In a move that looks likely to happen, the device we've been colloquially referring to as the Pixel Fold may be going by a completely different name: the Pixel Notepad. Yep, that's really what it might go by. While I'm already not a fan of this naming, I can kind of see what Google might be … [Read more...] about The Google Pixel Fold might be called the Pixel…Notepad?
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Logitech gets in the USI Chromebook stylus game with an EDU-focused pen
Logitech has unveiled a new USI pen that is directly focused on the education sector. Dubbed the Logitech Pen, this interesting stylus has a few nice tricks up its sleeve and is one of those accessories who's thoughtful design makes me excited to see where the USI initiative will go over the coming … [Read more...] about Logitech gets in the USI Chromebook stylus game with an EDU-focused pen
Google just changed how White Noise plays on smart speakers and now it’s less useful
Something strange is going on in the silent hours of the night as Google's Nest speaker "white noise" feature has all of a sudden completely changed how it operates. According to many smart homeowners on the Nest Community forum, when saying "Hey Google, play white noise", they're now met with audio … [Read more...] about Google just changed how White Noise plays on smart speakers and now it’s less useful
Android 11 on Nvidia Shield TV devices is breaking a bunch of apps among other issues
Who would have thought that a new Android version update for the Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV Pro would end up breaking things? The new push to Android 11 brings with it per-use file permissions (scoped storage), so many users are now reporting things like apps that aren't able to access the … [Read more...] about Android 11 on Nvidia Shield TV devices is breaking a bunch of apps among other issues
After a weekend with the new Pixel 6 January update, things are looking up
This weekend, I took the new January Pixel 6 update for a spin. This is the same update that rolled out for other Pixel devices earlier in January and contained not only a couple month's worth of security updates, but useful new features and bug fixes as well. We talked about it for quite some … [Read more...] about After a weekend with the new Pixel 6 January update, things are looking up
See what companies have your personal data and reclaim it with this awesome, free app
Have you ever wanted to see a list of every company that's in possession of your personal data like your email address, name, date of birth, and even your precise location? The internet is exploding in its growth, and it seems like everyone has their own way of collecting data on you these days. I … [Read more...] about See what companies have your personal data and reclaim it with this awesome, free app
Nearby Share for Chrome OS will soon let you send things to yourself across devices
The new 'Nearby Share' feature for Chromebooks is apparently getting an update already. Discovered by Dinsan of Chrome Story, something called "Self Share" is being added to allow you to send stuff to yourself (aptly named, wouldn't you agree?) Normally, Nearby Share looks for other devices so … [Read more...] about Nearby Share for Chrome OS will soon let you send things to yourself across devices
[Updated link] How to pop Google Tasks out of Gmail and use it as a standalone web app
Updated link: Try clicking this link instead to access Google Tasks as a separate website! I love Google Tasks. Even though its identity has effectively been split between two different task management systems - one in Google Chat, and the other remaining traditionally named with just a new … [Read more...] about [Updated link] How to pop Google Tasks out of Gmail and use it as a standalone web app
New Youtube experiment automatically downloads videos you may want offline
Youtube video experiments for Premium subscribers are nothing new as the company has been providing them to paying members for some time now. Just last month near Christmas, it was showing off something called "Heatseaker" (yeah, that's how you spell it). This feature allowed you to see hotspots on … [Read more...] about New Youtube experiment automatically downloads videos you may want offline
Google TV was never just about television, it was about the future of the living room
After revealing that it now has over 110 million monthly active devices for Google TV and Android TV combined, with over 30% of those being added in just the past six months or so, Google has now revealed some of its plans for the future of the platform. While sitting down with the Director of … [Read more...] about Google TV was never just about television, it was about the future of the living room
The Chrome Cast 146: Pixel Fold hopes ignite as Pixel 6 frustrations mount
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend almost all of our time in Pixel world. With the new leaks out there showing off the Pixel Fold in the latest Android 12L Beta (via the SIM card insertion help page), we've gone from just hoping that Google is building a foldable Pixel to feeling quite … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 146: Pixel Fold hopes ignite as Pixel 6 frustrations mount
‘Companion Mode’ in Google Meet rolling out now to make hybrid meetings much easier
Not long ago, Google announced something called 'Companion Mode' for its Google Meet hardware that was meant to help remote teams connect with each other, even if they weren't in front of a Chromebook or desktop computer. Now, this new tool is rolling out in an official capacity! Companion Mode … [Read more...] about ‘Companion Mode’ in Google Meet rolling out now to make hybrid meetings much easier
