While we don't know 100% that Google will finally make the Pixel Watch official at Google I/O 2022 in a couple weeks, it is beginning to feel like they'll almost have to at this point. Yet another reputable leaker has come forward with a few new tidbits surrounding the leaked-to-death Pixel Watch, … [Read more...] about Yet another Pixel Watch leak reveals possible pricing for Google’s new wearable
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Google CEO hints at possible Pixel product announcements at Google I/O
Google I/O is almost upon us and we have had lots of fun speculating on whether the leaked Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch devices will be unveiled – or at least teased – during the event. It seems that may be the case after all because, during Alphabet's quarterly earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai shared … [Read more...] about Google CEO hints at possible Pixel product announcements at Google I/O
Google wants everyone to know that Pixel 6 sales are doing just fine
About a week ago, reports swirled around the internet that Pixel 6 sales were quite a bit lower than we had been led to believe. The report (which we shared as well) claimed that Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro sales were so low that Google was offering extremely high incentives for sales staff to push the … [Read more...] about Google wants everyone to know that Pixel 6 sales are doing just fine
Chrome OS Diagnostic App adds new tools for peripherals
If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, Chrome OS is rapidly becoming one of the most well-rounded operations systems on the market. The recent announcement making Steam on Chrome OS official could very well bring Chromebooks to the forefront of casual gaming. Still, at its core, Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Diagnostic App adds new tools for peripherals
How to connect Google Tasks to a Trello board for automatic card creation and collaboration
Google Tasks is more powerful than ever thanks to the new Google Chat Spaces integration. Being able to assign tasks to others in a Space, or place them in more versatile categories just makes them much more flexible than they are if you use the standard Tasks app. However, if you're interested in … [Read more...] about How to connect Google Tasks to a Trello board for automatic card creation and collaboration
Workspace: Storage management tools rolling out for Admins
Google Workspace Admins will now have access to new tools within the console to see how much storage is being used and view how close their organization is to reaching their storage limit. These storage-related activities will now be available from a single place within the console. They will … [Read more...] about Workspace: Storage management tools rolling out for Admins
Acer announces next@Acer Global Press Conference for May 2022
Though the meeting will once again be virtual for the spring of 2022, Acer has formally announced plans for their next Global Press Conference on May 18, 2022. Generally speaking, twice per year Acer holds a large press conference to announce new devices in a variety of their product lines. We … [Read more...] about Acer announces next@Acer Global Press Conference for May 2022
[Update: Rolling out now] Fitbit gets approval to use new AFib detection algorithm
Updated 4/27/2022 10:10AM EST: 9to5Google has confirmed with Fitbit that the update that enables Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications started rolling out on April 25th to eligible Fitbit devices in the U.S. However, for now the feature is limited to the United States and may take a few weeks to … [Read more...] about [Update: Rolling out now] Fitbit gets approval to use new AFib detection algorithm
Acer Chromebook 514 review: MediaTek Kompanio 828 strikes a perfect balance
Just a few years ago, we only had a new Chromebook release every so often. Each new device that showed up was cause for excitement, mainly because we'd get some new feature of some sort that we didn't have in a Chromebook before it. We'd get excited over things like IPS screens, backlit keyboards, … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 514 review: MediaTek Kompanio 828 strikes a perfect balance
Google Play apps now show way more detailed information on how they will use your data
The Google Play Store has had information on how app developers will utilize your personal data to drive and improve the experience for quite some time now. With the introduction of this though, it was never very detailed. Luckily, that's all changing now as this feature is being further developed … [Read more...] about Google Play apps now show way more detailed information on how they will use your data
[U] Google is already fixing that battery draining bug in its Messages app
Update, April 27th 6:05AM EST: One week after a severe battery draining bug in the Google Messages app caused phones to overheat, Google is issuing a fix via an update! Original Post, April 21th 3:26PM EST: "Google Messages bug keeps the camera running, causes severe battery drain and … [Read more...] about [U] Google is already fixing that battery draining bug in its Messages app
Google should have included face unlock in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
Like I am prone to do, I've switched phones for the time being. This time around, it was a tough-to-pass-up deal on the OnePlus 10 Pro that was calling my name over at T-Mobile. While I still have and enjoy my Pixel 6, there's something to be said about the gaming prowess of a phone with the … [Read more...] about Google should have included face unlock in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
