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
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How to enable auto-correct for your Chromebook’s physical keyboard
I'll have to admit, this one took me a bit by surprise. I have no idea how long this feature has actually been around, but in just a few minutes of using it, I'm already in love. Thanks to a quick how-to article by Chrome Story, I may have just enabled a feature that will allow me to write … [Read more...] about How to enable auto-correct for your Chromebook’s physical keyboard
Android App Streaming for Chromebooks is here and working in ChromeOS 114 Beta
We're continuing to find great, new features tucked away in the latest build of ChromeOS in the Beta Channel, and one of my favorite new ones to tinker with at this point is ChromeOS' new Android App Streaming. We've talked about this upcoming feature for what feels like forever, and it looks like … [Read more...] about Android App Streaming for Chromebooks is here and working in ChromeOS 114 Beta
The new Chromebook Virtual Keyboard redesign is a joy to use, and it’s all thanks to psychology
The new Chromebook virtual keyboard is a joy to use, and it’s all thanks to psychology. In the latest ChromeOS Canary 115 update, a redesigned virtual keyboard has made its appearance, and I must say, it has completely transformed my typing experience. Surprisingly, the changes are minimal at a … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook Virtual Keyboard redesign is a joy to use, and it’s all thanks to psychology
Android TV is launching a ‘Live’ tab with over 800 free channels to match the Google TV experience
Just a month ago, Google announced that it would be adding Plex, TubiTV, and Haystack to the 'Live' tab on Google TV (and Android TV) for a total of over 800 free channels. These would join PlutoTV, which was added a while back, and kicked off the integration into the company's TV operating … [Read more...] about Android TV is launching a ‘Live’ tab with over 800 free channels to match the Google TV experience
Google Calendar now works better with Microsoft Outlook and vice versa
Google is working to make Microsoft Outlook more compatible with its Calendar app, with several improvements already implemented for all Workspace users. This includes personal Google Accounts, and those with legacy G Suite licenses too. Essentially, it's rolled out to everyone right now. These … [Read more...] about Google Calendar now works better with Microsoft Outlook and vice versa
Streamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
Even before the global pandemic hit in 2020, Chromebooks had become a staple in the American classroom. When schools began to shut down and remote learning became the new normal, the adoption of 1:1 devices for students skyrocketed as schools districts scramble to keep the educational stream flowing … [Read more...] about Streamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
Android 11 is starting to arrive on ARM-powered Chromebooks that need it badly
Though there aren't a ton of them out there in the market, ARM-powered Chromebooks represent a growing segment of the ChromeOS family that come in a wide variety of form factors. Notably, we have some great tablets and convertibles that come with processors like the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and the … [Read more...] about Android 11 is starting to arrive on ARM-powered Chromebooks that need it badly
YouTube TV passes 6 million subscribers, and I still can’t understand why anyone would pay for this
I've not been at all subtle about the fact that I don't believe in traditional cable-style streaming in an age of on-demand services. However, I know that it's still a viable option for many, and streaming itself has become the new cable, asking people to pay for something they used to pay to get … [Read more...] about YouTube TV passes 6 million subscribers, and I still can’t understand why anyone would pay for this
New split-screen layouts are here in ChromeOS 114 Beta, no flags necessary
It's been a little while since we last talked about the enhanced split-screen features coming to ChromeOS, but they are finally beginning to arrive in the Beta Channel of ChromeOS 114 with no need for any setup, flags, tweaks, or changes to start taking advantage of them. It's a needed addition if … [Read more...] about New split-screen layouts are here in ChromeOS 114 Beta, no flags necessary
Wear OS 4 is coming to help you track your golf game
It is a rare occasion where two of my passions intersect but when it does, I absolutely geek out. In the mix of the mountain of news and updates from Google I/O, one such intersection popped up briefly in the "New in Health on Android" talk. There was a lot to digest and some very interesting … [Read more...] about Wear OS 4 is coming to help you track your golf game
With its silence, Google may have quietly announced the Assistant’s demise
As a joke during the Google I/O 2023 Keynote, I suggested to the guys here in the office that our entire watch party on Discord should do a shot every time Google said AI during the presentation. It's a very good thing that we were only kidding, since Google used the term in every possible scenario … [Read more...] about With its silence, Google may have quietly announced the Assistant’s demise
