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
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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
A new Chromecast with Google TV device is in the works
According to 9to5Google, who has apparently had eyes on a document directly from Google itself, a new Chromecast with Google TV device is being prepared for mass production and release. Apparently, this "Android-powered device" is codenamed Boreal (Boreal means "of the north or northern region, or … [Read more...] about A new Chromecast with Google TV device is in the works
The Chrome Cast 147: The Pixel Notepad, Pixel 6 updates, and fast MediaTek Chromebooks
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by talking about the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro update that arrived just hours after we wrapped up our podcast last week. Though all our thoughts about the massively-delayed update still hold, it was really great to finally see this one … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 147: The Pixel Notepad, Pixel 6 updates, and fast MediaTek Chromebooks
At long last, Youtube Music is coming to supervised Google Family Link accounts
First discovered via an email sent out to a Google Family Link user on Reddit, Google's popular music streaming service, Youtube Music, is finally becoming available to supervised accounts! In the email, Team Youtube states that every child is unique and it works hard to provide parents and … [Read more...] about At long last, Youtube Music is coming to supervised Google Family Link accounts
Google Chat on the web gets bold and finally adds rich text editing tools
Until now, Google Chat on the web has had very limited tools for adding any sort of emphasis to your messages - absolutely nothing. You'd type something out and hit enter to send it. The Android app, on the other hand, has had a full suite of formatting options, and the experience across the two has … [Read more...] about Google Chat on the web gets bold and finally adds rich text editing tools
