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The HP Dragonfly Chromebook is starting to show up in online stores
I feel like we've been saying it for quite some time at this point, but the 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook wave is about to begin. While we've had hands-on with multiple early prototypes, we've yet to actually see any of these new devices actually show up on store shelves. HP's Dragonfly … [Read more...] about The HP Dragonfly Chromebook is starting to show up in online stores
[First Look] ChromeOS Personalization Hub gets RGB Keyboard backlight color picker
Gamers love their RGB backlit keyboards. I love mine, too! With Steam now available on Chromebooks, and with more powerful ChromeOS devices capable of running it hitting the market, it's no wonder that Google wants to cater to this demographic of users to give them a higher level of personalization … [Read more...] about [First Look] ChromeOS Personalization Hub gets RGB Keyboard backlight color picker
First Look: ChromeOS selfie cam arrives in the screen recorder
Last week, I shared a few updates to the upcoming Projector App for ChromeOS. While mostly aesthetic, the biggest update was a name change that now has the productivity tool branded as "Screencast" in the app launcher. The only thing missing at this point is the addition of a heads-up selfie camera … [Read more...] about First Look: ChromeOS selfie cam arrives in the screen recorder
Chrome for Android’s toolbar will soon change based on what you need and when you need it
A brand new developer flag has appeared in Chrome for Android, and as discovered by 9to5Google, it seeks to make your browser's toolbar adapt to your needs in real-time. As you can see below, a "toolbar shortcut" will appear between the Omnibox and the tab counter once the feature rolls out … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android’s toolbar will soon change based on what you need and when you need it
Netflix could be supplementing its plummeting revenue by increasing its focus on gaming
We reported in the recent past about the handful of mobile games that Netflix had released for gamers to enjoy, the primary titles of which were based on Stranger Things, while others included various minigames like golf, basketball, match-three puzzlers, and so on. Now, it seems like the company is … [Read more...] about Netflix could be supplementing its plummeting revenue by increasing its focus on gaming
City Legends The Curse of the Crimson Shadow CE on Stadia just changed its ESRB rating
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
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
