We have been discussing and following the development of a few Chrome and ChromeOS features to improve battery and performance. We have been documenting all that here based on the diligent work that u/Leopeva64-2 on Reddit has done. Just a couple of weeks ago, we reported on the introduction of a … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming high-efficiency and battery saver mode will have visual indicators
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Access to the Stadia-driven Resident Evil Village demo offered by Capcom will soon expire
Stadia's white label service called "Immersive Stream for Games" has been a thing for a while now, and since the shock has died down that the company was not solely focused on the consumer, its B2B solution has gone on to become a powerhouse for letting third parties demo content to their customers … [Read more...] about Access to the Stadia-driven Resident Evil Village demo offered by Capcom will soon expire
Snore and cough detection for Digital Wellbeing on Android is finally on its way
Google's 2nd generation Nest Hub integrated something called Sleep Sensing using its onboard Soli chip back when the device first shipped, and this feature allowed the smart display to detect sleep patterns like how long you rest, the quality of that rest, and more. Additionally, something called … [Read more...] about Snore and cough detection for Digital Wellbeing on Android is finally on its way
Google announces in-person hardware event for October 6th
It is official. Google will hold its first in-person hardware event in recent years on October 6th, 2022 at 10am EST. The announcement was done via social media, confirming that the event will be streamed live. The announcement also links to the event page within the Google Store, which you can … [Read more...] about Google announces in-person hardware event for October 6th
Fitbit expands AFib detection feature to UK, Europe, and more regions
Google announced in early April that its Fitbit line of smartwatches had received FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) clearance to use a new algorithm in its products in order to help detect irregular heart rhythm conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). By the end of April, this new … [Read more...] about Fitbit expands AFib detection feature to UK, Europe, and more regions
3nm Pixel 8 Tensor SoC is possibly being fabricated by Samsung
While we're firmly in Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro mode just weeks away from the full unveiling of Google's upcoming flagship phones, in the tech world, we're always talking about the next big thing. Whether its folding phones, AR/VR, or a new take on mobile tech, we continue waiting for what's next … [Read more...] about 3nm Pixel 8 Tensor SoC is possibly being fabricated by Samsung
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is down to its lowest price ever
I said it in my review and I'll say it again: for my use case, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is my personal favorite Chromebook tablet ever made. Though its size and form factor may not make it the right fit for everyone, there's simply no denying the benefits included in Lenovo's large, … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is down to its lowest price ever
How to use face detection on Pixel to improve auto-rotate
I'm sure you can relate to how annoying it is to lie down while using your phone and have your phone's display rotate to landscape orientation. This particular scenario was responsible for people turning off auto-rotate on their phones altogether and manually enabling it as needed. But what if I … [Read more...] about How to use face detection on Pixel to improve auto-rotate
How to disable duplicate notifications for apps and web apps on your Chromebook
The Chromebook notification tray has recently received a huge visual refresh, and quite honestly, it looks gorgeous. I had initially predicted it with my Material You for ChromeOS mockup, and now that it's here, it feels like just another part of the operating system. All in all, it along with the … [Read more...] about How to disable duplicate notifications for apps and web apps on your Chromebook
Google warns Hangouts users: App to stop working November 1st
Since February, Google has sounded the alarm about the impending migration from the legacy Google Hangouts application in favor of Google Chat. Chat is meant to become Google's single messaging solution, which provides rich-text editing, @ mentions, media and emojis, and seamless integration with … [Read more...] about Google warns Hangouts users: App to stop working November 1st
Google Meet will now automatically adjust the volume of participants that are too loud
We've all been there. We're in a video meeting, and someone with a hot mic unmutes and sounds significantly louder than everyone else. This issue is hard to control in this age of hybrid work and workers using different types of equipment in their home offices, causing discrepancies in … [Read more...] about Google Meet will now automatically adjust the volume of participants that are too loud
Matter demoed at IFA 2022 with Nest Hub controlling a HomeKit accessory
Aside from the usual tech revealed at IFA, like televisions and new laptops, another product showcased this year was cause for awe. This consisted of demo stations by the smart home accessory company Eve, which showed their Homekit-enabled smart plugs working with Homekit-incompatible devices like … [Read more...] about Matter demoed at IFA 2022 with Nest Hub controlling a HomeKit accessory
