Remember Assistant's 'Guacamole' experiment that we discussed a while back? The ability to skip the "Hey Google" hotword in order to perform simple tasks was first discovered by 9to5Google during their APK Insights of the Search app on Android. At that time, Google stated that they had nothing to … [Read more...] about Assistant ‘Quick phrases’ will let you skip “Hey Google”, but it could be a slippery slope
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New leak teases Google’s Chromebook CPU arriving in 2023
It has been nearly a year and a half since rumors began to spread that Google was finally jumping into the silicon game. The report, from Axios, indicated that Google had been developing its own in-house chipsets for quite some time and that the company was making "significant progress" in prepping … [Read more...] about New leak teases Google’s Chromebook CPU arriving in 2023
Retail leak hints at new Pixel Stand for Pixel 6 with 23W charging speeds
A new retail leak has surfaced that doesn't necessarily prove anything, but gives us high hopes for a more-powerful wireless charging accessory for the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro that we expect to see in the coming weeks. Whether it is sometime in September or in October, we know the Pixel 6 … [Read more...] about Retail leak hints at new Pixel Stand for Pixel 6 with 23W charging speeds
Final Fantasy VIII adds controller and cloud support but most Chromebooks still can’t play it
Square Enix is no stranger to the Google Play Store. In fact, it's probably one of the most present and prolific developers on the mobile market. It's added many of its popular series to Android in the form of ports and remasters, but there's always been a problem. My disappointment with the lack of … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy VIII adds controller and cloud support but most Chromebooks still can’t play it
We’re finally beginning to get Android 11 and ARCVM in Canary on more Chromebooks
It's been nearly 6 months since we saw the first signs of the new Android 11 for Chromebooks. Delivered in the brand-new ARCVM container, this new way of offering up Android apps for Chrome OS is a big step forward. While we're not seeing massive improvements in performance just yet, Google seems … [Read more...] about We’re finally beginning to get Android 11 and ARCVM in Canary on more Chromebooks
The 11th Gen Core i3 ASUS Chromebook CX5400 is now shipping for $699
ASUS is absolutely crushing it in the Chrome OS space this year. The company's new lineup of 11th Gen Tiger Lake devices offers up a little something for nearly every budget and use case. Out of all the Chromebooks launched by ASUS this year, the CX5400 was probably the biggest surprise and it is … [Read more...] about The 11th Gen Core i3 ASUS Chromebook CX5400 is now shipping for $699
A Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for $380? Yes, please
Chromebook deals are everywhere and those who qualify for promotional discounts can save hundreds of dollars on some of the best devices on the market. We've featured this deal a few months ago but it's back and better than ever thanks to Samsung's Discount Program and a little help from Rakuten. … [Read more...] about A Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for $380? Yes, please
Chrome Beta update lets you try out NTP Cards, Stylized Web Notes, and Continuous Search
A new update to Chrome Beta is rolling out now, and with it, new and exciting features to try out! Google has detailed its efforts with three prominent tools that we've covered already, but today, they're officially launching them for you to test and give feedback on. Continuous Search and Stylized … [Read more...] about Chrome Beta update lets you try out NTP Cards, Stylized Web Notes, and Continuous Search
Here’s how you can install Cursive – Google’s new note taking app – right now
With the announcement of the HP Chromebook X2 11, HP also revealed that it would be launching this unique Chromebook/tablet/detachable with a couple unique apps on board. We already dug in and found HP QuickDrop and showed everyone how they can start using it right now. It's a great service for … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can install Cursive – Google’s new note taking app – right now
Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
Want to get personalized, analytical data on the meetings and collaborations you've been a part of? What, am I the only one? Google is rolling out what are called 'Time Insights' in Calendar that will help you do just that and while it may not be the feature everyone thought they wanted, it may be … [Read more...] about Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
If you want to automate all the things, try out Google Assistant’s new ‘Daylong routines’
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’
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
