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
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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
“Immersive Stream for Games” will let companies use Stadia technology as a white label service
There's been a lot of talk as of late regarding Stadia shutting down and leaving its adoring, raving fans high and dry, but the company's plans look oppose this entirely. At the 2022 Google for Games Developer Summit yesterday, Google announced that Stadia would be officially rolling out something … [Read more...] about “Immersive Stream for Games” will let companies use Stadia technology as a white label service
You will no longer need to have an account to access the Stadia store or to play free games
While it's not fully rolled out yet, the restrictions for accessing the Google Stadia Store are now being lifted entirely. Up until now, you'd have to log into the service using your Google Account, but as announced at the 2022 Google For Games Developer Summit, anyone hoping to access free games, … [Read more...] about You will no longer need to have an account to access the Stadia store or to play free games
New Google Classroom features include some advanced “Google magic”
Today Google is announcing “practice sets,” a new feature for students and teachers who are using Google Classroom. Practice sets will make it easier for teachers to create and grade practice activities and reduce learner frustration by providing just-in-time support for students. Google … [Read more...] about New Google Classroom features include some advanced “Google magic”
The Chrome Cast 156: an interview with Google’s Taryn Sullivan
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we have an interview with Tayrn Sullivan, Product Manager on the Google For Education Team. We had a really fun chat discussing an upcoming feature in Google Classroom called Practice Sets. While this is a little different than our normal content, this new … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 156: an interview with Google’s Taryn Sullivan
Google Meet hardware devices to get background noise reduction
Google announced yesterday on their Google Workspace updates blog that their software-based noise cancellation capabilities will be making their way to more Meet hardware devices. Last year, these capabilities were made widely available to many Google Workspace customers to use on their desktops or … [Read more...] about Google Meet hardware devices to get background noise reduction
How to review or turn off your Google Maps “Timeline” location history
Google Maps location history is simultaneously extremely revolutionary and extremely controversial. One one end of the equation, you gain many benefits from toggling it on your phone. For example, many Google products and services personalize your experience using it, giving you recommendations … [Read more...] about How to review or turn off your Google Maps “Timeline” location history
Google battles lawsuit over ‘Order Online’ button in restaurant search results
A restaurant franchise group has filed a class-action suit against Google, which claims Google has been setting up online ordering pages without their consent that tricks potential customers into ordering from third-party delivery apps, such as Postmates or Grubhub. The lawsuit acquired by Ars … [Read more...] about Google battles lawsuit over ‘Order Online’ button in restaurant search results
Beware: we installed Chrome OS Flex on a 2010 Macbook Pro, and it went badly [VIDEO]
Sometimes around here, we tinker with things and they just don't work out. We aren't trying to break anything on purpose. Promise. It just happens from time to time when you allow yourself to stray a bit outside the lines. Such is the case of our now-ailing 2010 Macbook Pro that we attempted a … [Read more...] about Beware: we installed Chrome OS Flex on a 2010 Macbook Pro, and it went badly [VIDEO]
Pixel 6 videos not playing in Chrome? Here’s why
I may be the only person in the world that has dealt with this frustration but I seriously doubt it. The problem, you see, is the fact that I have been toting around two phones for almost two months now. Now, that may not seem like a big deal to someone who writes about tech for a living but I have … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 videos not playing in Chrome? Here’s why
