While I'm sure not all of you utilize the built-in screen recorder on ChromeOS, I know that some of you - myself included - use it almost daily. It's become an indispensable part of the Chromebook experience for me, and quite honestly, something that's been missing for far too long. Now that the … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to create animated GIFs with your Chromebook’s screen recording tool
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At just $79, this HP Chromebook 11 deal is impossible to ignore
Just when I think deals cannot get more insane on Chromebooks, a new one shows up and blows my mind. When I think of the list of semi-trivial things that people spend at least $79 for, my head gets a bit dizzy. In our current economy, $79 doesn't go nearly as far as it once did, but as it turns … [Read more...] about At just $79, this HP Chromebook 11 deal is impossible to ignore
MediaTek unveils next-gen Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks
MediaTek has made a name for itself as the leading chip maker for ARM-powered Chromebooks and this week, the company ascended on Sonoma, California to announce its latest offerings in the SoC space. The announcement included two new Kompanio processors that are designed specifically for entry-level … [Read more...] about MediaTek unveils next-gen Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks
Chromebook users on Beta now have a place to look up new features
As a Chromebook user that likes to test out new features before everyone else but is also not adventurous enough to go full Canary, you can always find me firmly on the Beta channel of ChromeOS. However, although there are a couple of places where you can check which features have just been released … [Read more...] about Chromebook users on Beta now have a place to look up new features
Google readies its platform for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022
The countdown to the start of the World Cup has begun and Google is making sure we do not miss a minute of it. It doesn't matter whether you are a hardcore or casual soccer, or as it is properly called, Football fan, because Google's got a way for you to keep up with the action as 32 countries go … [Read more...] about Google readies its platform for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022
How to fix a Pixel Watch with the black screen of death
This morning, I woke up to a bit of a troubling situation. Right as I was ready to leave the house, I went to my bedside table as I do every single day and I grabbed my earbuds, my phone, and my watch. As I situated my things in my pockets and onto my wrist, I noticed something a bit out of the … [Read more...] about How to fix a Pixel Watch with the black screen of death
Google One is the next app to get redesigned ahead of the Pixel Tablet launch
With news that the new Google Pixel Tablet will be launching next year, a load of Google's own apps (as well as premium apps from third-party developers) have been getting a once over to make better use of a tablet's screen real estate. Chrome even got updated with a new look and feel for horizontal … [Read more...] about Google One is the next app to get redesigned ahead of the Pixel Tablet launch
YouTube Music and Premium just passed 80 million paid subscribers
First reported by Variety and later tweet quoted by Google's CEO Sundar Pichai himself, YouTube Music and Premium just hit a major milestone. Amidst so much controversy with paid services and what features are included (like blue checkmarks), Google has managed to rocket past 80 million paid … [Read more...] about YouTube Music and Premium just passed 80 million paid subscribers
Fitbit is creating a wearable for kids that has built-in safety features
According to a report by Business Insider, Fitbit has been in the news a lot lately for its release of the Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2, but also for its integration with Google's Pixel Watch. According to a report by Business Insider, it's now gearing up to release a wearable smart device for your … [Read more...] about Fitbit is creating a wearable for kids that has built-in safety features
The Pixel Watch is a praiseworthy WearOS flagship: I said what I said
Preface: I will not mention Apple's wearable in this post. Comparing the Apple Watch to the Pixel Watch or any WearOS device seems futile, in my opinion. I'm not saying that there isn't a WearOS device on the market worthy of competing against Apple's smart watch but let's be honest, it's "apples" … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch is a praiseworthy WearOS flagship: I said what I said
Google has started issuing Stadia refunds, but don’t expect them immediately
Everyone knows by now that Google Stadia is dead. These are words that I didn't think I would be writing, at least not only a handful of years after the service launched. The tech giant unceremoniously axed its golden opportunity to continue positively affecting the gaming community and shaping its … [Read more...] about Google has started issuing Stadia refunds, but don’t expect them immediately
Your Mac and PC are getting this long-time Google One mobile feature
For some time now, Google Fi subscribers have been enjoying access to Google's virtual private network (VPN), which creates a private internet connection and encrypts all of your online activities, whether you are using cellular data or Wi-Fi. Earlier this year, Google went ahead and expanded this … [Read more...] about Your Mac and PC are getting this long-time Google One mobile feature
