Listen, I have a love-hate relationship with Google News, and until now, I've bit my tongue. It does provide a simple and easy-to-use experience for aggregating current events and by all accounts, it's doing just 'fine' at that. However, as with other Google services like Gmail, I feel that all they … [Read more...] about 5 things Google News can do to make me hate it just a bit less, but probably won’t
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Google TV is working to inject free, ad-supported streaming channels into your experience
According to a new report by Protocol, Google is in the process of creating or adding native TV channels to Google TV devices like Chromecasts and set-top boxes running the software. These channels will be referred to as 'F.A.S.T.' - Free, Ad-Supported, streaming television and come from companies … [Read more...] about Google TV is working to inject free, ad-supported streaming channels into your experience
Create stop motion animation videos in the cloud with this new Chromebook Perk
Chromebooks are capable of anything the average user would want to do on a daily basis, but Google has continually refused to stop there. It's gone well out of its way to display creative tools and resources one could use to perform a litany of advanced tasks and defy the normally accepted … [Read more...] about Create stop motion animation videos in the cloud with this new Chromebook Perk
Just point and shoot – Your Chromebook camera will soon be able to scan documents
While this update has been a long time coming, it's yet to make an official appearance until today. On Chrome OS 96 Canary, the camera app on my Pixelbook Go displayed the message you see below, indicating that instead of having to scan through the traditional built-in 'Scan' app, I could … [Read more...] about Just point and shoot – Your Chromebook camera will soon be able to scan documents
[Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
Update: Fixed app links! There are already a billion ways in which kids and young adults can make use of Chromebooks for creativity, school, and even home life. Unfortunately, there hasn't yet been a way to explore all of those ways to date, aside from maybe perusing the Family apps and games … [Read more...] about [Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
This Chromebook Training game will help you unlock all the benefits of your new laptop
Google has a training center set up using a learning management system called Exceed - it's something I used a lot back when I was a Chromebook Expert in big box stores. It allowed me to brush up on the basics, train store employees to better sell Chromebooks with confidence, and crush … [Read more...] about This Chromebook Training game will help you unlock all the benefits of your new laptop
Here’s how the new Chromebook Productivity Launcher cuts out unnecessary speed pitfalls
The new Chromebook Productivity Launcher that's inbound for users can be tested right now in Chrome OS Canary, and as of yesterday, more of us in the office are able to use it in full. Prior to the latest update, everything worked perfectly with Google's new pint-sized launcher aside from one thing … [Read more...] about Here’s how the new Chromebook Productivity Launcher cuts out unnecessary speed pitfalls
Google Tasks is getting a new Workspace-style logo, and I have mixed feelings
Over on the Google Workspace Updates blog this morning, Google revealed a new logo for its Tasks app. Ever since it was released, Tasks has had the same representation - a circle and a pill shape in the form of an abstract checkmark. However, with this update, which is due to roll out between … [Read more...] about Google Tasks is getting a new Workspace-style logo, and I have mixed feelings
Google’s Pixel Buds can now be paired with your Nintendo Switch, but the latency is real
Last night, I came across a nice surprise. Nintendo pushed out an update to Switch and Switch Lite owners that allowed them to do something they couldn't since the launch of the console generation - connect Bluetooth earbuds! Yep - believe it or not, you've never been able to wirelessly connect … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Buds can now be paired with your Nintendo Switch, but the latency is real
Google Lens search results will make a home with Reading List in the Chrome side panel
Over the past few months, Google Lens - yes, the company's Android computer vision search tool - made its way to Chrome for desktop. While accessing it wasn't super obvious, it allowed you to right-click any image and 'Search with Lens', calling up a new tab where it would then be processed to look … [Read more...] about Google Lens search results will make a home with Reading List in the Chrome side panel
How to open multiple instances of a web app in the same window on your Chromebook
I talk a lot about turning any website on your Chromebook into an icon so it can be easily accessed via your shelf or launcher with the 'Everything button', and have even written a full tutorial on doing so, including the benefits that process offers. However, some of you may work a lot like I do - … [Read more...] about How to open multiple instances of a web app in the same window on your Chromebook
Google Home app adds wireless device speed testing in its latest update
Earlier this year, the Google Home app received a redesigned Wifi section that included more of the old Wifi app's tricks. Since Google was busy phasing it out in favor o the all-in-one experience for all of the smart tech in your home, this made sense. The ability to prioritize a connection so that … [Read more...] about Google Home app adds wireless device speed testing in its latest update
