Remember when Google Reader was a thing? It was the go-to hub for all our RSS reading needs until it got axed in 2013. Since then, Google has made a few moves to reinvent that wheel, and lately, the wheel's looking suspiciously familiar. Google News on Android just redesigned its "Following" … [Read more...] about The Google News Following tab redesign looks and acts suspiciously like Chrome’s follow feed
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If you are looking for a big screen Chromebook at a great price, this is the one
When we talk about Chromebook deals, there are usually two camps of people shopping: those looking for the absolute best value and those that are looking for a particular type of device at a discounted rate. This deal is more of the latter, though I'd argue that it is simply a great deal all … [Read more...] about If you are looking for a big screen Chromebook at a great price, this is the one
Score a 2-Pack of Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam for just $260
If you've been on the fence about securing your home with a smart camera, now might be the perfect time to make the leap. Best Buy has rolled out a deal that makes it a little easier to pull the trigger on some home security. You can now get your hands on a 2-pack of Google's latest Nest Cam for an … [Read more...] about Score a 2-Pack of Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam for just $260
Google Collections renamed as ‘Google Saved’, may indicate greater commitment to the feature
I'm a big advocate of Google Collections - the company's bookmarking system for user curated content across literally all of its services. In fact, I've recently talked about how you can use emoji to quickly identify your Collections and make them glanceable, and since I did this, I've been saving a … [Read more...] about Google Collections renamed as ‘Google Saved’, may indicate greater commitment to the feature
Google Photos web app editor redesigned to match its mobile counterparts, rolling out now
Google Photos is finally rolling out its new web-based editor redesign. This face lift was already a thing on bigger screen Android devices and Chromebooks and was announced earlier this year in June, but now the web browser version is one-to-one with everywhere else you'd modify Google … [Read more...] about Google Photos web app editor redesigned to match its mobile counterparts, rolling out now
Google Play Console confirms a few rumored Pixel Watch 2 specs
Google is clearly getting ready to launch the follow-up to its first smartwatch in the Pixel Watch 2. Without any full-blown leaks, this new wearable has generated quite a bit of buzz, namely due to the fact that the first attempt was so well received overall. With a few updates and tweaks, I think … [Read more...] about Google Play Console confirms a few rumored Pixel Watch 2 specs
This convertible ASUS Chromebook for $299 is almost too good to be true
Continuing a summer of massive deals on Chromebooks, the new AMD-powered ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip is back on sale once again for an unbelievable $200 off its $499 retail price. From my current experience with this device, what I can confidently tell you before we get our review out (coming soon) is … [Read more...] about This convertible ASUS Chromebook for $299 is almost too good to be true
YouTube TV update utilizes more of Google TV’s UI design language
No one would blame you for being a bit confused sometimes when it comes to the differences in Google's large-screen television offerings. There's Google TV, Android TV, and YouTube TV: and they are all different things. While that's not likely to change anytime soon and each technically has its … [Read more...] about YouTube TV update utilizes more of Google TV’s UI design language
YouTube embraces the idea of AI generated music, outlines founding principles for artists
YouTube is launching a new AI music incubator and teaming up with musicians and producers from Universal Music Group, one of the biggest names in the music business. Together, they're exploring the possibility of letting some of their talent enhance their work with artificial intelligence, but … [Read more...] about YouTube embraces the idea of AI generated music, outlines founding principles for artists
ChromeOS now has native Virtual App Delivery thanks to a new Cameyo integration
Every day, businesses and organizations are constantly searching for solutions to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure data security. And today, a new partnership between ChromeOS and Cameyo represents a big step in this direction, unveiling a new paradigm of Virtual App Delivery … [Read more...] about ChromeOS now has native Virtual App Delivery thanks to a new Cameyo integration
This deal gets the new flagship Acer Chromebook Spin 714 down to a mid-range price
The newest version of the Acer Chromebook Spin with the latest 13th-gen Intel processors inside is once again on sale. Though this particular version of the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has only been on the market for a few months now, the deals have been quite frequent. At $699, Acer built (spoiler … [Read more...] about This deal gets the new flagship Acer Chromebook Spin 714 down to a mid-range price
Wax on, wax off: Google will remind you to clean your Pixel Buds, but don’t wait until they do
Let's face it, earbuds get dirty - often. The sad reality is that they're a breeding ground for bacteria, even if you clean your ears daily (as you should!) One thing many Pixel Bud users probably forget more often than that though, is the fact that they need to clean their earbuds too. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about Wax on, wax off: Google will remind you to clean your Pixel Buds, but don’t wait until they do
