For anyone who may have been as disgruntled with the previous generation of Pixel Buds as I was and may be looking for an alternative, the Pixel Buds A-Series are great. So far as I can tell, they've completely fixed the cutouts that Google couldn't overcome with past iterations, and they're … [Read more...] about Nothing adds Google Assistant to its earbuds, giving Pixel Buds A-Series more competition
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Chrome OS has a strange relationship with letting users listen to multiple simultaneous audio sources
It's fairly common for anyone using a computer to run two audio sources at the same time. Maybe it's our short attention spans or perhaps it's my generation's fault - the millennials. It's still cool to blame everything on the millennials, right? Either way, on Windows, I often have music playing … [Read more...] about Chrome OS has a strange relationship with letting users listen to multiple simultaneous audio sources
Microsoft lures unhappy Workspace legacy free edition users with a steep 365 discount
Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365 wrote a blog post this week that details the company's sweet, sweet offer for disgruntled Google Workspace legacy free edition users. Microsoft is offering this group 60% off of a 12-month Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, or Business Premium … [Read more...] about Microsoft lures unhappy Workspace legacy free edition users with a steep 365 discount
Google scrapped a smart light specifically designed to improve video call lighting
In November of last year, we discovered that Google had created an AI and ML feature that automatically fixes your Google Meet video call lighting in real-time and that it had been working on several improvements to auto-exposure during meetings. Now, it looks like before those awesome tools went … [Read more...] about Google scrapped a smart light specifically designed to improve video call lighting
PriceRunner is suing Google Shopping for $2.4 billion over anti-trust practices
A price comparison platform called "PriceRunner" that's based out of Sweden is looking to sue Google, and more specifically, Google Shopping for anti-trust practices. Is anyone surprised? Basically, after the EU slapped Google with an antitrust lawsuit for Shopping, PriceRunner is following up with … [Read more...] about PriceRunner is suing Google Shopping for $2.4 billion over anti-trust practices
Soon, you’ll be able to fully manage your Chrome downloads from the top toolbar
Coming to us from trusted Redditor and Chrome update hunter Leopeva64-2, the Chrome browser's downloads are not only moving up to the top-right of your window, as we've previously reported but will soon feature a few new enhancements. This update is currently live in Chrome Canary. As you can see … [Read more...] about Soon, you’ll be able to fully manage your Chrome downloads from the top toolbar
Currents, the last remnant of Google+, is shutting down, users being moved over to Spaces
I get a lot of people tell me that I'm a fanboy for loving Google+, but it truly was a next-generation social network...erm, I mean "social spine". It featured innovative ideas like Circles before Facebook ripped the idea off and buried it, and was much more thoughtful about how it implemented … [Read more...] about Currents, the last remnant of Google+, is shutting down, users being moved over to Spaces
How to take a scrolling screenshot on your Chromebook or in the Chrome browser
Contents If you're interested in taking a "scrolling screenshot" or full webpage screenshot in Chrome or on your Chrome OS device, look no further! Today, I'm going to show you three different methods for getting the same end result - a vertical, extra-long screenshot that encapsulates all … [Read more...] about How to take a scrolling screenshot on your Chromebook or in the Chrome browser
Chrome adds the Dino game, quick access to Lens search, and Incognito Mode widgets to Android
In its effort to help users find answers and access things faster in Chrome, Google is now adding a few new widgets on Android. I generally don't use widgets on my Pixel phone, but that's just because I feel they're less useful than gimmicky, but with these latest updates, I may very well do … [Read more...] about Chrome adds the Dino game, quick access to Lens search, and Incognito Mode widgets to Android
Google introduces account level Enhanced Safe Browsing, expands Assistant Guest Mode, more
As a part of this year's Safer Internet Day 2022, Google has announced several updates to its privacy and security efforts across the board. Since last year when it auto-enrolled 150 million Google Account users into 2SV, or two-step verification, the company has seen a 50% decrease in compromised … [Read more...] about Google introduces account level Enhanced Safe Browsing, expands Assistant Guest Mode, more
[Correction] Google Calendar simplifies managing tasks you never got around to
Correction: We stated that Google Tasks would move with you to a new day if not marked off as complete, but this feature only works with Reminders. The original article has been left intact, but we're noting the correction here for accuracy. Thanks, Edward Darrah! I use Google Tasks a ton in … [Read more...] about [Correction] Google Calendar simplifies managing tasks you never got around to
“Chrome Journeys” makes it even easier to pick up where you left off searching for something
I discovered "Chrome Journeys" all the way back in September of this past year. It's a Chrome browser exclusive feature baked into the History page that allows you to continue searching where you left off and groups visited pages based on their topic or category. Google then revealed the feature … [Read more...] about “Chrome Journeys” makes it even easier to pick up where you left off searching for something
