An email recently went out to Stadians this past week that detailed a change in one of its titles. City Legends - The Curse of the Crimson Shadow CE changed its ESRB rating from Everyone 10+ to Teen. Normally, such an alteration probably would have gone under the radar, but because Google is … [Read more...] about City Legends The Curse of the Crimson Shadow CE on Stadia just changed its ESRB rating
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How to set up Package Detection on Google Nest cameras
Google's Nest family of doorbells has had package detection functionality since 2019; however, most people who own them have no idea this is even possible. This functionality does vary on the type of camera you have, and it does require that you are subscribed to the Nest Aware plan. Still, you can … [Read more...] about How to set up Package Detection on Google Nest cameras
“Witeboard” is a web app that lets you sketch out your ideas in a pinch during meetings
I absolutely love aggregating and showcasing new web applications that you can all benefit from in your daily life and on your Chromebooks. Today, I happened upon something called "witeboard" and despite the fact that the brand name is intentionally missing an "h", it's a simple yet effective tool … [Read more...] about “Witeboard” is a web app that lets you sketch out your ideas in a pinch during meetings
Program revealed for Google I/O, Keynotes and Technical Sessions to watch for
Google published its I/O program yesterday ahead of the annual developer conference taking place in two weeks. The event list for the fully-virtual conference reveals several must-watch keynotes, such as the main Google I/O and Developer Keynotes that the event is known for. This year the program … [Read more...] about Program revealed for Google I/O, Keynotes and Technical Sessions to watch for
How to enable Dark Mode on Google Docs for Android and the web
Are you sick and tired of editing late at night and being completely blinded by the light of a white user interface in Google Docs? What's astonishing to me is that despite the many ways that Google has already baked Dark Mode into many of its apps, several others remain without it in 2022. That's … [Read more...] about How to enable Dark Mode on Google Docs for Android and the web
The Chrome Cast 166: Steam Deck arrives as the Pixel Watch looms large
In this episode of The Chrome Cast, we begin by discussing a brand-new piece of hardware that is now in the office: the Steam Deck. This portable gaming device is Linux through and through, and that means things that run smoothly on it should eventually run well on Chromebooks via the 'Borealis' … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 166: Steam Deck arrives as the Pixel Watch looms large
Google Docs redesigns file menus to improve findability
Soon, when you log in to Google Docs, you will find the menus have changed slightly, looking more modern with some improved visuals. Google has announced this update in a blog post stating that this change is geared toward making it easier to locate the most commonly-used features, opting for … [Read more...] about Google Docs redesigns file menus to improve findability
Gif wallpapers took my Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 to the next level
For those of you reading this that didn't know, I am the extremely proud father of two awesome, tiny humans. I am also a connoisseur of high-quality cartoons. I grew up in the '80s so the bar was set pretty high. LOL. Jokes aside, my kids and I enjoy finding cartoons old and new that we all enjoy … [Read more...] about Gif wallpapers took my Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 to the next level
3 Pixel Watch models pass through Bluetooth SIG for certification
Here we are again, folks. Though it already feels like a foregone conclusion at this point, there are still things we have yet to discover about Google's Pixel Watch. While we have much of the picture already in sight, things like firm pricing, software abilities, and exact watch sizes are still … [Read more...] about 3 Pixel Watch models pass through Bluetooth SIG for certification
Stadia Store game listings just received a massive, long-overdue redesign on the web
As a surprise to pretty much everyone, Google just rolled out a complete redesign to the Stadia Store on the web! Instead of stacking most information on a game listing like the play button, screenshots, and the title's description, these elements are not horizontally presented and feel much more … [Read more...] about Stadia Store game listings just received a massive, long-overdue redesign on the web
Google Apps will now warn you when opening a potentially dangerous file
In January, Google rolled out warning banners for potentially malicious or dangerous files in Google Drive. This came about as a necessity after several scams surfaced that used Google Docs or Google Sheets files to spread abusive content. Google is now extending that same functionality to Google … [Read more...] about Google Apps will now warn you when opening a potentially dangerous file
Google Chrome 101 implements Password Notes feature via a flag
Google has been experimenting lately with several ways to make Google Chrome your preferred password manager. One of the features that were spotted back in February to make this a reality was the ability to add notes to your saved passwords, as originally discovered by u/Leopeva64-2 on Reddit in the … [Read more...] about Google Chrome 101 implements Password Notes feature via a flag
