This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show talking about all things Pixel 6. With a few launch-related bugs, we've been really impressed with Google's continual ownership of the issues and their quickness in fixing things they've admitted are actually problems. For past phones, the company … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 139: Pixel 6 bugs, fixes, and our picks for best Chromebooks of 2021
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Google Image search for mobile gains colorful Material You overhaul
Material You is Google's very own theming engine that allows you to make its services your very own. A fun, variety of complementary colors that can be statically or dynamically set based on your wallpaper bring new life to the otherwise dull white or dark visuals that Google has worked toward for … [Read more...] about Google Image search for mobile gains colorful Material You overhaul
Chrome OS Gallery gets a shiny, new icon shortly after images opened in Google Photos
The Chrome OS gallery app has rocked the same tired, old logo for some time now, and while it did receive an update in the past, it wasn't that stunning. For some, iconography isn't that exciting, but every time I see an update to one of the system web apps, I know that Google is poking around and … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Gallery gets a shiny, new icon shortly after images opened in Google Photos
MediaTek makes bold performance claims about their upcoming Kompanio 800 and 1200 SoCs
This week, MediaTek is holding their annual Executive Summit in California and as part of the presentation, they spent some solid time today outlining their upcoming Kompanio 800 and 1000 series SoCs and explained a bit more about what we should all expect when Chromebooks with these new chips … [Read more...] about MediaTek makes bold performance claims about their upcoming Kompanio 800 and 1200 SoCs
Deal Alert: $250 off the 11th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c
As I said earlier today, it may not be Black Friday but that's not stopping retailers from dropping some of the best Chromebook deals we've ever seen. I'm back this afternoon with an insane deal on HP's latest iteration of the popular Chromebook x360 14c that has been a best seller ever since it … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $250 off the 11th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c
Free Premiere Edition bundle if you buy a game for $29.99 or more for Stadia’s 2nd birthday
Happy second birthday, Google Stadia! Since its launch in 2019, Stadia has seen its ups and downs and has gone through quite a bit of transformation. It's added many features, and although they didn't release right when the platform was brought online, Google has done good by gamers and implemented … [Read more...] about Free Premiere Edition bundle if you buy a game for $29.99 or more for Stadia’s 2nd birthday
Early Black Friday: Save up to $400 on a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Black Friday has arrived! Well, not really but that doesn't matter. Many big retailers are running deals all month leading up to the massive shopping holiday that is Black Friday. Just this week alone, Best Buy has more than forty Chromebooks on offer, and today, the electronics giant has slashed … [Read more...] about Early Black Friday: Save up to $400 on a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
The Google Play Store on the web is getting a massive visual redesign
I've stated many times over that Google needs to redesign its dated, archaic design of the Play Store on the web, and have even prospected how one may propel the company toward merging the Chrome Web Store themes and extensions with it. From there, I even played with the idea that one day, it will … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store on the web is getting a massive visual redesign
Google is helping put food banks and pantries on the map in time for the holidays
In a new Keyword blog post, Google has detailed how it's helping those in need to locate local food banks and pantries so that they can get the nutrition they deserve. More than 54 million people struggle through the year to remain fed for various reasons, but it feels most prevalent for the rest of … [Read more...] about Google is helping put food banks and pantries on the map in time for the holidays
‘Personalization Hub’ will let you change your wallpaper, account image, and more in one place
While tinkering around in Chrome OS Canary 98, I happened upon a new Chrome developer flag called Personalization Hub UI. Once I enabled it, I was able to visit chrome://personalization to receive the app container you see below. While there's not anything going on here yet, the flag description … [Read more...] about ‘Personalization Hub’ will let you change your wallpaper, account image, and more in one place
Take $20 off the Pixel Buds A-Series and get 3 months of YouTube Premium
Do you love rocking products that are #MadeByGoogle? Are you in the market for some new audio equipment for your ears? You're in luck. Best Buy and a handful of other retailers are offering a spot sale on Google's Pixel Buds A-Series that's worth taking a look at. If you aren't familiar with these … [Read more...] about Take $20 off the Pixel Buds A-Series and get 3 months of YouTube Premium
Best Buy is putting huge discounts on the Pixel 6, but caveats apply
Earlier this week, I spent some time posting about Google's decision to leave the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro out of the Black Friday discount lineup this year. I applaud them for sticking to their guns and making a bit of a statement that these phones are priced well, selling well, and worth the MSRP … [Read more...] about Best Buy is putting huge discounts on the Pixel 6, but caveats apply
