I've stated many times over that Google needs to redesign its dated, archaic design of the Play Store on the web, and have even prospected how one may propel the company toward merging the Chrome Web Store themes and extensions with it. From there, I even played with the idea that one day, it will … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store on the web is getting a massive visual redesign
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Google is helping put food banks and pantries on the map in time for the holidays
In a new Keyword blog post, Google has detailed how it's helping those in need to locate local food banks and pantries so that they can get the nutrition they deserve. More than 54 million people struggle through the year to remain fed for various reasons, but it feels most prevalent for the rest of … [Read more...] about Google is helping put food banks and pantries on the map in time for the holidays
‘Personalization Hub’ will let you change your wallpaper, account image, and more in one place
While tinkering around in Chrome OS Canary 98, I happened upon a new Chrome developer flag called Personalization Hub UI. Once I enabled it, I was able to visit chrome://personalization to receive the app container you see below. While there's not anything going on here yet, the flag description … [Read more...] about ‘Personalization Hub’ will let you change your wallpaper, account image, and more in one place
Chrome OS Productivity Launcher gets a slick new animation as it nears release
Google's new Chromebook Productivity Launcher is a smaller, more compact way to access your apps and web apps among other things. By tapping the 'Everything button' on your keyboard, you can search all of your files, even in the cloud, along with your history, bookmarks, and so on. This new launcher … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Productivity Launcher gets a slick new animation as it nears release
Crazy new Google Meet backgrounds fix your lighting in real-time to make it seem like you’re actually there
Nearly six months ago, Google added video backgrounds to Google Meet on the web and mobile, providing users with a more fun way to conceal their actual meeting backdrop, but back then, they were fairly rudimentary. Then, something interesting happened. The product implemented AI and machine learning … [Read more...] about Crazy new Google Meet backgrounds fix your lighting in real-time to make it seem like you’re actually there
Six months after Google Chat Rooms become “Spaces”, you can finally delete them
It's about time! I know, I say that a lot, don't I? I'm still a bit confused as to why Google implements essential features well after the release of a product. Believe it or not, you can finally delete Google Chat Rooms Space - hooray! Ever since their launch, the new "Chat" has had these "Rooms" … [Read more...] about Six months after Google Chat Rooms become “Spaces”, you can finally delete them
250 is company, 500 is a crowd: Google Meet doubles call participant limit
For Workspace users who have a Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, or Education Plus license, Google is now rolling out the ability to invite up to 500 concurrent call participants to a Google Meet session. Allowing five hundred people to join is enough to host a virtual concert (or … [Read more...] about 250 is company, 500 is a crowd: Google Meet doubles call participant limit
With LaCrOS inbound, Chrome OS separates system Flags from browser as standalone app
Chrome Flags can be a great way to manipulate your Chrome OS device and empower it to do more than it would out of the box. These toggles enable features that aren't yet released to the public, and that Google is building out and testing in real-time. Hiding them behind a "flag" allows them to do so … [Read more...] about With LaCrOS inbound, Chrome OS separates system Flags from browser as standalone app
Screen Capture in Chrome OS Canary now lets you choose your own save location for content
The Chrome OS screen capture tool provides users with an easy-to-use means of taking quick snippets of video or screengrabs of the entire display, a window, or a region to share with others. With one click via the quick settings menu, an overlay will appear on your screen, and with it, a useful … [Read more...] about Screen Capture in Chrome OS Canary now lets you choose your own save location for content
New Chrome OS LTS channel will let you stick with more stable updates every 6 months
Since their inception, Chromebooks have remained on a six week cadence for updates such as new features, bug fixes, security, and speed improvements. Earlier this year, however, Google shifted its popular web-oriented operating system to a four week cadence with the release of Chrome OS 96. This … [Read more...] about New Chrome OS LTS channel will let you stick with more stable updates every 6 months
You can now livestream Stadia gameplay of select titles to Youtube in 4K resolution
Since its launch, the ability to stream live gameplay to Youtube from Google Stadia was capped at 1080p at 60 frames per second resolution. Now, according to a Twitter user by the name of Nohinn, livestreaming is receiving more options! In the tweet, Nohinn displays their resolution options and … [Read more...] about You can now livestream Stadia gameplay of select titles to Youtube in 4K resolution
The Google Play Store will now allow you to install Android TV apps right from your phone
Rolling out now is the ability to directly install compatible Android TV apps on your set-top boxes right from the Google Play Store on your Android devices. The feature was first discovered by a Redditor who goes by the name Avigi. For this individual, you can see below that in their attempt to … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store will now allow you to install Android TV apps right from your phone
