Now that we're all over the hump with morning the loss of Google Hangouts, the tech giant is beginning to look at ways it can make its cold, corporate replacement, Google Chat, feel a little bit cozier for consumers. Today, it's announced that it is rolling out Tenor integration, which will allow … [Read more...] about Google Chat GIFs you something more to talk about with its latest update
[Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for September include Wave Break, Darksiders II, and more
Update: You can now claim your Stadia Pro titles using the blue button below! Legend of the Keepers, Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay, and ARK Survival Evolved can also be claimed if you haven't already done so. Claim Stadia Pro Titles Stadia Pro subscribers can claim three new … [Read more...] about [Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for September include Wave Break, Darksiders II, and more
Chromebooks still can’t batch rename files, despite their newly found workplace popularity
Because I've been using my Windows 11 desktop to experiment and assess key differences between Microsoft's new operating system and Google's Chrome OS, I've come to realize a few things. First, Windows has made it very difficult for users to default to Chrome as their primary browser. Next, it did a … [Read more...] about Chromebooks still can’t batch rename files, despite their newly found workplace popularity
Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
Any Microsoft Office documents that you've embedded into Office files that you're working with inside of Docs, Sheets, or Slides can now be viewed directly by tapping the new 'eye'con (My term, not Google's) that appears under them once they're selected. That's right, the company heard that you … [Read more...] about Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
Assistant ‘Quick phrases’ will let you skip “Hey Google”, but it could be a slippery slope
Remember Assistant's 'Guacamole' experiment that we discussed a while back? The ability to skip the "Hey Google" hotword in order to perform simple tasks was first discovered by 9to5Google during their APK Insights of the Search app on Android. At that time, Google stated that they had nothing to … [Read more...] about Assistant ‘Quick phrases’ will let you skip “Hey Google”, but it could be a slippery slope
Final Fantasy VIII adds controller and cloud support but most Chromebooks still can’t play it
Square Enix is no stranger to the Google Play Store. In fact, it's probably one of the most present and prolific developers on the mobile market. It's added many of its popular series to Android in the form of ports and remasters, but there's always been a problem. My disappointment with the lack of … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy VIII adds controller and cloud support but most Chromebooks still can’t play it
Chrome Beta update lets you try out NTP Cards, Stylized Web Notes, and Continuous Search
A new update to Chrome Beta is rolling out now, and with it, new and exciting features to try out! Google has detailed its efforts with three prominent tools that we've covered already, but today, they're officially launching them for you to test and give feedback on. Continuous Search and Stylized … [Read more...] about Chrome Beta update lets you try out NTP Cards, Stylized Web Notes, and Continuous Search
Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
Want to get personalized, analytical data on the meetings and collaborations you've been a part of? What, am I the only one? Google is rolling out what are called 'Time Insights' in Calendar that will help you do just that and while it may not be the feature everyone thought they wanted, it may be … [Read more...] about Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
If you want to automate all the things, try out Google Assistant’s new ‘Daylong routines’
A new option for creating routines with Google Assistant that lasts throughout the day is beginning to appear for users as spotted first by 9to5Google. These new routines can contain several actions that can be triggered at different times during the day as specified by the user, of course. While … [Read more...] about If you want to automate all the things, try out Google Assistant’s new ‘Daylong routines’
Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. For Windows, macOS, and Linux users, you will now have the ability to launch Google Chat … [Read more...] about Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
Google makes it easier to operate a hybrid workplace with Calendar work locations
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. Google Workspace has adapted quite well to the new normal - the hybrid work environment that's … [Read more...] about Google makes it easier to operate a hybrid workplace with Calendar work locations
How to play your Sony Playstation 5 (or PS4) games from your Chromebook
Contents Now that more people are beginning to get their hands on Sony's next-generation game console, the PlayStation 5, I can feel a little less guilty about having received one early on. Between cloud gaming with Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox Game Pass, and so on, Steam Link Beta for remote … [Read more...] about How to play your Sony Playstation 5 (or PS4) games from your Chromebook
