I can't even recall when exactly Google began to heavily advertise in-game limited-time events and discounts on the Play Store, but it's nothing new. Luckily for anyone who really didn't care to engage with this type of content, they could mostly just ignore the ads for "500 gems for $1.99", or "80% … [Read more...] about “Offers” tab appearing in Play Store as Google pushes in-game events and discounts
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Google Sheets now lets you insert and view rich contact information using smart chips
Google Docs received an update last month that allowed you to mention anyone from your Google Contact list in order to insert them directly into the context of the document. This would then let you interact directly with them by hovering over their name and clicking their email address, phone … [Read more...] about Google Sheets now lets you insert and view rich contact information using smart chips
Pixel 6a already leaks and shows off a big departure for Google’s mid-range phones
Even though we only saw the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro make their official debut just a month ago at this point, it feels like we've been with these phones for quite some time. With the mountain of early leaks and Google's official unveiling of both the Pixel phones and their Tensor SoC in August, it … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a already leaks and shows off a big departure for Google’s mid-range phones
The Chrome Cast 139: Pixel 6 bugs, fixes, and our picks for best Chromebooks of 2021
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
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
