Just a few days ago, Google announced the addition of a few new features available for Google Photos for Google One subscribers. The highlight was clearly Magic Eraser, but in that same announcement, Google also added the ability to adjust HDR on videos you have stored in your Google Photos … [Read more...] about You can now adjust HDR for videos on a Chromebook with Google Photos
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The Chrome Cleanup Tool is being killed off because Google Safe Browsing is better
Google announced today that it's discontinuing its Chrome Cleanup Tool which was released in 2015 to help Windows users uninstall unused software and recover from unexpected changes to their systems. The tool performed over 80 million cleanups and was instrumental in creating a cleaner and safer … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cleanup Tool is being killed off because Google Safe Browsing is better
I guess Stadia’s technology really won’t go on to do better things after all, but maybe Google will
As someone who was initially excited about the possibilities of Google Stadia, I was disappointed when it was announced that the consumer-facing side of the platform would be shutting down. At that time, Google Cloud's "Immersive Stream for Games" white-label B2B technology was said to be "going on … [Read more...] about I guess Stadia’s technology really won’t go on to do better things after all, but maybe Google will
Deal Alert: Grab the powerful AMD-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 514 and save up to $150
AMD isn't exactly a powerhouse in the Chromebook space. The premium flagship space, for the most part, is owned by Intel. Of course, you have a sprinkling of great ARM devices such as the Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Chromebook Duets that are absolute gems and MediaTek is carving a solid space in the … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab the powerful AMD-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 514 and save up to $150
In a bit of a twist, a new color is on the way for Pixel Buds Pro and A-Series
It isn't very often we see new colors for accessories long after they've hit the market. From time to time, we see new phones launch and then get an additional color a few months into their life cycle, but even that is pretty rare. For earbuds especially, this just isn't something we see that … [Read more...] about In a bit of a twist, a new color is on the way for Pixel Buds Pro and A-Series
Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides are getting a Material You overhaul
Following Google's recent moves to streamline the UI of its larger products, Workspace apps are now getting a visual overhaul to put them more inline with things like Gmail, Search, and other Google services that have already undergone a Material You visual transformation. According to Google, this … [Read more...] about Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides are getting a Material You overhaul
Google One is bringing its VPN and new dark web monitoring reports to all paid plans
Previously, only Google One subscribers who paid for the 2TB plan could access a VPN service that ensured better online security and privacy. However, Google announced today that this tool is becoming available to all paid tiers for the service in the U.S. at no additional cost! The decision to … [Read more...] about Google One is bringing its VPN and new dark web monitoring reports to all paid plans
Sneak Peek: unboxing the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook in Sparkling Black [VIDEO]
As we inch closer and closer to the release of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, we've been fortunate enough to not only get our hands on our existing Ceramic White review version of this beautiful Chromebook, but on the Sparkling Black one as well. Though the same rules apply as last time around … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: unboxing the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook in Sparkling Black [VIDEO]
Pre-register: Niantic hopes to catch Pokémon Go’s lightning in a bottle again with Peridot
Just back in May of this past year, Niantic, the game developer behind the phenomenon that actually got everyone walking around the real world revealed the upcoming release of their new game, Peridot. This time, instead of catching and training Pokemon, players are set to adopt and raise cute … [Read more...] about Pre-register: Niantic hopes to catch Pokémon Go’s lightning in a bottle again with Peridot
Pixel Buds Pro finally receive head-tracked spatial audio
Though it was announced as a "coming later this year" feature when the Pixel Buds Pro were unveiled at Google I/O 2022, spatial audio was never actually added to Google's latest earbuds in 2022. The feature - which gives users a more-immersive audio experience and can place sound in a specific … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro finally receive head-tracked spatial audio
No, Chrome doesn’t save your Incognito Mode history, but there is a cache
Chrome Incognito mode is a popular feature that allows users to browse the internet without leaving any traces of their activity on the device. Essentially, this mode creates a temporary browsing session that deletes all browsing history, cookies, and other information upon closing Chrome. This … [Read more...] about No, Chrome doesn’t save your Incognito Mode history, but there is a cache
Google I/O 2023 set for May 10th and May 10th only
In the past 24 hours, Google has gone from releasing their yearly Google I/O date-reveal-puzzle to fully announcing that the yearly developer event will be held at their campus once again and will also consist of a single day event this time around. Like we saw last year, this move accomplishes a … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2023 set for May 10th and May 10th only
