The Pixel Buds Pro - now coming up on about a year in their life cycle - are set to get a new feature that is quite a bit more useful than what we've seen with recent updates like Spatial Audio. Don't get me wrong: Spatial Audio is fun to mess around with, but it's not exactly the most practical … [Read more...] about Google is giving users a new reason to try out the Pixel Buds Pro: Clear Calling
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Google is coming to delete your unused Gmail account
Back in 2020, Google announced an update to the company's dormant account policy. Included in the update was the end of unlimited storage for high quality photos. As it pertains to dormant accounts, Google stated that accounts that aren't active for two years or longer may have their files deleted … [Read more...] about Google is coming to delete your unused Gmail account
Lenovo’s OLED Chromebook Duet 5 gets a massive discount
Lenovo's Duet 5 Chromebook has made its mark on history and to this day, remains one of the best ChromeOS tablets to ever hit the market. We have high hopes that new tablets will eventually emerge and take the ChromeOS tablet space to new heights but for now, the Duet 5 is the gold standard. Powered … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s OLED Chromebook Duet 5 gets a massive discount
Google One VPN will now let you quickly see your IP address and network information
I know I'm not alone when I say I often visit "What's My IP" on a Google Search to quickly figure out what my information is for one reason or another. Whether I'm connecting my device to my PS5 for remote play, or something else, it's a handy thing to well, have on hand. Google One for Android … [Read more...] about Google One VPN will now let you quickly see your IP address and network information
YouTube is introducing 30-second TV ads that you can’t skip unless you pay for Premium
In a twist of fate, Google is now playing with the idea of introducing a less ideal viewing experience for YouTube users on their living room televisions. Instead of the normal advertisements you get if you're not paying for Premium each month, the platform will soon show you 30-second … [Read more...] about YouTube is introducing 30-second TV ads that you can’t skip unless you pay for Premium
The Chrome Cast 227: Some thoughts on the new Pixel 7a and Chromebook hardware
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the majority of the episode talking through some new hardware that has been floating around the office for a bit now. First, we begin with the Pixel 7a and some pre-review thoughts around Google's latest phone. While it bears more than a passing resemblance … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 227: Some thoughts on the new Pixel 7a and Chromebook hardware
Google Chat gets “Quick reactions” so you can spend less time picking emoji for replies
Google Chat, Google's replacement for Hangouts, has added a lot of features that help it and its sub-feature, Spaces, replace things like Google+ or "Currents" for Enterprise. It's a different philosophy and approach to social, and acts more as an intranet than an open social network. A year ago, … [Read more...] about Google Chat gets “Quick reactions” so you can spend less time picking emoji for replies
Yes, your Chromebook technically has a clock app, but Google still refuses to make it accessible
You may not realize it until you open your Chromebook launcher and search for it, only to be disappointed, but unlike other operating systems such as Windows, ChromeOS has no clock app! Well, that's not entirely true, but it's just not native - let me explain. Since 2017, it's technically been … [Read more...] about Yes, your Chromebook technically has a clock app, but Google still refuses to make it accessible
Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i 2023 review: extraordinary value [VIDEO]
With this new, affordable Chromebook from Lenovo - the 12-inch IdeaPad Flex 3i - I'll just go ahead and say it: these new Intel Alder Lake-N Chromebooks are here to change the game in the low-cost Chromebook space. And if you are anything like me and love the feeling of getting a great deal on a … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i 2023 review: extraordinary value [VIDEO]
Google Docs picks up some new tricks: Custom block creation, expanding and collapsing content
Google announced a few new features for Docs this week over on its Workspace Updates blog. These tie directly into its Smart Canvas initiative, allowing you to make better use of the data you place in a body of text either for personal or collaborative reasons. While we've already gotten many … [Read more...] about Google Docs picks up some new tricks: Custom block creation, expanding and collapsing content
Comment: Having pinned apps sync across Chromebooks and tablets makes no sense
Tailored devices deserve tailored experiences There's something that's been bothering me for the past few years, and I feel that the fix should be rather simple. Currently, one set of applications and data are synchronized across all of your ChromeOS devices that have your Google Account logged … [Read more...] about Comment: Having pinned apps sync across Chromebooks and tablets makes no sense
I don’t understand Google’s choice to not make a simple keyboard for the Pixel Tablet
The Pixel Tablet is up for pre-order already and as much as it confuses me a bit, there seems to be some real interest in a Google-made Android tablet once again. And while the unique docking speaker makes the Pixel Tablet a bit of a different take on the Android tablet in general, I still wonder … [Read more...] about I don’t understand Google’s choice to not make a simple keyboard for the Pixel Tablet
