It's funny how we went from basically no details whatsoever on the Pixel Watch 2 to now getting a better picture of it by the week. The first set of leaks - and this new set, too - come to us via 9to5 Google's internal sources, and if history is an indicator, those sources have been pretty spot-on. … [Read more...] about New Pixel Watch 2 leaks: better processor, better battery, and more sensors
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Don’t miss this last chance to save $100 on NFL Sunday Ticket for this fall
It was big news back at the end of 2022 when Google announced that they had secured the rights for NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2023 season. If you are a football fan, you know that service has long been with DirecTV and for those of us not interested in buying that particular satellite-based … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this last chance to save $100 on NFL Sunday Ticket for this fall
Google Chat may jump on the four-colored logo bandwagon, but could get convenient feature
Many of you have repeatedly expressed your distaste with Google's new Workspace design philosophy - take every logo and dip it in tie-dye. The four primary colors look great on many things, but when it comes to iconography, it makes it difficult to distinguish at a glance what apps you're looking … [Read more...] about Google Chat may jump on the four-colored logo bandwagon, but could get convenient feature
Google Docs, Slides, and Gmail are getting some exciting new features powered by Duet AI
Update June 6, 2023 at 2:32 PM EST: To clarify, Duet AI and Labs continues to roll out access to trusted testers, but this announcement by the company was meant to focus on a few new features that are being added based on user feedback. Docs: (NEW) AI automatically inputs smart chips and … [Read more...] about Google Docs, Slides, and Gmail are getting some exciting new features powered by Duet AI
Grab the premium Pixel 7 Pro at mid-range prices
Google's flagship Pixel 7 Pro, in my humble opinion, is the best Android smart phone to come out of 2022. With its unique design, it stands out in a crowd of slab devices that have honestly become a little boring. No other phone harnesses the Android ecosystem quite like the Pixel family and that's … [Read more...] about Grab the premium Pixel 7 Pro at mid-range prices
How to turn any Google Smart Canvas Doc into a template for repeated use
Now that Google’s Smart Canvas tools are widely available, I’m realizing things about Google Docs that I’ve never really cared about before. Generally, I use it for writing out my thoughts and less so for business documents. Well, that’s true now, but before this year, I did quite the opposite - I … [Read more...] about How to turn any Google Smart Canvas Doc into a template for repeated use
Google introduces the almighty blue checkmark in Gmail, and it’s already being exploited
Last month, Google introduced a Twitter-style blue checkmark for verified brands in Gmail. This means that anyone with the “Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) in Gmail” would have the trust of their users who would then know that the sender was, in fact, the real deal instead of an … [Read more...] about Google introduces the almighty blue checkmark in Gmail, and it’s already being exploited
The Chrome Cast 229: Why the Pixel Fold’s long development may make it special
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin our discussion by talking through the upcoming Google-made hardware that is set to release this month. The Pixel Tablet and the Pixel Fold are set to be unleashed on the world in the next few weeks, and both devices bring unanswered questions that won't be … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 229: Why the Pixel Fold’s long development may make it special
Google Play Books gets new tools for helping young readers practice comprehension
My son is well past needing help with basic reading skills, but that doesn’t keep me from getting excited about new Google Play Books features for young readers. No matter what gets added to Google’s Kindle competitor, I’m stoked to talk about it, especially if it means it’s going to help families … [Read more...] about Google Play Books gets new tools for helping young readers practice comprehension
Steam for Chromebook is being readied for prime time in the Stable Channel
The time might finally be coming where Steam games being played on Chromebooks is a standard, included feature of ChromeOS. After years in development at this point, it's an exciting proposition that would see a bunch of different Chromebook models included in the Steam game revolution set to be … [Read more...] about Steam for Chromebook is being readied for prime time in the Stable Channel
5 things Google Smart Canvas really needs to improve
I’m leaning all in on this Google Smart Canvas thing here, so as I said in previous articles, you’re going to see me talking about it a lot more often as I explore its capabilities and use cases. I recently talked about how you could inject a writing timer or stopwatch for your creativity or work in … [Read more...] about 5 things Google Smart Canvas really needs to improve
Google Wallet really wants you to ditch physical cards, will let you scan in (almost) all the things
Google announced today on its Keyword Blog that Google Wallet is about to receive a few new features. First, you'll be able to further cut back on what's in your wallet (and alleviate scoliosis) by saving passes into the Wallet app from images. Let's say, for example, that you have a physical gym … [Read more...] about Google Wallet really wants you to ditch physical cards, will let you scan in (almost) all the things
