Well, this feels weird. Today, This month, I let my YouTube Premium subscription lapse as an experiment and I was instantly reminded of the grim reality of the state of the platform. You may have recently heard some outlets discussing how 11 or more advertisements were shown to users who were not … [Read more...] about Opinion: YouTube’s Background Listening should not be locked behind a paywall
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Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 now available for Pixel devices as a “minor update”
Google has announced the release of Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 (T1B3.221003.008), which includes the security patch for the month of November for Pixel devices, as well as the most recent bug fixes and optimizations to improve speed and reliability. Those who are not familiar with the QPR betas … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 now available for Pixel devices as a “minor update”
Pixel Android 13 November update rolls out with possible fix to one annoying Pixel 7 bug
Yesterday, Google announced via their blog that the monthly Android 13 Pixel software update for November 2022 is now rolling out to all Pixel devices. Since the first official release of Android 13, this will be the third security patch that has been made available for Pixel phones. This update … [Read more...] about Pixel Android 13 November update rolls out with possible fix to one annoying Pixel 7 bug
Rumors show the Pixel 7a could be an absolute beast of a mid-range phone
Since the inception of the Pixel 3a, Google has taken the summer months to debut a new, mid-range Pixel phone each year to follow up the release of the higher-end models from the prior fall. Without fail, there has been an A-series phone released over the last four years, and there's no reason to … [Read more...] about Rumors show the Pixel 7a could be an absolute beast of a mid-range phone
Google Sites Classic shutdown timeline extended yet again
When Google decides that one of its apps or services is on the chopping block, that's usually the only cue you need to get out as fast as possible. Thanks to Google Takeout, you can grab a copy of that offering's data to use elsewhere, and the company tends to give you enough of a heads-up before … [Read more...] about Google Sites Classic shutdown timeline extended yet again
You can now watch YouTube Shorts on your Smart TV, Streaming Device, or Gaming Console
YouTube wants to reinforce the notion that vertical short-form video is here to stay and what better way to do it than to continue expanding the platform to more devices? This is exactly what is happening right now with YouTube shorts, which, starting today, will debut a brand-new experience on TVs. … [Read more...] about You can now watch YouTube Shorts on your Smart TV, Streaming Device, or Gaming Console
Chromebook SEARCH+V multi-paste can really save you a lot of time
If you are a regular user of ChromeOS, you know the excitement that can come from learning a new shortcut or productivity hack on your Chromebook. From virtual desks to trackpad gestures and keyboard shortcuts, there is no shortage of ways to improve your productivity when using a Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Chromebook SEARCH+V multi-paste can really save you a lot of time
Get big savings on a couple of very big Acer Chromebooks (315 and 317)
One of our absolute favorite things about covering Chromebooks is the sheer number of fantastic deals that pop up on a very regular basis. Whether it's on the latest, newest, high-end hardware or on an already affordable device that gets knocked down to a ludicrously-low price, deals are part of … [Read more...] about Get big savings on a couple of very big Acer Chromebooks (315 and 317)
Daylight Savings Time causes inaccurate sleep tracking on Fitbit devices
Daylight Savings Time strikes again, and this time it is messing with our fitness trackers. It's that time of the year when we (at least here in most of the United States) must roll back our clocks exactly one hour and lose that precious hour of sleep, all in the name of saving daylight. However, … [Read more...] about Daylight Savings Time causes inaccurate sleep tracking on Fitbit devices
Google Messages swaps its odd horizontal photo picker for a standard vertical one
Do you want to know what I can't stand? When app developers make poor use of my device's available screen real estate. In some instances, these decisions are made out of a desire to explore new UX territory or to be clever and different from the competition. For the longest time, Google Messages … [Read more...] about Google Messages swaps its odd horizontal photo picker for a standard vertical one
Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are winning me over, but they need one more thing to be perfect
I'll be the first to admit I've been a bit all over the place when it comes to Google's new earbuds. When they were first announced a bit surprisingly at Google I/O 2022 in May, I was nothing but excited. Finally, we were getting the Pixel Buds I always wanted, with all the ANC and transparency … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are winning me over, but they need one more thing to be perfect
How to download songs from YouTube Music to your Pixel Watch
One of the benefits new Pixel Watch owners get is a free three-month trial for YouTube Music Premium. As a YouTube Music subscriber, whether you have a Wifi/Bluetooth or an LTE model, you can pre-download music to your watch so you can play it offline at any time, such as when running errands or … [Read more...] about How to download songs from YouTube Music to your Pixel Watch
