"Goooooooooooooooooogle" is dead. No, not the company, but that long-held tradition of paginating your Google Search results at the bottom of the query page by hyperlinking all of the O's. In a tweet today, the company revealed that an update, which eliminates the current numbered pagination system … [Read more...] about Google rolls out continuous scrolling for Search results on desktop in the United States
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Chrome just made it easier to find tabs, bookmarks, and search history in the address bar
If you're anything like me, you have a figurative thousand Chrome tabs open at any given time. It can be daunting to find what you're looking for unless you're using Tab Groups or a similar third-party tool. Google has made this easier to navigate in recent years with tools like the Tab Search, but … [Read more...] about Chrome just made it easier to find tabs, bookmarks, and search history in the address bar
The Pixel Fold gets benchmarked, confirming SoC rumors for Google’s foldable
For quite some time, we've been following the somewhat-odd development of the Pixel Passport/Notepad/Fold as it has gone from distant rumor to a well-leaked phone at this point. I won't mince words: I cannot wait to get my hands on the Pixel Fold. I've talked about it countless times here on the … [Read more...] about The Pixel Fold gets benchmarked, confirming SoC rumors for Google’s foldable
ChromeOS gets its last update of 2022
Well, the end of 2022 is nearly upon us and ChromeOS has just received its final major update of the year. Like the Chrome browser update, ChromeOS 108 isn't too heavy on features but there are some notable updates in this version and they are definitely worth talking about. Let's dig right in, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS gets its last update of 2022
Don’t miss this huge deal on the all-aluminum HP Chromebook x360 14c
It's the time of year where even the wildest deals don't really surprise us. Even so, this one is quite the doozy. For a device that gets so many things right, comes with so many premium features, and is such a pleasure to use, a price like this almost does it a disservice. When you see $399 for … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this huge deal on the all-aluminum HP Chromebook x360 14c
How to block or prevent pop-ups in Chrome
The Google Chrome browser by default automatically prevents pop-ups from appearing. You may have noticed a small notification in the address bar that says "Pop-up blocked," which is basically Chrome working its magic and preventing a pop-up from opening. However, some popups do manage to get through … [Read more...] about How to block or prevent pop-ups in Chrome
ChromeOS 108 gives web apps far more visibility in the URL bar
It has been a few years since Chrome and ChromeOS began giving users a clear heads-up when a web app version of the site they are viewing has a dedicated version of that site "installed" on the local system. You've likely seen it before and perhaps, like me, you actually look for it when browsing … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 108 gives web apps far more visibility in the URL bar
Google Wallet preps ID card and Driver’s License Support for Android devices in the United States
In December's Google Play System Update, which is rolling out now, several critical fixes for Android Auto, Google TV, and more relating to account management, security, and even the overall user experience are being applied. We have yet to receive this update, but Phone Arena reports that it … [Read more...] about Google Wallet preps ID card and Driver’s License Support for Android devices in the United States
December 2022 Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today
It's that time again Pixel fans! The most recent Pixel drop from Google has just been announced and is beginning its rollout today. This month's update includes not just Pixel phones, but the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds as well. They are Pixel devices too, right? Pixels from the 4a to the latest … [Read more...] about December 2022 Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today
Google TV for Android receives a Material You redesign, but we’re still missing a light mode
Upon waking up this morning and checking the Google TV app for Christmas movies to watch with the family (don't judge me, I'm not that early!), I realized that some of its UI elements had adopted Google's fancy Material You design language. Thinking I may have been imagining it and that this had … [Read more...] about Google TV for Android receives a Material You redesign, but we’re still missing a light mode
‘Evoker’ could be a slim, convertible, ARM-powered convertible Chromebook from Acer with LTE
Earlier this summer, we came across one of many new Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks in development. The story of this particular SoC for Chromebooks has been an interesting one to say the least, but now that we know the development of the internally-named SC7280 is in fact the 7c+ Gen 3, we can … [Read more...] about ‘Evoker’ could be a slim, convertible, ARM-powered convertible Chromebook from Acer with LTE
How to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
In the early days of Android phones, which is now over ten years ago, I remember having to go to the Android Marketplace to find a third-party application to record my screen. Many of the instances where I felt I needed to capture my display occurred when I wanted to explain to my friends or family … [Read more...] about How to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
