I've been on a warpath against Google Assistant this year both in my home and in my highly opinionated pieces here on Chrome Unboxed. Google's once golden child has become dumber than a box of rocks, and most of our readers agree whole heartedly each time we have this discussion. Assistant has … [Read more...] about Google Assistant plans a return to its former glory with the help of Artificial Intelligence
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Exclusive: customized RBG keyboard color zones coming to Chromebooks
Last year about this time, we were first introduced to the idea of a gaming-centered Chromebook. Three devices launched and a few months later, ASUS' second, vastly improved attempt showed up as well, giving us 3 great options in this space. While Steam gaming on ChromeOS is still a work in … [Read more...] about Exclusive: customized RBG keyboard color zones coming to Chromebooks
Though delayed, Google’s revamped Find My Device network for Android gets leaked early
According to a new leak from the Google News Telegram group, who's been responsible for several neat sneak peaks lately including the Google Calendar and News widgets, the Google Weather redesign and more, Google's "Find My Device" network will soon be completely revamped! We'd already known for … [Read more...] about Though delayed, Google’s revamped Find My Device network for Android gets leaked early
It may be easier to move to other platforms next year thanks to changes coming to Google Takeout
Google Takeout, the tool we all use (or should be using) to backup all of our Google Account data, may soon undergo a long overdue upgrade. The proposed enhancements aim to streamline the process of exporting your data to other platforms - hallelujah! Google has been under the lens as of late for … [Read more...] about It may be easier to move to other platforms next year thanks to changes coming to Google Takeout
Google is cleaning house: How to save your dormant account from deletion
We woke up to a curveball from Google, and it might just rattle your peace of mind. In the online world, out of sight often means out of mind, but with a new policy that's started rolling out today, ignoring those rarely used accounts could come with a heavy price. Inactive Google Accounts pose a … [Read more...] about Google is cleaning house: How to save your dormant account from deletion
New leak reveals Pixel Watch 2 exclusive watch faces
With the first Pixel Watch, the general consensus is that Google did a great job for a first-gen product. The watch is beautiful and - for me, at least - the seamless and user-friendly UI is something I miss on a daily basis now that I'm on a Galaxy Watch 5. As Google tends to do, they really honed … [Read more...] about New leak reveals Pixel Watch 2 exclusive watch faces
Google Discover lets you give two thumbs up if you really like something in odd test update
I was browsing Google Discover last night when I realized something strange. In addition to the thumbs up and thumbs down icons in order to tailor my content preferences per article, a double thumbs up icon began appearing on all of the Discover entries. What's weird about this is that Google seems … [Read more...] about Google Discover lets you give two thumbs up if you really like something in odd test update
Android KitKat is ready to retire and Google Play Services will no longer support it
Believe it or not, Android 4.4 KitKat is nearly 10 years old. Google's been working hard to reduce fragmentation and now less than 1% of users are still on this version of the Android operating system. So, in just a few days, the company will retire it for good! KitKat brought some significant … [Read more...] about Android KitKat is ready to retire and Google Play Services will no longer support it
Google is harnessing AI’s power for social good
At this point, AI is everywhere and that isn't about to change. As the advances in this are continue to press on, Google now looking for way to leverage both AI and machine learning (ML) to create tools that address some of the world's most pressing social issues. From combatting deforestation to … [Read more...] about Google is harnessing AI’s power for social good
Why the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 should make Google feel good about Pixel Fold’s price
For the 5 year running, Samsung has released another take on the folding phone - the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Though Samsung has changed very little in this latest foldable, the price tag remains the same $1799 that we've seen through the years. As the foldable smartphone market grows and competitors like … [Read more...] about Why the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 should make Google feel good about Pixel Fold’s price
Google reveals Android Unknown Tracker Alerts for rogue AirTags, could potentially save your life
Do you recall hearing about Grogu, Google's much-anticipated competitor to the AirTag? What about the new Find My Device network, which was expected to launch soon? Unfortunately, these have been postponed until the year's end. However, Google today revealed an incredibly useful feature developed in … [Read more...] about Google reveals Android Unknown Tracker Alerts for rogue AirTags, could potentially save your life
The Chrome Cast 233: Pixel Fold thoughts after a few weeks of use
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss our collective, weeks-long experience with Google's Pixel Fold. From the things that make it unique and seriously great to those that create a good deal of user frustration, we cover what it was like to use the Pixel Fold and why - in the end - I ended up … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 233: Pixel Fold thoughts after a few weeks of use
