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
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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
The Chrome Cast 157: Steam on Chromebooks, Stadia white labeled, and Google Play Games on PC
This week on the Chrome Cast, we get into all the news that came from the Google For Games Developer Summit. From a bit of a surprise announcement around Steam games on Chromebooks to Stadia officially being white labeled as a Google Cloud service to Google Play Games finally arriving on Windows … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 157: Steam on Chromebooks, Stadia white labeled, and Google Play Games on PC
Switching from iCloud Photos to Google Photos may become easier
When I switched from iOS to Android a few years ago to try the Pixel 2, I faced a problem. While I was able to transfer my data from the iPhone I had at the time to my new Pixel using a lightning cable and the included Quick Switch Adapter, I could not transfer all the photos I had saved in my … [Read more...] about Switching from iCloud Photos to Google Photos may become easier
Google I/O goes online again, conference set for May 11
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
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
