Even before the global pandemic hit in 2020, Chromebooks had become a staple in the American classroom. When schools began to shut down and remote learning became the new normal, the adoption of 1:1 devices for students skyrocketed as schools districts scramble to keep the educational stream flowing … [Read more...] about Streamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
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Revolutionizing the digital employee experience: The impact of ChromeOS and Cameyo
Cloud computing is no longer an emerging technology. Even before the onset of the global pandemic of 2020, nearly half of the world’s enterprises had embraced some form of multi-cloud or hybrid infrastructure solution. Fast forward two years and an extraordinary ninety-two percent of global business … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing the digital employee experience: The impact of ChromeOS and Cameyo
ChromeOS calendar widget may add a “Join” Meet button
Even before the global pandemic paralyzed life as we know it, Google was focused on making ChromeOS more productive and versatile. In the past five years, the Chrome operating system has folded in Linux applications and sought to deepen its integration with third-party services. When COVID-19 hit, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS calendar widget may add a “Join” Meet button
3 new non-Chromebook devices I saw at CES 2023 that really impressed me
If you've kept up with CES at all over the years, you likely know that the selection of hardware to look at and play with is vast and oftentimes overwhelming. From televisions to laptops to phones to cars, there is enough tech at CES each year (sans the COVID years) to make your head spin. As we … [Read more...] about 3 new non-Chromebook devices I saw at CES 2023 that really impressed me
I’m not saying Google Assistant is dumb, but it doesn’t seem as smart as I used to think it was
Google Assistant has fundamentally changed the way we all live our lives. From a convenience standpoint, intelligence and learning, and even a social aspect play a role in how it's shaped and shifted the landscape of how we interact with technology and one another. Ever since the global COVID-19 … [Read more...] about I’m not saying Google Assistant is dumb, but it doesn’t seem as smart as I used to think it was
The full Pixel phone roadmap has leaked, all the way through 2025
Some of you read that headline and thought exactly what I did when I heard this news: how hard is it to discern Google's Pixel phone strategy? After all, the company has been pretty solid with their release cadence, only modifying things a bit during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Should be … [Read more...] about The full Pixel phone roadmap has leaked, all the way through 2025
Google’s Santa Tracker begins counting down the days till Christmas with fun games for your kids
Is it weird that I genuinely enjoy writing about Google's Santa Tracker each year? Yes? Well, I'm still going to do it, because I think many children enjoy playing the various mini-games added to it! I absolutely love Christmas above all other holidays, and my son has a ton of fun with it too. Over … [Read more...] about Google’s Santa Tracker begins counting down the days till Christmas with fun games for your kids
Google is working on built-in video conferencing controls for Chromebooks
When the COVID-19 pandemic descended on the world back in 2020, Chromebooks saw an explosion in sales and use across every market imaginable. Droves of students were issued ChromeOS devices as remote learning became the new normal while hybrid and displaced employees scrambled to relearn what it … [Read more...] about Google is working on built-in video conferencing controls for Chromebooks
RIP Google Hangouts: You were good to us and we’ll miss you
The last stand for the classic Google Hangouts messaging app ends today with the shuttering of the web-based version, which served as a stopgap for those that hadn't completely made the switch to Google Chat. Starting November 1, 2022, Hangouts on the web will no longer be available. If you wish … [Read more...] about RIP Google Hangouts: You were good to us and we’ll miss you
ChromeOS is getting on-device background blur and other video conference effects
For a while there, ChromeOS users had no choice but to watch from afar as users of other desktop platforms enjoyed background blur and video effects on Zoom and other video conferencing apps. However, in 2020 - mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a high demand for using video as a means to … [Read more...] about ChromeOS is getting on-device background blur and other video conference effects
How to add gift cards to the new Google Wallet app
Google has prepared a blast from the past in the form of its efforts to revive the Google Wallet app and branding. The idea is to offer users a more card-centric, user-friendly experience that's not centered on peer-to-peer payments and transaction management like Google Pay. Wallet allows you to … [Read more...] about How to add gift cards to the new Google Wallet app
Better background blur for web-based video calls is in the works
Since the onset of the global pandemic, we all began a journey that would have us in front of our webcams far more often than ever before. Prior to COVID-19, I was on a video call a few times a year at most and only video chatted with family and friends when necessary. I didn't have anything … [Read more...] about Better background blur for web-based video calls is in the works
