For months now, my son has been receiving advertisements on YouTube Kids while watching his favorite channels on our Chromecast with Google TV in the living room. Whether we're casting or not, on his profile or mine via the Kids app, the result is the same. Intermittently, an ad or two will show and … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV still sometimes shows ads on YouTube Kids even with Premium
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Google Search now makes COVID-19 info easier to find
COVID-19 is far from being gone from our lives, and as such, we continue to have to care for ourselves and each other when it comes to curbing the number of cases as the pandemic evolves. However, Google Search is making that a little bit easier by providing more ways in which we can find helpful … [Read more...] about Google Search now makes COVID-19 info easier to find
Soon, you’ll be able to cloud stream Genshin Impact on Nvidia’s GeForce NOW
In a nice surprise this week, gamers are receiving an update (version 2.0.41) to Nvidia's GeForce NOW that includes in-stream copy and paste support from the clipboard while game streaming from PCs and Macs. This means that there's no need to enter a long, complicated password for the digital store, … [Read more...] about Soon, you’ll be able to cloud stream Genshin Impact on Nvidia’s GeForce NOW
You will now be able to use Picture-in-Picture and multi-pinning in Google Meet
Previously announced at "The Anywhere School" webinar that took place earlier this month, Google is now rolling out picture-in-picture to Google Meet on Chrome web browsers. With this implementation, you'll be able to see up to four participants in one floating PiP window while you switch back and … [Read more...] about You will now be able to use Picture-in-Picture and multi-pinning in Google Meet
ChromeOS to implement rounded corners for devices with rounded screens
Ahh, rounded display corners. A remnant from the CRT days that is suddenly cool and modern again. Maybe Rust Cohle from True Detective was right when he said, "Time is a flat circle. Everything we've ever done or will do, we're gonna do over and over and over again." To that end, if you look … [Read more...] about ChromeOS to implement rounded corners for devices with rounded screens
Popular Linux Distro Ubuntu spotted running on a second-generation Google Nest Hub
We've already seen plenty of instances where gamers have run Google Stadia on the wildest devices - even on an Android Auto head unit. The level of modding and customization that fans of a piece of hardware will go to is truly inspiring. Today in my Google Discover feed, I happened upon a guy who … [Read more...] about Popular Linux Distro Ubuntu spotted running on a second-generation Google Nest Hub
Google Messages is set to take a page out of Gmail’s book
When talking about email, I'm likely to go down a rabbit hole discussing why it is I miss Google's own Inbox so much. Gmail is fine, sure, but Inbox was fantastic once you understood how to leverage it. The winning formula largely came down to giving users a quick and simple way to parse and … [Read more...] about Google Messages is set to take a page out of Gmail’s book
ChromeOS prepping “Privacy Hub”
The Canary channel of ChromeOS just updated to version 105 ( 105.0.5121.0 if you'd like to get specific) and I feel as if there's going to be a lot to unpack in this milestone update. I'll be digging into this update over the weekend but for now, one particular feature jumped out at me and it's all … [Read more...] about ChromeOS prepping “Privacy Hub”
Nest Hub Max to lose bridging and range extension support for Nest x Yale locks
Google is hard at work making sure all their smart home devices are ready for the launch of the upcoming "Matter" smart home industry standard that will be leveraging the next-gen connectivity protocol. This new standard was developed in collaboration with Amazon, Apple, Samsung SmartThings, and … [Read more...] about Nest Hub Max to lose bridging and range extension support for Nest x Yale locks
Google is working on at least 7 Pixel Watch bands to accessorize your wrist with
According to 9to5Google, Google's upcoming Pixel Watch could have at least 7 extra band options to snap on and wear on your wrist! An unnamed source close to the development of the accessories describes a few of them, and to me, it sounds like there will be a variety of styles to choose … [Read more...] about Google is working on at least 7 Pixel Watch bands to accessorize your wrist with
Android 13 Beta 3.2 patch rolling out now to Pixel devices
A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.2 - Build TPB3.220610.004), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. The patch comes after a minor release last week (Beta 3.1) that returned some users' missing Android Beta Feedback app. Here are the bug fixes included … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta 3.2 patch rolling out now to Pixel devices
Material You should still be coming to ChromeOS, even if it is a little way off
Over the years and since the Peeking Launcher and subsequently, the Productivity Launcher have, well, launched, ChromeOS has factored in a slight tinge of the user's wallpaper into the UI color. It's subtle and easy to miss, but it's given us a hint at where Google wants to take the visual design of … [Read more...] about Material You should still be coming to ChromeOS, even if it is a little way off
