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Saved Tab Groups begin appearing on Chrome’s bookmark bar
Chrome has been preparing the ability to save tab groups for later for some time now. After the initial rollout of Tab Groups, Google added the ability to collapse and freeze them to save on system memory, and even the ability to color and name them. Now, the added benefit of closing them and … [Read more...] about Saved Tab Groups begin appearing on Chrome’s bookmark bar
Chromebook Shortcut Customization app finally adds its first keybind functions
Having been added to Chromebooks running the Canary channel quite a while back now, the Shortcut Customization application has remained a tabled project. The Chrome OS development team has either been planning out its execution of the experiment, or has placed it on the back burner until now. I just … [Read more...] about Chromebook Shortcut Customization app finally adds its first keybind functions
Chrome isn’t feeling so blue anymore – ditches antiquated styling for fresh material makeover
This week brings a new Material design refresh to several of the Chrome browser's system pages. For many years, the history, bookmarks, settings, extensions, and downloads pages have sported a rather objectively ugly blue accent color, and while many of the other aspects of the browser have changed … [Read more...] about Chrome isn’t feeling so blue anymore – ditches antiquated styling for fresh material makeover
Google Podcasts web app now syncs your Queue and listening progress across devices
After breaching 50 million installs on Android and adding several new features in the past few months, Google Podcasts is becoming quite the contender to my original favorite app for listening - Pocket Casts. Now that Google has plunged into the wonderful future of progressive web applications, it's … [Read more...] about Google Podcasts web app now syncs your Queue and listening progress across devices
Google Chat on the web receives the dark mode treatment
Hey, remember that time you asked Google for a dark mode in Google Chat after you saw that it launched without one? Me too. Luckily, it's finally here! After having its Android app review bombed on the Google Play Store this week, it seems the company is looking to appease the masses. By visiting … [Read more...] about Google Chat on the web receives the dark mode treatment
Google’s ambitious gaming future revealed – ‘Play Games’ app on Windows and Mac, more
A surprising document that came out of Google's court battle with Epic Games during the whole Fortnite fiasco just surfaced and it reveals Google's ambitious vision for the future of its vast Android games ecosystem. While much of the 70-page document is redacted, there are many things that are not, … [Read more...] about Google’s ambitious gaming future revealed – ‘Play Games’ app on Windows and Mac, more
Nest Hub issue brings home entertainment to a standstill while viewing cameras
Just yesterday, we reported on the fact that Google was rolling out Fuchsia OS to first-generation Nest Hub displays. While this was exciting, we had a feeling it wouldn't be long before we saw some form of issue. Over on the Google Nest Help forum, users are reporting that all of their Nest … [Read more...] about Nest Hub issue brings home entertainment to a standstill while viewing cameras
Android Auto for phones drives off into the sunset, Google Assistant takes its parking spot
Google first released the Android Auto app for Android phones two years ago, and since then, millions of users like myself who weren't lucky enough to get the service built into our vehicles have used it as a form of makeshift head unit for long trips. By pairing the app with a nice phone mount and … [Read more...] about Android Auto for phones drives off into the sunset, Google Assistant takes its parking spot
Google Sheets and Slides gain new color theme customization options
Google Sheets and Slides are adding new color themes in their latest update. Now, you can find the 'theme colors section' at the top of the color picker in your toolbar. Instead of simply showing placeholder text, it will now show the name of the theme. Google wants to help make it easier to … [Read more...] about Google Sheets and Slides gain new color theme customization options
Google brings its Assistant hotel solutions to Nest Hub displays in LEGOLAND
In April, we reported on a company called Volara that was partnering with Google in order to equip hotel rooms with Nest Hub displays for the convenience of occupants. Volara is the leading provider of voice assistant solutions for hotels. Being able to ask Google right from your room about your … [Read more...] about Google brings its Assistant hotel solutions to Nest Hub displays in LEGOLAND
Google Fuchsia is rolling out to first-gen Nest Hubs right now, but that doesn’t mean much yet
Google has been working to develop its not-so-secret operating system, Fuchsia, for many years, and only recently made it publicly visible by inviting developers to contribute to the project. It even opened a Discord server for fans and creators alike to discuss it daily. After having rolled out to … [Read more...] about Google Fuchsia is rolling out to first-gen Nest Hubs right now, but that doesn’t mean much yet
