Google Play Movies and TV swapped its branding over to Google TV not long ago, and with it, a whole host of improvements have been made to the service. With your living room becoming the company's top priority, Google's TV push has been renewed. Features like a built-in remote in the app, and even … [Read more...] about Google TV will notify you when shows and movies from your Watchlist become free
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Busted: Samsung sued over shattered Chromebook Plus displays
I'm going to do my best to keep my opinions out of this piece as I am currently dealing with an RMA for a Samsung device. If you want to hear me rant about it, you can likely find out more on the next episode of The Chrome Cast. Having said that, Samsung has just found itself on the receiving end of … [Read more...] about Busted: Samsung sued over shattered Chromebook Plus displays
Sparklite is an awesome roguelike indie RPG you can play on your Chromebook
It's not often I see Android games add popular mobile features that greatly improve the user experience for larger screen devices. It's even less often that I see indie devs do this! The features I'm referring to aren't particularly dependent upon the game's budget (aside from the labor hours needed … [Read more...] about Sparklite is an awesome roguelike indie RPG you can play on your Chromebook
VIZOR: Next-level Chromebook management for the K-12 classroom
Chromebook adoption has skyrocketed over the past 18 months. According to a recent report from Canalys show that, despite slowed sales, Chromebooks enjoyed a 75% YoY growth from Q2 of 2020 to Q2 of 2021. While much of that growth is a direct result of the work-from-home and hybrid employee … [Read more...] about VIZOR: Next-level Chromebook management for the K-12 classroom
The only potential Pixelbook board in development just got the axe
First off, let me say I'm not shocked by this revelation. A little sad? Sure, but I'm not surprised at all. As a matter of fact, multiple boards in the 'Volteer' family (11th-gen Intel Chromebooks) were killed off in this same move. But losing 'Halvor' - the clear beginning of some sort of … [Read more...] about The only potential Pixelbook board in development just got the axe
The price of Nest Hub’s sleep tracking feature may cause you to lose sleep
In a blog post today, Google detailed several new enhancements to its Sleep Sensing technology built into the 2nd generation Nest Hub via Project Soli. Having better insights into your rest habits like whether you snore, cough, or sleep uncomfortably is useful, and even free at this time through the … [Read more...] about The price of Nest Hub’s sleep tracking feature may cause you to lose sleep
Coming soon: Add a different wallpaper for each virtual desk for a more personal touch
Virtual Desks rock. Plain and simple. Chrome OS makes great use of them, and Google continues to improve upon them at a rapid pace. Today, Dinsan over at Chrome Story discovered a Chromium Gerrit commit that shows Chromebook users will soon have the ability to change their wallpaper not once for the … [Read more...] about Coming soon: Add a different wallpaper for each virtual desk for a more personal touch
More Workspace users can now manage Google Docs Approvals all in one place
To date, any time someone requests access to view or edit a document, make comments, and so on, users receive an email, a Google Chat ping, and even several of these on their phones. You can approve or reject these requests everywhere aside from the place it makes the most sense to do so - the … [Read more...] about More Workspace users can now manage Google Docs Approvals all in one place
PUBG New State launches in 3 days and there’s only one Chromeboook you can play it on
So, to start with, you may or may not be familiar with PUBG New State. To be fair, up until a couple weeks ago, I'd only heard of it in passing and I immediately assumed this was just some new mode for the desktop version of PUBG. As a PUBG Mobile player, those changes and additions largely don't … [Read more...] about PUBG New State launches in 3 days and there’s only one Chromeboook you can play it on
Desktop data for Google Drive and Google Meet get safer with client-side encryption beta
Earlier this year, Google Drive including Docs, Sheets, and Slides received a client-side encryption update which made it easier to keep your files safe from prying eyes by using encryption keys that only you and the file collaborators would have access to. While these services already feature the … [Read more...] about Desktop data for Google Drive and Google Meet get safer with client-side encryption beta
After update to Geekbench, Pixel 6 Tensor SoC gets crazy-high GPU compute scores
Now that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been in the hands of users for a bit of time now, I think we can all inhale a collective sigh of relief knowing that these new Google phones are no slouches in the performance category. While not as fast on paper as the Snapdragon 888 from Qualcomm, real … [Read more...] about After update to Geekbench, Pixel 6 Tensor SoC gets crazy-high GPU compute scores
Youtube wants to take on Twitch with gifted memberships and stream raids
Youtube has attempted to steal the massive Twitch audience for years now. It's not that it needs those viewers - Google has the first and second largest platforms in the world right now, but Twitch has a different type of audience. Gamers, game developers, livestreamers in these spaces, and more all … [Read more...] about Youtube wants to take on Twitch with gifted memberships and stream raids
