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
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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
You can now star your important Google Tasks and sort them by importance
Let's be honest: as a productivity app, Google Tasks hasn't quite been the number one choice for most people when it comes to productivity. Its feature set is good-enough, allowing you to schedule and check off simple tasks, but its options are not considered "Pro" or even consistent throughout all … [Read more...] about You can now star your important Google Tasks and sort them by importance
Google Maps for Android, iOS adds an air quality layer in collaboration with PurpleAir and the EPA
Last year, Google introduced an 'Air Quality Information' or AQI on Nest Hub devices, allowing users to see whether or not the air they're breathing in from around them is of high or low quality. This took EPA measurement data on the level of pollution in the air and reported it in a visual format … [Read more...] about Google Maps for Android, iOS adds an air quality layer in collaboration with PurpleAir and the EPA
Why we need a Chromecast Ultra with Google TV
When Google debuted the Chromecast with Google TV back in the fall of 2020, they changed the fundamental way users expect to interact with a Chromecast. Sure, the HDMI dongle still does all the standard casting tricks we've been used to for years at this point, but Google added a full UI and … [Read more...] about Why we need a Chromecast Ultra with Google TV
Google partners up with Figma to bring the popular design tool to Chromebooks
The Anywhere School 2022 event that took place yesterday brought us many exciting announcements about the future of Google Classroom and the role Workspace features and Chromebooks will play. Things like auto-transcribing Meet calls and "cast moderator" mode in the new Screencast app will be pivotal … [Read more...] about Google partners up with Figma to bring the popular design tool to Chromebooks
Pixel Watch will have a dedicated app and feature Android Smart Unlock
Thanks to a bit of digging by the folks over at 9to5 Google, we now know that there will be a dedicated, standalone Pixel Watch app for Android users to accompany the new hardware Google is ready to launch this fall. While there is already a Wear OS app for standard watches powered by Google's … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch will have a dedicated app and feature Android Smart Unlock
Google Fi coverage expands with new W+ network
Google's in-house incubator project, known as Area 120, has spawned some highly successful products such as Google News and the Cardboard VR headset. However, one Area 120 product was announced in 2020 that didn't garner much publicity at the time – perhaps due to a certain global pandemic – but … [Read more...] about Google Fi coverage expands with new W+ network
