Google Chrome's new tab page (NTP) is a sacred space. It's where you go as a starting point for a Google Search (unless you're using a Chromebook) and where you quickly access recent websites. Aside from that, it's become understood that this space is not to be messed with in any way, shape, or … [Read more...] about How to customize your Chrome browser’s new tab page or remove the NTP modules
A full-fledged Google Lens for web is shipping with Chrome 92, but accessing it isn’t obvious
Google Lens, the tech giant's image recognition tool that utilizes machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer vision is now rolling out to Chrome for desktop. Previously, it existed only on mobile and users had to point their phones at something to get information either in real-time or … [Read more...] about A full-fledged Google Lens for web is shipping with Chrome 92, but accessing it isn’t obvious
Magic Word is a new word puzzle game for smart displays that uses GIFs as clues
My son is a big fan of playing games like Mad Libs and Lucky Trivia on our Nest Hub. Funny enough, he actually discovered them for himself thanks to Google's efforts to put them in the spotlight for families over the past year. While we haven't seen many new games as of late, however, I was recently … [Read more...] about Magic Word is a new word puzzle game for smart displays that uses GIFs as clues
Android TV resembles Google TV even more with its latest update
Android TV has slowly begun morphing into something that more closely resembles Google TV over the past few months. Google has previously stated that its intention is to phase out the Android TV interface over the next two years across all devices, so this is not unexpected. Just a few weeks ago, it … [Read more...] about Android TV resembles Google TV even more with its latest update
Chromebook Dark Mode Scheduler gains ‘sunset to sunrise’ and ‘custom’ options
Last month, Android Police uncovered evidence we discussed that Google was looking to implement a scheduler for dark mode into Chrome OS that would see the user's theme automatically change appropriately during the day or night. Now, 9to5Google has discovered direct verbiage regarding this upcoming … [Read more...] about Chromebook Dark Mode Scheduler gains ‘sunset to sunrise’ and ‘custom’ options
Google Chat to replace Hangouts for Workspace users this August
On August 16, 2021, Google is going to be swapping Workspace users over automatically from "Chat and classic Hangouts" to "Chat preferred" unless organizations opt-out. This means that the next phase in the company's shutdown of classic Google Hangouts is going to be in full effect before the end of … [Read more...] about Google Chat to replace Hangouts for Workspace users this August
Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
Over the next week, Google will continue to roll out access to its popular (and awesome) Google Tasks service to Workspace Essentials and Workspace Enterprise customers with no extra hit to their wallet. Tasks will be enabled by default for everyone within these two new tiers, and there is nothing … [Read more...] about Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
Your Chromebook is getting a new emoji picker this month and 992 new emoji later this year
Later this month, Google will be releasing a shiny, new emoji picker for Chromebook users in alignment with its release on Android 12, Gmail, and Youtube. Many very well-known emoji are also being updated to be more inclusive and diverse in light of World Emoji Day. There are currently over 3,521 … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook is getting a new emoji picker this month and 992 new emoji later this year
Chrome OS may receive a new two-tone window design with rounded corners
Hot off of the heels of Windows 11 with its shiny, new, rounded window corners, Chrome OS now seems to be testing a similar user experience. Over the past few weeks, I've encountered two separate instances where a new look appeared for my Chromebook's windows which had not only rounded corners, but … [Read more...] about Chrome OS may receive a new two-tone window design with rounded corners
Chrome OS Phone Hub may soon show your recently used phone apps for quick access
Google has been putting in lots of work on the new Chromebook Phone Hub as of late. Photos you've snapped on your phone are beginning to appear there for users instantaneously, it will soon drain your phone battery less quickly by making less frequent pings, and more. Despite the fact that three … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Phone Hub may soon show your recently used phone apps for quick access
Google launches Workspace Individual for entrepreneurs and small business owners
Google Workspace is now pretty much "for everyone". This week, the company officially launched its 'Individual' subscription tier for the service, which provides premium features across several Google services for small business owners and individual entrepreneurs who don't have any employees. The … [Read more...] about Google launches Workspace Individual for entrepreneurs and small business owners
Enabling Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders was a decision I sorely regret
When I started working from home, mostly thanks to the pandemic, Google announced an addition to its Assistant Routines feature that would let users be periodically reminded of things throughout their workday - cleverly named Workday Reminders. Being someone fully on board with assessing new Google … [Read more...] about Enabling Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders was a decision I sorely regret
