A new option for creating routines with Google Assistant that lasts throughout the day is beginning to appear for users as spotted first by 9to5Google. These new routines can contain several actions that can be triggered at different times during the day as specified by the user, of course. While … [Read more...] about If you want to automate all the things, try out Google Assistant’s new ‘Daylong routines’
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It’s likely no coincidence that the leaked Pixel 6 release date is September 13th
Just last week we contemplated the significance of a tweet by Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer and what that now-deleted communication could mean. After all, Hiroshi is prone to this sort of social media trolling and discussion of his little Twitter stunt dominated the second half of our podcast last … [Read more...] about It’s likely no coincidence that the leaked Pixel 6 release date is September 13th
Monday Poll: What’s your #1 when buying a new Chromebook?
The holiday shopping season is right around the corner and Chromebook deals are already dropping left and right. While we do our best to highlight the best deals from around the web, our focus generally leans towards sharing the best overall discounts as it applies to the dollar-to-value … [Read more...] about Monday Poll: What’s your #1 when buying a new Chromebook?
Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. For Windows, macOS, and Linux users, you will now have the ability to launch Google Chat … [Read more...] about Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
It's been a bit of a wait, but we finally have ASUS' new tablet here in the office. Since it's been around for quite some time, there's little surprise, here. This is a 10.5-inch tablet/detachable Chromebook that offers a similar array of hardware that we've had in this space since early 2020 in … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Google makes it easier to operate a hybrid workplace with Calendar work locations
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. Google Workspace has adapted quite well to the new normal - the hybrid work environment that's … [Read more...] about Google makes it easier to operate a hybrid workplace with Calendar work locations
How to play your Sony Playstation 5 (or PS4) games from your Chromebook
Contents Now that more people are beginning to get their hands on Sony's next-generation game console, the PlayStation 5, I can feel a little less guilty about having received one early on. Between cloud gaming with Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox Game Pass, and so on, Steam Link Beta for remote … [Read more...] about How to play your Sony Playstation 5 (or PS4) games from your Chromebook
Windows 11 Insider Preview makes it more difficult for users to default to Chrome
Now that the Edge browser is built on Chromium, you'd think it would be virtually identical to Chrome, but both Google and Microsoft have maintained separate and quite distinct experiences even though their development teams are working closely together. For example, Edge implemented coupon hunting … [Read more...] about Windows 11 Insider Preview makes it more difficult for users to default to Chrome
The new Chromebook Wallpaper experience picks up dark mode and a healthy dose of polish
Google has long been in the process of completely revamping the Chromebook wallpaper picker experience. It's becoming a system web application (SWA) with a bold, centered design that better accommodates all of the wonderful wallpaper collections that have been added over the past year. It features … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook Wallpaper experience picks up dark mode and a healthy dose of polish
The Chromebook file picker becomes the latest to add rounded corners in Chrome OS Canary
Just a month ago, I discovered that a few of the system windows in Chrome OS Canary had switched to a two-tone design with rounded corners in place of their previously sharp edges. It was a surprising yet exciting find, and I had a feeling we'd see more areas of the OS adopt this same approach … [Read more...] about The Chromebook file picker becomes the latest to add rounded corners in Chrome OS Canary
The Chrome Cast 127: The HP Chromebook X2 11 hype is real
This week on The Chrome Cast, we had a handful of things to talk through, but the first half of the show was dominated by discussion of the HP Chromebook X2 11. This device is now available at Best Buy and as we wait during the next few days for it to arrive, we're getting more hyped about it with … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 127: The HP Chromebook X2 11 hype is real
You may one day be able to wake your docked Chromebook without lifting the lid with ‘Dark Resume’
Chromebooks have some things to figure out in order to make their docked experience better, as evidenced by the fact that windows don't remember their position after a restart. However, the Works with Chromebook team at Google has done some incredible work making the way that peripherals integrate … [Read more...] about You may one day be able to wake your docked Chromebook without lifting the lid with ‘Dark Resume’
