Update: Claim now! Much to the surprise of many (not me), Stadia keeps going strong. Pro subscribers will be receiving not three - not four, but five new games for the month of August! I have to admit, I didn't expect this. Instead, I expected Pro games to drop down from four to two or three … [Read more...] about [Claim] Stadia Pro adds five games for August – Valkyria Chronicles 4, Epistory, Grime, and more
New & Upcoming Features
Google’s native Office Editing becomes more native – Directly opens links, skips the preview
Normally, clicking a link shared with you from someone within Google Workspace to view a traditional Office Word, Excel, or Powerpoint file in Drive would first launch it in what's called 'Preview Mode'. This would allow you to preview the contents of the file prior to fully opening it. Honestly, … [Read more...] about Google’s native Office Editing becomes more native – Directly opens links, skips the preview
Google announces new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro details including Tensor – its very own SoC
Update: Added display and camera information and updated colors to more accurately reflect current information. In a surprise appearance, Google just revealed much more about its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones. On The Keyword, the company's Senior Vice President of hardware, Rick Osterloh, … [Read more...] about Google announces new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro details including Tensor – its very own SoC
Youtube is testing a cheaper ‘Premium Lite’ subscription that only rids you of ads
Google is testing a less expensive Youtube Premium subscription for those who are only interested in removing the ads from their watching experience. It's called Youtube Premium Lite, and for now, it's only appearing in Europe. According to The Verge, that would be Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, … [Read more...] about Youtube is testing a cheaper ‘Premium Lite’ subscription that only rids you of ads
Google Meet is now a progressive web application, making it easier to access
Progressive web apps (PWAs) are taking the world by storm. Instead of utilizing a locally downloaded and installed packaged app, as you traditionally would for mobile or laptop experiences, PWAs allow you to access full app-like programs directly through your web browser - no install necessary. It's … [Read more...] about Google Meet is now a progressive web application, making it easier to access
Stadia Premiere Edition bundle permanently drops to $80 USD to make way for new offering
Stadia for Android TV has finally launched, and it's allowing millions to enjoy Google's game streaming service directly in their living rooms on devices that couldn't before. You don't even need to own a Chromecast with Google TV or a Chromecast Ultra anymore. Heck, you don't even need to own a … [Read more...] about Stadia Premiere Edition bundle permanently drops to $80 USD to make way for new offering
Chromebook Explore app makes claiming perks even easier with onboarding cards
About this time last year, Google added special, colorful cards to the home screen of the Explore app (formerly the 'Help' app). These were created to be a simple and welcoming way to help onboard new Chromebook users who just returned home from the store with their devices. Instead of having to … [Read more...] about Chromebook Explore app makes claiming perks even easier with onboarding cards
Chrome OS will soon let you compare images side by side with multiple Media app instances
Currently, Chromebooks can only open one instance of the inbuilt Media app at a time. This means that if you open an image from your Files app via local or external storage, it will launch in the Media app, and opening subsequent images will replace the former in the same space for viewing. For … [Read more...] about Chrome OS will soon let you compare images side by side with multiple Media app instances
The new Chromebook wallpaper experience nears completion – adds a daily refresh option
Correction: Fill and Center options appear for local 'My images'. I stated in the article below that both features were absent. Just weeks ago, we discussed the new and improved Wallpaper picker experience that Chromebook users would soon be able to enjoy. While it is only currently usable when … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook wallpaper experience nears completion – adds a daily refresh option
Xbox Game Pass edges closer to proper Android TV and Google TV support
Microsoft is well aware that people like me don't own an Xbox. It's not doing too hot in the hardware race against Sony this generation or last, and instead of banking directly on hardware sales as it traditionally would, the company has put all of its weight into selling its gaming platform as a … [Read more...] about Xbox Game Pass edges closer to proper Android TV and Google TV support
Chrome polishes new tab page modules and adds Google Photos into the mix
Chrome recently introduced modules for your browser's New Tab Page that would allow you to interact with recently used Drive files, shopping items, tasks, recipes, and more. You can customize these or hide them entirely using our tutorial. Now, the development team has added some much-needed polish … [Read more...] about Chrome polishes new tab page modules and adds Google Photos into the mix
To my surprise, Turn Off the Lights is an extension that does more than flick a light switch
Do you use the Turn Off the Lights extension for your Chrome browser? No? Have you even heard of it? What's that - you think it's an old and outdated tool that became irrelevant with the launch of Youtube's Dark Mode? Well, so did I. When the extension's developer reached out and asked us to give it … [Read more...] about To my surprise, Turn Off the Lights is an extension that does more than flick a light switch
