I'm a huge advocate of covering anything and everything Google does to support and enable families to use technology for improvements to their quality of life. When Family Link came out five years ago to assist parents with managing how their children interface with technology, I believed it was a … [Read more...] about The Google Family Link app just got completely redesigned and it looks much more user friendly
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A new protective bumper case for the Pixel Watch emerges, looks awesome
I don't want to put the cart before the horse on this one, but I really like the look of this new bumper case. Coming in four colors - clear, matte black, chrome, and rose gold - this second protective sleeve from Ringke comes alongside their currently-sold-out metal version and undercuts the price … [Read more...] about A new protective bumper case for the Pixel Watch emerges, looks awesome
Get 3 free months of Amazon Luna+ and Nvidia GeForce NOW with these new Chromebook Perks
I love Chromebook Perks, but I can usually not claim them due to the fact that they're promotional efforts by companies in collaboration with Google to get sign-ups for their services. Despite this, I like to cover them so that anyone who has yet to try out the paid version of a creative app or … [Read more...] about Get 3 free months of Amazon Luna+ and Nvidia GeForce NOW with these new Chromebook Perks
Do this, not that: $30 dollars more gets you a much better version of this gaming Chromebook
Google recently announced the first-ever Chromebooks designed specifically with cloud gamers in mind. Three new devices came along for the ride and now, we have "gaming" Chromebooks from Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo. Hopefully, other OEMs will follow suit but for now, the three options above are excellent … [Read more...] about Do this, not that: $30 dollars more gets you a much better version of this gaming Chromebook
More specs emerge for the upcoming foldable Pixel Notepad
With the latest Pixel hardware event now in the rear-view mirror, it is time to look forward again. Around here, there's nothing more interesting in Google's upcoming hardware collection than the Pixel Notepad - Google's first attempt at a folding phone. We've discussed it many, many times before … [Read more...] about More specs emerge for the upcoming foldable Pixel Notepad
The Google Play Store is getting a Chromebook and tablet focused redesign
Android apps on Chromebooks have almost entirely defied expectations and while they spent most of their life on Google's operating system being under served and under utilized by both users and developers, Google's renewed focus on them has really been showing as of late. Take, for example, the … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store is getting a Chromebook and tablet focused redesign
You can now have your Google Meet video meetings transcribed for you in Google Docs
Google recently announced that meetings held via Google Meet can now be transcribed into a Google Doc. Similar to meeting recordings, the transcribed file is stored in the "Meet Recordings" folder in the host's Google Drive. This function is exclusive to the desktop and laptop versions of Google … [Read more...] about You can now have your Google Meet video meetings transcribed for you in Google Docs
You can now add files and events to Google Sheets using Smart Chips
With the exciting launch of the Pixel 7 series last week, you'd be forgiven not to know that there was a whole other Google event taking place. The event was Google Cloud Next '22, which is considered Google's flagship event of the year and where people interested in the cloud can learn from one … [Read more...] about You can now add files and events to Google Sheets using Smart Chips
Fear not: Pixel Watch bands are back in stock and ready to ship
Since the launch day of Google's new Pixel Watch, the actual replacement bands the company offers have been largely out of stock and unavailable. While not a wildly unique situation, I was a bit bummed to see Google having inventory issues with the watch bands as the pent-up demand for this device … [Read more...] about Fear not: Pixel Watch bands are back in stock and ready to ship
This FullHD 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook is on sale for $139
Finding a good Chromebook deal is exponentially easier now than say, three years ago. Best Buy alone carries daily discounts on dozens of ChromeOS devices nearly every day of the week. That's not to say that all Chromebook sales are worth your time which is why I'm here to make sure that you don't … [Read more...] about This FullHD 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook is on sale for $139
How to set up your Pixel 7 to keep track of your coughing and snoring while you sleep
The Made by Google event that took place last week wasn't just for announcing cool new devices. In between the exciting hardware announcements, there were quite a few software nuggets mentioned too, one of which was the ability for the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro to use its AI smarts to detect when you are … [Read more...] about How to set up your Pixel 7 to keep track of your coughing and snoring while you sleep
YouTube begins rolling out something people have wanted for years – vanity URL ‘handles’
Remember 'vanity URLs'? Those short, descriptive, and most importantly memorable website links that would help you quickly identify a creator's profile or page online? YouTube seems to have just now remembered them, and some individuals have recently received emails asking them to claim their … [Read more...] about YouTube begins rolling out something people have wanted for years – vanity URL ‘handles’
