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
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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
This deal on a QHD HP monitor is too good to miss if you need a second display
As many of you already know, I'm a big advocate of secondary displays. My admiration for them goes beyond just having one on my desk at all times and extends into the full embrace of Virtual Desks on my Chromebook as well. While overview mode and resizing windows help arrange items to an extent, … [Read more...] about This deal on a QHD HP monitor is too good to miss if you need a second display
Google Home app redesign rolls out as optional Public Preview
Last month, Google announced a redesign of the Home app that promised to bring more device compatibility, courtesy of the Matter standard, and customization options that will allow each user to personalize their experience further. This announcement came with a timeline tied to a Public Preview that … [Read more...] about Google Home app redesign rolls out as optional Public Preview
Say goodbye to the old Gmail interface forever as the new, unified experience becomes standard
We're coming up on one year post-launch of the new 'Unified View' for Gmail, and it's hard to care about the previous 'Original view' of the service. Of course, that's just my personal opinion, and I can see why some folks just want to keep their mail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet separate. By … [Read more...] about Say goodbye to the old Gmail interface forever as the new, unified experience becomes standard
Turning the “Chromebook Killer” into a killer little Chromebook with ChromeOS Flex [VIDEO]
When we traveled up to New York last month, we were able to tour the ChromeOS Flex labs to get a bit more insight on how Google confirms the viability of ChromeOS Flex on aging laptops. I wrote a whole post about all this already, so I won't repeat myself again except to say that the requirements … [Read more...] about Turning the “Chromebook Killer” into a killer little Chromebook with ChromeOS Flex [VIDEO]
At long last, LumaFusion Pro Video Editor arrives for Android and ChromeOS
If there's one area in which Chromebooks are sorely lacking, it is video editing. That's not to say that you can't edit videos with a Chromebook. There are a few online editors out there such as FlexClip, WeVideo, Clipchamp, and others that all have their own redeeming qualities. That said, online … [Read more...] about At long last, LumaFusion Pro Video Editor arrives for Android and ChromeOS
The new Nreal Air AR glasses could be the coolest 2nd screen for your Chromebook ever
First, I need to preface this entire post with the fact that I've been wanting something like these glasses since I was a kid. Long road trips for vacations, flights as a young adult, and all sorts of travel in between have beckoned my inner tech nerd to possess something like what I think the … [Read more...] about The new Nreal Air AR glasses could be the coolest 2nd screen for your Chromebook ever
