While this update has been a long time coming, it's yet to make an official appearance until today. On Chrome OS 96 Canary, the camera app on my Pixelbook Go displayed the message you see below, indicating that instead of having to scan through the traditional built-in 'Scan' app, I could … [Read more...] about Just point and shoot – Your Chromebook camera will soon be able to scan documents
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[Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
Update: Fixed app links! There are already a billion ways in which kids and young adults can make use of Chromebooks for creativity, school, and even home life. Unfortunately, there hasn't yet been a way to explore all of those ways to date, aside from maybe perusing the Family apps and games … [Read more...] about [Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
More 11-inch Snapdragon tablets are on the way to take on the HP x2 11
Lenovo recently announced the new Chromebook Duet 5, an OLED-toting, 13.3-inch Chromebook tablet that takes what many loved in the original Duet and expands on it in nearly every way. The screen is bigger/better, the keyboard is full-size, there's a pen included (with a place to keep it) and the … [Read more...] about More 11-inch Snapdragon tablets are on the way to take on the HP x2 11
This Chromebook Training game will help you unlock all the benefits of your new laptop
Google has a training center set up using a learning management system called Exceed - it's something I used a lot back when I was a Chromebook Expert in big box stores. It allowed me to brush up on the basics, train store employees to better sell Chromebooks with confidence, and crush … [Read more...] about This Chromebook Training game will help you unlock all the benefits of your new laptop
Here’s how the new Chromebook Productivity Launcher cuts out unnecessary speed pitfalls
The new Chromebook Productivity Launcher that's inbound for users can be tested right now in Chrome OS Canary, and as of yesterday, more of us in the office are able to use it in full. Prior to the latest update, everything worked perfectly with Google's new pint-sized launcher aside from one thing … [Read more...] about Here’s how the new Chromebook Productivity Launcher cuts out unnecessary speed pitfalls
Apple’s jab at Chromebooks in their iPad keynote is misleading and a little flattering
As a general rule, Apple doesn't mention the competition very often. In fact, even when comparing their processor speed or camera improvements in the past, the company generally just compares their latest hardware to the past generations of their own stuff. And they do this for a very good reason. … [Read more...] about Apple’s jab at Chromebooks in their iPad keynote is misleading and a little flattering
Pixel 6 and Potato Chips: Google Japan posts “crispy” Pixel teaser
Personally, I take very little interest in Apple's hardware and even less interest in their launch events. That said, this year's iPhone 13 launch event felt very underwhelming whether you're an Apple fanboy or otherwise. Don't get me wrong. The new iPhone will be an awesome device and the stuff … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and Potato Chips: Google Japan posts “crispy” Pixel teaser
Google Tasks is getting a new Workspace-style logo, and I have mixed feelings
Over on the Google Workspace Updates blog this morning, Google revealed a new logo for its Tasks app. Ever since it was released, Tasks has had the same representation - a circle and a pill shape in the form of an abstract checkmark. However, with this update, which is due to roll out between … [Read more...] about Google Tasks is getting a new Workspace-style logo, and I have mixed feelings
Google’s Pixel Buds can now be paired with your Nintendo Switch, but the latency is real
Last night, I came across a nice surprise. Nintendo pushed out an update to Switch and Switch Lite owners that allowed them to do something they couldn't since the launch of the console generation - connect Bluetooth earbuds! Yep - believe it or not, you've never been able to wirelessly connect … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Buds can now be paired with your Nintendo Switch, but the latency is real
Google Lens search results will make a home with Reading List in the Chrome side panel
Over the past few months, Google Lens - yes, the company's Android computer vision search tool - made its way to Chrome for desktop. While accessing it wasn't super obvious, it allowed you to right-click any image and 'Search with Lens', calling up a new tab where it would then be processed to look … [Read more...] about Google Lens search results will make a home with Reading List in the Chrome side panel
One week later, most flagship Chromebooks are still waiting for Chrome OS 93
The last few updates to Chrome OS were smaller and more incremental than previous updates. Chrome OS 89 and 90 were both feature-laden and it made a bit more sense that they were delayed for lots of devices. Chrome OS 91 and 92 pushed far fewer brand-new features and because of this, they mostly … [Read more...] about One week later, most flagship Chromebooks are still waiting for Chrome OS 93
That’s right, it’s time for more Zero-day exploits: Update Chrome Now
For the umpteenth time this year, Google has rolled out an incremental update to the Chrome browser that contains a handful of security patches. Nothing out of the ordinary there but like so many updates before, this one addresses what is known as a Zero-Day exploit. In fact, the changelog for … [Read more...] about That’s right, it’s time for more Zero-day exploits: Update Chrome Now
