The Backbone One for Android just launched about a month ago, and with it, gave anyone with a Google, Samsung, or other Android phone a fantastic alternative to the GameSir X2. Along the launch of the mobile gaming controller, a $65 USD in value of free Stadia Pro, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and … [Read more...] about Sony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
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I’ve changed my mind about Chrome’s Side Panel thanks to an update which will make it resizable
From housing bookmarks and articles you want to read later, to utilizing Google Lens and Search without leaving the page you're on, Chrome's side panel is no slouch. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite features in Google's browser, and so long as it refrains from becoming too crowded and new … [Read more...] about I’ve changed my mind about Chrome’s Side Panel thanks to an update which will make it resizable
The Chrome Cast 184: Pixel Buds Pro thoughts, ChromeOS 104 UI updates
This week on The Chrome Cast, we stay pretty focused on two things: the arrival of the Pixel Buds Pro and the big updates on the way for ChromeOS. For the Pixel Buds Pro, we have a full video with initial impressions and thoughts on Google's new earbuds, and the early reactions are very positive. … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 184: Pixel Buds Pro thoughts, ChromeOS 104 UI updates
Your Stadia Pro games for August include Murder by Numbers, Saints Row The Third, and more
Stadia Pro subscribers can claim six new titles for the month of August, (these numbers just keep going up each month, now don't they?) and among them are games like Murder by Numbers, Calico, Welcome to Elk, Shantae Half Genie Hero Ultimate Edition and Monster Jam Steel Titans 2. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for August include Murder by Numbers, Saints Row The Third, and more
We may finally be close to Google Photos integration in the ChromeOS Files app
For the longest time, we Chromebook users have been hopeful for an official merging of the ChromeOS Files App and Google Photos. After all, on a Pixel Phone, Google Photos is the de facto gallery and editing app and it serves as a great tool to deliver up just the right image when needed for any … [Read more...] about We may finally be close to Google Photos integration in the ChromeOS Files app
Samsung is paving the way for better stylus support in Google Chrome on Android 13
Thanks to no other than Samsung, Google's Chrome web browser may soon have stylus hand-to-text input on Android 13 soon according to XDA Developers alumni Mishaal Rahman on Twitter. After poking around in the Chromium commits, he spotted code changes referencing Android T and stylus functionality … [Read more...] about Samsung is paving the way for better stylus support in Google Chrome on Android 13
Deal Alert: This productivity-minded 15.6″ Lenovo Chromebook is only $299
Earlier this week, I shared a stellar deal on Lenovo's 11th Gen Core i3 Chromebook Flex 5i. That deal is still available and it will land you a powerful, premium convertible for the low price of only $295. If you're looking for the most bang for your buck, the 13.3" Flex 5i 2-in-1 gets my vote for … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: This productivity-minded 15.6″ Lenovo Chromebook is only $299
Pixel Camera gets Material You and Speech Enhancement update
The Google Camera app is getting a brand new update that introduces some Material You touches and, on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, enables "Speech enhancement" for the rear camera. As noted by 9to5Google, the update, version 8.6, is rolling out but is not yet widely available via the Play Store. The … [Read more...] about Pixel Camera gets Material You and Speech Enhancement update
Google Pixel 6a gets its first security update on launch day
Today is the day the Google Pixel 6a officially hits stores, and a security update is already waiting to be installed. This update was announced in the Google Pixel Community; however, the Pixel Update bulletin has not been updated yet with details of what this update covers, other than security … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6a gets its first security update on launch day
Initial impressions and hands-on with the Pixel Buds Pro [VIDEO]
The long-awaited, highly-anticipated Pixel Buds Pro are in the office and everyone here is extremely excited about their arrival. I've only had them in-hand for a few days and it was an even shorter time period when we filmed the video included in this post, so these are all very early thoughts … [Read more...] about Initial impressions and hands-on with the Pixel Buds Pro [VIDEO]
Get a $50 gift card when you buy a Pixel 6a
Today's the big day! Google started shipping out the Pixel 6a this week and some lucky shoppers, like our own Johanna Romero, have already received their shiny new mid-range smartphone. If you pre-ordered your Tensor-powered Pixel 6a, you likely took advantage of the free Pixel Buds A-series earbuds … [Read more...] about Get a $50 gift card when you buy a Pixel 6a
You can now share your Google Play Books annotations with others via Collections (Beta)
It's no secret that I'm absolutely in love with Google Play Books. I don't even use Kindle because I've dedicated myself to buying books on Google's ecosystem when and wherever possible. You not only have a more gorgeous user interface but also own your content and can export it in universal formats … [Read more...] about You can now share your Google Play Books annotations with others via Collections (Beta)
