As we hit the midway point of August, Google's fall hardware event is beginning to feel that much more tangible. While we don't have an official date just yet, leaks point to October 6th as the pre-order date for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, giving us a clear indication that we should likely see … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro get massive discounts as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro loom large
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Google may be purposefully holding back the Pixel 6a’s screen
In some recent news that has me a bit befuddled, it seems that Google has shipped Pixel 6a devices that are actually equipped with 90hz displays. Though Google advertises the Pixel 6a as a 60hz phone, the hardware in the device says different, and an it appears an Android modder has unlocked the … [Read more...] about Google may be purposefully holding back the Pixel 6a’s screen
Deal Alert: $100 off this premium 12th Gen Chromebook 2-in-1
Premium, high-end Chromebooks are quickly becoming commonplace. Picking up a flagship ChromeOS laptop has become relatively easy and quite affordable if you're willing to forgo a feature here and there. The latest generation of Intel devices pushes that needle forward further than ever before with … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $100 off this premium 12th Gen Chromebook 2-in-1
Streaming services want to invade and ruin your YouTube experience, and Google may let them
I may be biased in saying this, but it seems like Google will do anything to force YouTube TV down your throat, even if it must mix it with a little bit of what you love in order to make it palatable. Now, I'm not talking about cable channels themselves, per se, but the incessant need the company … [Read more...] about Streaming services want to invade and ruin your YouTube experience, and Google may let them
You can now perform Google Image searches with Google Lens on desktop Chrome
Google Lens is Google's image recognition software that utilizes computer vision, AI, and machine learning to determine what's in the foreground and background of an image in order to show you related images, products, and more. Initially, it became available on Pixel phones, but shortly thereafter … [Read more...] about You can now perform Google Image searches with Google Lens on desktop Chrome
Pixels get commute traffic info back in “At a Glance” widget
One of the things I love about Pixel phones is the "At a Glance" widget that presents you with helpful information on your home screen when you need it. Recently, the widget has been gaining even more functionality that constitutes quality of life improvements, such as flashlight reminders, air … [Read more...] about Pixels get commute traffic info back in “At a Glance” widget
How to teach your children the basics of logic and programming for free with Scratch
As I continue my series about creating games on your Chromebook, we leave Godot behind and move on to something that the younger ChromeOS audience and students can get into. Today, I'm going to show you how to get your children to learn logic and programming in a fun way while creating something … [Read more...] about How to teach your children the basics of logic and programming for free with Scratch
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides will now warn you of Office file compatibility issues
Google has done a load of work to entice Microsoft Office users to switch over the Drive with Docs, Sheets, and Slides, but without proper compatibility with their files, the bait was never going to be sweet enough. Over the past few years though, it's created a much more appealing means of opening … [Read more...] about Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides will now warn you of Office file compatibility issues
Google Fiber to expand to 5 new states after a 7-year hiatus
One would be forgiven to think that Google Fiber was dead in the water; after all, the company did put all expansions on hold in the aftermath of the Alphabet Inc restructuring. However, Google Fiber is back seven years later, planning to expand to more cities. It's important to note that Google … [Read more...] about Google Fiber to expand to 5 new states after a 7-year hiatus
The Chrome Cast 187: Pixel 7 Ultra rumors and HP Dragonfly Chromebook Review
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing the newest rumors swirling ahead of Google's rapidly-approaching fall hardware event. With the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro already announced at Google I/O 2022, we thought we knew all there was to know about the fall's phone lineup, but … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 187: Pixel 7 Ultra rumors and HP Dragonfly Chromebook Review
Your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a phones are getting Google’s Game Dashboard on Android 13
If you're unfamiliar with Google's "Game Dashboard", it's basically an extension of the Google Play Games tools now that they've been injected directly into the Android 13 operating system. In addition to having the option to record or livestream your gameplay directly to YouTube, you can also set … [Read more...] about Your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a phones are getting Google’s Game Dashboard on Android 13
Gmail will spare political campaign emails from spam filter
Brace yourselves because more email Spam is coming. As a result of questions, concerns, and accusations regarding bias in the way Gmail's spam filtering works, particularly as it pertains to political campaign emails in the U.S., Google began back in June to plan on mitigating this. This was … [Read more...] about Gmail will spare political campaign emails from spam filter
