The original Google "Home" Mini that was launched in 2017 has now been taken off of the Google Store, as first discovered by 9to5Google. To clarify, the "Nest" Mini is still available as it's the newest iteration of the miniature smart speaker, touting a modern pin power adapter, a wall-mount, and a … [Read more...] about The original Google Home Mini is no longer available on the Google Store
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After six years, Google is finally ending support for the OnHub
The OnHub was Google's very first attempt at creating a wireless router and paved the way for Google Wifi. It was released all the way back in 2016 by both TP-Link and Asus, and to date, this device is still out there being used by many faithful consumers. It features both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands … [Read more...] about After six years, Google is finally ending support for the OnHub
Chromebook owners are using Android apps 50% more year over year
Today on the ChromeOS.dev blog, Google has revealed that on Chromebooks alone, 50% more users have engaged with Android apps year over year. When you consider the state of them since the Google Play Store was added to Chrome OS years ago, that would be kind of unbelievable, but then you have to take … [Read more...] about Chromebook owners are using Android apps 50% more year over year
Google pulls a rabbit out of a hat and restores Disney service to Youtube TV after just one day
Well, this is interesting. In some impressive turn of events, Google has managed to restore Disney-owned channels to Youtube TV including ESPN and FX just one day after the two companies lapsed on their deal. Any users who had recordings of any content found on these channels or watched the local … [Read more...] about Google pulls a rabbit out of a hat and restores Disney service to Youtube TV after just one day
Google Docs fixes a wrong in the world by auto-correcting your em dashes in latest update
I've needed to use em dashes quite a bit in the last few months for some larger documents that I'm collaborating with others on, and unfortunately, I never learned to use them properly. Instead, I have always used hyphens both because I didn't know better, and because I'm too lazy to use the unicode … [Read more...] about Google Docs fixes a wrong in the world by auto-correcting your em dashes in latest update
All Disney channels including ESPN, ABC, and Nat Geo have been removed from Youtube TV
In a somewhat unbelievable blow to users, Google and Disney were not able to come to an agreement to renew their contract for allowing Disney-owned channels on Youtube TV. For many, this will be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Today in a blog post update to their original announcement from … [Read more...] about All Disney channels including ESPN, ABC, and Nat Geo have been removed from Youtube TV
Stadia is giving away a free month of Pro to existing and former subscribers in the U.S.
Well, this is a nice surprise! Google Stadia is gifting existing and former Pro subscribers in the United States (excluding Hawaii and Guam) a free 30-day membership for free as a holiday gift and simultaneously in an effort to get back some users who may have taken a break with their … [Read more...] about Stadia is giving away a free month of Pro to existing and former subscribers in the U.S.
Your Chromebook may soon automatically dim and lock when you walk away from it
We've discussed Google's new "Human Presence Sensing" technology before, and we've also spoken about how they are beginning to integrate it into Chrome OS via the camera. It's pretty simple, actually - if your Chromebook senses your presence or sees you, it can do a variety of things solely based on … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook may soon automatically dim and lock when you walk away from it
Google Duo’s future uncertain as plans to merge it with Meet were unsuccessful
Around this time last year, Google created a unified team that would work on Google Meet and Duo. Their primary goal was to merge the two platforms and make them a viable solution for both consumer and enterprise customers. According to a report from 9to5Google, the merger was being called … [Read more...] about Google Duo’s future uncertain as plans to merge it with Meet were unsuccessful
Fi customers are receiving a $10 Google Play credit as an end of the year gift
Google Fi customers can visit the Fi app on their phone right now to claim a free $10 Play Store credit as a part of a holiday promotion that Google is running right now. While it's not a lot of money, it's still a nice little freebie for anyone who has had an active Fi subscription as of yesterday. … [Read more...] about Fi customers are receiving a $10 Google Play credit as an end of the year gift
Chrome for Android adds price tracking and more to help you finish your Christmas shopping
As you make the final touches on your Christmas shopping for your family and friends, you likely have loads of Chrome tabs up for items you're mulling over but have yet to pull the trigger on. To help you along from consideration to purchasing, Google is adding several of Chrome for Desktop's newest … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android adds price tracking and more to help you finish your Christmas shopping
Google Drive will begin informing its users of content violations via email
Google Drive allows you to store almost any and all filetypes from general formats like zip archives, images, audio, and videos to Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe files. While it was originally only really known for its Document storage, it's become so much more over the years. With that, however, … [Read more...] about Google Drive will begin informing its users of content violations via email
