According to a report from CNBC this week, Google has been working on an AI chatbot that's set to potentially integrate into Google Search or other future public product launches. Apparently, Google employees are being asked to test a new search page design that incorporates human-like … [Read more...] about Google is testing an in-house LaMDA-driven ChatGPT competitor called “Apprentice Bard”
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You may soon be able to Live Share YouTube Music tracks right inside Google Meet calls
Google Meet is quickly gaining new and interesting tools for collaboration with your co-workers, colleagues, and peers. The tech giant is clearly hoping to make it one of the most competitive and useful video conferencing tools on the market, and while it's already in the ranks with Zoom and others, … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to Live Share YouTube Music tracks right inside Google Meet calls
If you wanted to sign up for NBC’s Peacock streaming service for free, you’re out of luck
For the past two years, streaming TV users have been able to sign up for and stream NBC's Peacock TV for free, and though it had ads and other barriers in light of the company's premium paid tier, many smart homeowners enjoyed some semblance of traditional TV without a cost. Now, that's changing … [Read more...] about If you wanted to sign up for NBC’s Peacock streaming service for free, you’re out of luck
Google informs Fi subscribers that they’ve been caught up in the recent T-Mobile data breach
As a Google Fi user who's been subscribed since the very beginning of the service's life, it hits me hard to hear news like I have to deliver today. Fi has pretty much always done right by me, been reliable, and has been the easiest one to use amongst its competitor's thanks to the simple and … [Read more...] about Google informs Fi subscribers that they’ve been caught up in the recent T-Mobile data breach
Google TV for Android is the next app set to receive a Material You home screen widget
In version 4.38.7.4 of the Google TV for Android, it's been discovered by 9to5Google that the app is now appearing in the system's widgets list as an available option for your device's home screen. You may remember that YouTube just got its very own "MY" widget back in December just in time for … [Read more...] about Google TV for Android is the next app set to receive a Material You home screen widget
Gmail’s new package tracking feature is now rolling out, lets you see updates in your inbox
Though it was announced months ago, Gmail's new "Package tracking" feature is finally rolling out to users. You won't see it without toggling the option first though, so head over to the Gmail app settings on your Android or iOS device, open those specific to an account you've got connected, and … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new package tracking feature is now rolling out, lets you see updates in your inbox
How to convert images back to the universal JPG or PNG format now that Chrome saves them as WebP
Whether you just found an awesome, new wallpaper for your Chromebook or you're trying to save web images for business purposes by right-clicking them to "save as", you may have noticed that over the last year that Chrome now saves images in a WebP format instead of the traditional JPG or PNG format … [Read more...] about How to convert images back to the universal JPG or PNG format now that Chrome saves them as WebP
Google Chrome’s native screenshot editing tool is being scrapped
Remember that "screenshot editing tool" that Chrome was discussing a year ago? We covered it right when we caught wind of it. Its purpose was to quickly crop and share captures on desktops where one may or may not have native or third-party editing software. Ideally, a Chrome user could do … [Read more...] about Google Chrome’s native screenshot editing tool is being scrapped
PSA: Don’t make the same mistake I did of fully relying on Chrome’s Tab Groups just yet
Ever since Chrome's Tab Groups became a thing, I've been absolutely addicted not only to the idea of them but also to their execution. I believe Google nailed the implementation here. Being able to right-click any browser tab and add it to a group all contained by a color of your choosing, … [Read more...] about PSA: Don’t make the same mistake I did of fully relying on Chrome’s Tab Groups just yet
ChromeOS to receive Android 13 style Themed Icons as a part of the Material You redesign
Google is on a roll with its Material You design language. The beautiful, new visual elements are invading every aspect of the company's ecosystem, and I've written ad nauseam about where it appears, so I'll spare you the details this time around. Essentially, you'll be hard-pressed to visit any … [Read more...] about ChromeOS to receive Android 13 style Themed Icons as a part of the Material You redesign
Chrome’s Safety Check will now make proactive recommendations to help keep you safe
Until today, Safety Check - a feature built directly into the Chrome browser to help you manage and take control of your privacy - has operated only when you clicked on it to use it. While that's still true, Google just announced on its Keyword blog that a new proactive feature will see the tool … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Safety Check will now make proactive recommendations to help keep you safe
Chrome for Android will now let you lock your incognito sessions with your fingerprint
Whether you're doing some secret gift shopping for a loved one or researching a medical concern and simply don't want anyone else to know, Chrome incognito provides you with that extra layer of secrecy. While I will always advocate for setting a biometric, PIN, or password lock on your phone, I can … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android will now let you lock your incognito sessions with your fingerprint
