In a move long overdue, Facebook videos on your phone or tablet will finally employ the Google Cast API. What this means for all you cat video and meme viewers is simple sharing is now just a button away. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Now Works With Facebook Videos
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Chromecast To Be Managed Via Google Home App: So Long Google Cast
In a move we saw coming, a splash screen has been put in place to greet Chromecast users that informs everyone the Google Cast app will become the Google Home app within a few weeks. … [Read more...] about Chromecast To Be Managed Via Google Home App: So Long Google Cast
Viglen Chromebook 360 Unboxing & Hands On [Exclusive]
Today we are really excited to bring you an unboxing and hands-on of the Viglen Chromebook 360! While the name Viglen is lesser-known here in the US, their 30-year presence in the UK puts them in the unique position of being 1 of only 2 IT hardware manufacturers based in the UK. Today we have … [Read more...] about Viglen Chromebook 360 Unboxing & Hands On [Exclusive]
Acer Chromebook R 13 In Stock and Shipping: Know Your Options
The Acer Chromebook R 13 is becoming the poster child for the new wave of convertible Chromebooks with Android App support on board. Unveiled a little over a month ago at IFA, the device is getting close to seeing full-scale release. But before you hit that order button, there are some things you … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R 13 In Stock and Shipping: Know Your Options
Google WiFi Powered By Chrome OS
Another day, another device being powered by Chrome OS. This one is a bit different, though. We've seen the official announcement from Google about Google Wifi and we all know what it is and roughly when it's coming. Most don't know that it is running our favorite OS, though. … [Read more...] about Google WiFi Powered By Chrome OS
Sign Of Things to Come: Voice, Handwriting, and Emoji Quick Inputs Added to Shelf
As you can see from the pic above, voice input, handwriting input and emoji input have been added to the Chrome OS settings dock in the Dev Channel. While these options have been available in the on-screen keyboard for some time, the addition into the dock is a great sign. … [Read more...] about Sign Of Things to Come: Voice, Handwriting, and Emoji Quick Inputs Added to Shelf
Google Assistant and Instant Apps: A Match Made In Heaven
Back at Google I/O in May, Google announced something quite unique: instant apps. Instant apps give developers a way to split their Android apps into pieces so that, when needed, only the important and needed pieces of an app can be served up without downloading and installing the app itself. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant and Instant Apps: A Match Made In Heaven
Google Assistant Steals The Andromeda Thunder At The #madebygoogle Event
As far as rumors go, Andromeda was a pretty good one. Spurred on by the cryptic tweet a few weeks before Google's big event, it became something of an overnight sensation. Hell, even my 13 year old nephew had heard about it, and he's not even a techie. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Steals The Andromeda Thunder At The #madebygoogle Event
Pixel Phones Official: Google Assistant Takes Center Stage
At Google's Event today, most of what was discussed was all over the internet before it happened. One of those pre-show leaks was the Pixel Phones. And, as we reported a couple days ago, there are few surprises here. … [Read more...] about Pixel Phones Official: Google Assistant Takes Center Stage
Google Pixel Leaked And Listed At Carphone Warehouse
It looks like Carphone Warehouse has jumped the gun just a bit ahead of the 10/4 #madebygoogle event. With what appears to be full marketing materials (thought we're a bit dubious about the copy), this product page give one of the clearest, most detailed visuals of the Pixel Phone yet. UPDATE: … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Leaked And Listed At Carphone Warehouse
Chromecast, Google Home, Google Assistant and Google’s Possible Future
Reading this post over at WIRED just a few days ago, I'm beginning to feel like all the rumors and excitement about Andromeda were simply missing the real point of Tuesday's #madebygoogle Event. Let's look quickly at the Chromecast, Google Home and Google Assistant to see why Google's … [Read more...] about Chromecast, Google Home, Google Assistant and Google’s Possible Future
Chromecast And Google Home App: Sign of Things To Come
Things are at a fevered pitch in the last few days before Gooles 10/4 #madeByGoogle Event. One more point of interest: a clear reference to a new app called Google Home that looks likely to be replacing the existing Google Cast app. … [Read more...] about Chromecast And Google Home App: Sign of Things To Come
