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
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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
YouTube rolls out Most Replayed, Single Loop, and more to its video player
On the heels of recapping at Google I/O all the AI-based features that YouTube gained over the past year, YouTube is now announcing even more improvements to the platform. These new features aim to make it easier for viewers to find and get to the content they are most interested in … [Read more...] about YouTube rolls out Most Replayed, Single Loop, and more to its video player
Apex Legends Mobile: finally, a game that leverages the power of Pixel 6 Pro
If you've been around here for any amount of time, you know I'm a sucker for FPS (first-person shooter) games and am especially fond of both the Team Death Match and Battle Royale genres. There is no shortage of games that take full advantage of these characteristics and - not surprisingly - I … [Read more...] about Apex Legends Mobile: finally, a game that leverages the power of Pixel 6 Pro
Google TV rolling out new Highlights tab to give you news about your favorite shows and movies
Back in March of this year, Google revealed that it was creating a new 'Highlights' tab for the Google TV app so that you can stay informed about the latest news and information regarding your favorite TV shows and movies. When the news first broke (or was created, depending on how you choose to … [Read more...] about Google TV rolling out new Highlights tab to give you news about your favorite shows and movies
Why the OWC Travel Dock E is my go-to USB Type-C dock for Chromebooks [VIDEO]
I move through a lot of ChromeOS hardware: that's pretty clear. Depending on the time of year, I'm signed in and using a new Chromebook every few weeks, and as great as that is for someone like me who loves playing around with new stuff all the time, there's also something to be said for the items … [Read more...] about Why the OWC Travel Dock E is my go-to USB Type-C dock for Chromebooks [VIDEO]
Forcing myself to use “Google Chat Tasks” has reminded me how I miss regular Google Tasks
With the revamp of Google Chat came a new way to access and organize Tasks. The collaborative "Spaces" feature meant that you could assign tasks to others who are there with you and keep them organized with separate Space lists. This is similar to the standard Google Account Google Tasks feature, … [Read more...] about Forcing myself to use “Google Chat Tasks” has reminded me how I miss regular Google Tasks
[U] Some users can’t finalize the setup of their new Chromebooks thanks to this strange issue
Updated May 18th 5:17PM EST: A Chromebook community manager has taken to Google Support to share that the development team is aware of this issue and is working on a fix. At this time, they recommend that if you encounter the bug, you reset your device by pressing the power and refresh buttons … [Read more...] about [U] Some users can’t finalize the setup of their new Chromebooks thanks to this strange issue
