A new Google Meet update will begin rolling out today to select Workspace tiers that will allow you to see who was invited to the meeting but hasn't joined the call yet. Absent meeting invitees can be found under the "Also invited" heading, which will appear in its own section underneath the list of … [Read more...] about Google Meet will now tell you if someone you invited has not joined your meeting
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Gmail for the web begins rolling out Material You redesign, option to disable Integrated view
Google stated back in February that it would give Gmail for the web a complete Material You overhaul. At first, however, it only received its much anticipated "Integrated" view, which placed Mail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet along the left-hand sidebar as icons instead of them being completely separate … [Read more...] about Gmail for the web begins rolling out Material You redesign, option to disable Integrated view
Google Forms gains rich text formatting in titles and descriptions
Following last week's update, which added the ability to change fonts and font sizes through the main parts of your Google Form in order to change the look and feel, Google is now adding rich text formatting to allow for further customization. This is another highly-requested feature that Google … [Read more...] about Google Forms gains rich text formatting in titles and descriptions
The Chrome Cast 175: Screencast and New Tools for the Classroom with Google’s Andy Russell
This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we have an interview episode with Andy Russell. Andy is a Group Product Manager for Education and Family on Chrome OS at Google and has been working on some fun projects that we have been tracking for a while - mainly the new Screencast app that will be … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 175: Screencast and New Tools for the Classroom with Google’s Andy Russell
The 14″ CTL Chromebook PX14EXT w/touchscreen is available for pre-order
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) annual conference is in full swing. 24,000 plus educators, innovators, and tech companies have converged in New Orleans to discover the latest and greatest education technologies and tools. Oregon-based CTL is right there in the mix and … [Read more...] about The 14″ CTL Chromebook PX14EXT w/touchscreen is available for pre-order
Google Pixel 3 and 3XL get a new update to add VoLTE roaming
If you still have a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3XL in your possession, then you will be very happy to know that a surprise update is available for you. Although initially not on the list of Pixel phones that would get it, this update will ensure that your phone receives the promised VoLTE roaming capabilities … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 3 and 3XL get a new update to add VoLTE roaming
Atari is bringing its timeless classics to Google Stadia as a part of its 50th Anniversary
Happy 50th anniversary, Atari! Originally established in 1972, the company has firmly placed itself into gaming history as one of the first to create a slew of fantastic and exciting games for the masses. Obviously, we've come a long way since the Atari 2600, and the graphics are close to real life … [Read more...] about Atari is bringing its timeless classics to Google Stadia as a part of its 50th Anniversary
Google Analytics banned in several European countries due to GDPR violations
In yet another blow to Google Analytics in Europe, the Italian data protection authority found that a local web publisher's use of it violated GDPR rules. As a result, the popular analytics tool has been declared illegal in Italy after being banned in France and Austria earlier this year. After … [Read more...] about Google Analytics banned in several European countries due to GDPR violations
My AirPods Pro are great, but here’s why I’m seriously ready for Pixel Buds Pro
The last time I hopped into a match of Apex Legends Mobile, I grabbed my trusty AirPods Pro, connected them to my Pixel 6 Pro, and readied myself for a match. As the load screen roared to life, I realized something wasn't quite right and quickly figured out that my AirPods made a valiant effort to … [Read more...] about My AirPods Pro are great, but here’s why I’m seriously ready for Pixel Buds Pro
Google Contacts is getting a card-style visual redesign
In what seems like an effort to bring all of its apps into the same Material You design language (for once), Google is now updating its Contacts app to reflect this decision. To be clear, it already received this update last year, but today, it's going a step further and beautifying it a bit more … [Read more...] about Google Contacts is getting a card-style visual redesign
Grab the Pixel 6 Pro and save $120
After months of back and forth, Robby and I have finally come to the conclusion that the Pixel 6 Pro is the superior phone from Google and it is, in my humble opinion, the best phone to ever come out of Mountain View. That's saying a lot because I absolutely adored my Nexus 6P. Anyway, the smaller … [Read more...] about Grab the Pixel 6 Pro and save $120
Android 13 Beta 3.3 patch rolling out now with Pixel bug fixes
A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.3 – Build TPB3.220617.002), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. This is the third patch since the original Beta 3.0 was released earlier this month and comes just a week after 3.2 addressed some minor bug fixes as … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta 3.3 patch rolling out now with Pixel bug fixes
