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How to install app updates on your Pixel Watch
The Pixel Watch has its own set of apps that have been installed via the Play Store. These apps get security and feature updates just like the apps on our smartphones do. However, these apps do not update automatically when we update their phone counterparts and therefore need some input on our part … [Read more...] about How to install app updates on your Pixel Watch
Google updates keyboard shortcuts for Keep on Android
Google has been on a roll lately, adding features to Workspace apps that run on larger-screen devices, such as Android tablets. Just last week, it added custom emojis for chat, out-of-office banners on a person’s information card, and the ability to see link previews and to drag, copy, and share … [Read more...] about Google updates keyboard shortcuts for Keep on Android
Google Messages End-to-End Encryption in testing phase for Group Chats
Google has been fighting the good battle for quite some time now, improving the RCS experience on Google Messages by adding features that bring it more up to par with its biggest messaging app competitor in the U.S. — iMessage. It also added end-to-end encryption to protect the privacy of its users' … [Read more...] about Google Messages End-to-End Encryption in testing phase for Group Chats
Xbox head Phil Spencer confirms a truth about cloud gaming that many don’t want to hear
It may seem odd that so many corporations are getting on board with the concept of cloud gaming before most users, but that's the world we live in. With the failure of Google Stadia and the questionable choices made by PlayStation as they lost their chance to become the king of the hill, it's up to … [Read more...] about Xbox head Phil Spencer confirms a truth about cloud gaming that many don’t want to hear
ChromeOS “Privacy Hub” icons on device shelf will let you toggle access to camera, mic, more
Earlier this year, ChromeOS began prepping what's known as the 'Privacy Hub' - a one-stop shop for all of your device's privacy and security options. In essence, it will likely be very similar to the privacy controls and indicators found on Android 12 and 13. When your camera or microphone is … [Read more...] about ChromeOS “Privacy Hub” icons on device shelf will let you toggle access to camera, mic, more
Google News is reportedly getting a Wear OS app
With the launch of the Pixel Watch earlier this month, Google has not been shy to let us all know that they are committed to the success of Wear OS. However, even with Wear OS 3 being available for some time now on a limited amount of watches, it is hoped that the Pixel Watch will be the wearable … [Read more...] about Google News is reportedly getting a Wear OS app
The Chrome Cast 197: Pixel Watch accessories, ChromeOS Flex BTS, and Acer 516 GE review
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start the show by talking through a bunch of new accessories that have hit the market for the Pixel Watch. Though this is the tip of the iceberg and many more are likely on the way, it is great to see some truly useful additions for Google's new wearable from 3rd … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 197: Pixel Watch accessories, ChromeOS Flex BTS, and Acer 516 GE review
These 30 malicious Chrome extensions just showed their true colors, affecting millions
A new campaign of malicious Chrome extensions was just uncovered by a Guardio Labs research report called "Dormant Colors". It's a large campaign with 30 extensions and millions of active installations across the globe. You may or may not have installed one of these on your Chrome browser or … [Read more...] about These 30 malicious Chrome extensions just showed their true colors, affecting millions
New Google Messages icon makes its way to the web version
Last week, Google announced a ton of new features and refreshed iconography for the Google Messages app. This new icon has already made its way to the Beta version of the Messages Android app and on Wear OS, however, there was one more place where the app is used that had yet to update to the new … [Read more...] about New Google Messages icon makes its way to the web version
A 12th-gen Chromebox and Chromebase may be on the way from HP
While we're still yet to see a large handful of 12th-gen Intel-powered Chromebooks in development actually hit the market, there's another sector of next-gen ChromeOS devices on the way that haven't broken cover yet: the new wave of Chromeboxes (and maybe a Chromebase or two). While less flashy and … [Read more...] about A 12th-gen Chromebox and Chromebase may be on the way from HP
Google and Coinbase join forces for the future of Web3
Cryptocurrency as a means of decentralized money may be volatile and uncertain but building the future of the web on decentralized blockchain technologies is an explosively emerging market and many tech giants are jumping into the Web3 arena feet first. While Web3 encompasses a wide array of … [Read more...] about Google and Coinbase join forces for the future of Web3
