Google recently announced on its Keyword Blog that it's phasing out Google Podcasts by next year and I totally called it way back in February. In the immediate future, the service will continue running, and a migration tool will be rolling out to anyone who wants to seamlessly transition their … [Read more...] about Just as I predicted, Google Podcasts is being shut down in favor of podcasts on YouTube Music
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Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i: is this ‘Chromebook Plus’? [VIDEO]
For a few unrelated reasons, we've found ourselves with the recently-discovered Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i in the office. And while my normal course of action with a new device is to go through the standard unboxing process, I was a bit under the impressions that the device I possesed was little … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i: is this ‘Chromebook Plus’? [VIDEO]
Google will be handing out the Pixel Watch 2 for free for Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders
If you were waiting until October 4th to learn all about Google's new hardware, it looks like you won't have to hold out that long after all. In a barrage of tweets in the past few hours, noted leaker Kamila Wojciechowska has spilled the beans quite extensively, and it doesn't stop at the Pixel 8 … [Read more...] about Google will be handing out the Pixel Watch 2 for free for Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders
Pixel 8 and 8 Pro pricing details leak along with 7 years of updates
We’re only a bit over a week from the official unveiling of some new hardware from Google. While there may be a few surprises come October 4th, we know for sure that a new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will definitely be a big part of the festivities. Renders and rumors have swirled for quite some time … [Read more...] about Pixel 8 and 8 Pro pricing details leak along with 7 years of updates
A whole Android version later, and my phone still randomly switches to light mode
All the way back in February, I wrote about an annoying bug in Android 13 where my entire Pixel 6 Pro's UI would swap automatically from dark mode to light mode without my permission. This was primarily triggered by Do Not Disturb and Bedtime mode. Since then, I've just dealt with it … [Read more...] about A whole Android version later, and my phone still randomly switches to light mode
I wish Android would remind me to reconnect to Wi-Fi if I disable it entirely and here’s why
Alright, let me paint a picture for you. Imagine you're at home, cuddled up on the couch, all set to embark on a YouTube binge session. But, hold on a minute - without realizing, you're not connected to your home WiFi. And guess what? You've blown through your monthly data limits, just like that. … [Read more...] about I wish Android would remind me to reconnect to Wi-Fi if I disable it entirely and here’s why
Google TV bug treats your purchased movies as TV episodes you don’t own, here’s a workaround
I was browsing my Google TV library last night for a family movie to watch with my son, and when I clicked on Detective Pikachu, I was met with a very unfortunate surprise. The digital movie I purchased a license to was no longer available! Everyone's worst fear with digital content, right? … [Read more...] about Google TV bug treats your purchased movies as TV episodes you don’t own, here’s a workaround
The Chrome Cast 240: ChromeOS 117 rolls out with sweet new features
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing the fresh, new roll-out of ChromeOS 117 to a handful of devices. This update comes with some sweet, new features like Material You design throughout and a new ability to select wallpapers from shared Google Photos albums. It's a nice … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 240: ChromeOS 117 rolls out with sweet new features
Momentum grows as T-Mobile moves to Google’s Jibe for RCS messaging
T-Mobile is going all-in on RCS by fully integrating Google’s Jibe platform, promising what should become an instant arrival of new messaging features as they are released in the future. This move aligns T-Mobile with AT&T - which also embraced the Jibe platform earlier this year - highlighting … [Read more...] about Momentum grows as T-Mobile moves to Google’s Jibe for RCS messaging
ChromeOS 117 begins roll-out with Material You and other features on board
I've been checking over the last few days over at cros.tech to see if the latest version of ChromeOS was rolling out to anyone just yet. It was slated to arrive earlier in the week, but as these things tend to go, it seems there was a small delay. Even right now as my Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 117 begins roll-out with Material You and other features on board
How to make data processing easier with the new Enhanced Smart Fill feature in Google Sheets
Google is now rolling out its Enhanced Smart Fill feature as a part of its Workspace Labs AI initiative. If you're looking to automate finding relationships between column pairs and swiftly filling in the corresponding values, this is worth exploring. Don't worry, I'm going to go over how to use it … [Read more...] about How to make data processing easier with the new Enhanced Smart Fill feature in Google Sheets
Act now: You’ll soon lose the ability to sign into QuickBooks products with your Google Account
I know by my experience as a Chromebook expert in Best Buy that a lot of you use QuickBooks online for your business accounting, so late last night when I got an unexpected email from Intuit, I thought you'd like to know about it. If, like many, you've been signing in using your Google Account … [Read more...] about Act now: You’ll soon lose the ability to sign into QuickBooks products with your Google Account
