It's been four months since the Chromium Repositories displayed a new commit for adding a developer flag that would "refresh" notifications on Chromebooks. The description was "Enables new notifications UI and grouped notifications." Since then, I've attempted to activate this flag, only to have it … [Read more...] about I’ve seen this somewhere before – Notifications revamp begins appearing in Chrome OS Canary
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I have a Pixel 6 Pro case in my hand and here’s what it’s taught me about the phone
As I mentioned earlier in the week, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro being announced way earlier than their upcoming launch date both have the benefit of already having tons of cases on the internet ready for purchase. Seriously, this is my favorite part about the way Google has chosen to slowly unveil … [Read more...] about I have a Pixel 6 Pro case in my hand and here’s what it’s taught me about the phone
Google Meet finally adds background videos for Android
Nearly four months ago, Google brought video backgrounds to Meet on the web with the promise that the feature would be arriving on mobile "soon." While soon may be relative in some cases, in the tech world anything outside of a month doesn't feel like "soon." Oddly enough, the video background … [Read more...] about Google Meet finally adds background videos for Android
Google Shopping gains deeper integration with Lens to make finding things to buy more visual
During its 'Search On 2021' event, Google announced a number of important and innovative updates to its Search platform including the upcoming MUM integration which will make cross-referencing and mixing data types in a query more fluid. Ultimately, every step taken during these events and the … [Read more...] about Google Shopping gains deeper integration with Lens to make finding things to buy more visual
Google TV app adds in-built remote but there’s a catch for some
Rumored for months, Google has finally sunsetted the free-standing Android TV remote app and replaced it with the built-in clicker that lives within the Google TV app on your phone. The update for Google TV on Android began rolling out over a week ago and it brought with it a very useful touchpad … [Read more...] about Google TV app adds in-built remote but there’s a catch for some
ASUS has another mysterious 11th-gen Intel Chromebook in the works, close to launch
Though it happened early in the year, ASUS has really outdone themselves in the Chrome OS space here in 2021. While their new Chromebooks are just now becoming more widely available, there's no doubt that the gloves came off this year with their latest offerings. The larger CX5500 we already … [Read more...] about ASUS has another mysterious 11th-gen Intel Chromebook in the works, close to launch
Thanks, MUM – Google Lens will let you refine your search by asking questions about what you see
Yesterday, Google Presents: Search On '21 took place - the company's virtual event that displays new innovations and advancements in search technology. Earlier this year, we were introduced to MUM, or Multitask Unified Model, which is a new breakthrough algorithm for understanding information. It … [Read more...] about Thanks, MUM – Google Lens will let you refine your search by asking questions about what you see
Up close with the rugged CTL Chromebook NL72
It's hard to believe but many schools are already planning their technology budgets for the next school year. Even crazier, many institutions are still holding out for new Chromebooks after a massive supply shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As quickly as many manufacturers could get new … [Read more...] about Up close with the rugged CTL Chromebook NL72
Apparently, Edge users stuck with Bing by default overwhelmingly search for “Google”
Just this month, Microsoft, via its Windows 11 Insider Preview, made it incredibly more complicated to switch to Chrome as the default browser by making users change their preference per file type instead of just once for everything. Bing, the company's search engine, is the default for Windows … [Read more...] about Apparently, Edge users stuck with Bing by default overwhelmingly search for “Google”
Yet another oddly-named Snapdragon 7c detachable Chromebook tablet is on the way
Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks haven't had the rosiest reception out of the gate. The few we've tested have been a bit laggy and though we don't expect most users are looking for top-tier performance from the mobile-first processor, the number of readers we've had express frustration over their … [Read more...] about Yet another oddly-named Snapdragon 7c detachable Chromebook tablet is on the way
Here are some improvements that Google Chat Spaces can make if it wants to replace Tasks
Having been review bombed on the Google Play Store for its lack of feature parity with Hangouts, Google Chat has fired up within me another set of frustrations that I hadn't anticipated - its lackluster Tasks implementation. While I have an appreciation for the collaborative nature of tasks within … [Read more...] about Here are some improvements that Google Chat Spaces can make if it wants to replace Tasks
$678 scores you the premium Fiesta Red Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Once again, the ultra-premium Samsung Galaxy Chromebook has dropped below seven hundred dollars. However, it isn't Best Buy or Samsung proper that's offering the best deal on the 10th Gen AMOLED convertible. Samsung.com is selling the premium 13.3" Chromebook for $699 and you can save a few more … [Read more...] about $678 scores you the premium Fiesta Red Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
