For years, the Chrome browser has used a tray at the bottom of the screen to handle active and completed downloads: a unique quirk that has begun to age a bit in light of other browsers simply tucking them behind a button or another menu. However, the time has come for some cleanup of this behavior … [Read more...] about Google is changing the way Chrome handles downloads with a new tray
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PSA: Android Nearby Share lets you transfer entire folders full of content over the air
There's an interesting feature in Android's Nearby Share that was first pointed out by Nail Sadykov and later mentioned by Mishaal Rahman. It turns out that you can share more than just individual files over the air, you can share entire folders full of content! Oh, and it works both directions … [Read more...] about PSA: Android Nearby Share lets you transfer entire folders full of content over the air
Google Search adds images and video as well as source links in its generative AI snapshots
Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE), which is a part of the company's Labs experiment right now and introduces AI-based "snapshots" as results for your search query, is introducing some nice little upgrades. First up is the inclusion of photos and videos in said snapshots. As shown below … [Read more...] about Google Search adds images and video as well as source links in its generative AI snapshots
Chrome for Android and iOS adds a few useful Search features and one I could live without
Per a new Google Keyword blog post, Chrome Mobile is enhancing its user experience with the introduction of four new Search-centric features on both Android and iOS. First, new search suggestions will appear when you tap on the address bar. Let's say you're searching for Japan in anticipation of an … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android and iOS adds a few useful Search features and one I could live without
The folding OnePlus Open may get delayed, but it’s not all bad news
The foldable phone market here in the US is busier than it has ever been. With the release of the Pixel Fold in the past few weeks and the recent official announcement of the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, we already have a 100% increase in available folding phone options here in the States. But … [Read more...] about The folding OnePlus Open may get delayed, but it’s not all bad news
Scope out a YouTube video before even clicking on it with this AI-generated summary experiment
If you've ever been lured into clicking a video with a "captivating" thumbnail only to be disappointed by the actual content, YouTube's latest feature may be of interest to you. Team YouTube officially dropped a new experiment today - video summaries automatically generated by artificial … [Read more...] about Scope out a YouTube video before even clicking on it with this AI-generated summary experiment
Google is curiously adding a “Read aloud” feature to Chrome that doesn’t require the Assistant
Remember the Google Assistant's "Read It" feature that basically turned the internet into an audio book? Maybe you do, maybe you don't, but the concept is not only solid; it actually works extremely well. With great voices and an attention to cadence and pauses, the Assistant's "Read It" feature … [Read more...] about Google is curiously adding a “Read aloud” feature to Chrome that doesn’t require the Assistant
How to install and use Citrix Workspace on your Chromebook in 2023
Google has done a lot in recent years to turn Chromebooks into more diverse, capable machines, but millions of businesses, schools, and people across the globe use Citrix Workspace to remotely tap into the extensive power of full on Windows and Mac desktops and crush work. Citrix gives you access to … [Read more...] about How to install and use Citrix Workspace on your Chromebook in 2023
Google Domains may belong to Squarespace, but WordPress still wants a cut of the customer base
Squarespace is soaking up its victory after acquiring Google Domains - something we recently covered when the news dropped (and quite honestly shocked me despite Google's reputation). This hefty deal puts Squarespace in direct competition with WordPress.com, Bluehost, and other hosting … [Read more...] about Google Domains may belong to Squarespace, but WordPress still wants a cut of the customer base
Google may finally be ready to decouple Chrome from ChromeOS with the 116 update
Over the past two years, Google has been working on a project known as Lacros, a move aimed at separating the Chrome browser from ChromeOS. In the end, Lacros will be the Chrome browser you get on every Chromebook and because it won't be attached to the core of the OS any longer, it will facilitate … [Read more...] about Google may finally be ready to decouple Chrome from ChromeOS with the 116 update
How to copy and paste on a Chromebook like a pro [VIDEO]
One of the most common inquiries we receive about Chromebooks involves the copy and paste function. Though the shortcuts for these actions are pretty cut and dry, Chromebooks now have an advanced copy-pasting technique that is more versatile and useful than the traditional method. Once you … [Read more...] about How to copy and paste on a Chromebook like a pro [VIDEO]
Chrome 116 adds ‘Allow this time’ option for sites accessing your camera, mic and location
Chrome 116 drops later this month, and Google is introducing a new feature called "Allow this time," aimed at giving you more control over your privacy. Initially shown off in the Chrome Developers blog, this will let you grant temporary access to sites that request your location or access to your … [Read more...] about Chrome 116 adds ‘Allow this time’ option for sites accessing your camera, mic and location
