A user on Reddit encountered a new setting in their Google Home app for Routines that's sure to take some of the pain out of managing them. Normally, when you create a Routine by voice with Assistant, it's dumped into the Home app with the name you gave it verbally under the Starter trigger. The … [Read more...] about You can now rename custom Google Assistant Routines after they’ve been created
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Google’s Pixel 6a retail packaging emerges in a new leak
We're only a month out from Google I/O 2022 at this point, and that means any hardware set to debut at the yearly developer conference is also right around the corner. We've seen plenty of leaks and insider info on what could show up at the event, and it feels pretty certain Google will use the … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 6a retail packaging emerges in a new leak
Google hints at its secret post-Google Plus “social spine” initiative with Discover like counts
While browsing Discover on your Android device, you can tap the heart icon on an article to let Google know you're interested in receiving similar content in the future based on either the source or the topic contained therein. It's a welcome feature for anyone who is accustomed to scrolling through … [Read more...] about Google hints at its secret post-Google Plus “social spine” initiative with Discover like counts
The Google Play Store will soon start to hide old and out of date apps for your protection
Google is adding a new requirement for application developers on the Play Store, and should they not comply by updating their app to work with the most recent version of Android, they could be at risk of being completely hidden from all users, and by extension, unable to have their app downloaded at … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store will soon start to hide old and out of date apps for your protection
Google TV seems to have a real problem with letting me remove things from my Watchlist
Google TV recently slipped up and showed the fact that it may finally be preparing to launch the long-overdue individual user profile switching for its Chromecast, and while that's a feature I'm truly looking forward to (with bated breath), my mind is currently set on the issues the device currently … [Read more...] about Google TV seems to have a real problem with letting me remove things from my Watchlist
ChromeOS experimenting with separating calendar widget from quick settings to simplify its usage
I woke up to a ChromeOS Canary update on my Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, and after applying it, I scoured the entire OS for changes, only to miss the one that was the most obvious and right out in front of my face. I looked at the bottom-right of the display only to notice that the date had been … [Read more...] about ChromeOS experimenting with separating calendar widget from quick settings to simplify its usage
Google Meet adds empty call reminders and improved host controls
In a recent Google Workspace update post, Google announced some new improvements for Google Meet. These improvements include prompts to exit meetings when you're the only person left and the inclusion of a centralized location for host management controls. The changes are being rolled out to make it … [Read more...] about Google Meet adds empty call reminders and improved host controls
The Chrome Cast 162: upgrading our website with Kinsta, new Nest Wi-Fi, and the brilliant Masters website
This episode of The Chrome Cast was a tad bit different than most, but it was a great conversation. We begin the show reviewing our recent web hosting woes and the direction we've finally taken to escape them. While many of our listeners may not be looking for quality web hosting at the moment, it … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 162: upgrading our website with Kinsta, new Nest Wi-Fi, and the brilliant Masters website
Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 available now for Pixel phones
The second beta of the Android 12 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release) was released yesterday and announced by Google on the r/android_beta subreddit. This release (S3B1.220318.003) follows the initial release plus an interim patch targeting the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. However, it includes the latest … [Read more...] about Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 available now for Pixel phones
Nvidia GeForce Now follows Google Stadia’s cue by offering “Instant Play Free Demos”
Just weeks ago during the Google for Games Developer Summit, Stadia announced that it had already launched several free click-to-play game demos. These offer a prolonged glimpse into the gameplay mechanics, story, and atmosphere of a title without the commitment or buy in of purchasing it outright. … [Read more...] about Nvidia GeForce Now follows Google Stadia’s cue by offering “Instant Play Free Demos”
Google announces partnership with iFixit for Pixel replacement parts
Google announced today that as part of a new partnership with iFixit, genuine repair parts for Pixel devices will become available for customers to purchase via the iFixit site. The announcement follows long-held debates and legislation about the "right to repair" and improving repairability on … [Read more...] about Google announces partnership with iFixit for Pixel replacement parts
How to disable your Chromebook’s touchscreen or touchpad and why you’d want to
The first touchscreen Chromebook came out all the way back in 2013, and since then, users have enjoyed modern touch input for everything from games to note-taking apps and more. However, during my time as a Chromebook Expert at Best Buy, there's one thing that I've come to realize and that's the … [Read more...] about How to disable your Chromebook’s touchscreen or touchpad and why you’d want to
