The Pixel Watch has been largely regarded as one of the best overall Wear OS devices you can buy. But if you happen to already be an owner of a Pixel Watch, you might want to consider how you handle it and make certain you do so with a bit of extra care; because Google currently offers no official … [Read more...] about It’s totally ridiculous that Google has no repair path for Pixel Watch screen cracks
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ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip review: budget-friendly workhorse [VIDEO]
More than ever, the Chromebook market is overflowing with options - from convertibles to tablets to gaming Chromebooks, it can be tough to sort out one Chromebook from the next. And for devices like the Asus Chromebook CM34 Flip, I'd say the ability to stand out in the crowd is even more difficult. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip review: budget-friendly workhorse [VIDEO]
[U] Google’s Bard AI just got access to your Gmail, Drive, and more with these new extensions
Ever wished your AI companion could delve deep into your Google toolkit and help you knit everything together? Disappointed by how much Google Assistant sucks at doing this? Well, you probably remember Bard, Google's fix, or rather, its likely soon-to-be replacement for Assistant's internals in the … [Read more...] about [U] Google’s Bard AI just got access to your Gmail, Drive, and more with these new extensions
This wild, new feature coming to Chromebooks takes window-splitting to the next level
For as long as I can remember, Chromebooks have had window-split features of some sort. They started out simple, but the simple act of dragging a window to one side of the display and having it auto-split to half of the screen has been part of the ChromeOS experience for a very long time. Early … [Read more...] about This wild, new feature coming to Chromebooks takes window-splitting to the next level
Google Slides will now show you everyone’s cursor in real-time like Microsoft Loop
Many collaboration tools like Microsoft Loop have, since their inception, shown you the mouse cursor of your team members who are adding and editing a document with you in real-time. Now, Google Slides is catching up with the times. In a new Workspace Updates blog post today, the company announced … [Read more...] about Google Slides will now show you everyone’s cursor in real-time like Microsoft Loop
YouTube Music digs into its inner 90s angsty teen soul and adds mood filters for crying, more
Remember when mixtapes were our go-to for capturing every emotion? I personally had Linkin Park Meteora burnt onto a disc along with Fallout Boy and Blink 182 for when I had a crappy day. YouTube Music, just dug into our 90s angsty teenager souls and ripped out a feature we invented 20-30 years … [Read more...] about YouTube Music digs into its inner 90s angsty teen soul and adds mood filters for crying, more
At long last, Google’s Tab Groups actually save, and it’s the final piece to my productivity puzzle
Two months ago, I grumbled about how Chrome's much-touted Tab Groups Save feature was, to put it bluntly, completely busted and useless. It promised to let users save groups of tabs, collapse them, and then restore them later. However, not every online find belongs on your Reading List. Moreover, … [Read more...] about At long last, Google’s Tab Groups actually save, and it’s the final piece to my productivity puzzle
Acer Chromebook Vero 514 deal: powerful, eco-friendly and $150 off
When we hear terms like eco-friendly, sustainable, or green, it's easy to dismiss them as mere marketing jargon. But every so often, a product comes along that not only delivers on these labels but also packs an exceptional user experience. Acer's Chromebook Vero is one of those devices, and there's … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Vero 514 deal: powerful, eco-friendly and $150 off
The next Chromecast with Google TV could get a solid performance upgrade
We've already heard rumblings of a new Chromecast with Google TV, but my initial reaction to that news was mostly a bit of confusion. With the new Onn. Google TV box at Walmart giving users 4K with the full-blown Google TV interface, what is Google left to do in this space to command their standard … [Read more...] about The next Chromecast with Google TV could get a solid performance upgrade
[U] Zoom drops support for Nest Hub Max, Meet no longer lets you join via codes and links
Update September 18, 2023 at 2:55 PM - Google has reached out with a correction to Meet being removed from Nest Hub Max clarifying with the following statement: There is no change to making 1:1 and group video calls to friends, family and businesses with Google Meet. What’s changing at the end … [Read more...] about [U] Zoom drops support for Nest Hub Max, Meet no longer lets you join via codes and links
Quick look at the new Metal Slim band coming for the Pixel Watch 2
As we approach the now-official release of the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2, there aren't many details left to the imagination for Google's upcoming hardware event on October 4th. However, a new band that we've been expecting has made an appearance over on 9to5 Google, and this new Metal … [Read more...] about Quick look at the new Metal Slim band coming for the Pixel Watch 2
ChromeOS shows off working Game Dashboard with mouse and keyboard controls for your games
Back in February, I wrote about the new 'Control Overlays' beta for mouse and keyboard support in games played on ChromeOS. When it was announced, I tested it out with RuneScape, as well as several other titles, and it continuously crashed. Clearly, it wasn't ready for prime time yet, despite how … [Read more...] about ChromeOS shows off working Game Dashboard with mouse and keyboard controls for your games
