As we all know by now, Google I/O 2022 became more about hardware than we initially expected. With the official unveiling of the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, and the Pixel Tablet, things skewed towards hardware more than ever at Google's annual developer-focused event. … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2022 made me want a new Pixelbook real bad
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ChromeOS to offer ‘greater audio configuration’ with new Audio Settings page
A new Chromium Repository commit may indicate that Google is either streamlining its audio settings in the ChromeOS Settings app or that it has new features planned for the near future. Discovered by Chrome Story, the commit states "Create feature flag for Audio Settings Page". This means that a … [Read more...] about ChromeOS to offer ‘greater audio configuration’ with new Audio Settings page
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is on sale once again
Lenovo's Snapdragon-powered Chromebook Duet 5 is, for now, the best ChromeOS tablet on the market. While HP's counterpart offers a lot of great features of its own such as that sweet, wirelessly charging pen, the first-gen Snapdragon SoC falls short compared to the second-gen chip found in the … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is on sale once again
You can now create a Task out of a Google Chat message
Google has been hard at work releasing updates to its Workspace suite of apps. Some of these updates get them closer to feature parity with other productivity suites, and others are meant to improve their already existing feature set. Today, Google has announced one more update that should please … [Read more...] about You can now create a Task out of a Google Chat message
This is not a drill: Google TV Profiles are actually rolling out this time
After being delayed once already and after several false starts including one accidental slip up which revealed them to the world early, Google TV profiles are actually rolling out this time. All the way back in December, Google made the decision to push back the launch of a feature the Chromecast … [Read more...] about This is not a drill: Google TV Profiles are actually rolling out this time
Pixel Watch to have 2 processors and more storage/RAM than any other Wear OS watch
One of the most exciting announcements to come out of Google I/O this year was undoubtedly the reveal of the Pixel Watch. So naturally, Pixel enthusiasts and curious technophiles alike became very interested and eager about the prospect of a Wear OS/Fitbit hybrid watch that bears the Pixel name. … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch to have 2 processors and more storage/RAM than any other Wear OS watch
Is Google finally bringing camera access to Linux on ChromeOS?
Since its debut more than four years ago, (yeah, it has been four years) Linux on ChromeOS has made some significant improvements and added some major value to the Chrome operating system as a whole. While not a full-blown Linux desktop environment, the Crostini container gives users access to … [Read more...] about Is Google finally bringing camera access to Linux on ChromeOS?
Google Pixel is now the #5 phone brand in the US thanks to 400% YoY growth
A few weeks back, a bit of misinformation made its way around the internet, alleging that Google's Pixel 6 lineup was selling so poorly that wireless carriers were being internally rewarded to push these phones to customers. While not an abnormal practice in the wireless business, this did allude … [Read more...] about Google Pixel is now the #5 phone brand in the US thanks to 400% YoY growth
EVE Online can now be played directly through the web browser via EVE Anywhere alpha
Anyone who knows me will know that I'm always on the lookout for new ways to play games through the web. From Afterplay to Jam.gg to "Play!" and more, I'm always impressed at how much a browser can do, but somehow, this has somehow completely flown under my radar - EVE Online can now be played … [Read more...] about EVE Online can now be played directly through the web browser via EVE Anywhere alpha
You can no longer buy Kindle books through the Amazon app on Android
While I'm personally all in on the Google Play Books ecosystem for eBooks and audiobooks, I can understand that there is a much larger percentage of people that prefer Kindle and Audible for their content. Because Android is the dominant handheld operating system, it stands to reason that most of … [Read more...] about You can no longer buy Kindle books through the Amazon app on Android
I’m beyond ready for these Airtable and Notion-style features to come to Google Sheets
I used to hate spreadsheets. Period. The main reason why is that I hated formulas, and thought they were extremely confusing. I mean, I was right, of course, but I also had pretty much no data to organize in my youth, so I couldn't see the practical application of learning to use them, to begin … [Read more...] about I’m beyond ready for these Airtable and Notion-style features to come to Google Sheets
Niantic wants to mix Pokémon Go with Pikmin Bloom to maximize the cuteness with Peridot
Peridot is an upcoming real-world AR (augmented reality) adventure pet game where you care for creatures that feel like a cross between Pokemon and Pikmin, raise them to adulthood (instead of evolving, I guess), and explore the real world together. The goal of the game is to re-diversify the Peridot … [Read more...] about Niantic wants to mix Pokémon Go with Pikmin Bloom to maximize the cuteness with Peridot
