In case you are not aware, Android Auto for phone screens – not the version of Android Auto that displays in your car's display – is going away soon in favor of Google Assistant driving mode. While Google Maps is still what your phone will use for navigation, Assistant driving mode makes it easier … [Read more...] about How to use Google Assistant Driving mode
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Chromecast with Google TV’s “Proactive” screensaver rolls out more widely
In what may be the longest rollout in the history of Google releases, the long-awaited ambient mode screensaver for Google TV that features "proactive personal results" is starting to see a wider rollout and an official announcement on Twitter, as well as a mention on the Google TV Help page. … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV’s “Proactive” screensaver rolls out more widely
Android 13 Beta 3 and 3.1 released just two days apart
On Wednesday, Google announced the release of Android 13 Beta 3 for Pixel phones, marking the Platform Stability milestone for Android 13 in general. Simply said, the release had already reached a point where Developers needed to start all the final compatibility testing for their apps and prepare … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta 3 and 3.1 released just two days apart
YouTube Music giving away a free year to those who have been subscribed since the beginning
You're a real one if you've been subscribed to YouTube Music since the beginning. In fact, if you've been around that long without any interruption to your subscription, you may end up receiving a free 12 months of service directly from Google as a thank you! One user who goes by the name of … [Read more...] about YouTube Music giving away a free year to those who have been subscribed since the beginning
How to collaborate on YouTube video playlist curation and why you may want to
I'm often an edge case when it comes to how I use Google services due to the fact that I try my hardest to keep my personal, work, creative and other endeavors separate while simultaneously attempting to cross-pollinate my access to each from the other Google Accounts. I think that the company does … [Read more...] about How to collaborate on YouTube video playlist curation and why you may want to
How to open HEIC images on your Chromebook
So, you've got a Chromebook and your friend with the iPhone just sent you a photo they snapped via a chat app. You download the file only to find that your ChromeOS device can't open this possibly unfamiliar file format called .HEIC. Now, you may be thinking "I've never encountered this problem nor … [Read more...] about How to open HEIC images on your Chromebook
The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Since the days after World World I, when the wristwatch replaced the pocket watch as the most practical and convenient way to tell the time, humanity has been obsessed with finding ways to make watches more stylish and unique to the person wearing them. It's no secret that watches are timepieces … [Read more...] about The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
You can now cloud stream Resident Evil Village on Capcom’s website thanks to Google Stadia
"Immersive Stream for Games" - Google's white-label version of its cloud streaming tech that literally runs Stadia is now in full swing powering third-party website experiences. Last year, it leaked out that Google was putting way more time toward it than the consumer-facing Stadia platform, and … [Read more...] about You can now cloud stream Resident Evil Village on Capcom’s website thanks to Google Stadia
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 pre-review sneak peek: remote working from a tablet
Due to a few interesting circumstances this morning, I find myself working out and about. It's a thing I used to do constantly and have always enjoyed, but as we've settled into our office space, I find myself doing less and less. I won't get off track on this, but I do have to point out that at … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 pre-review sneak peek: remote working from a tablet
Chrome’s new machine learning algorithm is 2.5 times better at detecting phishing attempts
You already know that Google uses machine learning algorithms to filter spam out of Gmail, to make Google Maps capable of the high level of accuracy it maintains, and more, but did you know that it's also now being used to detect whether or not a website's notification prompts are being abused? If … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new machine learning algorithm is 2.5 times better at detecting phishing attempts
Something ChromeOS could learn from Windows 11
Anyone who’s followed or used Windows 11 knows it definitely picked up some style cues from ChromeOS. In a bid to capture some of that sweet school-sector user base, Microsoft has been simplifying its OS over the last few years. But while Windows has been brought more in line with mobile … [Read more...] about Something ChromeOS could learn from Windows 11
Best Chromebook Deals for June 2022
In the market for a new laptop? Whether you've considered one or not, a Chromebook may be a very good choice that will not only get the job done but save you some significant money when compared to other options. Not sure if a Chromebook is right for you? Well, you're in luck. Nearly three years … [Read more...] about Best Chromebook Deals for June 2022
