I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how frustrating it is when extensions start misbehaving or causing issues with your browsing session. To date, the only way to identify which one is screwing things up and trying to ruin your day is to uninstall them one by one and then reinstall them all over […]
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Apps installed on one of your Android devices may soon automatically sync to the others
If you’re someone who uses multiple Android phones or tablets, you know the hassle of downloading and installing all of your favorite apps across each device. However, a recent tweet from a user by the name of @AssembleDebug suggests that Google may soon introduce a feature to the Play Store that makes syncing apps across […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks are finally getting a battery saver mode for those long work days
For more years than I can remember at this point, the major operating systems (Windows, specifically) have all had a setting that allowed users to tone things down on their device when not near a charger. There are different takes on this strategy, but the end result is largely the same: when the user chooses, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle prepares to challenge ChatGPT with its Bard AI, sends out invites to Pixel Superfans
Google is reportedly getting ready to launch Bard, its own AI language model that will compete with OpenAI’s GPT-3 and ChatGPT. In the past, the company has been hesitant to jump the market on launching its own AI tools because it wanted to be sure they would be helpful and not harmful when it finally […]
Continue ReadingYouTube TV’s new Multiview feature for NCAA Tournament basketball is awesome
Over the weekend, you may be aware of a little tournament is going on that has multiple games happening all at the same time. The term March Madness is incredibly apt for the yearly NCAA Tournament if you are into men’s college hoops, and for millions of viewers, frequent switching between games is simply part […]
Continue ReadingChrome will let you pin Side Panel tools like Bookmarks, Notes, and more for quick access
Chrome’s Side Panel feature has become instrumental in making the browsing experience better and more personal for me and many others since it initially launched. For anyone unfamiliar, it’s a nifty little tool that houses your Bookmarks, sticky notes (coming soon), History Journeys, Read Later articles, and more. It truly is a one-stop shop for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Calendar will soon let you manually add contact birthdays with notifications on Android
It looks like Google Calendar may soon roll out a new feature that allows you to manually add birthdays with notifications on Android. This was first spotted by a user on Twitter by the name of @AssembleDebug, who showed off an early-look video of the step-by-step process. The new approach allows you to “Get reminders […]
Continue ReadingThese new Google Smart Canvas capabilities will supercharge your Workspace productivity
You’re probably already familiar with Google’s Smart Canvas features in its Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Smart Canvas is a set of tools for anyone who’s interested in websites like Notion, but who prefers to work directly inside the tech giant’s ecosystem instead (it is where everyone else is, after all!) Anyone who’s […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Maps is starting to show a convenient sidebar for your recent and saved places
Over the past few years, Google has been pushing its Collections feature, which allows users to collect and store interesting or useful information from across the web and curate content for collaboration. This feature has been integrated into pretty much all of Google’s services, including Maps. When you save a place in Google Maps, it […]
Continue ReadingHere’s everything you need to know about the Minecraft Trails and Tales update for Chromebooks
Can you ride a camel on your Chromebook? Why yes, yes you can! At least, you will be able to when Minecraft: Bedrock Edition officially (re)launches on Chromebooks with the release of the 1.20 Trails & Tales update. This new update brings camels to the game as a new mount option, allowing players to saddle […]
Continue ReadingMinecraft: Bedrock Edition is officially (re)launching on Chromebooks
Minecraft, the world’s most popular game, is officially launching on Chromebooks after a brief hiatus from the Google Play Store. Players previously had the ability to install it on ChromeOS for a few months before it was pulled by Microsoft in 2020 due to device specifications and the fact that most Chromebooks simply didn’t meet […]
Continue ReadingGoogle will be much more strict on task killer apps starting with the release of Android 14
Google just hinted that it may start implementing stricter measures against “task killer” apps with the release of Android 14. These apps are designed to force-stop background processes in order to free up memory and save battery life. However, they can often do more harm than good. Android already has built-in measures to manage tasks […]
Continue ReadingFitbit is giving you free access to your Health Metrics Dashboard without Premium
Good news for Fitbit users! Google, the new parent company for that health-centric wearable on your wrist, has announced that they’re making the Health Metrics Dashboard feature available for free to all users, without the need for a premium subscription! Normally, users would have to pay a monthly cost to access information on their breathing […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Games for PC is receiving six new titles and is headed to Japan and Europe
Ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your hats because Google Play Games for PC is expanding and it’s bringing six new games to the service! That’s right, during the Google for Games Summit, the company announced that it would launch beyond its current availability and land in Japan and Europe over the “coming months”. Unfortunately, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is adding Generative AI to Docs and Gmail to help you get started writing
Google is always looking for ways to help its users work smarter and more efficiently. In recent years, the company has made great strides in using AI and machine learning to give users features like Smart Compose, Smart Reply, Docs Summaries, and more. Now, it’s taking things to the next level with the addition of […]
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