For years at this point, I've completely weaned myself off of owning physical music and/or a library of individually-purchased albums. For me, it was Google Play Music that sealed the deal and moved me from a place of simple interest in streaming music to a full-blown reliance on it. It took some … [Read more...] about Why I’m finally switching from YouTube Music over to Spotify
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Acer should make a high-end Swift Chromebook to combat HP’s Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Over the years, one constant through all the ups and downs of the Chromebook market has been Acer. From affordable Chromebooks for kids, enterprise-ready devices for the working class, and some of our all-time favorite consumer models, Acer has been pushing Chromebooks as long as they've been … [Read more...] about Acer should make a high-end Swift Chromebook to combat HP’s Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
PSA: Don’t make the same mistake I did of fully relying on Chrome’s Tab Groups just yet
Ever since Chrome's Tab Groups became a thing, I've been absolutely addicted not only to the idea of them but also to their execution. I believe Google nailed the implementation here. Being able to right-click any browser tab and add it to a group all contained by a color of your choosing, … [Read more...] about PSA: Don’t make the same mistake I did of fully relying on Chrome’s Tab Groups just yet
Has Dell abandoned the Chromebook space?
Once upon a time, in another day and age, there were Dell Chromebooks. If you're new to the ChromeOS world, that may come as a bit of a surprise since Dell hasn't put out a new Chromebook in more than two years. Even then, the last few devices from Dell have been solely focused on education and … [Read more...] about Has Dell abandoned the Chromebook space?
I really hope Google doesn’t kill off “Assistant Memory” before it sees the light of day
Not everyone views or uses data the same way. For instance, many simply consume the things they come across. Others consume it, process that data, and then create something from it by combining many pieces of information as fuel for their imagination. Others still - those seen as "librarians" of … [Read more...] about I really hope Google doesn’t kill off “Assistant Memory” before it sees the light of day
Google may have improved its ad policy, but these mobile game practices should still be illegal
On September 30, 2022, Google made effective its new Developer Program Policy which - among other things - stated that developers could no longer shove a full-screen ad in your face at random times during the gameplay experience of your favorite apps. Full-screen video "interstitial ads", as they're … [Read more...] about Google may have improved its ad policy, but these mobile game practices should still be illegal
I’m not saying Google Assistant is dumb, but it doesn’t seem as smart as I used to think it was
Google Assistant has fundamentally changed the way we all live our lives. From a convenience standpoint, intelligence and learning, and even a social aspect play a role in how it's shaped and shifted the landscape of how we interact with technology and one another. Ever since the global COVID-19 … [Read more...] about I’m not saying Google Assistant is dumb, but it doesn’t seem as smart as I used to think it was
Goodbye Google Play Newsstand: The better reading experience is officially dead in 2022
Update December 13, 2022 - It looks like at some point between today and when this article was published earlier this year, Google has officially killed off the lurking web view for Google Play Newsstand. Rest in peace, Newsstand, you provided a better reading experience than Google … [Read more...] about Goodbye Google Play Newsstand: The better reading experience is officially dead in 2022
The Pixel Watch is a praiseworthy WearOS flagship: I said what I said
Preface: I will not mention Apple's wearable in this post. Comparing the Apple Watch to the Pixel Watch or any WearOS device seems futile, in my opinion. I'm not saying that there isn't a WearOS device on the market worthy of competing against Apple's smart watch but let's be honest, it's "apples" … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch is a praiseworthy WearOS flagship: I said what I said
The new Nreal Air AR glasses could be the coolest 2nd screen for your Chromebook ever
First, I need to preface this entire post with the fact that I've been wanting something like these glasses since I was a kid. Long road trips for vacations, flights as a young adult, and all sorts of travel in between have beckoned my inner tech nerd to possess something like what I think the … [Read more...] about The new Nreal Air AR glasses could be the coolest 2nd screen for your Chromebook ever
Opinion: YouTube’s Background Listening should not be locked behind a paywall
Well, this feels weird. Today, This month, I let my YouTube Premium subscription lapse as an experiment and I was instantly reminded of the grim reality of the state of the platform. You may have recently heard some outlets discussing how 11 or more advertisements were shown to users who were not … [Read more...] about Opinion: YouTube’s Background Listening should not be locked behind a paywall
In an iPad world, Google’s Pixel Tablet is a smart move
For just a moment, allow me to give credit where credit is due. If I were in the market for a tablet and I wanted something that was powerful, productive, and offered a great gaming experience, I wouldn't consider anything other than an iPad. iPadOS owns 55% of the global tablet operating system … [Read more...] about In an iPad world, Google’s Pixel Tablet is a smart move
