We know that Google has major plans for Wear OS and at some point - possibly in the near future - is rumored to release a "Pixel Watch". Interestingly, it has neglected its watch operating system up until now, and to the disappointment of many, has only pushed a few updates to it over years past. … [Read more...] about What Google’s renewed interest in Wear OS and its Fitbit acquisition mean for you and your data
[U: Togetherness] Grab these new wallpapers for your Chromebook
Update 05/12/21: Google has added new wallpapers for your Chromebook which celebrate cultural diversity. The new 'Togetherness' collection features artwork by Sabrena Khadija, Meech Boakye, and Aurélia Durand. You can grab them from our ever-growing Google Photos collection using the blue button … [Read more...] about [U: Togetherness] Grab these new wallpapers for your Chromebook
Mega List: Our best Chromebook tips, tricks, and updates for students and educators
In recent history, we've created loads of content surrounding tips and tricks for apps and processes on Chromebooks, and have increased our focus on news and updates for students and educators within the Google apps and services ecosystem. In honor of EDU Week, we're going to spend a bit of time … [Read more...] about Mega List: Our best Chromebook tips, tricks, and updates for students and educators
10 Chromebook-using educators to follow
Teachers are some of the most kind and generous professionals you will ever meet. Not only do they work incredibly hard to educate their students, but many of them also spend their free time sharing tips and ideas to help other teachers! While a list of amazing, generous teachers could go on … [Read more...] about 10 Chromebook-using educators to follow
Nest Thermostat unusable via Google Home app for some thanks to account migration bug
According to a handful of Reddit and Twitter users, their Google Home app is giving them the runaround while they try to use their Nest Thermostat. Instead of allowing them to change the temperature, it's asking them to migrate their account from the Nest app to the Google Home app. The only problem … [Read more...] about Nest Thermostat unusable via Google Home app for some thanks to account migration bug
[Updated] Stadia’s Vice President John Justice has officially left Google to work for Facebook
Update - May 7, 2021: According to John's LinkedIn profile, he is now officially Vice President at Facebook! Definitely a surprise to me when I saw this, so I wanted to update you all as well. According to The Information and reported by 9to5Google, Stadia's "superhero" John Justice has … [Read more...] about [Updated] Stadia’s Vice President John Justice has officially left Google to work for Facebook
PSA: Don’t cook your Chromebook in the oven – use Google Family Link instead
My jaw practically dropped when I saw a user on Reddit by the name of PasswordIs54321 post images in the K12sysadmin subreddit of a Chromebook they had accidentally left in the oven before deciding to make dinner. As a Chromebook expert in Best Buy stores for nearly four years, I can confidently say … [Read more...] about PSA: Don’t cook your Chromebook in the oven – use Google Family Link instead
On World Password Day, Google celebrates by telling you how it’s going to kill the password
Yesterday was officially World Password Day - a day in which everyone celebrates how passwords have kept us safe by cross-checking their own personal security and strengthening their own passwords so that their data remains safe and sound. In fact, last year, the search query "How strong is my … [Read more...] about On World Password Day, Google celebrates by telling you how it’s going to kill the password
Google Assistant expands broadcast feature to phones, Family Bells to 8 new languages, more
In honor of all of the hard-working mothers and for Mother's day, Google Assistant is picking up a handful of new and useful features. First, off, you'll officially be able to utilize the popular Broadcast feature outside of your home to send quick voice announcements to family members! Previously, … [Read more...] about Google Assistant expands broadcast feature to phones, Family Bells to 8 new languages, more
Adobe’s Creative Cloud add-on for Google Workspace now works with Docs and Slides
In March of last year, Adobe released a Workspace add-on that allowed organizations to access and share their Creative Cloud files directly in Gmail. They made it easier to share links to your creative assets with external teams and stakeholders with just a few clicks. Now, a new update to the … [Read more...] about Adobe’s Creative Cloud add-on for Google Workspace now works with Docs and Slides
More major changes coming to your Chrome browser’s global media controls
A user on Reddit by the name of Leopeva64 (Thanks for the heads up!) made us aware of some pretty significant changes that are coming to your Chrome browser's global media controls and even provided Chromium Repository commits to reflect these changes. We previously detailed how Google was turning … [Read more...] about More major changes coming to your Chrome browser’s global media controls
5 improvements Chrome OS can make to its notification system
While the Chrome OS notification system seems fairly simple and straightforward, it's actually quite robust. You can enable or disable app badging, block notifications entirely with 'Do not disturb', and even toggle apps or web apps to show or hide notifications individually. For all of its … [Read more...] about 5 improvements Chrome OS can make to its notification system
