Google is now rolling out the ability to mark previously read or opened direct messages, and messages in spaces as "unread". This new Message Action can help you remember to return to important conversations at a time that's more convenient to you without robbing you of the chance to read and … [Read more...] about You can now mark Google Chat Spaces messages and DMs as unread
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Stormy Black and Sunny Pixel 6 Pro make an early appearance on Amazon UK
We are mere hours away from Google's Pixel Fall Launch Event and while there's little left to learn about the new Tensor-powered phones, we're chomping at the bit to see the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro in action. Better yet, we're beside ourselves at the thought of actually getting our hands on Google's … [Read more...] about Stormy Black and Sunny Pixel 6 Pro make an early appearance on Amazon UK
Chrome OS phone app notification mirroring “Eche” makes another appearance
Discovered by XDA Developers' own Mishaal Rahman, the much-discussed Eche app for phone screen mirroring is now making an appearance in Chrome OS Canary. The new feature will reside on the user's shelf via the Phone Hub which connects their phone to their Chromebook when enabled. Mishaal … [Read more...] about Chrome OS phone app notification mirroring “Eche” makes another appearance
Chrome’s new Side Panel is receiving a much-needed visual redesign
The new Side Panel experiment that Google has rolled out to the Chrome browser is fast evolving into a useful tool. Not only does it house your bookmarks and Reading list items, but Google Lens integration recently joined in the mix when using it on desktop. One thing I've always felt though is … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new Side Panel is receiving a much-needed visual redesign
Apple’s surprise event seems to be having little effect on Pixel 6 hype
There's no denying the effect Apple events have on the news cycle. When they take to the stage to announce a new product, it tends to feel like everything else in the tech world just gets put on hold. With their place in the overall consumer tech scene, this isn't that surprising. Here in the … [Read more...] about Apple’s surprise event seems to be having little effect on Pixel 6 hype
The OLED-toting Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook has arrived at Best Buy, but…
Last week, we received a tip that Lenovo's upcoming Snapdragon-powered Duet 5 Chromebook tablet would soon be arriving at select Costco stores. We don't have a solid release date for that model at this time and the 13.3" tablet has yet to show up on Costco's website. Thankfully, this isn't the only … [Read more...] about The OLED-toting Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook has arrived at Best Buy, but…
Google Assistant is tired of being cursed out, asks politely to be treated better
If you're reading this, it's probably because you understand how ridiculously inaccurate and annoying Google Assistant can be at times. How often does it ask you to unlock your phone to perform a smart home action...even while you're at home, hear things wrong even when you speak clearly, or try to … [Read more...] about Google Assistant is tired of being cursed out, asks politely to be treated better
200,000 YouTube subscribers: a quick thank you [VIDEO]
Well, we finally made it: 200,000 YouTube subscribers! With the extended giveaway we put together to celebrate this whole thing, it felt like a long road. But it's been really awesome to get to give so much stuff away as we've neared this milestone and I have to say, without you guys watching, … [Read more...] about 200,000 YouTube subscribers: a quick thank you [VIDEO]
Crazy cheap Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro prices leak out with only days before the unveiling
Leave it to a Google phone launch to leak literally everything before said launch ever happens. As if they haven't already spilled the beans enough for us on their own, it seems retailers can't stop themselves from jumping the gun as Pixel 6 availability looms large over the smartphone scene. Just … [Read more...] about Crazy cheap Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro prices leak out with only days before the unveiling
Continuous scrolling for mobile brings Google Search into the modern age
If you're accustomed to browsing several pages to find what you need on Google Search using your phone, you'll probably have noticed already that you no longer need to click to navigate between each new page of results. Google has officially rolled out "Continuous scrolling", bringing Search into … [Read more...] about Continuous scrolling for mobile brings Google Search into the modern age
First Look: Google Calendar Chromebook productivity experiment officially appears
Chromebooks are receiving native Google Calendar integration with the upcoming Calendar Productivity Experiment. As we previously discussed, this will allow you to quickly access a monthly view to glance at what date falls on what day of the month, and so on in order to make you more productive. In … [Read more...] about First Look: Google Calendar Chromebook productivity experiment officially appears
The Chrome Cast 134: On the eve of the Pixel Fall Launch
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're still stuck in Pixel 6 land. We warned you that it would be a Pixel party until the 19th and here we sit, just days out from the final unveiling. In the last week, more leaks came up, more specs were verified, and more hype was generated on the way. There were … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 134: On the eve of the Pixel Fall Launch
