Maybe this is a bit of the Mendela Effect, but I can confidently tell you that I've not seen this particular Chromebook on Best Buy's website up until today. Yes, I've seen other 15.6-inch HP Chromebooks, but not this particular one. There's been a version of this Chromebook with the new Intel … [Read more...] about Check out this deal on the new 15.6-inch HP Chromebook I totally missed
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PSA: Ensure your saved Collection items align with Google’s content policies
Remember when we talked about Google Collections getting a fresh coat of paint and rebranding to "Google Save" or "Saved on Google"? Well, I've got a follow-up tale that's both intriguing and a little cautionary. A reader recently shared a curious incident in the comments of that article. Instead … [Read more...] about PSA: Ensure your saved Collection items align with Google’s content policies
How to change the position of your Chromebook’s shelf, and why you may or may not want to
Chromebooks are known for their simplicity and now for their user-friendly Material You interface. But let's talk about one aspect of customization that often flies under the radar: shelf positioning. Most of us are content with the default bottom placement, akin to the familiar Windows taskbar. But … [Read more...] about How to change the position of your Chromebook’s shelf, and why you may or may not want to
For some odd reason, ChromeOS doesn’t let you drag file pickers to secondary displays
Recently, I decided to revisit the world of dual monitor setups with my Chromebook after taking a break from the whole desktop setup fever thing I experienced a few years back. Everything seemed to be going smoothly (for the most part, more on that later) until I encountered an unexpected snag when … [Read more...] about For some odd reason, ChromeOS doesn’t let you drag file pickers to secondary displays
The Chrome Cast 238: Google’s new hardware revealed and Lacros on ChromeOS Flex
This week, we begin the conversation around Google's upcoming hardware event slated for October 4th. We're just a few weeks away, and now that Google has made all the new stuff we already expected official, we can begin looking forward to the event and seeing how the new Pixel phones and the new … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 238: Google’s new hardware revealed and Lacros on ChromeOS Flex
Right before the season begins, YouTube offers a free NFL Sunday Ticket trial
The much-anticipated launch of NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV is now only days away, and Google has finally given those interested in testing out the service some very good news: a 7-day free trial is now available. This move allows prospective customers to dip their toes in the water a … [Read more...] about Right before the season begins, YouTube offers a free NFL Sunday Ticket trial
Google finally gives us a look at the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 on purpose
After a months-long array of leaks and rumors, Google has finally decided to lift the veil on its upcoming flagship devices: the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. Just ahead of the recently-announced Made by Google event scheduled for October 4th in New York City, Google has released a trio of … [Read more...] about Google finally gives us a look at the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 on purpose
You may soon be able to react to emails with emoji instead of having to reply to them directly
Following some hints dropped by Steve Moser about Google introducing emoji reactions for Gmail on iOS, it's now confirmed that Android users will be joining the party. Thanks to the detective work of AssembleDebug on his Telegram group, we now have a clearer picture of what to expect. First off, … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to react to emails with emoji instead of having to reply to them directly
Google brings back the Reading Mode toolbar in Chrome’s Side Panel after heavy criticism
Google's side panel Reading Mode has been a work in progress for a while. It serves the purpose of simplifying a web article or page, making it more readable by stripping away ads, images, and videos, leaving just the text. Previously, users might have had to access this feature through the … [Read more...] about Google brings back the Reading Mode toolbar in Chrome’s Side Panel after heavy criticism
An updated Chromecast with Google TV may be on the way: here’s what I’d love to see
Thanks to a sweet find by Mishaal Rahman over on Twitter/X, it looks like a new Chromecast with Google TV might be on the way sooner than later. We talked about some rumblings of a new device all the way back at the beginning of the year, but a new video that has surfaced in the Android TV 14 Beta … [Read more...] about An updated Chromecast with Google TV may be on the way: here’s what I’d love to see
Yes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO]
If you're an Android user with friends or family on iPhones, you're probably well aware of the "blue bubble, green bubble" frustration that comes from the incompatibility between Apple's iMessage and Android's SMS/MMS/RCS messaging. It is a deeply-entrenched issue that primarily persists in the US; … [Read more...] about Yes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO]
YouTube “Playables” seek to fill Google’s gaming void post-Stadia, will likely only be simple titles
Google is apparently obsessed with gaming. As I've said in the past, they even have some really talented game developers on staff creating small games like the I/O experience, but they can't help but squander that talent. With the death of Stadia, this was most apparent, and I'm nearly convinced the … [Read more...] about YouTube “Playables” seek to fill Google’s gaming void post-Stadia, will likely only be simple titles
