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Chrome may be adding a shopping list feature even though Google Keep was already perfect
Google Keep used to be the perfect place to store your shopping list items. You could add them via Assistant by voice, and your smart home devices would just know to add them to a note labeled 'Shopping'. Then, Google decided to mess up a good thing and shift everything over to Google Shopping - a … [Read more...] about Chrome may be adding a shopping list feature even though Google Keep was already perfect
Google Chat ‘Rooms’ are great for families looking to crush their goals together
Google Tasks has become instrumental in my productivity, and I know I’m not alone - having all of my to-do items in one place, and instantly synchronize between a list and my calendar allows me to have ultimate visibility into the things that are most important to me across all areas of my life and … [Read more...] about Google Chat ‘Rooms’ are great for families looking to crush their goals together
HP is refreshing the awesome Chromebook c1030 with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake
It's no secret that one of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now is the somewhat-expensive HP Chromebook c1030. Launched first as an enterprise-focused device and followed up as the consumer-facing Chromebook x360 13c, this device is one of the best-built Chromebooks we've ever laid hands on. … [Read more...] about HP is refreshing the awesome Chromebook c1030 with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake
PSA: Google Meet will stop working with IE11 very soon
Earlier this year, Microsoft officially dropped support for the aging IE11 and Edge Legacy browsers in favor of the company's new Chromium-based Edge browser. This wasn't a massive surprise and, for the most part, users have long since migrated to the newer version of Edge or an entirely different … [Read more...] about PSA: Google Meet will stop working with IE11 very soon
More Pixel Fold evidence arises, pointing towards a possible 2021 launch
Though Google has been pretty open about its upcoming phones at this point in 2021, there's a device that we've seen ample leaks about that they still are holding pretty close to the chest: the Pixel Fold. As a matter of fact, we don't know that this would be its name if it ever launches and we … [Read more...] about More Pixel Fold evidence arises, pointing towards a possible 2021 launch
Stadia is introducing native touch controls for cloud gaming with the release of HUMANKIND
Deviating from its previously released 'touch gamepad' on Android, Stadia is now introducing native touch controls for cloud gaming - yes, real touch controls like you'd find on Android games! We discussed in April how this significant feature could one day lead to the cloud being home to all mobile … [Read more...] about Stadia is introducing native touch controls for cloud gaming with the release of HUMANKIND
Flagship-caliber MediaTek Kompanio Chromebook ‘Tomato’ begins development
We're hot off the heels of HP announcing the highly-anticipated Snapdragon-powered Chromebook X2 11 tablet. While there's a lot to be excited about when it comes to HP's latest detachable, we were somewhat disappointed that the 11" 2-in-1 tablet is using the older Snapdragon 7c from Qualcomm. … [Read more...] about Flagship-caliber MediaTek Kompanio Chromebook ‘Tomato’ begins development
Rumored: The Grand Theft Auto remastered trilogy is headed to Google Stadia
Update: Though Kotaku's source is reliable and has a track record for accuracy, I still felt it important to clarify that this is still classified as a rumor. With its upcoming release on Nintendo Switch, the Grand Theft Auto remastered trilogy is also now confirmed to be coming to Google's … [Read more...] about Rumored: The Grand Theft Auto remastered trilogy is headed to Google Stadia
The Chrome Cast 125: Samsung’s folding phones & HP’s new twisting desktop
This week on The Chrome Cast, we dive into Samsung's latest announcements, including two new foldables (Galaxy Fold 3 and Flip 3), the new Samsung Galaxy Watch, and the latest Galaxy Buds. Sometimes new tech comes out and we just have to discuss the long-term ramifications of new advancements … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 125: Samsung’s folding phones & HP’s new twisting desktop
A full-fledged app launcher was spotted running on the Google Nest Hub
Since its inception, Google has kept the Nest Hub fairly minimal in its functionality, choosing to focus on glanceable information as opposed to full-on application experiences. Well, it's changed a lot over the past year, and it's beginning to take on a life of its own in the Google ecosystem of … [Read more...] about A full-fledged app launcher was spotted running on the Google Nest Hub
Google Meet hosts can now add up to 25 co-hosts at a time to help them manage the chaos
To help keep meetings safe, and productive, and to reduce disruptions, Google is adding the ability to let Workspace for Education customers delegate tasks to up to 25 co-hosts! These co-hosts will have direct access to the same controls as the primary host - muting participants, launching polls, … [Read more...] about Google Meet hosts can now add up to 25 co-hosts at a time to help them manage the chaos
