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
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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
Ztype by Phoboslab is a super satisfying way to kill some time, is worth a try for the whole family
A friend of mine recently introduced me to this game, ZTYPE by Phoboslab. It's set in space, and you type out words to shoot down oncoming enemy ships. Sounds simple, but as you dive deeper, the words get trickier and the ships, faster. I made it to wave 11, feeling quite proud of that. My son … [Read more...] about Ztype by Phoboslab is a super satisfying way to kill some time, is worth a try for the whole family
The Chrome Cast 239: Google extends Chromebook end of life by 2 years
This week on The Chrome Cast, we obviously talk at length about the biggest news of the week in the Chromebook and ChromeOS sphere: Google extending the AUE on Chromebooks by 2 full years. With this move, we now get two extra years of support on all current Chromebooks and a full 10 years of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 239: Google extends Chromebook end of life by 2 years
Chrome working on a new “Organize Tabs” feature to quickly clear the clutter
If you frequently find yourself overwhelmed by a way more Chrome browser tabs than you thought you had because your head was deep in research, then I've got a bit of good news for you. The Chrome team is working on a new "Organize tabs" button that will appear on the top left of your first tab, near … [Read more...] about Chrome working on a new “Organize Tabs” feature to quickly clear the clutter
Chrome seems to suffer from annoying hidden ad audio that can’t be located or stopped
Chrome version 116 for desktop has seriously been testing my patience over the last few weeks. Out of the blue, some YouTube video or web ad decides it’s its turn to be the star of my time and attention playing audio in the background that's both impossible to locate or shut down. I’ve paid for … [Read more...] about Chrome seems to suffer from annoying hidden ad audio that can’t be located or stopped
Google Messages may finally allow cross-device support by linking your Google Account
In the absolute mess that is messaging here in 2023, Google Messages has slowly-but-surely continued to increase adoption numbers, amassing over one billion downloads as of this May. Despite that growing popularity, there's one aspect of Google's latest messaging strategy that has been a point of … [Read more...] about Google Messages may finally allow cross-device support by linking your Google Account
Monster Hunter NOW is NOW available, and you should go play it right NOW
When Pokémon GO released everyone went to GO play the now wildly popular game by Niantic and The Pokémon company. It did something miraculous - it actually got families and individuals alike off of their couch and out into the real world. Now, after a few flops, Niantic has released Monster Hunter … [Read more...] about Monster Hunter NOW is NOW available, and you should go play it right NOW
Google is adding 2 years to Chromebook expiration dates across the board
Since 2012, Chromebooks have been leading the charge when it comes to accessible, affordable and efficient personal computing. Budget-friendly Chromebooks not only made technology accessible to the masses, but quickly became the go-to choice for schools looking to save on their IT budgets. Today, … [Read more...] about Google is adding 2 years to Chromebook expiration dates across the board
A great deal gets even better on the 2023 HP Chromebook x360 14c
Chromebooks deals just keep coming, and the latest one is on the device that is currently under my fingertips right now: the HP Chromebook x360 14c. About one month ago, we saw this new device drop to a fairly-tempting $499, but now it is on sale for an even more appealing price of $479! That's a … [Read more...] about A great deal gets even better on the 2023 HP Chromebook x360 14c
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube is delivering better subscriber numbers than ever
Most people know by now that the NFL Sunday Ticket package has found a new home away from DirecTV for the first time in over two decades. Its new residence is found over on YouTube and YouTube TV, and early indications suggest that this move and the performance of the service is going quite well. … [Read more...] about NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube is delivering better subscriber numbers than ever
This Android bug exposes your Google Wallet credit card details in plain sight via NFC
A security loophole has been found in Android that potentially puts your credit card details at risk through NFC, and yes, it displays your card number in plain sight! Google says it's preparing a fix for the issue that was discovered over on GitHub by MrTiz. By using an NFC device called the … [Read more...] about This Android bug exposes your Google Wallet credit card details in plain sight via NFC
