It's no secret that LumaFusion is coming to Chromebooks via Android at some point in 2022. How long that development cycle will take is still an unknown, but when we learned this full-featured video editor was being built for Android with Chromebooks as a primary target, it goes without saying that … [Read more...] about The best hope for Chromebook video editing is now Apple’s iPad App of the Year
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Last-minute Chromebook deals just in time for Christmas
With just a little over a week left to get some Christmas shopping done, we've dug up a few Chromebook deals to help you finish off your shopping list. Whether you're shopping for someone else, or you're treating yourself to a new laptop, there are still some great deals to be had and you can have … [Read more...] about Last-minute Chromebook deals just in time for Christmas
Chromebook owners are using Android apps 50% more year over year
Today on the ChromeOS.dev blog, Google has revealed that on Chromebooks alone, 50% more users have engaged with Android apps year over year. When you consider the state of them since the Google Play Store was added to Chrome OS years ago, that would be kind of unbelievable, but then you have to take … [Read more...] about Chromebook owners are using Android apps 50% more year over year
Here’s a quick keyboard shortcut for Chrome OS virtual desks I bet you didn’t know existed
Chalk this one up as a hidden gem. Among all the Chrome OS keyboard shortcuts that exist, there is a new one that was made active as a part of Chrome OS 96 that hasn't even been added to the keyboard shortcut help screen that you can see that by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + ?. As a matter of … [Read more...] about Here’s a quick keyboard shortcut for Chrome OS virtual desks I bet you didn’t know existed
Google pulls a rabbit out of a hat and restores Disney service to Youtube TV after just one day
Well, this is interesting. In some impressive turn of events, Google has managed to restore Disney-owned channels to Youtube TV including ESPN and FX just one day after the two companies lapsed on their deal. Any users who had recordings of any content found on these channels or watched the local … [Read more...] about Google pulls a rabbit out of a hat and restores Disney service to Youtube TV after just one day
Google Docs fixes a wrong in the world by auto-correcting your em dashes in latest update
I've needed to use em dashes quite a bit in the last few months for some larger documents that I'm collaborating with others on, and unfortunately, I never learned to use them properly. Instead, I have always used hyphens both because I didn't know better, and because I'm too lazy to use the unicode … [Read more...] about Google Docs fixes a wrong in the world by auto-correcting your em dashes in latest update
The Chrome Cast 143: The Pixel Watch nears as Google Play Games comes to Windows
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin things on a somber note as we reflect a bit about the recent tornadoes that ravaged our home state of Kentucky. It's been a rough time for many in our Commonwealth and we've put together a way for our audience - readers, YouTube viewers, and podcast listeners … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 143: The Pixel Watch nears as Google Play Games comes to Windows
All Disney channels including ESPN, ABC, and Nat Geo have been removed from Youtube TV
In a somewhat unbelievable blow to users, Google and Disney were not able to come to an agreement to renew their contract for allowing Disney-owned channels on Youtube TV. For many, this will be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Today in a blog post update to their original announcement from … [Read more...] about All Disney channels including ESPN, ABC, and Nat Geo have been removed from Youtube TV
Join us in helping relief efforts for tornado ravaged areas in Kentucky
This one hits a bit different for us. Last week, historically devastating tornadoes decimated large portions of our home state, causing untold damage and loss of lives. As of the time of this post, 77 are dead and we've not yet heard the money it will take to rebuild so many towns and homes that … [Read more...] about Join us in helping relief efforts for tornado ravaged areas in Kentucky
Stadia is giving away a free month of Pro to existing and former subscribers in the U.S.
Well, this is a nice surprise! Google Stadia is gifting existing and former Pro subscribers in the United States (excluding Hawaii and Guam) a free 30-day membership for free as a holiday gift and simultaneously in an effort to get back some users who may have taken a break with their … [Read more...] about Stadia is giving away a free month of Pro to existing and former subscribers in the U.S.
Your Chromebook may soon automatically dim and lock when you walk away from it
We've discussed Google's new "Human Presence Sensing" technology before, and we've also spoken about how they are beginning to integrate it into Chrome OS via the camera. It's pretty simple, actually - if your Chromebook senses your presence or sees you, it can do a variety of things solely based on … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook may soon automatically dim and lock when you walk away from it
Google Duo’s future uncertain as plans to merge it with Meet were unsuccessful
Around this time last year, Google created a unified team that would work on Google Meet and Duo. Their primary goal was to merge the two platforms and make them a viable solution for both consumer and enterprise customers. According to a report from 9to5Google, the merger was being called … [Read more...] about Google Duo’s future uncertain as plans to merge it with Meet were unsuccessful
