Stadia Pro continues to be a great deal for anyone who subscribes, and February 2022 will be no different. In fact, it may be one of the best months yet, since gamers are getting a total of seven freaking games for their ten bucks this month! Most notable among them are Life is Strange and Life … [Read more...] about Life Is Strange and six more games will be free to Stadia Pro subscribers for February
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How to turn off Google Assistant on your Chromebook and why you may want to
Google Assistant is great...most of the time. It's fantastic for over a million actions - many of those which can transform the way we obtain and utilize information. There's no denying that its presence in our lives has completely transformed the way we live, work, and interact with the world … [Read more...] about How to turn off Google Assistant on your Chromebook and why you may want to
It’s okay to tell Google Assistant to self-destruct every once in a while
I've had my ups and downs with Google Assistant in the past, and have even written about how many of you have shared those frustrations. Unfortunately, a handful of users resort to cursing at their smart home speakers and displays in hopes of relieving the pressure of it being wrong in its responses … [Read more...] about It’s okay to tell Google Assistant to self-destruct every once in a while
CTL released a rechargeable USI stylus that’s actually affordable
As we had hoped, the Universal Stylus Initiative has grabbed a foothold in the Chrome OS market and USI pens have now become the standard for stylus-compatible Chromebooks. It has been nearly three years since we first discovered that the fledgling stylus technology was headed to Chrome OS. Since … [Read more...] about CTL released a rechargeable USI stylus that’s actually affordable
The built-in Chromebook screen recorder is getting webcam selfie support
Compared with a just over a year ago, the built-in Chromebook screen capture/recorder utility has come a very, very long way. In fact, I have a hard time remembering the rudimentary nature of it prior to the way it functions now. The feature has become so good that it even has it's own, dedicated … [Read more...] about The built-in Chromebook screen recorder is getting webcam selfie support
Acer tackles tough with 4 new education Chromebooks
BETT is billed as one of the world's largest Education Technology conferences and it has historically taken place around the end of January or the beginning of February. That changed when COVID-19 decided to derail nearly everyone's plans for the better part of two years. Canceled last year, BETT … [Read more...] about Acer tackles tough with 4 new education Chromebooks
New Chromecast with Google TV will be budget-friendly and only stream in HD
So, do you remember that awesome, new Chromecast with Google TV that we reported on the other day? You know, the one that got you all excited for that we all hoped would end up being a higher-end device with more storage, and such? Well, I hate to be the one to crush your dreams, but don't blame the … [Read more...] about New Chromecast with Google TV will be budget-friendly and only stream in HD
The Quick Tap gesture on the Pixel 6 Pro feels like a sloppy and useless gimmick
I recently picked up my Pixel 6 Pro directly from the Google Store, and man am I excited! I opted for the larger storage capacity, and I have only filled it up halfway so far with awesome games and apps. I was so ecstatic to expand my storage to 256GB from the Pixel 4's 64GB (which had a large chunk … [Read more...] about The Quick Tap gesture on the Pixel 6 Pro feels like a sloppy and useless gimmick
Chromebook sync may be getting turbo-charged with ‘Floating Workspace’
In my opinion, Chromebooks are the best when it comes to syncing all your stuff. Between apps, Wi-Fi passwords, browsing history, and more, when I sign into a new or powerwashed Chromebook for the first time, I'm generally up and running in just a few minutes. Compared with the lengthy setup … [Read more...] about Chromebook sync may be getting turbo-charged with ‘Floating Workspace’
You can now share standard Youtube videos with Youtube Kids accounts at your discretion
I was watching Youtube this morning (yes, you should absolutely subscribe to Viva La Dirt League, they're hilarious) and I happened upon a new option on the share sheet on my Google Pixel 6 Pro running Android 12. You'll notice in the images below that a new "With kids" option now appears to the … [Read more...] about You can now share standard Youtube videos with Youtube Kids accounts at your discretion
New leak suggests an actual release date for Pixel Watch
At this point, I don't think any of us are doubting the existence of the Pixel Watch. Sure, for years we all expected Google to get in the wearables game with a Pixel-branded watch and were constantly let down, but the leaks and proof of this yet-unreleased device are too overwhelming to ignore at … [Read more...] about New leak suggests an actual release date for Pixel Watch
Google shutters Cameos because people care more about personalized opinions in Search
While not widely discoverable, you could previously Google search your favorite celebrities and be informed on a few topics by them via something called Cameos. Google's ill-fated app allowed anyone with enough star power to record themselves answering mundane questions so that you could get your … [Read more...] about Google shutters Cameos because people care more about personalized opinions in Search
