Another year, another event that will remain virtual - for the most part. Google's annual developers' conference known as Google I/O will once again take place at the Shoreline Ampitheatre in Mountain View. Presumably, that means an online-only event in which the keynote will likely feature CEO … [Read more...] about Google I/O goes online again, conference set for May 11
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Google is promising to better serve its audience of over 250 million large screen device owners
Google has recently promised to begin surfacing more high-quality apps on Chromebooks. Apps that scale properly and utilize mouse and keyboard or gamepad support are hard to happen upon, and aggregating them all in one place or at the top of the Store makes it easier for Chrome OS users to find and … [Read more...] about Google is promising to better serve its audience of over 250 million large screen device owners
How to keep track of friends’ and family members’ birthdays on Google Calendar
Contrary to popular belief, Google Calendar is more than just a place where you can keep track of doctor's appointments and business meetings. While it is undoubtedly better suited for those who lead a busy life, it is no slouch when it comes to a particular task: keeping track of your friends and … [Read more...] about How to keep track of friends’ and family members’ birthdays on Google Calendar
Chrome OS 99 features you should try out [VIDEO]
With each update to Chrome OS, new features are bound to come along for the ride. The story is largely the same each time around as we see Google update not only the Chrome browser, but Chrome OS on the new 4-week release schedule. There are some new features that are ready to use as soon as you … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 99 features you should try out [VIDEO]
So, let’s talk about those Windows games rumored to be coming to Stadia
Leading up to the 2022 Google for Games Developer Summit, there was buzz regarding a potential emulator being developed on Linux that would allow games developed for Microsoft Windows to be easily ported to Stadia. The implications of such a claim were huge. Stadia already boasts a large library of … [Read more...] about So, let’s talk about those Windows games rumored to be coming to Stadia
Google Forms API now available for all, out of restricted Beta
Launched in 2008, Google Forms has become an instrumental tool to capture data from forms, surveys, and quizzes. It is used in various use cases - from quizzing students to getting feedback on a product and much more. In October 2021, Google introduced the Google Forms API, further increasing its … [Read more...] about Google Forms API now available for all, out of restricted Beta
The long-awaited Chrome OS Projector tool is now in the Dev channel
We are quickly approaching the release of Chrome OS 100. With this fast-approaching epoch of Chrome and the Chrome operating system, we have high expectations that a laundry list of new features should follow not long after. Google just announced the launch of Steam Alpha on Chrome OS which, in a … [Read more...] about The long-awaited Chrome OS Projector tool is now in the Dev channel
Google preparing ‘ChromeOS’ rename to unify branding
As strongly evident by our website name and the content we report daily, we are really into Chromebooks and the operating system they run. This is also the case for many others who use Chrome OS on a daily basis and enjoy the benefits of a lightweight operating system that runs pretty much … [Read more...] about Google preparing ‘ChromeOS’ rename to unify branding
Google Domains is out of beta and you can get 20% off if you sign up now
Believe it or not, there is one service that's sported the "Beta" tag on its logo longer than Gmail, and that's Google Domains. It first entered a public beta in 2015, and now, it's finally exiting that stage as a stable product that can be used by anyone. Actually, it's felt solid for years, as … [Read more...] about Google Domains is out of beta and you can get 20% off if you sign up now
More 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromeboxes are incoming
While we know that the 12th-gen Intel Chromebook wave is right at the edge of crashing down on us, we've not talked a great deal about Chromeboxes that will come equipped with the same silicon inside. As ChromeOS devices go, Chromeboxes represent the purest form of hardware that you can experience … [Read more...] about More 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromeboxes are incoming
Google has spun up a donation matching program to help aid relief efforts for Ukraine
Just four days after the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Google outlined its plan to drastically increase security measures for those in the region. By doing things like automatically enrolling accounts in two-step verification while simultaneously attacking disinformation machines by … [Read more...] about Google has spun up a donation matching program to help aid relief efforts for Ukraine
Google Docs gains Gmail draft capabilities for Workspace customers
Google Workspace users got some excellent news yesterday with the announcement of the new email draft template feature that is making its way to Google Docs as we speak. This feature was teased last month as part of a celebratory post regarding the broad adoption of Smart Canvas features and the … [Read more...] about Google Docs gains Gmail draft capabilities for Workspace customers
