In the unusual and unexpected news department, Google announced today that it would be selling off the company's Domain registrar service to Squarespace. In case you weren't aware, Google Domains has been around for nearly a decade and for us Google-y folks, it has been the go-to for buying and … [Read more...] about Google is selling its domain registrar to Squarespace
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Walmart’s new 4K streaming box makes the Chromecast with Google TV obsolete [VIDEO]
We're coming up on 2 years since Walmart first jumped into the Android-based streaming hardware game, and that first attempt was quite good. As a matter of fact, we recommended the original Onn. Streaming Box pretty regularly, even though the software experience was a bit less approachable than … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new 4K streaming box makes the Chromecast with Google TV obsolete [VIDEO]
YouTube Music’s new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists
I fired up YouTube Music this morning and to my surprise, the user interface had undergone a significant transformation. The addition of a left-hand sidebar caught my attention immediately. The sidebar now includes Home, Explore, and Library navigation options, with a clear emphasis on … [Read more...] about YouTube Music’s new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists
It’s time for a better Chromecast and Google needs to make it
If you have followed us for any amount of time, you've likely heard us talk about how much we love Google's 4K Chromecast w/Google TV. We're even fans of the affordable alternatives like the $20 4K streamer for Walmart's in-house brand onn. Make no mistake, the mighty little Chromecast offers a ton … [Read more...] about It’s time for a better Chromecast and Google needs to make it
Chromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great
In preparation for the official release of the Pixel Tablet just around the corner, I've been doing a bit more research on Android tablets in general. I've used the OnePlus Pad (a friend has one), I've toyed with Samsung tablets, and I've messed around with Apple's latest take on iPadOS. And after … [Read more...] about Chromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great
Tables in Google Docs are getting new Quick layout options for easier placement
Formatting tables in Google Docs has always been kind of a pain. Targeting a specific aspect of the table and modifying it in a rich text environment where it wasn’t really meant to be to begin with (at least compared to Google Sheets, where it’s more appropriate) is really the issue. However, there … [Read more...] about Tables in Google Docs are getting new Quick layout options for easier placement
Google added some great new features for Pixel Watch in the latest Pixel Feature Drop
As the Pixel family of devices continues to grow, Pixel Feature Drops get larger and larger. With this latest update, there are some helpful new items for Pixel phones, but some of the more notable additions this time around come to the Pixel Watch. From oxygen levels to heartbeats to paused … [Read more...] about Google added some great new features for Pixel Watch in the latest Pixel Feature Drop
Five annoying Google Chat Spaces issues that need to be fixed immediately
As Google Chat and Spaces in particular gain popularity, boasting over 50,000 active users, we must be open to point out its shortcomings as a platform.While it’s a great tool that’s helped me structure my life and work beyond any other solution I’ve tried in the past, it’s not perfect. Whether to … [Read more...] about Five annoying Google Chat Spaces issues that need to be fixed immediately
Google Lens will soon work with Bard, will also be able to identify skin conditions like rashes
Google Lens is a powerful visual search tool available in the Google app, on the web and via the search bar on your phone’s home screen (if you have an Android, of course). It allows you to search what you see in the world around you with your camera and helps simplify everyday tasks like shopping … [Read more...] about Google Lens will soon work with Bard, will also be able to identify skin conditions like rashes
Material You is still absent from ChromeOS 114, but you can turn it on with ease
I wrote at length about Material You on Chromebooks back in May, and I held to my word from that article: I've stayed in the Beta Channel of ChromeOS 114 since that time for the sake of keeping Material You as a part of my daily Chromebook experience. If you've not used a Chromebook with Material … [Read more...] about Material You is still absent from ChromeOS 114, but you can turn it on with ease
“Cloud Worker” by Cameyo simplifies BYOD and managed device deployment
Cameyo is an industry-leading cloud-native virtualization solution that allows enterprises to seamlessly deliver any application to any device without the need to run a full Windows OS instance. The Cameyo Virtual App Delivery platform has rapidly become the go-to solution for companies that have … [Read more...] about “Cloud Worker” by Cameyo simplifies BYOD and managed device deployment
I knew I wasn’t the only one using Google Recorder for karaoke and rap lyrics
Last week, I covered the new editing tools that Google Recorder was receiving on the web. The ability to splice and crop audio was really one of the primary features many people I spoke to said was missing, and the company finally added it. Sure, the tool is still fairly utilitarian, but that’s … [Read more...] about I knew I wasn’t the only one using Google Recorder for karaoke and rap lyrics
