Last year, Google took its Nest Detect sensors off of its store shortly after discontinuing its Nest Secure hardware. This was likely done in anticipation of the company's upcoming new devices created in partnership with ADT, but what they failed to realize is that existing Nest Secure owners would … [Read more...] about Nest Detect sensors are finally back in stock on the Google Store, but likely not for long
Google Chat adds granular notification controls so you can reclaim your sanity
Google Chat has gone through quite the metamorphosis lately - between it taking on the migration of pretty much all Google Hangouts users, its redesign and productivity improvements yesterday, and new features like 'Quick Sync', and closer Gmail integration, Google is on a roll with these updates! … [Read more...] about Google Chat adds granular notification controls so you can reclaim your sanity
Google Workspace Frontline is now officially available
Google Workspace Frontline is a custom solution that includes communication and collaboration apps as well as business-grade support and security features like advanced endpoint management that helps keep a company's data secure. It was announced early this month and seeks to fill the gap for … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Frontline is now officially available
Google may be working on new Pixel Buds, and I hope they don’t suck this time
Try as I could, I simply could not fall in love with Google's Pixel Buds. I tried everything to get them to work as intended - up to and including swapping them out twice - yet they continue to cut out even after the latest updates. I've been so frustrated by them that I went on a rant recently … [Read more...] about Google may be working on new Pixel Buds, and I hope they don’t suck this time
Google Chat on the web gets a redesign and productivity improvements
Just a month ago, we caught wind of a redesigned interface potentially coming to Google Chat's progressive web app which would make it more usable. It sought to take on more of a Gmail layout, and guess what - the previous screenshot sent in by a tipster was legitimate. Now, we have some official … [Read more...] about Google Chat on the web gets a redesign and productivity improvements
Resident Evil Village is coming to Stadia – get a free Premiere Edition bundle with purchase
After learning that Google paid Capcom $10 million to get Resident Evil VII Biohazard and Resident Evil Village on Stadia according to a leaked document, and also that the company had spent tens of millions to get other developers to port their games to the platform as well, both Resident Evil games … [Read more...] about Resident Evil Village is coming to Stadia – get a free Premiere Edition bundle with purchase
The VP of Google Pay and the Next Billion Users initiative departs after 15 years
Google's Vice President of Pay and the Next Billion User's initiative, Ceasar Sengupta, departs Google today, after 15 years of service. He took to LinkedIn and Twitter to announce his leave and say his farewells. Mr. Sengupta also oversaw Chrome OS for a while as its VP before John Solomon took … [Read more...] about The VP of Google Pay and the Next Billion Users initiative departs after 15 years
Gmail still doesn’t have a proper dark theme on the web, but it points to a larger issue
With Google digging its heels in and heavily promoting Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in place of traditional Google Play apps, I've come to realize something rather frustrating - the Gmail web application doesn't have a proper dark theme! In fact, almost none of Google's software does, but with … [Read more...] about Gmail still doesn’t have a proper dark theme on the web, but it points to a larger issue
Chromebook help may soon be available through your launcher via the ‘Everything button’
Back in my day, Chromebooks had a 'Get Help' button that appeared as a green icon with a white question mark. It allowed you to browse basically all of Google's Support listings for Chrome OS directly from within an app and was housed in your 'Launcher'. Nowadays, the launcher is called the … [Read more...] about Chromebook help may soon be available through your launcher via the ‘Everything button’
Google may soon change the right-click shortcut on your Chromebook
The Chrome OS development team has been on a rampage lately to eliminate all shortcuts utilizing the Alt key on your Chromebook's keyboard. In its place, they truly are attempting to make the 'Launcher' button - now called the 'Everything button' - capable of everything. Not only can it search for … [Read more...] about Google may soon change the right-click shortcut on your Chromebook
Chromebook users receive three new Perks – Simplifi, Codecademy Pro, and Framer
Google continues its barrage of freebies for new and existing Chromebook owners with three new Perks - Simplifi by Quicken, Codecademy Pro, and Framer. You can pick up a free trial of each of these tools' pro subscriptions in order to extend your device's capabilities. Keep in mind, Chromebooks are … [Read more...] about Chromebook users receive three new Perks – Simplifi, Codecademy Pro, and Framer
Chromebooks have a secret minigame built-in that celebrates their tenth anniversary
Google is apparently not done celebrating the tenth anniversary of Chromebooks yet because it's buried a secret mini-game in the operating system for you to enjoy. I was poking around looking for new features and upon opening the Explore app and visiting the 'What's New' section, I was met with a … [Read more...] about Chromebooks have a secret minigame built-in that celebrates their tenth anniversary
