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
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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
Chrome OS Productivity Launcher gets a slick new animation as it nears release
Google's new Chromebook Productivity Launcher is a smaller, more compact way to access your apps and web apps among other things. By tapping the 'Everything button' on your keyboard, you can search all of your files, even in the cloud, along with your history, bookmarks, and so on. This new launcher … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Productivity Launcher gets a slick new animation as it nears release
Crazy new Google Meet backgrounds fix your lighting in real-time to make it seem like you’re actually there
Nearly six months ago, Google added video backgrounds to Google Meet on the web and mobile, providing users with a more fun way to conceal their actual meeting backdrop, but back then, they were fairly rudimentary. Then, something interesting happened. The product implemented AI and machine learning … [Read more...] about Crazy new Google Meet backgrounds fix your lighting in real-time to make it seem like you’re actually there
As USI becomes the standard, the USI pen evolution continues to move forward [VIDEO]
USI is no longer the new kid on the block. In fact - and I had to look this up - we've been talking about USI since mid-2019. For over two years, we've watched as USI went from a thing that we were waiting impatiently to arrive to a pretty standard inclusion in the modern Chromebook. As a matter … [Read more...] about As USI becomes the standard, the USI pen evolution continues to move forward [VIDEO]
Chrome 96 rolls out with a slew of security updates
We're only two weeks away from the landmark release of Chrome OS 96 that will bring the Chrome browser and the Chrome operating system back into parity of release schedules. After the release of Chrome OS 96 in late November, the browser and the OS will enjoy a 4-week release cycle with the desktop … [Read more...] about Chrome 96 rolls out with a slew of security updates
Six months after Google Chat Rooms become “Spaces”, you can finally delete them
It's about time! I know, I say that a lot, don't I? I'm still a bit confused as to why Google implements essential features well after the release of a product. Believe it or not, you can finally delete Google Chat Rooms Space - hooray! Ever since their launch, the new "Chat" has had these "Rooms" … [Read more...] about Six months after Google Chat Rooms become “Spaces”, you can finally delete them
Surprise Pixel 6 update brings a fix for the phone’s most aggravating issue
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been with us for nearly a month at this point and, as is always the case with new phones from any manufacturer, there have been some bugs along the way. While I think the screen flicker issue that only occurred with the phone powered off was the least problematic … [Read more...] about Surprise Pixel 6 update brings a fix for the phone’s most aggravating issue
