Last month, we reported on an upcoming iteration to Google's popular Nest Wifi hardware and stated that it would ship with one feature that missed the boat with the launch of the previous version of the device. That feature was Wi-Fi 6E, an improved Wi-Fi standard with increased range, strength, and … [Read more...] about Google’s upcoming device just leaked as the ‘Nest Wifi Pro’, looks to be a self-contained unit
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Tensor 2 benchmark results reveal iteration, not overhaul for Google’s custom Pixel SoC
Google has made it clear to everyone that they won't only launch an upgrade to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on October 6th, but that these new devices will come with a new version of their in-house Tensor SoC as well. Dubbed Tensor G2, this new chip hasn't been completely unpacked by Google just … [Read more...] about Tensor 2 benchmark results reveal iteration, not overhaul for Google’s custom Pixel SoC
The 12th Gen Acer Spin Chromebook 714 just hit an all-time low price
After posting last week's top 5 deal round-up and pointing out that Chromebook discounts are few are far between at the moment. Best Buy has just dropped the biggest discount we've ever seen on what is arguably the best overall device of 2022. Of course, I'm talking about the premium, powerful Acer … [Read more...] about The 12th Gen Acer Spin Chromebook 714 just hit an all-time low price
How to tell Web apps and Android apps apart on your Chromebook
ChromeOS is one of the few operating systems that allows you to install applications from other operating systems, as is the case with Linux and Android apps that run in their own separate containers. However, having a combination of web app shortcuts, PWAs, Android apps, and Linux apps running on … [Read more...] about How to tell Web apps and Android apps apart on your Chromebook
Keep notes becomes the latest app to join the Workspace family
It looks like my absolute favorite Google app just made the switch in its branding to reflect its bundling into Google Workspace. Shown in the screenshot below, the splashscreen for the notetaking app now shows the Workspace logo near the bottom of the screen. 9to5Google first noticed this change, … [Read more...] about Keep notes becomes the latest app to join the Workspace family
How to install non-Google Play Store apps on your Chromebook without switching to developer mode
Sometimes, an Android app that you want to install on your Chromebook may simply not be available on the Google Play Store. This could be either because it's incompatible, or because the app's developer has tagged it as such due to the experience on your device not being exactly how they prefer to … [Read more...] about How to install non-Google Play Store apps on your Chromebook without switching to developer mode
Google Chat gets multi-language Smart Replies and multi-media support
A couple of new updates are rolling out to Google Chat this week that will make the service more user-friendly for those using it on mobile or the Web. These new features were announced via the Google Workspace blog, but are not necessarily just for Workspace customers. Currently, iOS users are … [Read more...] about Google Chat gets multi-language Smart Replies and multi-media support
The Chrome Cast 192: What’s next after Pixelbook for Chromebooks
In what is a bit of a sad episode, we spend most of our time this week discussing the recent news that Google has chosen to shut down the team responsible for the Pixelbook. It seems there was one on the way, but Google has done what Google does and changed trajectory a bit in the midst of labor … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 192: What’s next after Pixelbook for Chromebooks
Google Lens via Chrome’s Side Panel will soon support third-party search engines
Chrome's "Side Search" allows you to pop open a panel and search Google for anything you right-click without having to leave the page you're on. It's both efficient and strange since we're generally accustomed to just opening a new tab to get back to Google. However, the feature was first introduced … [Read more...] about Google Lens via Chrome’s Side Panel will soon support third-party search engines
Google Messages prepping direct replies, more emoji reactions, transcribing voice memos
Since the "Buy your mom an iPhone" comment that Apple CEO, Tim Cook, made in response to a reporter's question about Apple adopting RCS and the fact that video quality gets significantly degraded when a message goes through SMS, many have been quick to write Google Messages off and consider this a … [Read more...] about Google Messages prepping direct replies, more emoji reactions, transcribing voice memos
I was wrong: a Pixelbook with Tensor inside never actually made any sense
In my list of articles to eventually write, I've left a note about one day crafting a wishful, hopeful post about what my dream Tensor-powered Pixelbook would look like. Time and time again I'd consider writing it, but I'd always stumble on one, key point of the Pixelbook and Google-made Chromebook … [Read more...] about I was wrong: a Pixelbook with Tensor inside never actually made any sense
Chrome’s new password manager UI will have its own page and settings
For the past year, Google has been consistently making improvements to Chrome's password manager, to the point where it's intent to turn it into a full featured password management solution has become very obvious. In one of the most recent Chrome Canary updates, we even saw a flag pop up where … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new password manager UI will have its own page and settings
