I don't go outside often, but when I do, I make sure to enjoy some sun. Unfortunately, my Pixel 6 Pro can't exactly do the same, and often looks pretty dark in direct sunlight. It's really not that great at outdoor viewing to begin with, but I realized something today that I keep doing and figured I … [Read more...] about ‘Extra dim’: Why your Google Pixel phone’s outdoor brightness probably sucks and how to fix it
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Google Play Books gets AI-powered recommendations, and yes, it’s awesome
I often go on small little hunts through all of Google's services looking for new and exciting features. One of my favorite apps in the company's entire ecosystem is Google Play Books. Last night, I noticed a new red dot at the top right of the web app interface overlaying the cogwheels icon for the … [Read more...] about Google Play Books gets AI-powered recommendations, and yes, it’s awesome
How to toggle your Chromebook’s night light filter or put it on a schedule
Anyone hoping to save their eyesight late at night can, of course, toggle dark mode on their Chromebook, but did you know there's another way to save your vision without sacrificing the light mode theme if you're a fan of it? Yep, it's called 'Night light'. Goodbye, blue light This feature is … [Read more...] about How to toggle your Chromebook’s night light filter or put it on a schedule
Smart Chips: Google Drive is getting the ability to filter files by person or group you’ve shared with
This week on Google's Workspace Updates blog, the company announced a new Smart Chip filter feature. For those unaware or who simply don't recall, Smart Chips are a horizontal bar at the top of Drive, Gmail and other Google services that lets you quickly add search modifiers without using the search … [Read more...] about Smart Chips: Google Drive is getting the ability to filter files by person or group you’ve shared with
You can now add your favorite podcasts to YouTube Music via RSS feeds
Just as I predicted, Google decided to shutter its podcasting service in favor of its new favorite child, YouTube Music. At the time this was announced, many who relied solely on the RSS import feature of Podcasts for the listening experiences that weren't on Google's platform were pretty perturbed … [Read more...] about You can now add your favorite podcasts to YouTube Music via RSS feeds
Google tried to get Fortnite on the Google Play Store for $147 million
If you're a gamer or at all interested in Fortnite, then you'll be no stranger to the fact that Google has had an ongoing battle with Epic Games to get the popular title on the Google Play Store so that Chromebook and Android users can enjoy it. Today, it's been discovered by The Verge that Google … [Read more...] about Google tried to get Fortnite on the Google Play Store for $147 million
Google Chat rolls out its new logo and ‘Home’ tab, making it easier to find everything but the app
As with all Google updates, they take about six months to a year to materialize after being announced. The same can be said of Google Chat's new four-colored Workspace-oriented logo and revamped homepage. Luckily, today is the day I can officially announce they're going live. Let's take a look at … [Read more...] about Google Chat rolls out its new logo and ‘Home’ tab, making it easier to find everything but the app
Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
Ever found yourself switching to a new phone and missing all those web apps you had installed since they were more convenient or readily available than apps? Google apparently knows the struggle and seems to be cooking up a solution that could make transitioning your web applications or 'PWA's to a … [Read more...] about Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
StarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
Contents Anyone who knows me will know that while I missed the Chromebox boom and craze, I'm addicted to the idea of daily driving my Chromebook as a desktop workstation. It can't run Unreal Engine 5 just yet, and may not for quite a while, but I can do pretty much everything else on it and I … [Read more...] about StarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
YouTube is testing a new AI chatbot that lets you ask questions about a video while watching it
YouTube is introducing a new Premium experiment that lets you ask questions about a video that's playing via a chat bot. Even writing that out sounds crazy, but it looks pretty interesting so far. This feature is designed to allow viewers to ask away without hitting the pause button and going to … [Read more...] about YouTube is testing a new AI chatbot that lets you ask questions about a video while watching it
Google Password Manager is getting an update that includes bottom navigation, more
Google's Password manager that's baked into Chrome isn't everyone's first choice, especially for those who are super privacy-minded, but it's the go-to for many who just want a simple and at-the-ready tool for getting to their saved accounts. Now, it's getting a slick, new interface that boasts a … [Read more...] about Google Password Manager is getting an update that includes bottom navigation, more
The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Contents The Backbone One PlayStation Edition was previously only available for iPhone users, and while I know I'm late to review this thing, I'm excited to do so because it's also available for anyone rocking an Android or Pixel phone. To be honest, it's a near perfect gaming companion for … [Read more...] about The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
