Google's acquisition of the Nest brand back in 2014 prompted a rebrand of most of the Nest products, but it also spawned new product releases as well. One of these was the battery-powered Nest Doorbell which provided a solution for those that either lived in rental properties or were simply not … [Read more...] about Nest Cam and Doorbell batteries not charging in cold weather
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The Chrome Cast 151: Chrome OS Flex arrives to save aging laptops
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show with a bit of an unplanned dive into the new website, highlighting all the changes and reasons we felt it was time to roll out a new version - V4 - of Chrome Unboxed. There are so many new things to explore on the site and we're genuinely hoping that … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 151: Chrome OS Flex arrives to save aging laptops
Massive Stadia sale includes The Elder Scrolls Online for just $6, Free Chorus demo, more
It's time to beef up your Stadia catalog! A massive, new Stadia sale lets you grab several AAA games and indies alike for half price or even less. If you're a Stadia Pro subscriber, you can knock many of the sale prices down even more. The main reason I decided to cover this today is that many … [Read more...] about Massive Stadia sale includes The Elder Scrolls Online for just $6, Free Chorus demo, more
Pixel 6 loses Gboard ‘Grammar check’ feature exclusivity
When the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro officially launched almost four months ago, they came with some exclusive features that none of the older Pixels - nor any other Android phones - had. One of these was the "Grammar check" feature on Gboard that underlines any detected grammar issues in … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 loses Gboard ‘Grammar check’ feature exclusivity
Here’s our first look at the new Chrome OS animated screensaver feature
Thanks to Kevin Tofel over at About Chromebooks, we now have our very first look at the animated screensavers Google recently promised us that would eventually make their way to the new Personalization Hub. After updating his Acer Spin 713 to Chrome OS Dev Channel 100 - the first three-digit … [Read more...] about Here’s our first look at the new Chrome OS animated screensaver feature
How to sync Chrome on Android and across all your devices
There are many reasons why I prefer to use Chrome as my main browser. One of the main reasons is the fact that it is multi-platform, which comes in really handy when you are someone that moves between operating systems. As long as you have a Google account, you can switch seamlessly from one device … [Read more...] about How to sync Chrome on Android and across all your devices
Rive 2 lets you create animations for the web, apps, and games right from your browser
With web applications on the rise in place of traditional applications, I've had a mind as of late to cover some of my favorite web-based software so that whether you're using a Chromebook or just the Chrome browser on your Mac or Windows PC, you can benefit from or at least get a taste of the … [Read more...] about Rive 2 lets you create animations for the web, apps, and games right from your browser
Play Android games in your web browser with the power of BlueStacks X
I remember the days back before Chromebooks existed, and even less far back before the Google Play Store in all of its glory was ported to them. Instead of installing millions of apps and games right on our laptops, tinkerers like me would go and download something called BlueStacks - an Android … [Read more...] about Play Android games in your web browser with the power of BlueStacks X
February Chromebook Deals Round 2
New day. New deals. We've just passed the midway mark of February and we have a whole new list of Chromebook deals for your viewing and shopping pleasure. This time around, there's a little something for everyone on the list from an ultra-portable detachable to a massive 17.3" clamshell that's … [Read more...] about February Chromebook Deals Round 2
Why Google Messages by default on the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup is very important
Here in the USA, there's a particular conundrum we find ourselves in, and it revolves around text messages. Text messages. In 2022. Sure, it's borderline ridiculous and silly, but the rise of Apple and the iPhone as the de facto smartphone for the majority of users in the States means Apple's … [Read more...] about Why Google Messages by default on the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup is very important
Google Drive ‘Search Chips’ now generally available for all
Back in November 2021 Google announced a beta test for Search Chips: a new feature that makes it easier to drill down on your Google Drive search results by allowing you to filter by different criteria. The filters are presented once you’ve performed a search in the form of different drop-downs, as … [Read more...] about Google Drive ‘Search Chips’ now generally available for all
Oh, how I wish Chrome OS had a ‘Clear all’ button to quickly dismiss open applications
Yes, I know, I sound lazy. Anyone who knows me though will tell you that I prefer to work smarter, not harder. I'm a man of efficiency, what can I say? That's why when I recently realized how annoying it was that Chrome OS didn't have a 'Clear all' button to close active or open apps and web apps, I … [Read more...] about Oh, how I wish Chrome OS had a ‘Clear all’ button to quickly dismiss open applications
