Back during Google I/O last month, Google shared a new tool that it planned to release which would allocate many different viewpoints in Search to further personalize the information you'd have returned for your query. This way, you'd have less little blue links and more useful data to make a … [Read more...] about Google releases ‘Perspectives’, could help you get personalized answers in Search
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The Chromebook Battery Saver is taking shape to allow better battery life on the go
Back in March of this year, we posted about a new Battery Saver on the way to ChromeOS. While there is an Energy Saver for the Chrome browser already out in there in the world, this OS-level battery saver would obviously be meant for Chromebook users: not those on MacOS, Windows, or Linux. While … [Read more...] about The Chromebook Battery Saver is taking shape to allow better battery life on the go
Google is bringing its excellent Workspace Calendar scheduling feature to One subscribers
Google is now bringing its awesome Calendar Scheduling feature to everyone, making it easier than ever to set up one-off meetings or grab coffee with a friend. This update builds on the appointment scheduling functionality that was initially announced in 2021 for Google Workspace Individual … [Read more...] about Google is bringing its excellent Workspace Calendar scheduling feature to One subscribers
Good news: You won’t have to track down Google Workspace file access requests anymore
Remember all of those times when you have someone in your Google Workspace organization request access to a file you recently created or shared? Even if you shared it with the correct email address, they often come back and ask you to approve their personal account out of laziness since they refuse … [Read more...] about Good news: You won’t have to track down Google Workspace file access requests anymore
Chrome is getting a Material You color explosion thanks to the 2023 browser refresh (Canary)
Chrome has been going through a metamorphosis this year. Straight from the top, a “super secret 2023 refresh” began implementation a few months back, and ever since, it’s been going strong. New rounded UI elements, buttons, toggles, and more all now grace the most popular browser in the world to … [Read more...] about Chrome is getting a Material You color explosion thanks to the 2023 browser refresh (Canary)
YouTube Music’s new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists
I fired up YouTube Music this morning and to my surprise, the user interface had undergone a significant transformation. The addition of a left-hand sidebar caught my attention immediately. The sidebar now includes Home, Explore, and Library navigation options, with a clear emphasis on … [Read more...] about YouTube Music’s new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists
Five annoying Google Chat Spaces issues that need to be fixed immediately
As Google Chat and Spaces in particular gain popularity, boasting over 50,000 active users, we must be open to point out its shortcomings as a platform.While it’s a great tool that’s helped me structure my life and work beyond any other solution I’ve tried in the past, it’s not perfect. Whether to … [Read more...] about Five annoying Google Chat Spaces issues that need to be fixed immediately
Google Lens will soon work with Bard, will also be able to identify skin conditions like rashes
Google Lens is a powerful visual search tool available in the Google app, on the web and via the search bar on your phone’s home screen (if you have an Android, of course). It allows you to search what you see in the world around you with your camera and helps simplify everyday tasks like shopping … [Read more...] about Google Lens will soon work with Bard, will also be able to identify skin conditions like rashes
Google News gets ‘Following’ page update for local stories, Material You widget redesign
I have a love-hate relationship with Google News, but that relationship is understandable to an extent. It’s a beautiful app that’s minimal and informative, but at the same time, I don’t favor waking up to the worst kind of news I’ve ever read and lacking features most other news apps … [Read more...] about Google News gets ‘Following’ page update for local stories, Material You widget redesign
Google Photos on the web gets a huge photo editing boost
Google has just unpacked a whole case of good news specifically targeted towards those of us that love using Google Photos on the web. While the feature set for Photos on the web always lags behind what you see in the Android app (which is also available for Chromebooks, by the way), there's … [Read more...] about Google Photos on the web gets a huge photo editing boost
How to create a Gantt chart in Google Sheets with the new Smart Canvas Timeline view
Are you tired of hearing me talk about Google’s new Smart Canvas features yet? Well, I like the sound of my own voice (or in this case, the sound of my fingers clicking and clacking on my keyboard), so I’m going to keep gushing about how great they are. Today, I’m going to show you how to use the … [Read more...] about How to create a Gantt chart in Google Sheets with the new Smart Canvas Timeline view
Now that I’m using Google Tasks a lot more, I wish it had a ‘Today’ view like its competitors
Ever since Google nixed the Calendar reminders for Keep and Assistant, I’ve been a bit salty, but I’m quickly coming around to the idea of a combined task and reminder system with Google Tasks. Setting a deadline for a task is pretty much the same exact thing, after all. That being said, I’m still … [Read more...] about Now that I’m using Google Tasks a lot more, I wish it had a ‘Today’ view like its competitors
