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
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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
You can now set a more specific working location in Calendar
Google Workspace launched a Calendar feature last year, allowing users to specify whether they were working remotely or in the office. This proved very helpful as hybrid work became increasingly mainstream, and co-workers needed an easy way to find out if their team members were physically in the … [Read more...] about You can now set a more specific working location in Calendar
Google files lawsuits against Sonos for hotword detection, wireless charging, and more
Remember last May when Google was sued by Sonos for "stealing" its speaker technology? Remember how you weren't able to control speaker group volume on smart devices thanks to that little kerfuffle? Well, guess what? Google is getting revenge on the company by suing them several times over. It's not … [Read more...] about Google files lawsuits against Sonos for hotword detection, wireless charging, and more
Will my printer work with a Chromebook?
Printing with a Chromebook once invoked eye-twitching anxiety attacks. It wasn't so long ago that forums were filled with frustrated users that were on the precipice of abandoning ChromeOS altogether because Google Cloud Print was a convoluted mess. Manufacturers were slow to adopt Google's Cloud … [Read more...] about Will my printer work with a Chromebook?
The ChromeOS team is at work on window Snap Groups for Chromebooks
I have to admit, in the past year or so I've been a bit envious of a particular new feature on Windows 11: Snap Assist. In an updated take on a long-standing feature for most desktops at this point (MacOS being the main outlier, here), Windows 11 took the basic window snapping we all have come to … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS team is at work on window Snap Groups for Chromebooks
The excellent predecessor to the HP Dragonfly Chromebook is $300 off right now
While we're nearing the release of our full review of the amazing HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, I can confidently say that its predecessor - the HP Elite c1030 - is just as great to use on a daily basis. Sure, the Dragonfly has a few new tricks up its sleeve and a faster processor on paper, but … [Read more...] about The excellent predecessor to the HP Dragonfly Chromebook is $300 off right now
How to get a screenshot of your Chromebook’s login screen
It doesn't come up often, but there may be times when you need a screenshot of your Chromebook's login page. Whether it is to capture an error message or to have a clean image of it for documentation, most of the time most people resort to just taking a picture of it. However, there is a better … [Read more...] about How to get a screenshot of your Chromebook’s login screen
Google TV may soon add its own free live tv channels
In an APK teardown of the latest version of the Android TV launcher app, 9to5Google came across code that hints at Google TV putting what seems like the final touches to its long-awaited free add-supported channels. We reported on this last year after a report revealed that Google was in the process … [Read more...] about Google TV may soon add its own free live tv channels
YouTube TV removes Universo. Makes it a Spanish plan add-on.
YouTube TV launched a new Spanish-only base plan and Spanish TV add-on back in May, which unbundled Spanish content from the regular base plan. This new plan was hailed as a lower-cost option for Spanish speakers who did not need the English TV lineup. Additionally, for those who wanted both … [Read more...] about YouTube TV removes Universo. Makes it a Spanish plan add-on.
Popular dystopian document thriller ‘Papers, Please’ crosses border checkpoint to Android
Have you ever heard of a "Dystopian Document Thriller"? No? That's because an indie game called 'Papers, Please' invented it. In the same way that Death Stranding made walking exhilarating (depending on who you ask), developer Lucas Pope turned checking border crossing papers as an immigration … [Read more...] about Popular dystopian document thriller ‘Papers, Please’ crosses border checkpoint to Android
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is getting a Family Plan option
I love my PlayStation, and I love Google Stadia. Hell, I even love me some Nvidia GeForce NOW every once in a while, although the Steam or Epic launcher peaking through a game's boot process has been a major turn-off for me. Of all of the services, Stadia and Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass would have to … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is getting a Family Plan option
