Google is running its Nest Hub promotion again, and if you missed out last time on grabbing a smart display at "no cost", then now is your chance to atone for your sins. Just kidding, smart displays aren't for everyone, and I get that, but ever since my son broke mine on accident, I've been without, … [Read more...] about Upgrade to a 2TB Google One storage subscription and get a ‘free’ Nest Hub
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You’ll soon be able to silence your Pixel 6 with a Google Assistant Quick Phrase
Quick phrases have been part of Google Assistant for some time now. For those not familiar, Quick phrases are a way to respond and send commands to the Assistant without invoking the "Hey, Google" wake phrase. These commands became extremely helpful when it came to Assistant speakers, like being … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to silence your Pixel 6 with a Google Assistant Quick Phrase
Early look at Chromebook ‘Glanceable’ widgets clarifies their purpose a bit
While I love new features coming to Chromebooks, I'll have to go on record as being a tad bit bummed out by what this particular one is turning out to be. I'm not saying it won't be a solid addition to ChromeOS or that many users won't find it incredibly helpful: it's just not what I was hoping it … [Read more...] about Early look at Chromebook ‘Glanceable’ widgets clarifies their purpose a bit
This 12th Gen 2-in-1 Chromebook is hands-down the best deal around
On yesterday's episode of The Chrome Cast, we spoke at length about the incredible value and performance offered up by Acer's latest premium 2-in-1 Chromebook. At a retail price of $729, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 gives buyers nearly everything you could ask of a new ChromeOS laptop. Along with … [Read more...] about This 12th Gen 2-in-1 Chromebook is hands-down the best deal around
First look: ChromeOS 105 ‘control overlay’ lets you play Android games with your keyboard
Octopus is an Android app that lets you tie physical input devices like gamepad face buttons, and triggers, keyboard keys, and mouse clicks to tap or swipe hotspots on your touchscreen. It's long since been an application that I've hoped would make many of my favorite Google Play Games more … [Read more...] about First look: ChromeOS 105 ‘control overlay’ lets you play Android games with your keyboard
Google Search wants to let you know how long an article will take to read before you click it
The 'Reading List' or 'Read Anywhere' feature in Chrome is quickly becoming one of my favorite features, but not because I actually read stuff that I save - well, not until recently. Instead, it's because saving articles for later is the missing link between News, Discover, Chrome, and Google Search … [Read more...] about Google Search wants to let you know how long an article will take to read before you click it
Uninstall these 5 malicious Chrome extensions that know where you live and where you sleep
Despite the fact that we continue to have bad actor Chrome extensions pop up in the Web Store, Google has done a ton to mitigate it over the past year. From adding new requirements for how developers must use your data to adding a seal of approval for anyone who respects that data and doesn't misuse … [Read more...] about Uninstall these 5 malicious Chrome extensions that know where you live and where you sleep
Google Contacts adds filtering options just like Gmail chips
Following in the footsteps of apps like Gmail, Drive, Photos, and more, Contacts is poised to be the next Google app on Android to embrace search chip filters. To those unfamiliar, search chips are Material Design elements that use tags or descriptive words to filter content. They are a good … [Read more...] about Google Contacts adds filtering options just like Gmail chips
Lenovo announces the world’s first Chromebook with a 120hz screen
Today, Lenovo has taken the wraps off of the new 16-inch IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, and this one has a very special feature up its sleeve that we've never seen in a Chromebook up to this point: a 120hz screen. I suppose it was a matter of time as ChromeOS has supported high-refresh screens for quite a … [Read more...] about Lenovo announces the world’s first Chromebook with a 120hz screen
Lenovo announces first ThinkCentre Chromebox in 7 years
We've been tracking 12th Gen Intel Chromeboxes for quite some time now. Unlike Chromebooks, Chromeboxes generally see a two-year release cycle that skips a generation of Intel CPUs. The last ChromeOS mini PCs to hit the market were powered by 10th Gen Comet Lake processors. The new generation of … [Read more...] about Lenovo announces first ThinkCentre Chromebox in 7 years
WhatsApp Beta rolls out voice call support on Wear OS 3
While there is currently no WhatsApp app for Wear OS, watch wearers have been able to accept WhatsApp voice calls indirectly with an "Answer call on phone" option, which would promptly let you continue the conversation on your handset. However, the newest update to the Beta version of WhatsApp on … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Beta rolls out voice call support on Wear OS 3
YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
Not a month ago, Google announced that it would be bringing direct integration of YouTube, Spotify, 'Kahoot!', and more into your live Meet calls to make them more fun and interactive, and today, we get the very first show of this with YouTube's latest experiment. By visiting youtube.com/new, … [Read more...] about YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
