The Fuchsia operating system is now making its way to the Nest Hub Max, roughly a year after it launched on the first-generation Nest Hub (originally called the Home Hub), except with a caveat — your Google Assistant smart display needs to be enrolled in the Preview Program. However, the program is … [Read more...] about Nest Hub Max gets Fuchsia update in Preview Program
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Better background blur for web-based video calls is in the works
Since the onset of the global pandemic, we all began a journey that would have us in front of our webcams far more often than ever before. Prior to COVID-19, I was on a video call a few times a year at most and only video chatted with family and friends when necessary. I didn't have anything … [Read more...] about Better background blur for web-based video calls is in the works
Google Tasks will now let you print out your list for analog productivity
In my household, I'm the digital enthusiast, whereas my fiancée is in love with the idea of completing tasks from paper or even a sticky note. Don't get me wrong, I love the smell, feel, and traditional nature of paper, and still use a real journal to this day, but I love the flexibility, … [Read more...] about Google Tasks will now let you print out your list for analog productivity
The massive Acer Chromebook 317 is currently $200 off
The market for oversized Chromebooks is relatively narrow but the options available to consumers are pretty good. Acer and ASUS have 17.3" models that offer comparable features and performance for those needing or wanting the biggest screen that ChromeOS offers. Acer's Chromebook 317 is, in our … [Read more...] about The massive Acer Chromebook 317 is currently $200 off
Fitbit launches Premium “Sleep Profile” feature to further analyze your sleep
Fitbit has always been known for providing excellent sleep metrics since the launch of its sleep-tracking features in 2009. Now, Fitbit is introducing a Fitbit Premium feature called "Sleep Profile" that provides a new prolonged analysis of your sleeping habits. It also makes your sleep data more … [Read more...] about Fitbit launches Premium “Sleep Profile” feature to further analyze your sleep
ChromeOS 103 will introduce several new features for a better cross-device user experience
During the last Google I/O Developer Conference, Google announced that it had plenty of new features prepped for ChromeOS that would make working across devices easier. Starting with ChromeOS 103, which is rolling out soon, these awesome new additions will make their way to your Chromebook! Phone … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 103 will introduce several new features for a better cross-device user experience
Chrome on iOS to gain new features in upcoming version 103
iPhone and iPad users who use Chrome as their preferred browser will be treated to 6 new features in the upcoming 103 version. These new features focus on safer browsing, password security, an easier-to-use interface, and ways to help you get things done quicker. Enhanced Safe Browsing iOS … [Read more...] about Chrome on iOS to gain new features in upcoming version 103
Steam Deck game performance is very good news for Chromebooks in the future [VIDEO]
In the event that you didn't already know it, Steam games are coming to a Chromebook near you. After following the story for quite some time, we finally got official news from Google back in March that a very limited, very early roll-out of Steam on ChromeOS was actually happening. We tested it … [Read more...] about Steam Deck game performance is very good news for Chromebooks in the future [VIDEO]
Google’s Real Tone technology wins top prize in Mobile category at Cannes Lions
Google has garnered much praise from both its users and the media for its new "Real Tone" technology that launched alongside the Pixel 6 line and sought to improve the representation of diverse skin tones across all of Google's products. To achieve this, Google partnered with Dr. Ellis Monk to … [Read more...] about Google’s Real Tone technology wins top prize in Mobile category at Cannes Lions
ChromeOS can now open 7z, ISO, RAR and many other newly supported archival formats
Your Chromebook's Files app has long been in the works to support more archive formats, and we wrote about this nearly a year ago. The "Archivemount in Files App" developer flag set the stage for many popular and commonly used compression formats like RAR and ISO, for example. Unfortunately, we … [Read more...] about ChromeOS can now open 7z, ISO, RAR and many other newly supported archival formats
Google Maps “Nearby traffic” widget now rolling out
Last week, Google took the time to highlight five of their existing widgets available on Android and revealed that the amount of Google widgets on that platform would reach a total of 35. In addition, they teased the launch of a new widget to make its way "in the coming weeks," which will show … [Read more...] about Google Maps “Nearby traffic” widget now rolling out
Google Forms gains more fonts and styling options
Users of Google Forms – the free online tool from Google that allows you to create forms, surveys, quizzes, and more – got some good news today with the launch of one of their most highly requested features. Starting today you will be able to change the look and feel of your forms by using different … [Read more...] about Google Forms gains more fonts and styling options
