Though many users of Google’s Messages app are still awaiting the rollout of the ‘conversation categories‘, and ‘reactions‘ features, the company boldly continues to add features to make its service competitive. Just the other day, I encountered a new pop up while texting a contact that allowed me to create a calendar event based on […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pay will let you earn up to $55 during the Super Bowl by referring friends
For the next few days, Google Pay is running a Super Bowl promotion that will allow you to earn $11 per person you refer to the service up to five people. The friends or family members you invite will need to spend at least $10 and this promotion ends on February 8, 2021 (They need […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Vulnerability Reward Program is offering a lot of money if you can compromise a Chromebook
Google has a team of vulnerability researchers who work around the clock to find holes in Chrome, the Google Play Store, Android, and more, and that hasn’t changed despite the pandemic. Google recently took time to detail how much money it has paid out to researchers in 2020 via its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP). Those […]
Continue ReadingNvidia GeForce Now has streamed over 175 million hours of gameplay in its first year
It’s officially been one whole year since Nvidia launched its GeForce Now service, and in a new blog post, it’s detailed its achievements in that time. One of the most striking takeaways was that they have streamed over 175 million hours of gameplay to users – that’s unreal! Not only that, but the service supports […]
Continue ReadingChrome 88 officially rolls out Dino QR codes, but a share button would be a simpler solution
Dino QR codes have been around for a little while, and we covered them when they first hit the developer channel. Though they were working, they needed to be activated with a Chrome flag. With the release of Chrome 88, however, you can now generate a QR code for any web page without any added […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Get the Nest Learning Thermostat E for $144 for a limited time
Normally $190 USD, the Nest Learning Thermostat E is going for 25% off at Home Depot right now and will cost you only $144 – the best deal this device has seen since November! Just a heads up though, this deal will only last for the next 14 hours, and it’s is not Google’s brand […]
Continue ReadingTitan Quest Legendary Edition releases on Chromebooks with controller support coming
Titan Quest has been out on the Google Play Store for a long, long time. It’s a mobile port of a popular game with tons of content. A Greek themed, massive Diablo-like RPG from 2006, it’s got three expansions and zero microtransactions. Now, its publisher named Handy Games has re-released it as a full “remaster” […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Drive is unifying its two backup and sync solutions to ‘reduce confusion’
Let’s be honest, the old Google Drive Backup & Sync option (which still exists) is not reliable. That’s been my experience, at least. It constantly failed to synchronize hundreds of files and continued to get stuck retracing its steps each time I would turn my PC on. Google Drive File Stream is much more reliable […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is improving performance for Meet and Zoom on Chromebooks
Google is improving how Meet runs on Chromebooks by changing how it manages bandwidth. Thanks to the massive uptick in demand from students and employees working entirely from home, using Meet on a Chromebook while simultaneously running other software like Google Docs, Classroom, Kahoot, and so on has created some performance issues. Luckily, Sweyn Venderbush, […]
Continue Reading[U: Removed] The Great Pretender – One of Chrome’s most popular extensions may have been compromised
Update 2/4/21: The Great Suspender has been removed from the Chrome Web Store because of claims listed in this article and is being immediately deactivated for all users! Back in the day when Chrome was (more of) a memory hog, Chrome extensions came to the rescue to help make our browsing experience more manageable and […]
Continue ReadingKick it old school with these text-based RPGs and MUDs for your Chromebook
Mud on your Chromebook? Yuck! Well, hang on a second – it’s not “mud”, it’s “MUD” – Multi-User Dungeon – the precursor to modern-day graphical Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games, or MMORPGs for short. MUDs are online, text-based adventure roleplaying games. When we promote gaming on a Chromebook, we always try to show the amazingly […]
Continue ReadingAndroid TV begins its metamorphosis into Google TV with a new visual refresh
Google has already made clear its plans to shift away from Android TV over the course of the next two years and toward its new golden boy, Google TV. It has a more intuitive, modern, and discovery-oriented interface. Now, Android TV has begun to take on some of its qualities – a few new features […]
Continue ReadingFIFA 21 is finally coming to Google Stadia in March
In a press release yesterday, Electronic Arts announced that they would finally be bringing FIFA to Google Stadia. While that’s something we already caught wind of a while back, we finally have a release date – March 17, 2021! Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA)announced a multiyear UEFA license extension, ensuring the pinnacle of club […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Assistant told users that their smart home devices weren’t set up yet thanks to an “experiment”
We’ve heard a few reports recently of users who have been receiving the error message “sorry, that device isn’t set up yet”, via Google Assistant while trying to interact with thermostats, lights, and more. A Google spokesperson has come forward to clear up the issue and has stated that it was occurring as a result […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet now lets you check your audio and video quality in a green room before joining a call
A new option will now present itself at the bottom left side of the screen on Google Meet which will allow you to check your audio and video quality before joining a meeting. Additionally, you can see your network connection and make sure it’s solid. If there’s an issue with your microphone or your camera, […]
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