Thanks to Google's unique presence sensing technology, Nest devices are getting a boost to their Home and Away Routines. Now, instead of just changing the temperature on your thermostat or automatically toggling lights on or off when you come or go, your Nest Hub and Nest Mini devices will now have … [Read more...] about Latest Google Home update makes sure your smart displays only ring while you’re home
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Youtube TV promotion testing various discounts in order to acquire new subscribers
Though I'm not happy about Youtube TV's rising costs, it's still my go-to option for live TV. Unlimited cloud DVR for my family under one cost and a large library of content to access at any given time with loads of a la carte options still make it the best way to cut the cord for the time being. … [Read more...] about Youtube TV promotion testing various discounts in order to acquire new subscribers
NVIDIA RTX graphics in a Chromebook? Yes, please!
Aside from GeForce Now, we don't spill a lot of digital ink covering news about NVIDIA but that may no longer be the case. In a blog post that was focused mainly on NVIDIA's expansion of ARM-based silicon, the behemoth GPU-maker slid in a little morsel that could have an enormous impact on the … [Read more...] about NVIDIA RTX graphics in a Chromebook? Yes, please!
AMD Ryzen Chromebooks suffering massive slow-downs when not plugged in
When we were reviewing the handful of newer AMD Chromebooks earlier this year, I noticed some strange benchmark scores and simply chalked them up to benchmarks being benchmarks. After all, if a device feels snappy and gets through my standard workload without breaking much of a sweat, I feel … [Read more...] about AMD Ryzen Chromebooks suffering massive slow-downs when not plugged in
Chromebook Crosh terminal becomes a system web app with a slick, new icon
The Chrome OS crosh terminal, or Chrome OS shell, is a command shell environment for Google's operating system that most resembles Windows CMD. It allows users to run several commands that directly communicate with the core of the OS. Since it's quite extensive and not generally for the average … [Read more...] about Chromebook Crosh terminal becomes a system web app with a slick, new icon
Chrome 90 should make your video calls a bit smoother
Chrome 90 for desktop began rolling out yesterday and if you missed it, you aren't alone. There aren't a ton of big, new features for end users to get excited about and that is a bit expected with the latest version. With Chrome OS turning 10 as the Chrome 89 upgrade cycle hit last month, tons of … [Read more...] about Chrome 90 should make your video calls a bit smoother
First-time setup checklist cards begin appearing in the Chromebook Explore app
A new 'Get Started' section of the Chromebook Explore app will soon show you a step-by-step Googley checklist of tasks you'll need to complete in order to set up your Chromebook out of the box if you want to get the most out of it. By opening the app and navigating to the 'Overview' section, you'll … [Read more...] about First-time setup checklist cards begin appearing in the Chromebook Explore app
Google’s partnership with ADT begins taking shape with Nest installation services and more
At the end of last year, Google said that it would partner with ADT - the trusted security company with 147 years of industry experience - in order to revamp its security offerings. Now that the Nest Cam IQ has been discontinued, and the Nest Secure has followed right behind it, it's about that time … [Read more...] about Google’s partnership with ADT begins taking shape with Nest installation services and more
Google Play Movies and TV app for several Television brands shutters in favor of Youtube
On June 15, 2021, the Google Play Movies and TV app for Roku, LG, Samsung, and Vizio smart TVs will shut down. In order to access content previously purchased through the app, users will need to navigate to the 'Purchased' section of Youtube instead. I noticed last week that these purchases were … [Read more...] about Google Play Movies and TV app for several Television brands shutters in favor of Youtube
How To Set Up Kid Accounts On Chromecast With Google TV [VIDEO]
The Chromecast with Google TV gets a whole lot right, but there are still a handful of things most users would like to see added to the experience. Probably the most-requested addition would be the ability for multiple users to be able to sign in and swap between their accounts at will. … [Read more...] about How To Set Up Kid Accounts On Chromecast With Google TV [VIDEO]
G Suite for Nonprofits officially gets the Workspace treatment
With over 150,000 nonprofits using Google's G Suite productivity tools every day, the company has deemed it time to bring them into the Workspace fold. Previously, G Suite for Education and Enterprise for Education were rebranded to Google Workspace for Education. Now, G Suite for Nonprofits is … [Read more...] about G Suite for Nonprofits officially gets the Workspace treatment
Upcoming Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Homestar’ gets unique screen and speaker setup
Thanks to a bit of digging around by Kevin Tofel over at About Chromebooks, some new additions have surfaced in the details of an upcoming detachable Chromebook code named 'Homestar'. We've talked a bit about this device in the past, noting at its arrival in the Chromium Repositories that it was in … [Read more...] about Upcoming Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Homestar’ gets unique screen and speaker setup
