This certainly won't affect everyone, but for those of us using the latest Google Search app beta on Android, a bug is causing the Discover feed to go missing in action. As reported by 9to5Google, version 13.47 of the app is causing a white screen (or a black screen if you're in dark mode) to appear … [Read more...] about Strange Google Discover bug leaves you feeling empty inside while checking the news
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Grab a Gen 2 Google Nest Hub with a bonus smart bulb for only $39
Google's second-gen Nest Hub is one of the most unique Assistant-enabled smart displays on the market. Designed for the "more intimate areas of the home" like the bedroom, the 7-inch smart display omits the camera found on the larger Nest Hub Max but adds some very useful sleep-tracking features. … [Read more...] about Grab a Gen 2 Google Nest Hub with a bonus smart bulb for only $39
Now is your chance to leave the Android 13 QPR1 beta before QPR2 begins
Following yesterday's release of the Android 13 December update and Feature Drop for Pixel devices, an update has also been made available to bring Pixel phones running the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 that was released last month to match the same build number of the non-beta December update. This … [Read more...] about Now is your chance to leave the Android 13 QPR1 beta before QPR2 begins
Pixel Android 13 December update rolls out with lots of fixes
Yesterday, new software features arrived to the Pixel family of devices via the usual Pixel Feature Drop. The new features for the Pixel phone included the promised free Google One VPN, Clear Calling, Recorder app speaker labels, Spatial Audio, new live wallpapers, and unified Security & Privacy … [Read more...] about Pixel Android 13 December update rolls out with lots of fixes
Google Pixel Watch gets December update with new firmware and fixes
Following the new features announced yesterday for Pixel devices as part of the December 2022 Feature Drop, Google has also released its monthly software update for the Pixel Watch. This will be the second Pixel Watch update since the device's launch, and while the first update addressed mostly its … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Watch gets December update with new firmware and fixes
Google rolls out continuous scrolling for Search results on desktop in the United States
"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
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
