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
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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
I kind of forgot I had an app launcher on my Chromebook and here’s why that’s a problem
I can't tell you the last time that I used my Chromebook's app launcher to well, launch an app. I mean, that's not entirely true. I do use it to search for an app via typing and then tapping the result to open standalone PWAs, but what I really mean is that I have no clue when I last scrolled … [Read more...] about I kind of forgot I had an app launcher on my Chromebook and here’s why that’s a problem
Google and Match Group reach temporary agreement but still fighting in court
The disagreements between Match Group (parent company of dating apps such as Tinder, Match, and OkCupid) and Google continue in a court battle over whether imposing in-app payments on the Play Store to use Play billing is considered anti-competitive. In the meantime, a temporary agreement has been … [Read more...] about Google and Match Group reach temporary agreement but still fighting in court
The Chrome Cast 169: New Chromebooks announced from Acer and Lenovo
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're diving into all the new ChromeOS hardware that was debuted this week. With a new, high-end competitor from Acer in the Spin 714, it is starting to feel like the race for best Chromebook of 2022 is just getting started. Acer additionally launched an … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 169: New Chromebooks announced from Acer and Lenovo
Outright Games to bolster Stadia’s Family library offerings with six new titles this summer and fall
Google Stadia already has an impressive list of titles that are appropriate for families and kids as a part of its Pro subscription for just $9.99 USD per month. Even outside of this, they can be purchased a la carte and enjoyed. Games like PAW Patrol: Adventure City Calls, Lumote, Kaze and the Wild … [Read more...] about Outright Games to bolster Stadia’s Family library offerings with six new titles this summer and fall
Parallels for ChromeOS expands support to more CPUs
Parallels is the industry leader in cross-platform software solutions. The company's latest endeavor brings a full Windows desktop to ChromeOS to help enterprise clients make a smooth transition to a cloud-centric workforce. The purpose of Parallels Desktop for ChromeOS is to allow employees to have … [Read more...] about Parallels for ChromeOS expands support to more CPUs
Google begins offering suggestions for which smart home device you may want to cast to
While not something particularly mind blowing, a small, new tweak to the Google Cast UI on Android seeks to get your music or videos up and running on your smart home devices with less effort. In the past, tapping the Cast icon at the top right of YouTube or YouTube Music among other cast-enabled … [Read more...] about Google begins offering suggestions for which smart home device you may want to cast to
Google expands its warning banners of malicious links to Chat
Google continues its efforts to curtail phishing attacks on unsuspecting users by expanding their now-known warning banners when suspicious links are detected. This functionality was first made available in Gmail and later added to Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Fortunately, starting now, users … [Read more...] about Google expands its warning banners of malicious links to Chat
Opinion: Google should either add Podcasts to YouTube Music or add Google Podcasts to Wear OS
I've been using a Fitbit Versa 2 for a couple of years now after using a Fossil Q Venture HR (4th Gen) for a few years before that. I blamed my Fossil watch's inability to stay charged throughout the day and my nightly workouts as the reason for moving to Fitbit. I had heard that Fitbit watches and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google should either add Podcasts to YouTube Music or add Google Podcasts to Wear OS
[U: India included] Google’s Pixel Buds Pro will launch in the same countries as the Pixel 6a, minus one
Updated 5/20/2022 10:50AM EST: It turns out Google will be launching the Pixel Buds Pro in India after all. According to a tweet from the official Google Hardware Twitter account, the new earbuds will be available for order on July 21st in India just like the other 12 markets we share below. We've … [Read more...] about [U: India included] Google’s Pixel Buds Pro will launch in the same countries as the Pixel 6a, minus one
