It would seem that Google wants its shiny, new Side Panel to be even more all-encompassing than we had initially suspected. Yes, it stores bookmarks, Google Lens, History Journeys, Reading list and more, but that’s just not enough, now is it? According to Leopeva64 on Twitter, who initially brought this to our attention, Google is […]
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Google to remove ‘Goals’ from Calendar, leaving you without a good way to track your habits
As a Bullet Journal enthusiast who wants to meld my digital and analog life together efficiently, I relied on Google Calendar quite a bit for things like recurring tasks, collaborative events, and more. One of the best features I’ve found to balance my life and realign after a hard week was the Goals feature in […]
Continue ReadingDungeons of Naheulbeuk, From Space, and Kickstarter fan favorite ‘Outbreak’ coming to Stadia
At absolutely every turn, I’m looking for ways to support my fellow indie game devs, and today’s news does bring a smile to my face (insert meme here, I guess). A project called Outbreak: Contagious Memories is launching on Kickstarter soon, and its loyal fans have taken to swarm the Stadia Community blog to show […]
Continue ReadingHow to create your own indie game for free on your Chromebook using Godot
As an independent game developer myself, I’m always seeking out ways to maximize my usage of Chromebooks for design and execution beyond basic productivity habits. Up until recently, I’ve mostly just used my Pixel Slate, Lenovo Chromebook Duet, and other devices for sketching, notetaking, and journaling my ideas before heading over to my Windows 11 […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel 6a now eligible for Android 13 Beta 4.1
Following the device’s launch date on July 28th, the Google Pixel 6a received its first security update. This patch brought the system from the April 5th update, which is what the phone ships with, to the June update. However, an option to enroll 6a devices in the Android Beta Program was unavailable at launch, leaving […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Duo receives banner notifying users it will begin its transition into Google Meet soon
Duo fans may simultaneously be upset and excited to know that all of Google Meet’s features will be storming the gates and taking over their favorite personal video calling app. Last month, we reported on this transition, and how Google stated it would be occurring ‘later this year’. Today, I received this banner at the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle looks to be moving back to an early October hardware event this fall
Starting back with the original Pixel phone in 2016, Google has mostly stuck with October as their month of choice for releasing their new handsets each year. The date has moved around from year-to-year, but I don’t think I’ll ever forget the hype around that first event slated for October 4th, 2016. We talked about […]
Continue Reading5 improvements Google Keep can make for a better notetaking and journaling experience
I tend to use Google’s apps and services in unique ways. In fact, how I gravitate towards productivity tools oftentimes completely flies in the face of how they’re designed, and refactoring them to work better for me has both positive and negative effects. On the one hand, they’re much more useful in other areas of […]
Continue ReadingThere’s still life in the foldable Pixel Notepad as a new camera feature emerges
While the Pixel Notepad – known prior as the Pixel Fold – was never exactly cancelled, repeated delays have cooled the fire around this interesting foldable phone from Google in the past few months. With all the news from I/O 2022 showcasing devices like the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel 7/7Pro and the 2023-bound […]
Continue ReadingAdd-ons for Google Classroom are (finally) available
Starting today, add-ons for Google Classroom will allow teachers to browse and assign learning content from 18 popular edtech applications.
Continue ReadingSetting Chrome as default on Windows 10 and 11 could finally become a one-click operation
If Google Chrome is not your default web browser on Windows 10, you’ll be prompted at the top of it to do so when the company detects this. Clicking “Make default” currently leads you to the Windows Settings app where you’re required to find Chrome, and choose it as the default. Then, Windows will prompt […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Messages Beta for Android adds Gmail-style archiving and deleting gestures
Anyone familiar with Gmail, Google’s email service, will know that they can swipe left or right on their phone or tablet to perform different tasks. These can be customized in the settings of the app, and most users set up the ability to swipe an email to the left to delete it and to the […]
Continue ReadingHow to fix Google Collections if they won’t load on Android via the Google Search app
As with all most Google services, I fall in love with them, my passion burns bright and fast, and then I’m quickly jaded by the poor customer service and experience of actually using it. I spend years boasting about its great features while most others stand by the sidelines realizing all of its flaws. Then, […]
Continue ReadingSony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
The Backbone One for Android just launched about a month ago, and with it, gave anyone with a Google, Samsung, or other Android phone a fantastic alternative to the GameSir X2. Along the launch of the mobile gaming controller, a $65 USD in value of free Stadia Pro, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and Discord Nitro […]
Continue ReadingI’ve changed my mind about Chrome’s Side Panel thanks to an update which will make it resizable
From housing bookmarks and articles you want to read later, to utilizing Google Lens and Search without leaving the page you’re on, Chrome’s side panel is no slouch. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite features in Google’s browser, and so long as it refrains from becoming too crowded and new tools are implemented in […]
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