Earlier this week, Robby wrote an article about the delayed rollout of Chrome OS 80 and the new features that are coming to Chromebooks. One of those new features is Netflix picture-in-picture (PiP), but we weren't able to test it due to Netflix disappearing from the Play Store. I was hopeful the … [Read more...] about How to watch Netflix picture-in-picture on your Chromebook without the Android app
Peloton expands Chromecast feature to iOS users
Peloton is primarily known for their in-home spin bikes, but the company also offers a variety of other online classes like walking, yoga, strength training and running. The Peloton app is designed for anyone who wants to get in a good workout, regardless of whether you own a Peloton bike or … [Read more...] about Peloton expands Chromecast feature to iOS users
Google Photos testing subscription service that picks your best photos and prints them
Google Photos has quickly become a popular app for both Android and iOS users. It's great for storing and backing up your photos, but the machine learning and extra features built into the service are what really set it apart. The machine learning is used to magically fix photos with a simple click … [Read more...] about Google Photos testing subscription service that picks your best photos and prints them
How to ring your phone with Google Assistant
No one likes to lose their phone. I am the type of person that will even become anxious when someone else has misplaced their phone. Google's Find My Device service is a great tool to help with this problem and you can use it to find, lock or erase your device. But there is another quick trick that … [Read more...] about How to ring your phone with Google Assistant
Google ‘AutoFlip’ can resize video using AI
The way we consume video has changed a lot over the course of the last decade. We now watch videos on our mobile devices from anywhere and because of this, video content comes in a wide variety of formats. Google recognizes this shift and so last week their AI team announced 'AutoFlip' an … [Read more...] about Google ‘AutoFlip’ can resize video using AI
Google Maps celebrates 15th birthday with an updated icon and some new features
It's hard to imagine a world without Google Maps. Just the other day I was talking to a friend about how we would get directions when we were younger. We would either print out directions from MapQuest or we would scribble down some directions from a relative who would try to recall all the turns … [Read more...] about Google Maps celebrates 15th birthday with an updated icon and some new features
Google Photos sharing feature has drastically improved
Every now and then, there is an update that fundamentally changes the way you use an app or piece of software without taking away from its core functionality. Google Photos has always been an app that we recommend everyone use on their devices to store and organize photos and it does that core … [Read more...] about Google Photos sharing feature has drastically improved
5 tips to clean up your Chromebook and keep it running fast
It’s no secret that we love Chromebooks and truly believe in the future of cloud computing. Chromebooks are awesome for many reasons and they make great daily computers because they boot up in seconds, you don’t have to spend half your day updating the operating system, and are simple to use. You … [Read more...] about 5 tips to clean up your Chromebook and keep it running fast
SoundPEATS TrueWings: affordable earbuds built for the gym
The wireless Bluetooth earbud market has exploded in the last couple of years, mainly thanks to the Apple AirPods and the market they created when they removed the 3.55 mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. There are now a plethora of Bluetooth headphones on the market, ranging in … [Read more...] about SoundPEATS TrueWings: affordable earbuds built for the gym
Manage audio and video with new media hub in desktop Chrome
As someone who uses both a Chromebook and a Macbook on a daily basis, there are certain features in Chrome OS that I miss every time I log into another operating system. One prime example is media controls. The new media controls and notifications in Chrome OS that were introduced back in August are … [Read more...] about Manage audio and video with new media hub in desktop Chrome
We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
The experience of playing video games on Google's new cloud gaming platform - Stadia - is something that is hard to wrap your head around. The way you can switch between devices seamlessly or purchase a game and start playing immediately without any downloads is amazing. And yet, even with all this … [Read more...] about We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
Apparently you can buy the Stadia Controller in the Google Store if you know where to look
The Stadia Controller is one of the best gaming controllers that I have ever used. I will admit, I am not a big gamer but do I appreciate good design and the Stadia controller is a design achievement. If you bought a Founders or Premier Edition bundle, you will have received one of these controllers … [Read more...] about Apparently you can buy the Stadia Controller in the Google Store if you know where to look
