Google I/O came and went with absolutely no news of hardware which left us wondering when we would see the much-rumored Pixel Bud A earbuds from Google. Given all the news surrounding the highly-anticipated Pixel 6, it wouldn't have been too surprising to see the next iteration of Google's TWS … [Read more...] about Pixel Bud A-Series Official: Pre-orders live for $99
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Phone Hub could soon bring app streaming to Chromebooks
We've covered Google's 'Eche' quite a bit in the past, and while it's largely become Phone Hub - the company's means for connecting Android phones to Chromebooks for notifications, hotspot tethering, locating your device, and more - it doesn't seem as though it's given up all of its secrets yet. … [Read more...] about Phone Hub could soon bring app streaming to Chromebooks
AMD Ryzen Chromebook on-battery performance issues aren’t going away anytime soon
I really hate having to write things like this, but here we go. A few weeks back, we reported some serious problems in AMD Ryzen Chromebook performance when devices left the charger. On battery alone, our in-house testing shows about a 40% reduction in performance based on multiple benchmarks and … [Read more...] about AMD Ryzen Chromebook on-battery performance issues aren’t going away anytime soon
Chrome OS may be going back to a smaller app launcher design that resembles the original
Before the app launcher we commonly know and use today for Chromebooks - the Peeking Launcher - Chrome OS used a smaller, left-aligned launcher where app icons and a search box were held. It was more akin to the Windows 10 start button whereas today's launcher is more like the full-screen start … [Read more...] about Chrome OS may be going back to a smaller app launcher design that resembles the original
Chrome OS 91 is now rolling out to most Chromebooks, newer models still waiting
Unlike last month's delayed release of Chrome OS 90, version 91 of the OS looks to be rolling out swiftly following the official announcement yesteday afternoon. With Chrome OS getting regular updates every 6 weeks, the announcement from Google that a new version is available can sometimes be … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 91 is now rolling out to most Chromebooks, newer models still waiting
Chromecast with Google TV will finally be useful for the whole family with profile support
In a new APK Insights teardown of the latest Google TV app for Android (v 1.0.370), 9to5Google has discovered what looks to be the multi-user profile support the new Chromecast should have been shipped with. While their Insights are not a guarantee of features to come, they're usually pretty spot-on … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV will finally be useful for the whole family with profile support
[Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for June include Chronos: Before the Ashes, MotoGP20, more
Stadia Pro subscribers can look forward to some pretty amazing games this upcoming week when the first of the month rolls around. Chronos: Before the Ashes, MotoGP20, Blue Fire, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III are all up for grabs at no extra cost after you join the gaming … [Read more...] about [Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for June include Chronos: Before the Ashes, MotoGP20, more
Chrome’s Global Media Controls now show peripherals in addition to cast devices
Near the beginning of May, the Chrome development team massively overhauled the global media controls design and functionality for Chrome and Chrome OS. Now, it fits much more with the design of the Chromebook shelf and UI, and I love it. I'm even getting accustomed to the upside-down nature of its … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Global Media Controls now show peripherals in addition to cast devices
You can no longer send and receive money via the original Google Pay app
In November, Google Pay added a fee for instant transfers and decided to kill peer-to-peer payments via its web app. Now, a new banner on its support site shows that you can no longer send or receive money with the original application. Users are invited to install the shiny, new Google Pay app via … [Read more...] about You can no longer send and receive money via the original Google Pay app
Google Meet introduces performance notifications to help you fix your call quality
Google is adding gentle pings to alert you of performance issues with your camera and microphone in Meet. When the app detects conditions that impact your call quality, it will add a red notification dot on the "More options" menu. If you click it, you can choose the "Troubleshooting & help" … [Read more...] about Google Meet introduces performance notifications to help you fix your call quality
Chrome wants to make extensions more secure by preventing them from sharing processes
A new Chrome Canary flag first discovered by Chrome Story called Strict Extension Isolation seeks to make your extensions more secure by keeping them from hanging out with each other. Basically, the current state of extensions is that they sometimes share processes in order to prevent large hits to … [Read more...] about Chrome wants to make extensions more secure by preventing them from sharing processes
If you want to opt-out of Google’s controversial new FLoC tracking, here’s how
Google's controversial, new tracking method called the Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) is going live for some users in the United States, Canada, India, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, and Australia as a part of the company's new Privacy Sandbox initiative. In … [Read more...] about If you want to opt-out of Google’s controversial new FLoC tracking, here’s how
