Google Maps has pretty much literally taken over the world, and you no longer hear people say they want to "MapQuest" something. Sounds kind of silly, nowadays, if you ask me (no offense, Map Quest lovers). From navigating to finding new things to experience like restaurants, concerts, other local … [Read more...] about Amazon, Facebook, TomTom, and others joining forces in hopes of overthrowing Google Maps
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Nvidia Shield TV’s PC GameStream feature is going away soon, use SteamLink instead, I guess
In a customer help article posted this week, Nvidia announced that this upcoming February, it would soon be retiring the GameStream for PC feature that allowed those with an Nvidia graphics card to stream their PC games to their living room TV via the Shield TV set-top box on their local … [Read more...] about Nvidia Shield TV’s PC GameStream feature is going away soon, use SteamLink instead, I guess
The Chrome Cast 207: 2022 Gear of the Year and a new need for Google’s Pixelbook
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start the discussion by talking through some of the entries on our yearly Gear of the Year Gift Guide. There are items on the list from Chromebooks to phones to earbuds to coffee makers, so if you are scrambling for a last-minute gift idea, there could be something … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 207: 2022 Gear of the Year and a new need for Google’s Pixelbook
For $25, this Lenovo Smart Clock with wireless charging is the perfect stocking stuffer
Earlier this month, the Assistant-enabled Lenovo Smart Clock 2 went on sale for roughly half off its normal retail price of $89.99. For around $48, it's a solid deal on the perfect bedside Assistant smart device. Not only do you get a great alarm clock, you get all the home controls you love from … [Read more...] about For $25, this Lenovo Smart Clock with wireless charging is the perfect stocking stuffer
Google wants to outsmart Amazon Audible and steal its business with Auto-narrated Play Books
It has to have been about two years since I sent Google feedback through the Play Books app regarding the "Read aloud" feature that's built-in. Even with the "Use a more natural voice" setting enabled, I felt that there was plenty of room for it to improve. With the likes of Amazon Audible out in … [Read more...] about Google wants to outsmart Amazon Audible and steal its business with Auto-narrated Play Books
Chrome for Android now lets you hit the bell icon on product pages with price tracking rollout
Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai himself has proclaimed Google Shopping one of the single most important services the companies offer as it ties into not only the web and mobile efforts to monetize beyond ad revenue, but also the largest screen in your family's home - the living room. Over … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android now lets you hit the bell icon on product pages with price tracking rollout
Our favorite Acer Chromebook Spin is on sale for $599
Looking for a last-minute holiday deal on a new Chromebook? Maybe you're just in the market for a new device for yourself. Whatever your reason, one of our favorite Chromebooks of 2022 is on sale once again and you can get one in your hands as early as this Monday if you act fast. Of course, I'm … [Read more...] about Our favorite Acer Chromebook Spin is on sale for $599
Google Wallet now opens full app when using shortcuts on a Pixel 7/7Pro
Earlier this year, Google made some changes to its Wallet app, giving it a new name and the capability to store more of your cards than just your credit and loyalty cards. Later in the year, when the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro launched, its users caught a bug within that app that caused payment … [Read more...] about Google Wallet now opens full app when using shortcuts on a Pixel 7/7Pro
Google Photos’ Collage Editor adds festive new designs
Google Photos is a popular photo and video storage service that offers a variety of tools for organizing, editing, and sharing your media. One of the standout features of Google Photos is the Collage Editor which was launched earlier this year and allows you to combine multiple photos into a single, … [Read more...] about Google Photos’ Collage Editor adds festive new designs
Win $250 from Chrome Unboxed and Rakuten!
The holiday shopping season is quickly coming to an end but who cares? I don't know about you but I like saving money and scoring deals any time of the year. Seriously though, if you've been around these parts any amount of time, you know that I love Rakuten. There's no easier way to save money and … [Read more...] about Win $250 from Chrome Unboxed and Rakuten!
You can now write and format programming code properly in Google Docs
In the current version of Google Docs, contributors who want to present code have to manually highlight and then apply a font or paragraph style after pasting the code into the page. This has been a challenge and a shortcoming of Google Docs, as it was challenging to illustrate that certain text was … [Read more...] about You can now write and format programming code properly in Google Docs
ChromeOS could soon let you look back in time with Android 12’s Notification History feature
I'm not saying I'm Nostradamus (He was actually wrong about plenty), but my vision for Material You on Chromebooks is coming to life more and more each day. From the Quick Settings to the Notifications revamp, and other small tweaks as well - I know it's not for everyone, but I'm getting excited! … [Read more...] about ChromeOS could soon let you look back in time with Android 12’s Notification History feature
