Last week, I discovered that the rumored Google Photos integration with the chromeOS Canary Personalization Hub was live, but at the time, it was pretty broken. In fact, it wouldn't even load properly unless you waited a handful of minutes. Needless to say, this is a feature in development, and more … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Canary adds a Google Photos album view in latest Personalization Hub update
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Pixel 6 and 6 Pro March Update Rolling Out
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners rejoice because the much-awaited and delayed March update is finally rolling out for these devices. There was speculation over the weekend that the update may drop today after the upgrade schedule for a Canadian cell phone carrier was spotted, stating March 21st as the live … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and 6 Pro March Update Rolling Out
Gmail on Android getting new notification icons to differentiate between Chat and Spaces
A change is rolling out for Gmail on Android that will update the notification icons for "Chat" and "Spaces" that were previously indistinguishable from each other. This icon tweak was spotted by 9to5Google, who was able to replicate this on an Android device running Gmail version 2022.02.20.x. … [Read more...] about Gmail on Android getting new notification icons to differentiate between Chat and Spaces
chromeOS Personalization Hub adding new, more Googley “Float on by” screensaver
Chrome OS - or should I say "chromeOS" - received an update on the Canary channel this morning that added a beautiful, new screensaver to the up-and-coming Personalization Hub. After applying the update and restarting, I noticed upon attempting to re-enable my Google Photos screensaver integration … [Read more...] about chromeOS Personalization Hub adding new, more Googley “Float on by” screensaver
How to add free LottieFiles animations to Google Slides
Google Slides is Google's cloud-based presentation app that lets you create and format presentations while providing benefits such as real-time collaboration and access to third-party add-ons. While it is a very feature-rich app, I am always surprised to see how many of these features users are … [Read more...] about How to add free LottieFiles animations to Google Slides
This 11th Gen 2-in-1 Chromebook deal is insane
Last week, Costco knocked $150 off of the formidable 11th Gen Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i. If you picked up the 13.3" Core i3 convertible for $349, you scored one heck of a deal and that Chromebook will serve you well for many years to come. If you held off on pulling the trigger or you didn't see the … [Read more...] about This 11th Gen 2-in-1 Chromebook deal is insane
To make Pixel phones great, Google needs to refocus on the basics
Having ventured outside of the Pixel phone realm over the past few years, I've come away from my experiences with devices from OnePlus, ASUS and Samsung with a better feel for what exactly makes Pixels stand out from the crowd, and I'm beginning to wonder whether or not Google knows what that thing … [Read more...] about To make Pixel phones great, Google needs to refocus on the basics
Nintendo’s Wii shop down and out, but you can still get your fix of its music with this Chrome extension
It's unlikely that many of you reading this have an original Nintendo Wii, but on the off chance that you do, the store on these devices and on the Nintendo DSi have mysteriously been out of service for days already leaving gamers wondering if they're shutting down since that's Nintendo's favorite … [Read more...] about Nintendo’s Wii shop down and out, but you can still get your fix of its music with this Chrome extension
Play Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Risk of Rain 2, MotoGP 21 and more with Stadia’s new free trials feature
During the 2022 Google for Games Developer Summit, Stadia announced that it would be rolling out free trials for several games so that anyone - literally anyone who has access to the service and has a reliable internet connection could get their first taste of cloud gaming. This is clearly a … [Read more...] about Play Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Risk of Rain 2, MotoGP 21 and more with Stadia’s new free trials feature
Topics are one of Google Discover’s best features yet they remain hard to find and follow
I would argue that I've come to utilize Google Assistant's Discover feature more than Google News itself for my daily fix of what's happening outside the walls of my home, and even though it currently has no plans that we're aware of for coming to Chromebooks, it can still be accessed via Pixel … [Read more...] about Topics are one of Google Discover’s best features yet they remain hard to find and follow
How to use your Pixel 6 or 6 Pro to better secure your Google Account and Chromebook
We live in a world that increasingly - no...near entirely relies on digital systems, and with that comes the increase in potential threats to your personal data. While Google does offer the Advanced Security Program which safeguards users with high visibility and sensitive information from targeted … [Read more...] about How to use your Pixel 6 or 6 Pro to better secure your Google Account and Chromebook
The delayed Pixel 6 March Update may be dropping soon
As you may know, Google released the March 2022 Android 12 update and Pixel Feature Drop at the beginning of the month for all Pixel phones, except the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Some days later, Google announced the Android 12 QPR (Quarterly Platform Release) Beta program, which allowed Pixel 6 … [Read more...] about The delayed Pixel 6 March Update may be dropping soon
