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
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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
Google Play Store to receive a floating progress bubble for faster navigation of app installs
In an update that is due to roll out soon to the Google Play Store app for Android (so long as Google doesn't change their minds), a new floating progress bubble for apps that are in the process of being installed will appear on your active window. The purpose of this download overlay is to help … [Read more...] about Google Play Store to receive a floating progress bubble for faster navigation of app installs
Google’s mesmerizing yet terrifying Duplex being shut down for the web, goes incognito instead
I can't say I saw this coming. After launching in 2019 and making everyone uncomfortable, Google's mesmerizing yet terrifying Duplex AI is being shut down for the web. The technology began as a smart feature for booking haircut appointments, fixing up your passwords, and buying products among other … [Read more...] about Google’s mesmerizing yet terrifying Duplex being shut down for the web, goes incognito instead
The Chrome Cast 205: Picking our favorite Chromebooks of 2022
This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion revolves almost completely around our picks for Best Chromebooks of 2022. We just recently published a video and post rounding all these devices up, so you should definitely hit the show notes and watch that. For the podcast, we list those devices, but … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 205: Picking our favorite Chromebooks of 2022
Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
During its Made by Google hardware event back in October, Google promised many new features that would be coming soon to Pixel phones. One of these promised, future features was an update to the famously excellent Recorder app, beneficial for those that use it to transcribe conversations involving … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
