Back in March of this year, we discovered that ChromeOS was preparing rounded corners across the entire user experience. At the time, it only appeared on and in the Files app, as well as the open apps in overview mode. Now, as discovered by C2 Productions on Twitter, Google is preparing an … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook is getting a modern look: Rounded corners inch closer to release
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Google Photos adds some fun, new video filter effects on Android
When it comes to Google-made software products, it doesn't get much better than Google Photos. Sure, Search, Gmail, Drive and Docs are pretty stellar, but Google Photos is one of those services that just gets so much right about photo storage, sharing, and manipulation. It's been awesome since it … [Read more...] about Google Photos adds some fun, new video filter effects on Android
How Google could leverage ‘Chromebook X’ to help improve device build quality
Over the past couple of weeks, a new effort by Google has started coming into focus. First discovered as 'Chromebook X' and later revealed to be moving forward as 'Chromebook Plus', Google's move to create a differentiation in the Chromebook ecosystem is one that could have lasting ramifications on … [Read more...] about How Google could leverage ‘Chromebook X’ to help improve device build quality
How to use Google Chrome as an RSS reader and get the latest updates on your favorite websites
Staying updated on the latest news, reviews, videos and more from your favorite websites isn't always the easiest, and there are a litany of ways to accomplish the task. From Google News to social media and everything in between, there's one thing that's withstood the test of time - RSS. Google … [Read more...] about How to use Google Chrome as an RSS reader and get the latest updates on your favorite websites
Our UK friends can grab a Pixel Watch and save up to £110
Eight months later, I stand by my sentiment that Google's Pixel Watch is still one of the best WearOS devices you can buy. While we're anxious to see some updates and upgrades from the rumored Pixel Watch 2, Google's first iteration of the Pixel Watch is a thoughtfully and beautifully designed … [Read more...] about Our UK friends can grab a Pixel Watch and save up to £110
Take $200 off this powerful ASUS Gaming Chromebook
When Google announced the first three Chromebooks designed for gamers, ASUS' offering was the odd man out for a number of reasons. For starters, ASUS didn't design an entirely new Chromebook to usher in ChromeOS gaming. Instead, the 15.6" convertible is clearly a rehashed version of the AMD-powered … [Read more...] about Take $200 off this powerful ASUS Gaming Chromebook
Grab the latest HP Chromebook x360 14c and save $200
The latest iteration of HP's popular Chromebook x360 14c brought some notable updates including a 16:10 WUXGA display and a better than average 5MP web cam. While the build quality isn't quite as "premium" as we had hoped, this 14-inch ChromeOS 2-in-1 remains a solid device that offers powerful … [Read more...] about Grab the latest HP Chromebook x360 14c and save $200
How to factory reset your Pixel Tablet
So, you decided to get your hands on Google's new Pixel Tablet. Chances are good that you may still be learning your way around and hopefully, your experience up until this point has been a good one. That said, there's always a possibility for hiccups. Whether you're using an aging device or a brand … [Read more...] about How to factory reset your Pixel Tablet
Pixel Fold competitor OnePlus V Fold main specs leak in totality
If rumors are to be believed, we should have 3 new folding phones in play by August here in the States: Google's own Pixel Fold, the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the much-hyped OnePlus V Fold. While Samsung's 5th attempt at a folding phone should come with some expected upgrades, both Google … [Read more...] about Pixel Fold competitor OnePlus V Fold main specs leak in totality
Chromebooks to get settings menu for drawing and graphics tablets
I'm no artist. Let me be perfectly clear on that point. If you've watched any number of Chromebook unboxing or reviews we've done, you can see pretty quickly that not only am I not a gifted sketch artist; I'm also pretty bad at plain old writing as well. Today's coming-soon Chromebook feature … [Read more...] about Chromebooks to get settings menu for drawing and graphics tablets
New Pixel 8 leaks detail faster charging, bigger batteries, and next-gen Wi-Fi
As we are now firmly in the summer months, details and leaks surrounding Google's Pixel lineup for the fall hardware event are basically inevitable. As we turn the corner on the 8th generation of Google's own in-house phones, we fully expect to know the whole story leading up to the now-standard … [Read more...] about New Pixel 8 leaks detail faster charging, bigger batteries, and next-gen Wi-Fi
Google Messages starts rolling out direct quote replies on desktop
Google Messages for desktop takes the same model as Whatsapp and other popular applications and provides a Google-owned version of the "scan the QR code and see your messages in a web app" model. It's far from perfect, and the experience differs a bunch depending on whether you're using Google Fi, … [Read more...] about Google Messages starts rolling out direct quote replies on desktop
