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
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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
Chrome OS Exclusive ‘Side Search’ feature coming to Chrome on desktop
December 2021 was a rocky month for Google and Chrome OS users with the unfortunately-wonky rollout of Chrome OS 96, which had to be halted and then resumed. However, even with its troubles, Chrome OS 96 brought us a few pretty handy hidden features that Robby covered in our December "5 New Hidden … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Exclusive ‘Side Search’ feature coming to Chrome on desktop
[Update: Coming Soon] And just like that, Google announces Steam Alpha for Chromebooks
Update: After a bit of confusion, Google's Chromebook Community manager Alisha has dropped an announcement in the Chromebook Forum. Here's what we have thus far: As you may have already heard, our team is working with Valve to bring Steam to Chrome OS. We are very excited to share that we’ll be … [Read more...] about [Update: Coming Soon] And just like that, Google announces Steam Alpha for Chromebooks
Google Chat will now show “In a meeting” or “In focus time” status from Calendar
Previously, Google Workspace users could see within Google Chat whenever a co-worker had set up an "Out of office" in Google Calendar. Today, Google announced that this functionality will now be expanded so that other statuses like "In a meeting" or "In focus time" will also show within Google … [Read more...] about Google Chat will now show “In a meeting” or “In focus time” status from Calendar
Google really wants big developers to get their titles running on Google Play Games for PC
During the Google For Games Developer Summit 2022 event today, Google announced several improvements and new tools for game developers who are interested in bringing their titles to larger displays. As you may already be aware, The Google Play Games for PC beta just began showing up for individuals … [Read more...] about Google really wants big developers to get their titles running on Google Play Games for PC
Chrome OS receiving gorgeous auto light and dark switching “Radiance” wallpaper collection
Google recently surprised me by adding a really neat feature to Chrome OS Canary - wallpapers that automagically swap between a light and dark mode version of themselves depending on the user's system theme. While this still isn't available in Stable, it has appeared on the developer channel for … [Read more...] about Chrome OS receiving gorgeous auto light and dark switching “Radiance” wallpaper collection
Google doubles the cell limit in Google Sheets for Workspace accounts
Google announced today via the Workspace Updates Blog that the cell limit on Google Sheets has been increased from up to five million cells to up to ten million cells, effectively doubling its capacity. The new limit will apply to new, existing, and imported files. I imagine this will be a … [Read more...] about Google doubles the cell limit in Google Sheets for Workspace accounts
