Recently, a new gaming handheld from Logitech leaked online, and since then, it's become public knowledge that the company has put together a fairly decent package for those looking to play AAA-quality cloud games. The device also plays Google Play Games, meaning that anyone who goes this route will … [Read more...] about Logi’s new cloud gaming handheld seemed overpriced, but then I remembered Chromebooks
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How to remove yourself from Google Messages group MMS chats and stop all notifications
Recently, I've been added to several group chats that I did ask to be a part of but have since changed my mind on. Another chat I'm somehow in I most certainly did not ask to be included, yet I am anyway. Google Messages is a wonderful app, but it does have a lot of things it needs to work out. … [Read more...] about How to remove yourself from Google Messages group MMS chats and stop all notifications
Your Stadia Pro games for October include Arcade Paradise, Slaycation, Drawful 2, more
It's that time again! Stadia is gearing up to offer yet another six games for Pro subscribers who want to add to their library. Starting October 1, 2022, you can claim a handful of titles, and while none of them are particularly impactful for those seeking AAA games, there are plenty of great indie … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for October include Arcade Paradise, Slaycation, Drawful 2, more
Your Chromecast with Google TV will soon be updated to Android 12, but don’t expect much
Google's Chromecast with Google TV did a wonderful job at stealing market share and owning a high adoption rate among original Chromecast users as well as those with competing devices. Perhaps because of this dominance, the company has been lazy with its updates. User profiles didn't ship with it … [Read more...] about Your Chromecast with Google TV will soon be updated to Android 12, but don’t expect much
Google is looking to supercharge your bookmarks in Chrome’s Side Panel
It's been exactly a year since we first discovered that Google was planning to implement something called "Power Bookmarks" into the Chrome browser. Since then, the famous Side Panel has stolen the spotlight, Tab Groups have become widely used, Google Shopping has been injected into everything … [Read more...] about Google is looking to supercharge your bookmarks in Chrome’s Side Panel
Google Fi seeks to earn back customers it lost with free service for the rest of the year
If you tried Google Fi, the tech giant's cell service provider, in the past and just weren't feeling it, and if you ended up canceling your plan, then you may be eligible for free Fi for the rest of 2022. Some users are receiving email invites to subscribe to the company's Simply Unlimited or … [Read more...] about Google Fi seeks to earn back customers it lost with free service for the rest of the year
Google app “Results about you” section will let you easily request removal of personal info from Search
During last year's I/O developer conference, Google revealed that it would be giving users new and improved tools for managing their own information and how the company itself uses it. A lot of this spawned from pressure that came from congress over the past few years. Regardless, it's only good for … [Read more...] about Google app “Results about you” section will let you easily request removal of personal info from Search
You’ll soon be able to create regular Google Tasks anywhere, anytime via Assistant voice commands
This morning, Google announced what we had long suspected - Google Assistant and Calendar reminders would be going away forever. However, all is not so depressing when you consider what it actually means for the future of productivity through Google apps and services. In a Keyword blog post, Ilya … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to create regular Google Tasks anywhere, anytime via Assistant voice commands
Here’s a look at the 2nd gen wired Nest Doorbell that will be revealed at Google’s hardware event
It's no secret that Google has had plans to refresh its Nest Doorbell offerings, and with the upcoming Google hardware event, we're expecting to see a second-generation wired Nest Doorbell device added to the lineup. Luckily, thanks to the Google Home app's 2.58 update, and 9to5Google's excellent … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at the 2nd gen wired Nest Doorbell that will be revealed at Google’s hardware event
Google’s upcoming device just leaked as the ‘Nest Wifi Pro’, looks to be a self-contained unit
Last month, we reported on an upcoming iteration to Google's popular Nest Wifi hardware and stated that it would ship with one feature that missed the boat with the launch of the previous version of the device. That feature was Wi-Fi 6E, an improved Wi-Fi standard with increased range, strength, and … [Read more...] about Google’s upcoming device just leaked as the ‘Nest Wifi Pro’, looks to be a self-contained unit
Keep notes becomes the latest app to join the Workspace family
It looks like my absolute favorite Google app just made the switch in its branding to reflect its bundling into Google Workspace. Shown in the screenshot below, the splashscreen for the notetaking app now shows the Workspace logo near the bottom of the screen. 9to5Google first noticed this change, … [Read more...] about Keep notes becomes the latest app to join the Workspace family
How to install non-Google Play Store apps on your Chromebook without switching to developer mode
Sometimes, an Android app that you want to install on your Chromebook may simply not be available on the Google Play Store. This could be either because it's incompatible, or because the app's developer has tagged it as such due to the experience on your device not being exactly how they prefer to … [Read more...] about How to install non-Google Play Store apps on your Chromebook without switching to developer mode
