This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by discussing the leaks of upcoming Chromebook Plus (formerly known as Chromebook X) models that appeared for a short time in the Chromium Repositories. With a handful of existing devices making the cut and at least 4 brand-new Chromebooks on the way for the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 237: Chromebook Plus (X) models and Google’s 10/4 hardware event
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Google removes Chrome’s handy ‘Click to Call’ feature for some reason
For years, Google Chrome's Click to Call feature has been a convenient tool for users juggling between their desktop and smartphone. With a simple right-click, the feature allowed users to send a phone number from their desktop browser to their smartphone and quickly place a call. But in a bit of a … [Read more...] about Google removes Chrome’s handy ‘Click to Call’ feature for some reason
New Chromebook Perk offers three free months of Nvidia GeForce NOW Priority membership
If you own a Chromebook, you're likely no stranger to the idea of "Chromebook Perks". You know, those deals for new Chromebook users that we write about literally all the time? Yeah, those. Well, you'll be happy to hear that there's another gaming perk for you to claim! John Maletis, Vice President … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Perk offers three free months of Nvidia GeForce NOW Priority membership
Chrome now has a ‘Copy Video Frame’ option for vastly improved video screenshots
If you've ever struggled to snag the perfect frame from a video playing in your browser, Google has just rolled out a feature for Chrome that will make this a far simpler task moving forward: Copy Video Frame. This new feature allows users to right-click on a paused video and instantly copy the … [Read more...] about Chrome now has a ‘Copy Video Frame’ option for vastly improved video screenshots
For better or worse, the YouTube Music comment section is officially rolling out
Based on our previous knowledge that a comments section would be coming to the YouTube Music app, we're now officially seeing this feature roll out on Android and iOS. Essentially, updating the app in the Play Store will now reveal a 'comments' icon in the Now Playing screen along with a rail of … [Read more...] about For better or worse, the YouTube Music comment section is officially rolling out
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Review: they nailed this one [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 MSRP - $699.00 [How we rate Chromebooks] "Acer has focused on refining their Spin 714 lineup, and the result is a device that feels meticulously crafted and well-considered. In short, they nailed this one" Pros Cons Say hello to the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 for 2023, … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Review: they nailed this one [VIDEO]
Surprising absolute no one, Google Pixel Pass is being discontinued
Google is discontinuing its Pixel Pass service. There, I said it. You're probably not surprised, are you? You're accustomed to waking up and hearing that the tech giant has taken the axe to something else, huh? Me too. This one's a bit different though. I'm probably not alone in saying that … [Read more...] about Surprising absolute no one, Google Pixel Pass is being discontinued
Instead of dying off, the Chrome Web Store gets a redesign and a surprising new lease on life
"The Chrome Web Store was created in December 2010, so it’s getting quite old now. Since its inception, it has only been given one coat of paint and that was two years ago – a light and already outdated brush of material design. It's all but dead, but now is a better time than ever to give it new … [Read more...] about Instead of dying off, the Chrome Web Store gets a redesign and a surprising new lease on life
YouTube offers a massive discount on NFL Sunday Ticket for college students
For those waiting to see what Google would do regarding the always-discounted student rate for NFL Sunday Ticket are in luck as the new Student Plan is not only here; it's exceptionally good. As it has been in years past when NFL Sunday Ticket was on DirecTV, the Student Plan comes at a massive … [Read more...] about YouTube offers a massive discount on NFL Sunday Ticket for college students
Google Docs adds new AI-driven proofreading option to help you create high quality writing
Duet AI for Google Workspace has expanded its reach from Docs, Sheets, and Slides into Chat and Meet this week. Now, Google Docs is introducing another feature: "Proofread". This new tool goes beyond simple spelling and grammar checks, and in fact, replaces the pre-existing tools for those actions … [Read more...] about Google Docs adds new AI-driven proofreading option to help you create high quality writing
Google Keep may soon let you sort your notes instead of viewing them by most recent
Remember how someone got Google Keep's text formatting features working before they were officially announced this past week? Well, that same user, @AssembleDebug on Twitter, erm...'X', has discovered yet another new feature. Instead of sorting your notes based on the most recent created as … [Read more...] about Google Keep may soon let you sort your notes instead of viewing them by most recent
Google has made this year’s hardware event official: October 4th
In a move that takes Google's hardware events right back to the beginning of it all, we are now set to officially hear about the latest from Google on October 4th, 2023 in NYC. Like it was the very first year when Google introduced the world to the first Pixel phone and the Google Assistant, … [Read more...] about Google has made this year’s hardware event official: October 4th
