The last surviving version of Google+ meant for Enterprise users only - Google Currents - is finally being shuttered. While the "wind down" was announced last year, it's now time for it to ride off into the sunset once and for all. In its place, Google Chat Spaces is taking the lead. The … [Read more...] about The last shred of Google+ is being killed off, but its spirit will live on in Google Chat Spaces
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Effortlessly organize your files with Google Drive’s revamped location picker
Are you tired of endlessly scrolling through folders in Google Drive to find the right location for where to place your files? Well, Google just introduced a game-changing update that will make file organization a breeze. The tech giant has announced a new and improved location picker for its … [Read more...] about Effortlessly organize your files with Google Drive’s revamped location picker
Unboxing the latest convertible 14-inch HP Chromebook x360 14c with a 16:10 screen
Quietly and seemingly in the shadows of the release of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, HP released an update to one of their best-selling mid-high-end Chromebooks in the x360 14c. This device has been released as the x360 for many years, but the most-recent design cues have been present since the … [Read more...] about Unboxing the latest convertible 14-inch HP Chromebook x360 14c with a 16:10 screen
Chrome’s latest updates optimize browser speed for high-end Android devices
Google just announced an update to Chrome that looks to prioritize speed on higher-end Android devices, rather than app install size. This separate version of the browser will use "compiler flags tuned for speed rather than binary size". According to Google, Android handsets running this will run … [Read more...] about Chrome’s latest updates optimize browser speed for high-end Android devices
Google Chat will soon let you create Spaces meant only for announcements, not chatter
Google Chat has been a great tool for organizations to collaborate and communicate with each other. However, with the increasing number of users in Spaces, it can sometimes be difficult for important announcements to be seen among all the chatter. Google is addressing this by introducing a new … [Read more...] about Google Chat will soon let you create Spaces meant only for announcements, not chatter
Google TV adds Plex, Tubi, and Haystack to the ‘Live’ tab for a total of over 800 free channels
Everyone likes free stuff, right? Do you remember last year when Google TV added channels from Pluto TV to its "Live" tab? While a popular update, today's news will blow that out of the water. Free channels from Plex, Tubi TV, and even Haystack News are being added to that very same "Live" tab, … [Read more...] about Google TV adds Plex, Tubi, and Haystack to the ‘Live’ tab for a total of over 800 free channels
YouTube Premium will now let you queue videos and “continue watching” on mobile, more
I'm not much an advocate of many of Google's services these days (call me jaded), aside from things like Keep, Calendar, Tasks, and so on, mainly because they benefit me as someone who likes to journal and keep life in alignment amidst the chaos. However, one service that Google has done a lot right … [Read more...] about YouTube Premium will now let you queue videos and “continue watching” on mobile, more
Android to implement automatic app archiving to help you save a bunch of space on your phone
The Google Play Store's Nextbit Robin-style app archiving tool was rolled out at the end of last year, and today, Google announced on its Android Developer Blog that this feature would begin working automatically instead of relying solely on users' archival actions. According to Google, this one … [Read more...] about Android to implement automatic app archiving to help you save a bunch of space on your phone
Your kids may soon no longer be able to play games on the Google Nest Hub
Back in 2020, Google shut down the popular kid's reading app Rivet from the tech giant's mistreated and underappreciated Area 120 in-house incubator. At the time, I wrote that it was a good thing since many of those experiences were headed to Google Play Books and Nest Hub. For the latter, they … [Read more...] about Your kids may soon no longer be able to play games on the Google Nest Hub
Game On! Save $150 when you pick up a new Gaming Chromebook from Acer or ASUS
Okay, I'll be the first to admit that "gaming" Chromebooks do feel a bit gimmicky. The fact of the matter is, any late model Chromebook with a decent processor can handle any type of gaming that's currently available on ChromeOS. Even when Steam gaming becomes a reality on Chromebook, devices like … [Read more...] about Game On! Save $150 when you pick up a new Gaming Chromebook from Acer or ASUS
Save big with $200 off MSRP on the Core i5 Acer Chromebook Spin 714
Happy Monday morning to you. It's a new week and you know what that means. NEW CHROMEBOOK DEALS! This week, I'm back to tell you about a massive $200 discount on one of the overall best 12th Gen Intel Chromebooks on the market. Along with a powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, this convertible … [Read more...] about Save big with $200 off MSRP on the Core i5 Acer Chromebook Spin 714
Find your Pixel phone even when it’s off: Google may be working on a ‘Pixel Power-off Finder’
A few months ago, we reported on Google's development of an Apple AirTag competitor, codenamed "Grogu". These innovative "locator tags" may help users find anything they're attached to, from luggage to personal items, using UWB Bluetooth technology. At this time, we're thinking these will be … [Read more...] about Find your Pixel phone even when it’s off: Google may be working on a ‘Pixel Power-off Finder’
