On the heels of the COVID-19 Pandemic taking hold of our everyday lives and overwhelming the already-delicate healthcare system in the United States, Google released a set of features last year that aimed to assist people with making more informed choices about their health. These new features … [Read more...] about Google Search results will now let you book a Doctor’s appointment
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Google Shopping List gets redesigned, removes everything that made it worth using
Google has itself historically been confused about where it wants you to list what you need in your refrigerator, pantry, and freezer. Back in the day, a “Groceries” list could be made in Google Keep, and asking Assistant to add something to your shopping list would place it there. Then, one day, … [Read more...] about Google Shopping List gets redesigned, removes everything that made it worth using
Nest Hub will now display birthday countdown cards for your friends and family
In an update that's already rolling out, your Nest Hub will now display a cute birthday card at the top-right of its display when someone in your Google Contacts or Family Group has a birthday coming up. The company announced this on short notice via Twitter, but it was accompanied by an update on … [Read more...] about Nest Hub will now display birthday countdown cards for your friends and family
Google Calendar is introducing Calendly-style appointment scheduling
Anyone who has used the popular appointment booking service Calendly will know that it's extremely useful in helping them fit others into their busy schedules by creating preset times when they are available. Potential clients can then choose from these pre-determined times and slot themselves into … [Read more...] about Google Calendar is introducing Calendly-style appointment scheduling
How to use Picture-in-Picture mode on YouTube videos in Chrome for desktop
One of my favorite features on chromeOS is the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode that allows you to pop-out video players to increase your multitasking capabilities. You get a smaller player and can drag it around the screen to continue watching while you type or do something else. However, anyone … [Read more...] about How to use Picture-in-Picture mode on YouTube videos in Chrome for desktop
[Correction] You can play Ubisoft’s Far Cry 6 for free right now and it only takes a few clicks
Correction: Anyone with a Stadia account can play Far Cry 6 over the next few days. I mistakenly stated that this was exclusive to Pro subscribers, sorry! Google's Stadia game streaming platform continues lowering the bar to entry for new gamers with things like its recently added Click to Play … [Read more...] about [Correction] You can play Ubisoft’s Far Cry 6 for free right now and it only takes a few clicks
The Chrome Cast 158: Steam on Chromebooks feels a little like magic
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, there's no escaping the gravitational pull surrounding the arrival of Steam for Chromebooks. Sure, there are only a few Chromebooks that can currently participate in the open Alpha and yes there are bugs, but the overall experience of loading up Steam on a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 158: Steam on Chromebooks feels a little like magic
You can now use your Play Points as a direct payment option in the Google Play Store
Google Play Points are a system that Google implemented back in 2019 into the Play Store for developers to increase awareness and interaction with their apps and games while giving users more ways to benefit from playing and using them. You can get in-app purchases among other things without … [Read more...] about You can now use your Play Points as a direct payment option in the Google Play Store
Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro get their first QPR Beta bug fix release
If you have perchance read my tireless tirade on how disappointed I have been at the handling of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro monthly security updates and feature drops, then you probably know that I jumped the gun when the Quarterly Platform Release beta was announced. This was my perhaps desperate … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro get their first QPR Beta bug fix release
New Google Search update enhances product reviews
Handling more than 3.5 billion searches per day, Google Search is the most visited website in the world and the number one destination when searching for information. However, with all that information available at our fingertips, finding the exact thing you are looking for can be daunting without … [Read more...] about New Google Search update enhances product reviews
New leak alleges a Pixel Watch preview at Google I/O 2022, release later this year
One of the internet's more-accurate leakers - Jon Prosser - has taken to Twitter to deliver some slightly-saddening news: Google I/O 2022 will play host to the unveiling of the Pixel 6a (no surprise, there) and the Pixel Watch (also no real surprise), with the Pixel Watch reveal being more of a … [Read more...] about New leak alleges a Pixel Watch preview at Google I/O 2022, release later this year
Google may be working on a new 2022 Nest Hub that could double as a detachable tablet
According to 9to5Google and a source they trust, Google is working on a new Nest Hub for 2022, but not just any Nest Hub - a detachable one. Wait, what? Yup, one that apparently has a screen that detaches from the base so that it can be carried around the house and used from the comfort of your … [Read more...] about Google may be working on a new 2022 Nest Hub that could double as a detachable tablet
