I've found it to be working, and I wanted to give you all a first look! Unlike my mock-up of what the design could … [Read more...] about Here’s your first look at alphabetical launcher app sorting for Chromebooks
Google Assistant is being injected into Youtube via its latest experiment
The ability to download Youtube videos directly from the web on desktop - much like its Android and iOS app counterpart - was tested out just last week, and while that experiment may be coming to a close, another one is taking its place. Google is finding ways to inject Assistant and all of its … [Read more...] about Google Assistant is being injected into Youtube via its latest experiment
Stay calm and update your Chrome browser now, not later
Now is not the time to panic. As with many other software applications that receive ongoing, regular updates, Google's Chrome browser is no stranger to security issues and vulnerabilities. That said, this is exactly why it is important to keep your software up to date at all times. In the past week, … [Read more...] about Stay calm and update your Chrome browser now, not later
[U] Peacock is losing its feathers – NBC tries to strong-arm Youtube TV into paying its way
Update 10/1/21 NBCUniversal and YouTube TV have agreed to a short extension while parties continue talks. NBCUniversal will not go dark on YouTube TV at midnight eastern tonight.NBC Spokesperson Are you sick of these Youtube TV content partner disputes yet? I know I sure am. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about [U] Peacock is losing its feathers – NBC tries to strong-arm Youtube TV into paying its way
