A few months ago, we reported on Google’s development of an Apple AirTag competitor, codenamed “Grogu”. These innovative “locator tags” may help users find anything they’re attached to, from luggage to personal items, using UWB Bluetooth technology. At this time, we’re thinking these will be released under the Nest branding and ecosystem. Now, an exclusive […]
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Get ready for karaoke night with YouTube Music’s new real-time lyrics feature
YouTube Music for Android is currently rolling out a new feature: real-time lyrics! Gone are the days of tiny, unmoving text that was a struggle to read, especially for those with less-than-perfect vision. As you listen to your favorite songs, watch the lyrics highlight in sync with the artist on a larger, more legible scale. […]
Continue ReadingYouTube begins featuring a dedicated ‘Podcasts’ tab on channel pages for easy listening access
Last year, Kai Chuk, YouTube’s new podcasts lead and decade-long company veteran, was brought on by Google to improve the platform’s listening experience. While it’s been possible to listen to and watch podcast-style content on YouTube before now, it’s not been marked as a ‘Podcast’ per se. As a result, users have had to consume […]
Continue Reading[U] Chrome’s three dots “more” menu is set to receive easily identifiable icons for accessibility
Update April 6, 2023 at 2:56 PM EST: The actual commit responsible for the icons is as follows. Thanks, Leopeva64! [CR2023] Add and insert new icons for 3-dot menu. Chromium Gerrit A new set of icons appearing in Chrome’s three dots “more” options overflow menu looks to be on its way in a future update. […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a first look at what Chromebook App Streaming will look like
Yesterday evening, different sources began to see the arrival of ChromeOS’ new App Streaming feature – well, sort of. Known as ‘Eche’ for quite some time now, App Streaming was made official by Google back at CES 2022 about 15 months ago and we really thought it would be here before now. Along with the […]
Continue ReadingChrome 112 marks the end of an era: Say goodbye to “Chrome apps” and hello to PWAs
As the world of technology rapidly evolves, so does the way we consume and interact with digital content. In the past, Chrome Apps were seen as a way to deliver websites and lightweight experiences to customers through the Chrome Web Store. However, they never quite caught on like browser extensions or standard websites did. In […]
Continue ReadingExperience distraction-free reading with Chrome’s new Reading Mode, coming soon
While Chrome’s Reading Mode has been available (though busted) in Chrome Canary for over a year, it was only recently fully implemented and announced at the BETT conference – a showcase for educational technology and innovation. Google also demonstrated several new tools for Classroom and Workspace for students and educators, which are all cool in […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS multi-paste is about to change for the better
If you are a regular keyboard shortcut user (I know I am), you likely use one of the absolute most common shortcuts available: CTRL+V to paste copied content. Along with CTRL+C (copy) and CTRL+X (cut), CTRL+V to paste likely rates in the top 5 most-used keyboard shortcuts out there (if there is such a list, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle may stop forcing Android apps on Chromebooks out of the box
Since the inception of the idea of Android apps on Chromebooks back in 2016, the idea of the Play Store being relatively accessible on ChromeOS devices has always been interesting. With millions of applications, it made sense for Google to try to get Android’s existing app library plugged into their Chromebook ecosystem; and as a […]
Continue ReadingSome Docs and Gmail users are starting to get access to Google’s AI “Help me write” feature
Google recently announced a revolutionary new “Help me write” feature for Google Docs and Gmail. While not yet “available”, I find this to be exciting and innovative as it aims to help users overcome writer’s block and spark their creativity. As I said in our previous coverage, it’s meant to act as a springboard and […]
Continue Reading‘Add to Reading List’ option appears in Google Discover via Chrome’s NPT on Android
For years, I’ve been begging for an option to add articles to Chrome’s Reading List or a Google Collection called “Read later” without first having to open each article in the web wrapper, choose to open it in the full browser, and then bookmark it to my reading list. This process is time-consuming as all […]
Continue ReadingYou’ll soon be able to switch casting devices from the ChromeOS global media controls
One of my favorite little ChromeOS features that’s been around for quite some time is the global media control widget. It’s moved around over the years and it is also present in the Chrome browser for non-ChromeOS hardware, but the gist has largely remained the same: if media is playing from your device or on […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS is adding super slick rounded corners on files and title bars in overview mode
ChromeOS Canary (version 114.0.5676.0) is set to get a little more stylish with the addition of some super slick rounded corners on Overview windows. The corners of any open apps or web apps in Overview mode, as well as their title bars, will be rounded off. Additionally, the title titles themselves will now feature Material […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks set to add Desk button to your shelf for easier virtual workspace management
While poking around in ChromeOS Canary last night, I found a new developer flag called “Desk button in shelf.” Once available, this new feature will allow Chromebook users to have quicker access to the desk menu in the shelf of clamshell mode when there is more than one desk created. Currently, the menu is accessed […]
Continue ReadingVoice of Cards Trilogy: Play Square Enix’s unique game series on your phone or Chromebook
As a die-hard Square Enix fan (except when they dip their toes into NFTs), I’m always on the lookout for more of their IP being ported over to the Google Play Store. So, when I heard that the Voice of Cards trilogy had just dropped on mobile, I was ecstatic. The series, which was previously […]
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