We've been talking about the new Google Pixel 6a for months at this point, and according to a new leak over on Twitter, it looks likely that the launch window for the newest addition to the Pixel family will be a bit earlier than the last few years' iterations. We've all been thinking an … [Read more...] about The Pixel 6a has reportedly entered production ahead of Google I/O 2022
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Chromecast with Google TV now available for Amazon Pre-order, shows off user profiles again
Google and Amazon are longtime rivals. A few years back, the two companies had a major dispute where YouTube was no longer available on Amazon's smart displays, and the Chromecast with Google TV was not allowed to be sold on Amazon. In the end, consumers suffered the most from such bickering between … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV now available for Amazon Pre-order, shows off user profiles again
Mozilla Thunderbird loyalists may soon be able to install the email client on their Chromebooks
When I worked in Best Buy as a Chromebook expert, I had several customers over the years ask me if I could help them install Mozilla Thunderbird on their new laptops so they could keep the familiar feel and interface as well as features unique to the open source email client. However, this software … [Read more...] about Mozilla Thunderbird loyalists may soon be able to install the email client on their Chromebooks
YouTube Music gets some color in its cheeks, all but confirming we won’t see a light mode
The YouTube Music homepage has been a bland black color since the service launched, and to be honest, I thought this was because Google was attempting to find ways to implement Material You or perhaps a light mode (I've reached out to support about this). I kind of feel awkward saying this, but I do … [Read more...] about YouTube Music gets some color in its cheeks, all but confirming we won’t see a light mode
This one, small, upcoming change to Chrome’s Side Panel will finally make it worth using
A few months ago, I wrote up an opinion piece detailing how my experience with Chrome's Side Panel feature was frustrating and how its content seemed completely inaccessible. My final judgement on the matter was that anything saved there became a graveyard that I would likely never think to … [Read more...] about This one, small, upcoming change to Chrome’s Side Panel will finally make it worth using
How to set up Stadia family sharing and choose which games your kids can play
Google Stadia is revolutionalizing cloud gaming by providing incredibly innovative infrastructure and while services like GeForce NOW are competing neck to neck, Stadia's experience is much more user-friendly, in my opinion. By having a clean and straightforward, polished process for getting gamers … [Read more...] about How to set up Stadia family sharing and choose which games your kids can play
Alexa now supports newer Nest cameras and doorbells
Google has announced an update aimed at those that use a "blended" smart home by combining tech from different companies. A new Google Nest skill has been introduced for Amazon Alexa to work with the newest Nest cameras and doorbells - specifically the Nest Cam (outdoor, indoor, wired, or battery … [Read more...] about Alexa now supports newer Nest cameras and doorbells
Chrome’s new screenshot editor may be on its way soon
Last year, Redditor Leopeva64-2 uncovered a patch on the Chromium Gerrit that placed a Screenshot button in the Chrome share sheet. At the time, this feature was in the early stages of development, and though we didn't have much info on it, it was easy to see that it would also include a way to edit … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new screenshot editor may be on its way soon
Google acquires Raxium to help innovate their in-house display tech
Announced this week, Google has officially acquired Raxium. While the details surrounding the acquisition are sparse, the very short post by Rick Osterloh over on The Keyword gives us a few hints at what Google may be up to with this latest move. Today we’re announcing that Google has acquired … [Read more...] about Google acquires Raxium to help innovate their in-house display tech
Workspace: Managers will now be able to delete messages from Chat within Spaces
Spaces - formerly known as Rooms - in Google Chat are the primary place in Google Workspace to communicate, collaborate, and get work done. As such, a user role exists within Workspace to manage and moderate a space, aptly named Space Managers. Starting today, the Space Manager role will now also … [Read more...] about Workspace: Managers will now be able to delete messages from Chat within Spaces
How to temporarily turn off Google Assistant on Nest speakers and displays with ‘Downtime’
Google's Digital Wellbeing tools can help you use technology without it overtaking your life. Limiting your usage of Nest speakers, displays, and more as well as apps on your phone is an incredibly powerful way to make the most of innovations without losing yourself in the process as it can be easy … [Read more...] about How to temporarily turn off Google Assistant on Nest speakers and displays with ‘Downtime’
The Chrome Cast 167: Pixel Buds Pro and new AMD-powered Chromebooks
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we spend the first half of the show discussing the rumors swirling around the potential Pixel Buds Pro. Google has been snapping up talent and patents over the past couple years in an effort to build a better wireless earbud, and according to a new leak, that … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 167: Pixel Buds Pro and new AMD-powered Chromebooks
