The third and final Beta build of Android 12 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release) was released yesterday and is rolling out to eligible Pixel devices via an OTA (over-the-air) update. Beta 3 (S3B1.220420.005) includes May's Pixel security patch and additional bug fixes. For those not aware, the … [Read more...] about Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 available now for Pixel phones
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Google expands policy for removing personal information from Search
It's no secret that privacy and safety are important when it comes to using the internet. Unfortunately, there are many ways that your personal information can end up online and thus pose a security issue for you. Because of this, Google has announced that they are expanding on their existing policy … [Read more...] about Google expands policy for removing personal information from Search
Google is one step closer to killing the password with new FIDO ‘passwordless sign-in’ on Android
Google has been working to kill off the traditional password as a means of account access for some time, but until now, it hadn't revealed how it planned to do so beyond enforcing 2SV (two-step verification) on millions of more accounts and encouraging users to perform the occasional security … [Read more...] about Google is one step closer to killing the password with new FIDO ‘passwordless sign-in’ on Android
Acer unveils the Chromebook Spin 514 with the latest C-Series chip from Ryzen
Earlier today, HP took the wraps off its newest Chromebook models in the form of two premium 14-inch clamshell devices. These Chromebooks are geared toward the Enterprise sector and feature the latest 12th-gen CPUs from Intel along with the long-awaited Ryzen 5000 series from AMD. While we have yet … [Read more...] about Acer unveils the Chromebook Spin 514 with the latest C-Series chip from Ryzen
HP debuts 2 new Chromebooks for business in the Elite c600 series with AMD and Intel on board
Today, HP is announcing two new Chromebooks in the Elite c600 lineup: the HP Chromebook c640 G3 and the Chromebook c645 G2. Both of these devices, while built with work in mind, will be available as consumer devices as well, making them very interesting additions to HP's upcoming Dragonfly … [Read more...] about HP debuts 2 new Chromebooks for business in the Elite c600 series with AMD and Intel on board
You can now set end dates directly on recurring Google Tasks
Google Tasks, though somewhat limited, provide a layer of helpfulness to the suite of Google Apps both for personal and business use. I use them myself to keep up with recurring bill payments, which I prefer over using a standard calendar entry, just so I can get the satisfaction of checking it off … [Read more...] about You can now set end dates directly on recurring Google Tasks
Workspace: Google Meet Companion Mode gets video feed capability
In 2021, Google launched "Companion mode" in Google Meet which allowed users to connect to meetings without sharing their full audio and video. This is very practical for situations where you want to avoid audio feedback due to having a second screen nearby joined to the same meeting, while still … [Read more...] about Workspace: Google Meet Companion Mode gets video feed capability
New leak reveals Google may soon release Pixel Buds Pro
This feels like a foregone conclusion, but it looks like Google is finally ready to make a proper attempt at improving on the Pixel Buds. If you recall, when the Pixel Buds were first announced, we were ecstatic that Google was really taking a swing at making in-house, wireless earbuds. All the … [Read more...] about New leak reveals Google may soon release Pixel Buds Pro
Stadia’s touch controls may soon feature game-specific iconography for each action
Google's cloud gaming platform has, in my opinion, the best touch controls I've ever seen. Upon their release, I was immediately taken aback by how intuitive they were compared to what was on the market, and I believed that they would go on to revolutionalize the mobile gaming experience for cloud … [Read more...] about Stadia’s touch controls may soon feature game-specific iconography for each action
Nearby “Self Share” now working in ChromeOS Beta, works with Android’s latest Google Play services
Nearby Share has become an indispensable feature of the Google ecosystem and Google's answer to Apple's "Airdrop" when it comes to sharing files between Android and ChromeOS devices. I use it on a regular basis, and it makes my workflow so much more efficient. However, there is one small hurdle … [Read more...] about Nearby “Self Share” now working in ChromeOS Beta, works with Android’s latest Google Play services
Take a whopping $400 off this premium Core i5 HP Chromebook
Fair warning, we're heading into a season where Chromebook deals are going to be at every turn. We'll do our best to bring you weekly roundups of the best deals to save you the most money on Chromebooks that we'd actually recommend. That said, there are a few devices that deserve their own … [Read more...] about Take a whopping $400 off this premium Core i5 HP Chromebook
Steam Deck unboxing and hands-on initial impressions [VIDEO]
Generally speaking, we unbox and review Chromebooks, ChromeOS tablets, Chromeboxes and Chromebases around here. If it runs ChromeOS in any way, shape or form, we're interested. If it is #madebyGoogle, we're interested. If it works with a Chromebook, we're interested. But there are outliers, too, … [Read more...] about Steam Deck unboxing and hands-on initial impressions [VIDEO]
