Before Peak Designs offered a phone case for my brand new Pixel 6 Pro, I had never heard of the company. Joe has ordered many camera accessories from them in the past, but for me, personally, the name was fresh. All I knew was that this phone case they were offering was the most gorgeous, sleek, and … [Read more...] about Yes, Peak Design’s Pixel 6 Pro Everyday phone case is worth the ridiculously long wait
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Google Photos now lets users in Canada and Europe order photo and canvas prints
Have you ever ordered individual photos or canvas prints from the Google Photos Print store? The company seems to promote it quite a bit during every season, and while I've still yet to do more than a photo book to capture my son's earliest years, I do see the value in it being available. In this … [Read more...] about Google Photos now lets users in Canada and Europe order photo and canvas prints
How to connect a Chromebook to WiFi using Nearby Share
Google introduced Nearby Share to Chromebooks back with ChromeOS 91, which has since become an indispensable feature for those who also use an Android phone and like to share files back and forth between these two devices. But that's not the extent of what Nearby Share can do. During the … [Read more...] about How to connect a Chromebook to WiFi using Nearby Share
You can score this Snapdragon-powered ChromeOS tablet half off
Recently, I shared my opinion that Lenovo's 13.3" Chromebook Duet 5 is the best ChromeOS tablet on the market. I stand by that statement but at the end of the day, it's just my opinion. There are some that may not want a tablet the size of a mid-range laptop. Others may prefer something other than a … [Read more...] about You can score this Snapdragon-powered ChromeOS tablet half off
Google Chat makes it easier to access your most frequently used Emoji
Using a newly added "Frequently Used" section of the emoji picker in Google Chat, you can now find your most frequently accessed emoji, as the name suggests. Google is making it easier to rapidly fire off the same emoji you're accustomed to with this new feature, and while it's a welcome one, it's … [Read more...] about Google Chat makes it easier to access your most frequently used Emoji
Google Meet’s YouTube live streaming feature rolling out now
Back in March, Google announced their plans to add a live streaming option to Google Meet this year, thus allowing your meetings to be viewed by more than the amount supported to join a Meet. This would also allow your stream to be viewed by large groups of people outside of your organization, … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s YouTube live streaming feature rolling out now
The Chrome Cast 183: Pixel 6a is here and there’s still life in the Pixelbook line
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by chatting about the arrival of the Pixel 6a and the Pixel Buds Pro on the scene. We've known the launch would be on July 21st since the initial announcement, but the arrival of the pre-order date means our impressions video and countless others are now out … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 183: Pixel 6a is here and there’s still life in the Pixelbook line
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Unboxing: Big Specs, Realistic Price
In this new world of virtual-only events, it is easy to get a bit mixed up on which Chromebooks are here, which ones are coming, and which ones have only been announced. That was a bit of the case with me and the Acer Chromebook Spin 714. Announced back in the spring via the Next@Acer Global Press … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Unboxing: Big Specs, Realistic Price
Google to begin testing of AR glasses in the real world
Of all the product announcements at Google I/O this year, the one that hit closest to home was the preview of a prototype pair of augmented reality glasses that put live real-time translation and transcription directly into the wearer's line of sight. This announcement was accompanied by a video of … [Read more...] about Google to begin testing of AR glasses in the real world
Google Chat now lets you build much larger communities in each space
Until now, Google Chat spaces have been limited to 400 members, which is plenty for close-quarters collaboration. However, for larger organizations that hope to include more people and teams into one space, this number is extremely low. With Workspace becoming more popular among larger companies and … [Read more...] about Google Chat now lets you build much larger communities in each space
Ability to delete Google Chat Spaces now generally available
Last year, Google introduced the ability to delete Spaces in Google Chat, six months after Spaces replaced the old Chat Rooms. However, this was restricted to only the room creator and for Google Workspace customers on the Business Standard, G Suite Basic, or Business Starter tiers. This made the … [Read more...] about Ability to delete Google Chat Spaces now generally available
Google will sell you a Pixel 6a for $150
Pre-orders for Google's next "budget" phone, the Pixel 6a, opened up yesterday to mixed reactions. While some raved about the fact that you could purchase a phone that brought you as close as possible to the full "Pixel experience" at a significantly lower price than a flagship, some took issue with … [Read more...] about Google will sell you a Pixel 6a for $150
