Just the other day, I was in a situation where the simplest way to pay for my meal was with my Pixel Watch. I don't often use my watch to pay, so I was already a bit self-concious when I was prepping to approach the payment terminal. Once I was ready, I double-clicked the digital crown and was set … [Read more...] about How to set the default payment card on your Pixel Watch
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Google officially reveals its ChatGPT competitor and it’s going to be baked directly into Search
The official Live from Paris Google event just aired yesterday and several interesting things were discussed. First, the company is getting deeper into generative AI and will soon allow users to use a combination of text, voice, and image search with Lens to stack search modifiers for more … [Read more...] about Google officially reveals its ChatGPT competitor and it’s going to be baked directly into Search
Android 14 will let you know what bloatware your phone carrier has snuck onto your device
Yesterday, we covered many of the most notable features and changes that dropped with the Android 14 developer preview. Today, it was revealed that Google will detect and show you which applications your phone carrier has installed in the background without your awareness upon setting a device up … [Read more...] about Android 14 will let you know what bloatware your phone carrier has snuck onto your device
Android 14 developer preview now available as Google further prepares for Pixel Tablet launch
Starting today, Google is making the first developer preview for Android 14 (Upside down cake) available to users who aren't afraid to flash their devices. Let it be noted, however, that at this stage in development, the average user should not concern themselves with installation of the new … [Read more...] about Android 14 developer preview now available as Google further prepares for Pixel Tablet launch
Speech, Speed and Security: What’s new in Chrome 110
Like clockwork, Google has officially announced the next major update to the Chrome browser and the update should be rolling out to macOS, Windows, and Linux users as we speak. Version 110 of our beloved browser doesn't bring a ton of new spectacular features but it does have some notable additions … [Read more...] about Speech, Speed and Security: What’s new in Chrome 110
Creative students find a way to hack managed Chromebooks
There's a battle raging between a group of creative students and system administrators from the K12SysAdmin group on Reddit. On January 13, 2023, an anonymous group of students published a way to unenroll managed Chromebooks they are calling "Sh1mmer." (not linking to minimize their SEO juice, but … [Read more...] about Creative students find a way to hack managed Chromebooks
Pixel Deals Everywhere: Save on phones, watches, and earbuds
There's probably never been a better time to hop aboard the Google hardware train. The Pixel 7 smartphone family? As solid as they come and one of the most affordable flagship Android devices on the market. Not to mention, you get that world-class photo action that you simply won't find on any … [Read more...] about Pixel Deals Everywhere: Save on phones, watches, and earbuds
Why I’m finally switching from YouTube Music over to Spotify
For years at this point, I've completely weaned myself off of owning physical music and/or a library of individually-purchased albums. For me, it was Google Play Music that sealed the deal and moved me from a place of simple interest in streaming music to a full-blown reliance on it. It took some … [Read more...] about Why I’m finally switching from YouTube Music over to Spotify
Yes! 8BitDo is adding Stadia Controller support for Nintendo Switch
When Google announced that it would allow users to unlock their Stadia controllers Bluetooth capabilities for use with other platforms, I was over the moon. To this day, my Stadia hardware is my absolute favorite gaming controller to use. The idea of using my three controllers with our newly … [Read more...] about Yes! 8BitDo is adding Stadia Controller support for Nintendo Switch
Biometric fingerprint protection is being added as an option to Chrome for password autofill
You're probably accustomed to clicking in a password box for a website and selecting your autofill settings to log in quicker. While convenient as it is, it's not exactly super safe. Let's say - for example - that you left your Chromebook or desktop unlocked. In this situation, someone could … [Read more...] about Biometric fingerprint protection is being added as an option to Chrome for password autofill
Chrome will soon automatically blur explicit Google Image search results
Today is "Safer Internet Day", and Google often celebrates with new updates to the privacy and security tools across its ecosystem. For this year's festivities, the company announced that it's going to start automatically blurring images marked or detected as explicit in Google Image search. In … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon automatically blur explicit Google Image search results
Acer should make a high-end Swift Chromebook to combat HP’s Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Over the years, one constant through all the ups and downs of the Chromebook market has been Acer. From affordable Chromebooks for kids, enterprise-ready devices for the working class, and some of our all-time favorite consumer models, Acer has been pushing Chromebooks as long as they've been … [Read more...] about Acer should make a high-end Swift Chromebook to combat HP’s Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
