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Google Search categories like images, videos, and shopping are moving to a left aligned sidebar
In what is quite possibly one of the wildest and most bold moves in Google's very simplistic design history, your search result filter categories like news, books, videos, images, maps, shopping, flights, and more are being repositioned from the top of Google Search just under the search bar itself … [Read more...] about Google Search categories like images, videos, and shopping are moving to a left aligned sidebar
Stadia Pro subscribers receiving three games on May 1st with more to come
Google today revealed that Stadia Pro subscribers will be receiving three new games as a part of their library on May 1, 2022. What's interesting is that it gives a slight nod to the fact that it won't be finished with just those three as it plans on adding more throughout the month. Since there … [Read more...] about Stadia Pro subscribers receiving three games on May 1st with more to come
Nearby Share’s “Self Share” mode gets closer, Spotted on Android
Nearby Share, which debuted on Android in mid-2020 and then on ChromeOS a few months later, has become an indispensable feature of the Google ecosystem. Those of us who use Android and ChromeOS have been known to use this feature almost daily to transfer files and photos back and forth between our … [Read more...] about Nearby Share’s “Self Share” mode gets closer, Spotted on Android
Files by Google app getting its “Share” tab back on Pixels
The Files by Google app (formerly "Files Go") became the de-facto file manager on Android back in 2020 when Google decided to remove the good old "Files" app from the operating system with the release of Android 11. Since then, we have also seen the wide release of Nearby Share, which made its way … [Read more...] about Files by Google app getting its “Share” tab back on Pixels
Another upcoming 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook joins the fray with ‘Osiris’
While it is true that we've still yet to see an Intel Alder Lake Chromebook actually hit the market, we know they are fast approaching. With devices like the HP Elite Dragonfly, ASUS Flip CX5601, and Lenovo Flex 5i already announced, it is only a matter of time before we have production-level … [Read more...] about Another upcoming 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook joins the fray with ‘Osiris’
Google Store redesigned as it looks to be preparing for the launch of the Pixel Watch
A new Google Store redesign has been discovered by 9to5Google, and while nothing looks different at first blush, something quite significant has been changed, and its implications are huge! In addition to simplifying the navigation bar at the top of the website, and nixing the dropdown menus for … [Read more...] about Google Store redesigned as it looks to be preparing for the launch of the Pixel Watch
2 of the best Chromebooks around are $200 off
12th Gen Intel-based Chromebooks are right around the corner and when they arrive, Chrome OS will take another massive leap forward in the areas of power and performance. That said, the current family of 11th Gen Intel devices offers up the latest and greatest Chrome OS has to offer along with ample … [Read more...] about 2 of the best Chromebooks around are $200 off
Google and NBA launch “Pixel Arena” 3D environment for fans during 2022 Playoffs
NBA fans watching the 2022 Playoffs may notice how prominent the Google Pixel is in all the marketing around the event. This is because the Google Pixel is the official fan phone of the NBA due to Google's new multi-year deal with the league. This year, further advancing this partnership, Google and … [Read more...] about Google and NBA launch “Pixel Arena” 3D environment for fans during 2022 Playoffs
How to install Steam on an eligible Chromebook and start gaming [VIDEO]
Steam for Chromebooks is here. Well, sort of, anyway. Launched in an official Alpha capacity back in late March, the long awaited 'Borealis' project has finally arrived and is quite impressive for an Alpha build. Games run pretty smoothly for devices utilizing non-dedicated graphics cards and … [Read more...] about How to install Steam on an eligible Chromebook and start gaming [VIDEO]
Grab a free Titan Security Key if you have a 2TB+ Google One subscription
I recently wrote up a tutorial on how to use your brand new Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro as a security key for your Google Account. These devices have the company's Titan security chip built right in, and it works just as well as the externally available USB-A/NFC or USB-C/NFC Security Key models … [Read more...] about Grab a free Titan Security Key if you have a 2TB+ Google One subscription
Possible Google Pixel bug randomly declines incoming calls
A few reports are popping up online about a new bug that seems to be hitting several Google Pixel devices, causing them to decline phone calls randomly. The first report showed up on a Reddit post, followed by several comments of users experiencing the same thing, and has since been picked up by … [Read more...] about Possible Google Pixel bug randomly declines incoming calls
