Google Assistant looks to finally be on the receiving end of some generative AI and will soon be able to condense long passages of website text into manageable, clear-cut summaries. An update is being worked on in the Google app beta version 14.29 and a new “Summarize” feature has been spotted by 9to5 Google that […]
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Google’s Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 will be more powerful, but here’s what it needs to be truly great
Google’s Tensor G3, the newest version of the company’s silicon set to power the upcoming Pixel 8 series, and from the looks of it, Tensor G3 will be an upgrade over G2 in some key ways. Detailed by Android Authority, the new chip’s spec sheet certainly promises better overall performance, a more-modern core layout, advanced […]
Continue ReadingChrome 113: WebGPU, better video calls, NTP Journeys and more
ChromeOS 113 is scheduled for release today but while we wait, let’s talk about the Chrome browser for desktop. Rolled out earlier this week, the update to Chrome 113 isn’t overly exciting but there are some key feature updates and additions worth noting. If you haven’t received the update on your Windows, macOS, or Linux […]
Continue ReadingChrome 112 marks the end of an era: Say goodbye to “Chrome apps” and hello to PWAs
As the world of technology rapidly evolves, so does the way we consume and interact with digital content. In the past, Chrome Apps were seen as a way to deliver websites and lightweight experiences to customers through the Chrome Web Store. However, they never quite caught on like browser extensions or standard websites did. In […]
Continue ReadingChrome will let you pin Side Panel tools like Bookmarks, Notes, and more for quick access
Chrome’s Side Panel feature has become instrumental in making the browsing experience better and more personal for me and many others since it initially launched. For anyone unfamiliar, it’s a nifty little tool that houses your Bookmarks, sticky notes (coming soon), History Journeys, Read Later articles, and more. It truly is a one-stop shop for […]
Continue ReadingHow to block a website on Google Chrome
Cue the As Seen On TV infomercial host! Do you struggle staying on task at work? Are you constantly finding yourself mindlessly scrolling through Facebook when you should be balancing spreadsheets? Are you addicted to Bored Panda? If this sounds familiar, do we have a deal for you. Okay, maybe that’s a bit exaggerated and […]
Continue ReadingChrome may soon let you double-click a tab to close it for added convenience
Since the dawn of internet browsers, tabs have taken the basic functionality of windows insomuch that you need to click a little “x” at the corner of them to close them. I mean, that’s just the way it is, right? Well, not anymore. Ever since the invention of the iPhone and other devices, press and […]
Continue ReadingBecome a ChromeOS Certified Administrator
If you are managing Chromebooks successfully for your school or business, you might be interested in Google’s new cloud certification for Chromebook administrators.
Continue ReadingSpeech, Speed and Security: What’s new in Chrome 110
Like clockwork, Google has officially announced the next major update to the Chrome browser and the update should be rolling out to macOS, Windows, and Linux users as we speak. Version 110 of our beloved browser doesn’t bring a ton of new spectacular features but it does have some notable additions that will make it […]
Continue ReadingHow to convert images back to the universal JPG or PNG format now that Chrome saves them as WebP
Whether you just found an awesome, new wallpaper for your Chromebook or you’re trying to save web images for business purposes by right-clicking them to “save as”, you may have noticed that over the last year that Chrome now saves images in a WebP format instead of the traditional JPG or PNG format that you’ve […]
Continue ReadingStart the New Year with a clean Google Drive and a big discount
Are you a file hoarder? If you’re like me, you probably are and don’t even know it. I recently upgraded to the 2TB tier of Google Drive simply because I can’t seem to keep my numerous files and folders under control and was constantly capping out my legacy 100GB plan. That said, I have come […]
Continue ReadingGoogle delays the death of Manifest v2 and changes to extension badges in the Web Store
Though a more technical subject, the coming of Chrome’s “Manifest v3” has become one of the most talked about and debated “issues” in the tech community today. The reason why is that many ad blockers may stop working when this change takes place, and though Google swears it’s not looking to put anyone out of […]
Continue ReadingCyber Week 2022: The best deals you can get right now
It’s Cyber Week and as promised, we’re bringing you a roundup of the best deals that are still available for those like me that don’t do the Black Friday thing. We’ll keep updating you on this week’s deals as they arrive but for now, here’s a good list of Cyber Week deals that are currently […]
Continue ReadingSaving your Chrome Tab Groups to the Bookmark bar is finally working in Chrome Canary
One of my all-time favorite upcoming Chrome features is finally up and running properly! For what seems like forever, I’ve been tracking and reporting on something called ‘Tab Groups Save‘. The ability to save your Tab Groups for later, close the browser, re-open it and re-launch said groups has been completely absent since the tool […]
Continue ReadingYour Mac and PC are getting this long-time Google One mobile feature
For some time now, Google Fi subscribers have been enjoying access to Google’s virtual private network (VPN), which creates a private internet connection and encrypts all of your online activities, whether you are using cellular data or Wi-Fi. Earlier this year, Google went ahead and expanded this service by providing iOS compatibility and then subsequently […]
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