Just a few months ago, Google set into motion its plans to make the Search button on Chromebooks - now named the 'Everything Button' - do, well, everything as its name implies. Launcher plus backspace became forward delete, launcher plus clicking the touchpad became right-click, and so on. … [Read more...] about Chromebook ‘Everything button’ finds new ways to make the Alt key worthless
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Education customers can pick up a Google Jamboard for $999 ($4,000 off)
Yesterday, I had the honor of sharing a new project from two of the best educators in the business. If you're an educator or business type, I highly recommend checking out the new book Teaching with Jamboard from Alice Keeler and Kimberly Mattina. I have nov doubt that it will help you get the most … [Read more...] about Education customers can pick up a Google Jamboard for $999 ($4,000 off)
The Chrome Cast 116: More Pixel Fold leaks and thoughts on the new Pixel Buds
This week on The Chrome Cast, we stay in a pretty #madebyGoogle sort of mood. Starting with some early thoughts on the new Pixel Buds A-Series, we talk through all that Google is doing right in this space and - perhaps more importantly - all the things they are still basically missing on. Yes, the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 116: More Pixel Fold leaks and thoughts on the new Pixel Buds
Google confirms 4-week update cycle for Chrome OS
In March of this year, Google announced that the company's Chrome browser would begin seeing 4-week updates with the release of version 94 of the desktop browser. This shortens the milestone cycle by two weeks from the current 6-week cycle that we have known for more than a decade and that doesn't … [Read more...] about Google confirms 4-week update cycle for Chrome OS
How to fix mouse lag on extended displays in Chrome for desktop
Being that I use my Windows 10 desktop for many things related to game development, I have Chrome installed there for browsing the web. Unfortunately, I'd been experiencing mouse lag on my second monitor for months now and couldn't figure out why no matter why. Whatever I tried, the lag remained. … [Read more...] about How to fix mouse lag on extended displays in Chrome for desktop
Google looks to be eyeing October production for foldable Pixel phone OLED screens
We've previously written about the reality of a folding Pixel phone from Google this fall to go along with the new Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel Watch. While I'm unsure about Google's ability to pull off this complex sort of hardware, I'm 100% rooting for them to get it done in the right way. … [Read more...] about Google looks to be eyeing October production for foldable Pixel phone OLED screens
Chromecast with Google TV gets Stadia support update, but don’t get too excited yet
An update to the Chromecast with Google TV is rolling out now to users and it provides some pretty useful fixes for the device. In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, Google states that advanced video settings will no longer reset after a reboot on some TVs. Additionally, there are … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV gets Stadia support update, but don’t get too excited yet
Teaching with Jamboard: A new book by Alice Keeler and Kimberly Mattina
Last month, we wrapped up the first-ever Chrome Unboxed EDU Week and the feedback from the community was overwhelming. As we have grown, it has become our bigger goal to expand our content to offer up content and resources for the ever-expanding list of Google-related products and services and EDU … [Read more...] about Teaching with Jamboard: A new book by Alice Keeler and Kimberly Mattina
Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max now have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand
Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are receiving a pretty useful update with Cast firmware version 1.54 (gradual rollout). The big difference here is that it brings an updated browser experience complete with a keyboard so that you can manually browse the web when needed. It should be mentioned that using … [Read more...] about Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max now have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand
Pixel Buds A-Series: unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
From rumor to reality, the Google Pixel Buds A-Series have arrived here in the office and we're doing what we do with new tech: unboxing them! This is a full-blown unboxing and first impressions, so there are a few answers I don't yet have for many of you out there. Mainly, I can't speak to … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds A-Series: unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
The Intel Evo-certified Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is officially available
Acer recently unveiled the latest iteration of the popular Chromebook Spin 713 and needless to say, it's making all the right moves. The new 13.5" convertible is the first-ever Intel Evo-certified Chrome OS device on the market and it comes rocking a powerful 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake CPU. When … [Read more...] about The Intel Evo-certified Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is officially available
Xbox Game Pass will be available directly from your web browser in just a few weeks
Back in February, we wrote about Xbox Game Pass coming to the web via a public preview. This preview was invite-only for Game Pass Ultimate members. Now, just four months later, the service is opening up to all Ultimate members without needing to be personally sent an email from Microsoft! This … [Read more...] about Xbox Game Pass will be available directly from your web browser in just a few weeks
