One of the best things about running a browser based on open-source code is the speed at which new features and improvements are introduced. Chrome is that kind of browser, with a slew of features constantly being tested in the Canary channel, where the brave and adventurous get to try out what’s in development before […]
Continue ReadingHow to set up Package Detection on Google Nest cameras
Google’s Nest family of doorbells has had package detection functionality since 2019; however, most people who own them have no idea this is even possible. This functionality does vary on the type of camera you have, and it does require that you are subscribed to the Nest Aware plan. Still, you can choose to receive […]
Continue ReadingProgram revealed for Google I/O, Keynotes and Technical Sessions to watch for
Google published its I/O program yesterday ahead of the annual developer conference taking place in two weeks. The event list for the fully-virtual conference reveals several must-watch keynotes, such as the main Google I/O and Developer Keynotes that the event is known for. This year the program will differ in that all the keynotes, product […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Docs redesigns file menus to improve findability
Soon, when you log in to Google Docs, you will find the menus have changed slightly, looking more modern with some improved visuals. Google has announced this update in a blog post stating that this change is geared toward making it easier to locate the most commonly-used features, opting for shortened menus and prominent icons. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Apps will now warn you when opening a potentially dangerous file
In January, Google rolled out warning banners for potentially malicious or dangerous files in Google Drive. This came about as a necessity after several scams surfaced that used Google Docs or Google Sheets files to spread abusive content. Google is now extending that same functionality to Google Apps files opened directly and not necessarily through […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Chrome 101 implements Password Notes feature via a flag
Google has been experimenting lately with several ways to make Google Chrome your preferred password manager. One of the features that were spotted back in February to make this a reality was the ability to add notes to your saved passwords, as originally discovered by u/Leopeva64-2 on Reddit in the Canary channel of Chrome. More […]
Continue ReadingGoogle releases Android 13 Beta 1 for eligible Pixel devices
Google announced yesterday the release of the first Beta for Android 13, which can be installed on eligible Pixel devices. The Developer Preview versions of Android 13 have been around since early February, giving Developers a look into this iteration of Android’s core themes of privacy, security, developer productivity, and tablet and large screen support. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle CEO hints at possible Pixel product announcements at Google I/O
Google I/O is almost upon us and we have had lots of fun speculating on whether the leaked Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch devices will be unveiled – or at least teased – during the event. It seems that may be the case after all because, during Alphabet’s quarterly earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai shared […]
Continue ReadingWorkspace: Storage management tools rolling out for Admins
Google Workspace Admins will now have access to new tools within the console to see how much storage is being used and view how close their organization is to reaching their storage limit. These storage-related activities will now be available from a single place within the console. They will give Admins some insight into which users […]
Continue Reading[Update: Rolling out now] Fitbit gets approval to use new AFib detection algorithm
Updated 4/27/2022 10:10AM EST: 9to5Google has confirmed with Fitbit that the update that enables Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications started rolling out on April 25th to eligible Fitbit devices in the U.S. However, for now the feature is limited to the United States and may take a few weeks to appear for everyone. The eligible devices […]
Continue ReadingYou will soon be able to pin floating windows in ChromeOS
In Google’s efforts to bring ChromeOS to the masses, we have seen many improvements over time that have made the experience feel more polished and have brought features previously only seen on “fully-fledged” operating systems like Windows and macOS. One of these features, as discovered by Android Police, is the ability to pin a floating […]
Continue ReadingZoom PWA gets proper blurred and virtual backgrounds, Sharing audio from a Chrome tab
Zoom announced last year that it would be releasing a new Progressive Web App (PWA) specifically designed for ChromeOS in place of their soon-to-be deprecated app on the Chrome Web Store. In that announcement, Zoom promised that this PWA would bring new features like a customizable gallery view, self-select breakout rooms, live transcription & translation, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle users in Europe get an updated cookie consent banner
If you are in the EU, you may be familiar with the infamous GDPR (Data Protection Regulation) cookie banners that appear on sites in order to comply with this very tough privacy and security law. Depending on the site, the banners usually involve a notification that cookies are being used on that site, and an […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Workspace customers will now be able to create Dynamic Groups
Google has announced via a blog post that Google Workspace customers in the Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, and Education Plus tiers will now be able to create dynamic groups. These groups can be made by querying custom user attributes such as the user’s country, department, language, and more. The query information will be pulled directly […]
Continue ReadingHow to sort data by date in Google Sheets
Google Sheets may be one of the most undervalued tools in the Google Workspace arsenal of productivity apps. Accounting fiends swear by more powerful applications such as Microsoft Excel, but there is a lot that Google Sheets can do that will suffice for those simply looking for an application that can crunch some numbers. One […]
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