The 'Reading List' or 'Read Anywhere' feature in Chrome is quickly becoming one of my favorite features, but not because I actually read stuff that I save - well, not until recently. Instead, it's because saving articles for later is the missing link between News, Discover, Chrome, and Google Search … [Read more...] about Google Search wants to let you know how long an article will take to read before you click it
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Uninstall these 5 malicious Chrome extensions that know where you live and where you sleep
Despite the fact that we continue to have bad actor Chrome extensions pop up in the Web Store, Google has done a ton to mitigate it over the past year. From adding new requirements for how developers must use your data to adding a seal of approval for anyone who respects that data and doesn't misuse … [Read more...] about Uninstall these 5 malicious Chrome extensions that know where you live and where you sleep
YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
Not a month ago, Google announced that it would be bringing direct integration of YouTube, Spotify, 'Kahoot!', and more into your live Meet calls to make them more fun and interactive, and today, we get the very first show of this with YouTube's latest experiment. By visiting youtube.com/new, … [Read more...] about YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
Made by Google reveals its seasonal Nest Doorbell ringtones
Do you own a Nest Doorbell? Are you a fan of its annual attempts to liven up the holidays around your home by offering custom, themed ringtones? Well, it's that time of the year again, and Google is once again adding a new set of tones to the Google Home app so you can swap between them to add a bit … [Read more...] about Made by Google reveals its seasonal Nest Doorbell ringtones
[Correction] Chrome will let you tailor its Side Panel to your liking with a new customize feature
Update, September 1, 3:49 PM EST: 'Customize Chrome' will not, in fact, allow you to change which options for Side Panel appear or are omitted from your experience. Instead, the ability to customize Chrome's New Tab Page shortcuts, modules, and background will be moving from the NTP to the Side … [Read more...] about [Correction] Chrome will let you tailor its Side Panel to your liking with a new customize feature
A gaming handheld from Logitech focused on cloud and mobile gaming just leaked online
I stayed up all night fawning over the Steam Deck and how I would use it when I receive it next year. No, seriously, I was looking up emulation videos, Heroic Launcher tutorials, and more so that when it lands in my hands it can become the ultimate gaming machine. To my surprise, I stumbled across … [Read more...] about A gaming handheld from Logitech focused on cloud and mobile gaming just leaked online
I wish Chrome would steal this Microsoft Edge feature for managing multiple PWA profiles
I've spent years on ChromeOS attempting to separate my work life and personal data as well as my creative endeavors through the use of profiles on my laptops, but unfortunately, the solution has never worked perfectly to my liking. As it turns out, so much segregation of data ended up making me less … [Read more...] about I wish Chrome would steal this Microsoft Edge feature for managing multiple PWA profiles
ChromeOS Personalization Hub reaches its final form with slick, new iconography
Anyone running ChromeOS on the beta or developer channels will no doubt be familiar with the fact that Google has been testing a brand spanking new "Personalization Hub" that has become a powerhouse for well, personalizing the operating system to one's liking. In the past, we've covered how Google … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Personalization Hub reaches its final form with slick, new iconography
Google Play Games for PC gets an open beta, becomes less demanding, and more fun
Google announced back in March of this year that its Google Play Games service would be coming to Windows PCs, breaking mobile gaming free of, well, mobile devices and expanding it to more players, more devices, and more possibilities. In particular, mouse and keyboard support as well as support for … [Read more...] about Google Play Games for PC gets an open beta, becomes less demanding, and more fun
Chrome is testing an option to let you send things to your Google Collections via the share menu
Anyone who's already acquainted themselves with Chrome's awesome, new "Share" menu will know that it houses a myriad of useful tools. Bringing the modern, desktop browser up to par with the flexibility and versatility of mobile phone browsers, the ability to send web pages to your phone or … [Read more...] about Chrome is testing an option to let you send things to your Google Collections via the share menu
Your Nest Hub Max should now officially be running Google Fuchsia
Google's new operating system, "Fuchsia" remains mostly a mystery today. However, one thing is clear and that's the fact that the company hopes to make it the driving force behind its smart display hardware. Back in June, the Nest Hub Max followed suit in offering a Preview Program for Fuchsia after … [Read more...] about Your Nest Hub Max should now officially be running Google Fuchsia
How to add gift cards to the new Google Wallet app
Google has prepared a blast from the past in the form of its efforts to revive the Google Wallet app and branding. The idea is to offer users a more card-centric, user-friendly experience that's not centered on peer-to-peer payments and transaction management like Google Pay. Wallet allows you to … [Read more...] about How to add gift cards to the new Google Wallet app
