You're probably already familiar with Google's Smart Canvas features in its Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Smart Canvas is a set of tools for anyone who's interested in websites like Notion, but who prefers to work directly inside the tech giant's ecosystem instead (it is where … [Read more...] about These new Google Smart Canvas capabilities will supercharge your Workspace productivity
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Google Maps is starting to show a convenient sidebar for your recent and saved places
Over the past few years, Google has been pushing its Collections feature, which allows users to collect and store interesting or useful information from across the web and curate content for collaboration. This feature has been integrated into pretty much all of Google's services, including … [Read more...] about Google Maps is starting to show a convenient sidebar for your recent and saved places
The Chrome Cast 219: we can finally talk about the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
This week on The Chrome Cast, the star of the show is - without doubt - the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook. And though some odd news about abysmal battery has made waves on the web, the overwhelming response to this device for everyone we've shown it to is massively positive, and we feel that it is … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 219: we can finally talk about the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
YouTube TV slowly creeps its way up to traditional cable costs with a new price increase
While YouTube TV recently added a new "standalone" pricing option, it's also losing content partners and dropping channels left and right. Now, it's starting to resemble traditional cable TV plans and slowly creeping its way up to their base costs it originally aimed to compete against for … [Read more...] about YouTube TV slowly creeps its way up to traditional cable costs with a new price increase
Google Workspace is increasing its prices by a few bucks per month for Flexible plans
Last month, Google announced that it would be increasing the price of its Workspace plans, and now, that pricing is officially being observed. The company made this move to "reflect the value" in its products and services, which have undergone numerous improvements and changes (some controversial) … [Read more...] about Google Workspace is increasing its prices by a few bucks per month for Flexible plans
How to use Google’s Fast Pair on your Chromebook with ChromeOS 111
Fast Pair is a pretty nifty service that Google has had up their sleeve for a few years at this point. While it has been around since 2017 technically, the actual implementation of Fast Pair has been a bit slow and hit-or-miss across the board. While many Android phones have taken advantage of it … [Read more...] about How to use Google’s Fast Pair on your Chromebook with ChromeOS 111
Here’s everything you need to know about the Minecraft Trails and Tales update for Chromebooks
Can you ride a camel on your Chromebook? Why yes, yes you can! At least, you will be able to when Minecraft: Bedrock Edition officially (re)launches on Chromebooks with the release of the 1.20 Trails & Tales update. This new update brings camels to the game as a new mount option, allowing … [Read more...] about Here’s everything you need to know about the Minecraft Trails and Tales update for Chromebooks
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is officially (re)launching on Chromebooks
Minecraft, the world's most popular game, is officially launching on Chromebooks after a brief hiatus from the Google Play Store. Players previously had the ability to install it on ChromeOS for a few months before it was pulled by Microsoft in 2020 due to device specifications and the fact that … [Read more...] about Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is officially (re)launching on Chromebooks
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook review: the no-contest King of Chromebooks [VIDEO]
By this point, you've likely seen our coverage (or someone else's) of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook. It's been in the public eye since early January at CES 2023 and it's been in my hands for just over a month at this point, so I feel like many of you watching this video know what we're dealing … [Read more...] about HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook review: the no-contest King of Chromebooks [VIDEO]
HP quietly released a new Chromebook x360 with 12th Gen Intel CPU and 16:10 display
When it comes to premium, consumer-facing Chromebooks, two models have dominated the space for the past few years. One being the Spin Chromebook lineup from Acer and the other is HP's wildly popular Chromebook x360 14. In years past, Acer has annually launched a 13.5" convertible with the latest … [Read more...] about HP quietly released a new Chromebook x360 with 12th Gen Intel CPU and 16:10 display
Google will be much more strict on task killer apps starting with the release of Android 14
Google just hinted that it may start implementing stricter measures against "task killer" apps with the release of Android 14. These apps are designed to force-stop background processes in order to free up memory and save battery life. However, they can often do more harm than good. Android … [Read more...] about Google will be much more strict on task killer apps starting with the release of Android 14
Fitbit is giving you free access to your Health Metrics Dashboard without Premium
Good news for Fitbit users! Google, the new parent company for that health-centric wearable on your wrist, has announced that they're making the Health Metrics Dashboard feature available for free to all users, without the need for a premium subscription! Normally, users would have to pay a monthly … [Read more...] about Fitbit is giving you free access to your Health Metrics Dashboard without Premium
