To date, Google Meet allows you to host meetings for up to 500 active attendees, but no more, and they all have to be a part of your Workspace organization. This limit is probably due to Google’s server capacity for the Meet software or perhaps it’s in place because most Workspace users don’t or won’t […]
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Google Search results will now let you book a Doctor’s appointment
On the heels of the COVID-19 Pandemic taking hold of our everyday lives and overwhelming the already-delicate healthcare system in the United States, Google released a set of features last year that aimed to assist people with making more informed choices about their health. These new features ranged from clearly noting in Google search what […]
Continue ReadingGoogle battles lawsuit over ‘Order Online’ button in restaurant search results
A restaurant franchise group has filed a class-action suit against Google, which claims Google has been setting up online ordering pages without their consent that tricks potential customers into ordering from third-party delivery apps, such as Postmates or Grubhub. The lawsuit acquired by Ars Technica, filed on behalf of Left Field Holdings (which runs the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Search homepage adding Discover-style information cards
Do you remember “iGoogle”? I certainly do! Google’s cluttered but useful homepage full of widgets (known as “gadgets”) was a personal dashboard for information that would benefit the user throughout the day which spawned many other tools similar to it like Netvibes. Sadly, the company shut down iGoogle back in 2013, and after a nine-year-long […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel 6 sets record as Google’s best selling phone ever
It’s no secret that Google’s latest mobile flagship device has made a big splash in the smartphone market. Just do a quick search for “best android phones of 2021” and you will be greeted by list after list ranking the Pixel 6/6 Pro at or very near number one and that’s a big deal for […]
Continue ReadingReports of declined Chromebook shipments disregard the bigger picture
The report of my death has been grossly exaggerated. Mark Twain Okay, before the history buffs light the torches, I am well aware that this is an inaccurate quote of the late, great Mark Twain. He actually stated: …I have even heard on good authority that I was dead. James Ross Clemens, a cousin of […]
Continue ReadingAcer tackles tough with 4 new education Chromebooks
BETT is billed as one of the world’s largest Education Technology conferences and it has historically taken place around the end of January or the beginning of February. That changed when COVID-19 decided to derail nearly everyone’s plans for the better part of two years. Canceled last year, BETT 2022 has been pushed back to […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 145: CES 2022 recap
This week on The Chrome Cast, we’re looking back at all the fun stuff we covered from CES 2022. While we couldn’t be at the show this year due to increased COVID activity and the omicron variant, all our meetings were able to be conducted in a virtual space and HP was even kind enough […]
Continue ReadingMore helpful navigation, grocery, and dining features added to Google Maps for the holidays
Now that Black Friday is out of the way, families around the globe are looking forward to the Christmas season. With the global pandemic still posing a constant threat, the holidays are yet again going to be carried out in strange, new ways. Luckily, Google Maps has been there at every turn, providing new and […]
Continue ReadingThese super cool murals around the country let you shop by pointing Google Lens at them
American Express and Google have partnered for Small Business Saturday this weekend to create large murals across four prominent U.S. cities – Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. However, these aren’t just any murals – they feature many Google Shopping “tag” icons that can be scanned directly using Google Lens on your phone. Once […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is helping put food banks and pantries on the map in time for the holidays
In a new Keyword blog post, Google has detailed how it’s helping those in need to locate local food banks and pantries so that they can get the nutrition they deserve. More than 54 million people struggle through the year to remain fed for various reasons, but it feels most prevalent for the rest of […]
Continue ReadingWhy Google’s choice to skip Black Friday deals on Pixel 6 makes sense
As they’ve done each year since the inception of the Google Store, Google has posted all their Black Friday deals in preparation for the holiday shopping rush. While it was already happening prior to the pandemic, COVID-19 forced retailers to really rethink how they position holiday-inspired deals, getting us farther and farther from the actual […]
Continue ReadingChromebook shipments dip 37% this quarter, but there’s nothing to worry about
Thanks to the global pandemic, Chromebooks saw explosive growth over the past year, and it showed no signs of slowing down. However, a new report on the global PC market from Canalys shows that Chromebook shipments have slowed and have dipped 37% in Q3 of 2021. At first blush, it could be easy to say […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebase 22 All-in-One review: Chrome OS rotation innovation [VIDEO]
I suppose it’s true in every tech category – iterative design changes lead to boring products given enough time. Look at our phones. Seriously, take the phone out of your pocket and compare it with the phones you see in stores or in commercials. It’s basically a black rectangle with some cameras on the back, […]
Continue ReadingUp close with the rugged CTL Chromebook NL72
It’s hard to believe but many schools are already planning their technology budgets for the next school year. Even crazier, many institutions are still holding out for new Chromebooks after a massive supply shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As quickly as many manufacturers could get new laptops imported, they were snatched up by schools […]
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