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
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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’
Pixel 7 Pro display gets 2nd place DxOMark ranking: Excellent HDR10 and color fidelity
Leaks from pre-release Pixel 7 Pro units suggested that Google had made the decision to equip the phone with a Samsung display panel that is newer than the one in the Pixel 6 Pro. It appears that this may actually be the case because the results from the DxOMark Display Test are in, and the findings … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro display gets 2nd place DxOMark ranking: Excellent HDR10 and color fidelity
The Chrome Cast 195: Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and a new gaming Chromebook
A lot has happened since the last episode of The Chrome Cast, and with us taking last week off due to the Google hardware event, there's a ton of stuff to discuss. For this week, we stuck to Google's latest hardware - the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the Pixel Watch - for the majority of our time. … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 195: Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and a new gaming Chromebook
Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i Gaming Chromebook is now available for only $399
It has only been three days since Google announced the first-ever "gaming" Chromebooks designed for an optimal cloud gaming experience. These Chromebooks feature high-res, high refresh rate displays, the fastest connectivity available, and game-centric features like RGB keyboards with anti-ghosting … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i Gaming Chromebook is now available for only $399
Netflix asks you to trade your dignity to save a few bucks with its new ‘Basic with Ads plan’
Netflix is trying a handful of things to save its struggling business, including its efforts to begin spinning up its own game development studio complete with original planned content. While the fruits of its labor are still at least a few years away, it does have a strategy that's going into … [Read more...] about Netflix asks you to trade your dignity to save a few bucks with its new ‘Basic with Ads plan’
