Last October, we discovered that Google had appointed a new lead to clean up its Podcasts initiative. Since then, Kai Chuk, a YouTube veteran with more than 10 years of experience at the company has decided that Podcasts itself should be merged with the larger, more popular platform. We already … [Read more...] about Google Podcast results vanish from Search as the service continues preparing YouTube merger
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Google Workspace customers can now attach Box files directly to Calendar events
All the way back in 2018, Google and Box.com teamed up to bring the popular Box storage add-on to Workspace customers. Since then, users have stored their files in Box and have been able to open them in Drive. Additionally, anyone doing so can also migrate their content directly to Box and connect … [Read more...] about Google Workspace customers can now attach Box files directly to Calendar events
It looks like converted Bluetooth Stadia controllers will get firmware updates through 2023
As we mourn the demise of Stadia once and for all today, we are all at least a bit comforted by the fact that Google has created a clear and simple method for updating the firmware on your Stadia controllers to convert them over to a more-standard Bluetooth controller. Once completed, your Stadia … [Read more...] about It looks like converted Bluetooth Stadia controllers will get firmware updates through 2023
YouTube TV 4K Plus deal gets you Ultra HD television for just $4.99 per month for 2 years
Anyone who's still subscribed to YouTube TV is likely subscribed because its live TV and sports offerings are unparalleled. While I may not be big on programming latent with advertisements and prefer strictly on-demand content, I still get it. Last year, Google launched a 4K Plus package that … [Read more...] about YouTube TV 4K Plus deal gets you Ultra HD television for just $4.99 per month for 2 years
You can now officially unlock your Stadia controller
Last week, Google bid farewell to the world of streamed gaming with one final gift for the faithful members of the Stadia Community. The promise was an unlocking tool for Stadia controllers that would allow you to use it as a Bluetooth controller for other gaming platforms. As promised, the … [Read more...] about You can now officially unlock your Stadia controller
New addition coming to the ChromeOS OOBE is something we’ve needed for a long time
As the years have gone on, the OOBE (out of box experience) for Chromebooks has grown into something that is really helpful for new users migrating from other systems. From setting up Wi-Fi to enabling Google Assistant to setting your device's theme, the OOBE has matured to really get users … [Read more...] about New addition coming to the ChromeOS OOBE is something we’ve needed for a long time
The Core i5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is on sale for $680
Now that "gaming Chromebooks" are a thing, we're always on the lookout for a sale on one of the new devices that bring a ton of power and unique features to the ChromeOS landscape. Up unto this point, Acer's Chromebook 516 GE has taken the helm as the best gaming Chromebook out there but that's … [Read more...] about The Core i5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is on sale for $680
A model Pixel Fold has leaked out and gives us real life size and width reference
As we're only a few months from the likely release window for the still-technically-rumored Pixel Fold, it just makes good sense that we'd start seeing things leak through the cracks in a bit more of a material way. There have already been highly-detailed renders leaked out online and those images … [Read more...] about A model Pixel Fold has leaked out and gives us real life size and width reference
The Chrome Cast 210: Evolution of Steam gaming on Chromebooks with Google’s Zach Alcorn
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we're back with another interview episode; chatting this time around with Zach Alcorn, Product Manager at Google working on Gaming for ChromeOS. More specifically, Zach has been working tirelessly on a project that allows you to play Steam games on your Chromebook … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 210: Evolution of Steam gaming on Chromebooks with Google’s Zach Alcorn
Upcoming ChromeOS screen capture feature will make remote instruction even easier
Thanks to a bit of investigation by C2 Productions over on Twitter, we've become aware of an upgrade to the excellent, included Screen Capture tool in ChromeOS that will truly enhance the ability for remote instruction. The new feature - which highlights mouse clicks and displays keyboard shortcuts … [Read more...] about Upcoming ChromeOS screen capture feature will make remote instruction even easier
Google Translate gives 33 more languages offline usage capabilities including Zulu and Latin
In a Google Translate community post this week, Google announced that it is now adding offline language functionality to 33 new languages. For anyone traveling abroad and attempting to scrape by and translate on the fly, this is a huge win. Here's the list of languages: Prior to leaving your … [Read more...] about Google Translate gives 33 more languages offline usage capabilities including Zulu and Latin
For better or worse, the Google Clock app now lets you record your own sounds to wake up to
Did you know that you can set YouTube Music songs as your wake-up alarm in the morning via the Google Clock app? The feature has been around for a while now, and I have yet to try it out mostly because I fall asleep to music, so I don't believe it would be effective. Google's latest feature update … [Read more...] about For better or worse, the Google Clock app now lets you record your own sounds to wake up to
