Can I just say this upfront? Google's in-house incubator - Area 120 - is absolutely genius. Everything they come up with makes me think "Yep, I totally thought of that or should have, and now they brought it to life". From our dearly beloved Rivet - the children's reading app, which was absorbed … [Read more...] about Stack by Area 120 likely hints at the organized AI future of Google Drive’s document scanning
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Grab this Chrome OS desktop bundle for $199($70 off)
We've talked a lot lately about the Chrome OS mini PC, better known as the Chromebox. The small, affordable devices are perfect for your home office, dorm room, workstations, and any other place you might need a stationary PC. There's a lot to love about these tiny Chrome OS PCs. Not only are they … [Read more...] about Grab this Chrome OS desktop bundle for $199($70 off)
Chrome for Android gets PWA install prompts that look a lot like Google Play Store listings
As we continue to see progressive web apps storm the Play Store in place of traditionally packaged apps, a new development to the PWA install dialogue has been revealed. Upon looking at the image below, you'll notice that it looks a whole lot like a Google Play Store app listing. It has a … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android gets PWA install prompts that look a lot like Google Play Store listings
Google officially opts out of April Fool’s Day for 2021
For the second year in a row, it seems Google is choosing to sit on the sidelines for this year's April Fool's Day horseplay. Citing concerns over COVID-19 issues still gripping the country, Google has decided now may still not be the best time for jokes on the internet. While that won't stop just … [Read more...] about Google officially opts out of April Fool’s Day for 2021
Stadia could one day be a new home for Android games and Google just laid the groundwork
Because Google's cloud gaming platform is most often played with a gamepad, and most often on a laptop, desktop, or television, it simply seemed like a convenience that it originally created a touch gamepad feature a while back. Now, with the potential of Stadia launching a full-on touchscreen … [Read more...] about Stadia could one day be a new home for Android games and Google just laid the groundwork
Bulk sharing for Google Photos will soon be available on Nest Hub and Smart Displays
In a new Youtube video, Google took time to bring attention to several new improvements to its smart home technology. Things like Guest Mode for the Nest Hub and other smart displays with Google Assistant built-in, tuning recommendations on Chromecast with Google TV with a simple thumbs up or down, … [Read more...] about Bulk sharing for Google Photos will soon be available on Nest Hub and Smart Displays
Your Stadia Pro games for April include Resident Evil 7, Ys VIII, SpongeBob, and PIKUNIKU
Stadia Pro is offering, yet again, four free games to Stadia Pro subscribers for the month of April. Starting tomorrow, April 1, 2021, you can add them to your collection with a few clicks - no joke. Headlining the pack, you'll be receiving Resident Evil 7 Biohazard - a game I vividly remember … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for April include Resident Evil 7, Ys VIII, SpongeBob, and PIKUNIKU
The Chrome OS wallpaper app will soon sync your custom Chromebook backgrounds
Other than having quite a few attractive wallpapers to choose from, the Chrome OS wallpaper app is about as basic as it gets. Don't get me wrong, I love simplicity and I love the selection we get with the stock Chrome OS wallpapers, but there's really no need to add a bunch of features to an … [Read more...] about The Chrome OS wallpaper app will soon sync your custom Chromebook backgrounds
Google’s new Pixelbuds look to be on the way as Pixel Buds A
Revealed via a source to 9to5 Google yesterday, it looks like the rumored Pixel Buds successor is definitely coming soon and the pair will go by the name Pixel Buds A. While some things are still unknown about these upcoming earbuds, a few details were shared regarding the new colors and some of … [Read more...] about Google’s new Pixelbuds look to be on the way as Pixel Buds A
T-Mobile joins forces with YouTube TV and I am ecstatic
It only took five months for T-Mobile to realize that the streaming TV industry is tough. Many have tried, most have failed. The Un-Carrier is officially calling quits on its short-lived TVision live TV program but the platform will live on thanks to a little partnership with Google. Starting April … [Read more...] about T-Mobile joins forces with YouTube TV and I am ecstatic
A Nest Hello doorbell successor may join Google’s hardware lineup this year
After the new Nest Hub with sleep tracking appeared at the FCC and released shortly after, we then saw a new Nest Cam and the 'Pixel Buds A' make an appearance. This morning, it seems like the leaks just keep coming in - a website called The Tape Drive posted an image that looks to be the base of a … [Read more...] about A Nest Hello doorbell successor may join Google’s hardware lineup this year
A longstanding Chromebook bug could reveal your location history – Here’s what you need to do
A behavior built-in to Chromebooks that Google has known about for quite some time has been revealed to be potentially exploitable. First reported by the Committee on Liberatory Information Technology to The Verge, the bug allows for anyone who has physical access to your device to enter via guest … [Read more...] about A longstanding Chromebook bug could reveal your location history – Here’s what you need to do
