"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 Since its inception, it has only been given one coat of paint and that was two years ago – a light and already outdated brush of material design.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
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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
ASUS is prepping a new tablet to follow up the Chromebook CM3 detachable
As we head into the latter parts of 2023 and begin looking towards what is on the horizon, we obviously have to talk about Chromebook Plus and the devices that should be showing up soon that bear the branding of Google's latest Chromebook category. But beyond that next big step, there's another … [Read more...] about ASUS is prepping a new tablet to follow up the Chromebook CM3 detachable
Pixel 8 Pro and likely Pixel Watch 2 photo gets leaked by Google
It's hard not to get excited about leaks of new Google hardware, and it's even more fun when Google themselves make an accidental slip that gives us a fully-official look at upcoming gadgets. With less than a couple months until the expected fall hardware event, a bit of an unintended leak on the … [Read more...] about Pixel 8 Pro and likely Pixel Watch 2 photo gets leaked by Google
Here are the first 4 new Chromebook Plus (Chromebook X) models we expect to see
Last night, 9to5 Google published a finding that we've been expecting to see at some point, outlining a handful of Chromebooks that are slated to make the 'Chromebook Plus' cut. The commit Kyle found in the Chromium Repositories has since been taken down, but in one of the files found in the code … [Read more...] about Here are the first 4 new Chromebook Plus (Chromebook X) models we expect to see
Duet AI brings chat and file summaries, audio-first ‘Huddles’, and a visual redesign to Google Chat
Duet AI for Google Workspace just launched, and acts as your personal AI assistant and collaborator across Google's services. In fact, it can even take notes and attend meetings on your behalf! At $30 per person per month, it is a steep investment, especially for small businesses, but it offers a … [Read more...] about Duet AI brings chat and file summaries, audio-first ‘Huddles’, and a visual redesign to Google Chat
Duet AI for Google Workspace launches, takes notes and even attends meetings on your behalf
In the age of remote work, Google Meet has been a lifeline for many of us. Even if you were more accustomed to Zoom during the pandemic, Meet has cemented its place as a competitor and offers plenty of great features that even Zoom doesn't have. Now, that's more true than ever with the launch of … [Read more...] about Duet AI for Google Workspace launches, takes notes and even attends meetings on your behalf
Google announces nearly 20 new starters and actions to make your smart home less annoying
In a post on the Nest Community Forum today, Google unveiled a handful of new starters and actions for your smart home routines. Now, you can do things like change light effects, automatically open or close windows or blinds, adjust humidity levels, and even pause your TV or music when the doorbell … [Read more...] about Google announces nearly 20 new starters and actions to make your smart home less annoying
You can get the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for half off right now
It's been over three and a half years since the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook arrived at CES 2020. With its gorgeous, slim, eye-catching design, first-ever 4K OLED display (on a Chromebook), and fiery red paint job, it was hard not to be a bit head-over-heels when we first saw it in real life. However, … [Read more...] about You can get the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for half off right now
