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
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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
You may soon be able to live share YouTube, Spotify, Kahoot! and more in Google Meet
Google Duo has begun its transition into Google Meet, and with that, consumers and businesses will all be using the same calling and messaging technology under the same umbrella. To me, the company has come full circle with its messaging, and I'm just and only hoping they don't split it apart again … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to live share YouTube, Spotify, Kahoot! and more in Google Meet
Outlier joins the Chromebook Perks lineup to give you a professional education from home
If I had to recap all of the wonderful Chromebook Perks that you've been able to get over the past two years - especially for those of you who are trying to use your device to create art or to run a business, then I'd be here all day before I get to today's news. Instead, you can read all of my … [Read more...] about Outlier joins the Chromebook Perks lineup to give you a professional education from home
Stadia’s technology to be used for immersive AR and VR headset experiences as well
Google first announced its 'Immersive Stream' technology back in March, and since then, the white label B2B solution has been the center of much controversy regarding the consumer-facing version of Stadia. However, the company has made it clear that the new initiative isn't really new at all, has … [Read more...] about Stadia’s technology to be used for immersive AR and VR headset experiences as well
Digital Wellbeing to add wallpaper dimming at bedtime
The Digital Wellbeing app on Android 13 is about to get a redesign for Bedtime mode and add an option to dim your wallpaper. These changes were spotted by Esper's Mishaal Rahman, who posted his findings on Twitter and some screenshots of the feature in action. According to Mishaal, the new … [Read more...] about Digital Wellbeing to add wallpaper dimming at bedtime
ChromeOS 104 rolling out and introducing new features
It's a brand new month, and a new ChromeOS release awaits. Yesterday, Google officially announced the release of ChromeOS version 104, which should be generally available to eligible devices by now. The changes available with this release were mostly covered last week in a post based on an … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 104 rolling out and introducing new features
The Chrome Cast 185: ChromeOS tablets, Google’s fall hardware event, and the Pixel Notepad
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are a bit all over the place. Our primary discussion in the first half revolves around the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, ChromeOS tablets, and whether the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or Duet 5 is the better tablet experience. In the second half of the show, we … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 185: ChromeOS tablets, Google’s fall hardware event, and the Pixel Notepad
Side Panel all the things: Chrome’s ‘About This Page’ source information to be moved
It would seem that Google wants its shiny, new Side Panel to be even more all-encompassing than we had initially suspected. Yes, it stores bookmarks, Google Lens, History Journeys, Reading list and more, but that's just not enough, now is it? According to Leopeva64 on Twitter, who initially … [Read more...] about Side Panel all the things: Chrome’s ‘About This Page’ source information to be moved
