If you own a Fitbit device and you prefer to ditch your phone when working out to music, I've got some bad news for you. 9to5Google spotted an update on the Fitbit support page stating that on October 13th, the option to sync your Fitbit device with the Fitbit Connect app will be removed. This app … [Read more...] about Fitbit kills local music syncing in favor of subscriptions
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Action RPG Puzzler ‘Dungeons & Gravestone’ is coming to Google Stadia
An interesting, new title called Dungeons & Gravestone is apparently coming to Google Stadia. In this unique, action RPG puzzler, you'll brave what look to be procedurally generated dungeons (We will confirm this as soon as possible) as your life energy slowly drains the longer you stay and … [Read more...] about Action RPG Puzzler ‘Dungeons & Gravestone’ is coming to Google Stadia
Google Search and Maps take a brief time out
I remember it like it was yesterday but it wasn't. It was actually the day before yesterday and I was sitting on the couch doing a little research for my latest passion project, SmokeInsider. While looking for the best way to cook hard-boiled eggs on a pellet smoker, my search was abruptly … [Read more...] about Google Search and Maps take a brief time out
Google TV plans to take on the TV Fitness market and more
According to a report by Protocol, during a closed-door partner event last month, Google shared its future plans for Google TV. These plans are ambitious and prove that Google is ready to plant its flag in a space where Apple has dominated in the past year and a half: The TV Fitness market. The … [Read more...] about Google TV plans to take on the TV Fitness market and more
Google is being sued for pulling the rug from under G Suite Legacy users’ feet
According to The Register, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Google for its decision to begin charging a fee for its G Suite Legacy service as it began to think about how it could fold loyal customers into the Workspace branding earlier this year. Citing a 'breach of contract', and … [Read more...] about Google is being sued for pulling the rug from under G Suite Legacy users’ feet
Stadia launches ‘Party Stream’ to let you livestream gameplay to your closest friends
Stadia has had plenty of innovative livestreaming methods for quite some time now, like sharing live gameplay directly to the largest video platform for sharing in the world - YouTube. This is possible because Google owns both, and the seamless integration is a magical thing. However, being able to … [Read more...] about Stadia launches ‘Party Stream’ to let you livestream gameplay to your closest friends
Duo and Google Meet merger enters final phase with app rename
Google announced back in June that they would be adding all of Google Meet's features to Google Duo and combining the two video calling services into one. The transition into this "one video app to rule them all" solution began last month, in stages, as is customary for Google's larger software … [Read more...] about Duo and Google Meet merger enters final phase with app rename
Read Along by Google is now available as a web application for your Chromebook
Google used to sell a Frozen II-themed Google Home Mini that came bundled with a few bedtime stories that you could activate via a kid and family-friendly service called 'Read along'. Truly, this was available for all Home speakers, but having the brand partnership with Disney helped the company … [Read more...] about Read Along by Google is now available as a web application for your Chromebook
1Password 8 for Android is out with new look and improvements
Although Chrome's built-in password manager has come a long way, adding on-device encryption on Android, iOS, and Chrome, plus providing a home screen shortcut on Android devices, the fact remains that some users need a password manager that can store more than just website credentials and credit … [Read more...] about 1Password 8 for Android is out with new look and improvements
With the Pixel Notepad rumors swirling, Gboard’s split keyboard feels even more timely
At the beginning of June, Google's Gboard virtual keyboard app finally rolled out support for a split layout. If you've used larger-screened touch-oriented devices in the past decade, you likely know why this is such a big deal. Starting with the iPad years ago, the advent of split keyboard … [Read more...] about With the Pixel Notepad rumors swirling, Gboard’s split keyboard feels even more timely
Google launches #GetTheMessage campaign targeting Apple
People like to bash Google because of its penchant for killing or giving up on many of its helpful apps, but one thing Google is not giving up on is its plight to get Apple to adopt RCS on the iPhone. You may remember back in June when Google subtweeted at Apple a tongue-in-cheek unofficial lyric … [Read more...] about Google launches #GetTheMessage campaign targeting Apple
Once again, the Pixel 7 Ultra is making headlines and is questionable at best
Well, it's August and that means it is time for the Pixel hype/rumor train to really start revving up. I talked a few months ago about the fact that Google's relatively-transparent unveiling of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at Google I/O 2022 took a lot of the steam out of the leak machine that is … [Read more...] about Once again, the Pixel 7 Ultra is making headlines and is questionable at best
