One of the coolest technologies released over the past few years has been the ability to scrape text off of images with Google Lens. It's been around for a bit, and though its become pretty commonplace to be able to pull off a trick like this on your phone, its only recently become a feature baked … [Read more...] about How to extract text from images with your Chromebook and Google Lens
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Custom Emojis coming to Chat for Google Workspace
It's no secret that Google has been leaning heavily into the use of emojis and working diligently to add Emoji options to all their apps. Although Chat within Google Workspace has had the use of emoji enabled for a while now, Google has announced that support for custom emoji has begun to roll out. … [Read more...] about Custom Emojis coming to Chat for Google Workspace
The unlocked Pixel 6a drops to crazy-low price of $299 (33% off) in the wake of Pixel 7
As we move into the holiday buying season, deals are everywhere. That won't stop anytime soon, but I feel like this deal on the Pixel 6a may not be eclipsed even by the wildness of Q4 price cuts. With an MSRP of $449, a drop of $150 is a pretty big deal for any piece of tech, and in this … [Read more...] about The unlocked Pixel 6a drops to crazy-low price of $299 (33% off) in the wake of Pixel 7
These Nest deals are poppin’
Google continues to expand further and further into the hardware space and rumor has it that some new audio devices could be on the horizon. That's exciting news and I really hope that we'll see some innovative and cutting-edge new stuff from Google but honestly, the current family of smart home … [Read more...] about These Nest deals are poppin’
The future of cloud gaming is more than the sum of its parts, but it’s still made up of parts
You may be asking yourself why I'm writing about Google Stadia again after the tech giant announced that it would be dead and gone by the new year. Well, it may have slipped up and caused its own untimely demise, but that doesn't mean that cloud gaming itself is done for. In fact, services like … [Read more...] about The future of cloud gaming is more than the sum of its parts, but it’s still made up of parts
Why short vertical video trends excite me for the upcoming Chromebook Google Photos video editor
Google promised us a Chromebook-specific video editor for Chromebooks this fall, so you know we are eagerly awaiting that arrival. While ChromeOS has grown in so many ways over the years, simple video edits have never really been a part of that growth trend. And while I don't hate the online video … [Read more...] about Why short vertical video trends excite me for the upcoming Chromebook Google Photos video editor
The Ringke Slim Case for Pixel Watch is shipping and ours just arrived [VIDEO]
I don't get too excited about accessory deliveries these days. Most times I have a package on the way with something in it from a company like Ringke, its for a new phone and it is likely going to be a case that looks, feels and performs just as I'd expect it to. That's not to say phone cases from … [Read more...] about The Ringke Slim Case for Pixel Watch is shipping and ours just arrived [VIDEO]
Gmail adds built-in tags to personalize mail merges for Workspace users
Mail merges, or multi-send, were introduced to Gmail a few months ago as an exclusive feature for higher-tiered Google Workspace customers. This feature lets you send a large number of emails without having to BCC everyone and includes a built-in link for recipients to unsubscribe if desired. … [Read more...] about Gmail adds built-in tags to personalize mail merges for Workspace users
GeForce NOW adds direct touchscreen controls since Stadia will no longer pursue the feature
Hey, do you remember that cloud gaming service called Google Stadia? Too soon? Sorry. Remember how it was the first to introduce direct touch controls for select games and subsequently never did anything with it before being killed off? We do too. Well, Nvidia is following closely in Stadia's … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW adds direct touchscreen controls since Stadia will no longer pursue the feature
YouTube to roll out visual tweaks for a more modern look
In honor of YouTube having turned 17 years old earlier this year, Google has begun to roll out a few new visual tweaks to its mobile, web, and SmartTV interfaces to provide a cleaner and more modern look. These changes came about from the input YouTube gathered from viewers around the world on what … [Read more...] about YouTube to roll out visual tweaks for a more modern look
The first legit metal link watch band for the Pixel Watch is nearly here
Over the past couple of weeks, Ringke has put out a few accessories for the Pixel Watch that none of us really saw coming. Of the chief concerns for Google's new wearable, the long-term durability is definitely at the top of many people's lists. Though the Pixel Watch looks gorgeous and feels … [Read more...] about The first legit metal link watch band for the Pixel Watch is nearly here
Google Chat and Gmail add labels to the new smart chip stack to simplify complex searches
Capitalizing on its smart chips for Gmail search, Google is now adding labels into the mix to make it easier than ever to stack search conditions and find emails easier. In a Workspace Updates blog post this week, the company revealed how it's working to simplify its email client both on the web and … [Read more...] about Google Chat and Gmail add labels to the new smart chip stack to simplify complex searches
