I've been critical of Netflix's attempts to transition from a movie streaming service to a game publisher and provider. I stand by my feelings on that, but I can at least admire the company's efforts over the past few years. It's been no slouch in its attempts to build its catalog and its features … [Read more...] about Netflix game streaming is coming to your Chromecast with Google TV, PC, and more
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YouTube is adding useful new features and more payment methods to NFL Sunday Ticket
The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner, and for fans like myself that don't want to miss a single minute of a single game (watching my Tennessee Titans, that is), the anticipation is real. With NFL Sunday Ticket now being on YouTube and YouTube TV, the experience is only set to get better … [Read more...] about YouTube is adding useful new features and more payment methods to NFL Sunday Ticket
Chrome’s Safety Check feature will soon tell you if your browser extensions are compromised
Starting with Chrome 117, Google's Safety Check feature will flag extensions that are no longer safe for you to keep installed. Here's how it works - Chrome will proactively highlight extensions that have been unpublished by the developer, have been taken down for violating the Chrome Web Store … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Safety Check feature will soon tell you if your browser extensions are compromised
Google introduces ‘SGE while browsing’ to summarize web articles and kill your attention span
Okay, obviously the title is a joke, but I feel the need to state it outright. If you're someone who gets bogged down with long web articles (I know I tend to ramble sometimes), then you'll probably be happy to hear that Google is introducing an AI-powered summaries feature for you. As a part of its … [Read more...] about Google introduces ‘SGE while browsing’ to summarize web articles and kill your attention span
Project Gemini: Google wants to dethrone ChatGPT and others with yet another secret AI initiative
Even though the famous ChatGPT, which kicked off the AI revolution for the mainstream, is nearly bankrupt this week, and even though Google already has its Bard AI chatbot in play, as well as several other artificial intelligence projects, the tech giant still isn't satisfied. Google is serious … [Read more...] about Project Gemini: Google wants to dethrone ChatGPT and others with yet another secret AI initiative
Don’t miss your chance to win the ultimate LG & Cameyo Bundle for ChromeOS
In case you missed our last announcement, we have teamed up with folks over at LG and Cameyo to put together the ultimate bundle for businesses looking to utilize ChromeOS. If you’re a business owner, IT decision-maker, or even just someone who works for a company that could benefit from this … [Read more...] about Don’t miss your chance to win the ultimate LG & Cameyo Bundle for ChromeOS
Google Photos is getting yet another tasteful haptic feedback feature
There's a good chance you missed the quiet inclusion of the latest haptic feedback feature in Google Photos. It showed up in version 6.47.0.553312880 (spotted by Android Police) of the app and is little more than a gentle buzz, letting the user know when they've either pinch/zoomed fully or zoomed … [Read more...] about Google Photos is getting yet another tasteful haptic feedback feature
A genius move: YouTube Music adds ‘Samples’ tab for Instagram Reels-style discovery
YouTube Music is now rolling out a new feature called "Samples," which will appear as a tab at the bottom of the app's navigation once updated. This seems like it may be a server-side switch, so if you don't see it right away, you'll know why. The new tab is essentially Instagram Reels, TikTok or … [Read more...] about A genius move: YouTube Music adds ‘Samples’ tab for Instagram Reels-style discovery
Both of Lenovo’s excellent Chromebook tablets are on sale again
For the past few weeks, Best Buy has been non-stop running deals on Chromebooks left and right. From entry-level devices to well-equipped gaming Chromebooks, there's been a bit of something for everyone at prices that are hard to ignore. But many of those weeks have gone by without regular deals … [Read more...] about Both of Lenovo’s excellent Chromebook tablets are on sale again
Is your data safe with Google’s generative AI? Here’s what you need to know
In a recent blog post on The Keyword, Google shared its ongoing commitment to safeguarding user privacy. Because it's now injecting generative artificial intelligence into practically all of its products and services, and is headed full-tilt into the future it's creating for itself with what it's … [Read more...] about Is your data safe with Google’s generative AI? Here’s what you need to know
Finally, we have another next-gen MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablet on the way
Of all the hardware on the horizon both in and out of the Chromebook world, I can say without doubt that the devices I'm most excited for and most interested in are the Chromebook tablets that will house the upcoming MediaTek MT8188 SoC inside. Though we don't have an official name for this new … [Read more...] about Finally, we have another next-gen MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablet on the way
Google Pixel 8 set to get “Audio Magic Eraser” and sweet, new blue color
Just like each year as we approach fall, Google has a highly-anticipated pair of phones in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro that most Android fans are taking note of. And as we've seen each and every year that Google has built their own, in-house phones, leaks and sneak peeks of their new hardware get … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 8 set to get “Audio Magic Eraser” and sweet, new blue color
