Now that Google account holders can say goodbye to unlimited free storage across Photos, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Google’s One subscription service has gone from irrelevant to vital. In fact, we predict that it will become even more inseparable from your account over the next few years. For those that are interested in more premium […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS “Phone Hub” receives highly polished UI, absorbs ‘continue reading’ feature and more
We’ve spoken at length about Google’s new Phone Hub project which will enable deeper integration between your phone and your Chromebook as a part of their “Better Together” initiative. Up until now though, we have only had placeholder artwork for what it would look like when it fully rolls out. Thanks to the amazing Kent […]
Continue ReadingStadia turns into Night City as service sees its first widespread outage
Google’s Cyberpunk 2077 hardware giveaway was apparently so popular that they broke the internet and had to end it early. In addition to Gmail and other Google services experiencing severe outages over the past few days, Stadia itself just turned into Night City as it went dark for many due to a widespread service issue […]
Continue ReadingYour Chromecast with Google TV now supports NBC’s Peacock with more binge-worthy content
NBC’s Peacock streaming service seemed to me like a subscription I probably wouldn’t invest in this year, but now they’re getting exclusive rights to stream The Office (US) – one of my absolute favorite shows. To sweeten the deal, Peacock is now fully integrated into your Chromecast with Google TV and the Google TV app! […]
Continue ReadingGoogle joins the Modern Computing Alliance and vows to help organizations transition to the cloud
The rate at which technology is evolving is becoming quite baffling. For companies that continue to utilize legacy software solutions, they are oftentimes locked into slower, less responsive experiences and are limited to specific devices. On the flip side of the coin, those that wish to transition their infrastructure and teams to the cloud face […]
Continue ReadingZoom comes to Nest Hub Max and offers unlimited 24-hour calls through March
We first caught wind of Zoom coming to Nest Hub Max a few months ago and guess what – it’s finally here! In addition to being able to start group video calls with Meet or Duo, you can now use Zoom too. In order to do so, you’ll need to join the Preview Program by […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Pixel Buds are on sale with free 2-day shipping just in time for Christmas
Look, I’ve been very hard on the Pixel Buds, given that my own experience with them has been less than stellar, but that doesn’t mean that they’re bad earbuds. Perhaps I just got a bad pair…several times. The main issue has been the severe audio cut-outs that have, admittedly, been fixed for the most part […]
Continue Reading[Update: Game List] Ubisoft+ is starting to roll out in beta on Google Stadia right now
Update: 9to5Google has published a list of games that you can currently play on Stadia with Ubisoft+. If you want to make full use of your subscription, be sure to use the service directly as well! Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Stadia Ultimate Edition Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Ultimate Edition Family Feud Far Cry New Dawn Deluxe […]
Continue ReadingNest launches new interactive troubleshooting tools for their cameras and thermostats
Smart home technology can be exciting and transformative when it works, and Google’s Nest has carved out quite the space for itself in the industry, but what about when it doesn’t work? You could try to contact them, but that could take more time and effort than necessary, especially if you get a representative who […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Santa Tracker updated to feature a Mr. and Mrs. Claus practicing COVID safety
With just 10 days, 16 hours, 20 minutes, and 25 seconds until Christmas as of typing this – yes, my son is counting, it’s totally not me – Google’s Santa Tracker is a great way to get your kids (or yourself) into the holiday spirit. It features fun games and activities like performing a Wrap […]
Continue ReadingVin Diesel fights dinosaurs in ARK 2 (yep) and more Stadia news from the 2020 Game Awards
From a unique adventure based on New Caledonia where a girl possesses wildlife and inanimate objects to Vin Diesel fighting dinosaurs – yes, I just said that – The 2020 Game Awards featured several announcements to whet Stadia fan’s appetites for the new year. The platform is really showing its chops with the new Cyberpunk […]
Continue ReadingYoutube TV subscribers are being surprised with a free Chromecast with Google TV for their loyalty
Youtube TV is well aware that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to buy in to a full subscription package thanks to the pandemic and their continuous content partnership fallouts like that of Tennis TV and Fox Sports Networks. Even though it’s not their fault that some deals simply can’t be negotiated in a way that benefits […]
Continue ReadingAs Google Play Books turns 10 years old, here is our feature wishlist for the future
If there’s one thing that many of us have been doing as we continue living in lockdown during the pandemic, it’s catching up on a bit of light (or heavy) reading. Even though some people say that Google Play Books “isn’t dead yet” as it celebrates its 10th birthday, I would argue that the service […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Docs will soon let you mix landscape and portrait pages in the same document
Within the next two weeks, Google Docs will have the ability to work with multiple-page orientations within the same document – meaning that some pages are laid out in landscape mode and others in portrait mode. Previously, changing the document’s orientation would universally apply one setting across all of its pages – not anymore! The […]
Continue Reading[Updated] Google is finally adding reactions to their Messages web app – if you’re lucky enough to get it
Update: I previously stated that you would soon be able to send reactions to iMessage users from Android, but there is no evidence for this at this time. I have updated the article to reflect this. It was an error on my part as I got carried away on an exciting train of thought – […]
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