Ever since ASUS debuted the successor to the original Chromebook Flip C100 back in 2017, we've often entertained the thought that the creator of the world's first convertible Chromebook would do well to revamp the 10.1" 2-in-1 with a better processor. The second-generation Flip C101 had the makings … [Read more...] about A 12-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip just appeared out of thin air
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Not everyone loves Chrome’s new ‘Reading list’ feature, so now it can be hidden entirely
Google recently made its Reading list feature available to the masses, and though many of us have been enjoying it thus far, there are those who simply do not like it. More specifically, they don't enjoy where Google chose to place it. Instead of putting it somewhere accessible, yet inconspicuous, … [Read more...] about Not everyone loves Chrome’s new ‘Reading list’ feature, so now it can be hidden entirely
Chrome, Edge, and the user between – Observations on privacy, convenience, and the state of compassion
Every time I read the news on Google Discover on my phone, I see various articles that, for one reason or another, proclaim that the reader should "ditch Google Chrome in favor of Microsoft Edge". These articles often cite many new and upcoming Edge features, and even the fact that Edge is now built … [Read more...] about Chrome, Edge, and the user between – Observations on privacy, convenience, and the state of compassion
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review: a beautiful letdown
Introduced at CES 2021, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is an anomoly in a bunch of ways. For one, it has a '2' in the name while not exactly improving on its predecessor. It has a processor that, in just a few months, will feel a tad bit dated. It lacks features that its contemporaries possess … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review: a beautiful letdown
Youtube begins auto-detecting products in videos and linking users out to buy them
It hasn't been but three months since the Youtube team began to test showing Google Shopping advertisements in its video platform and similarly, in the Discover feed. Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai, stated on an earning's call around that time that "Youtube's massive store house of … [Read more...] about Youtube begins auto-detecting products in videos and linking users out to buy them
Google Drive adds new search operators to make finding specific files much easier
Google is updating Drive's search functionality to allow for additional operators in an effort to make finding specific files much easier. For those unfamiliar, search operators allow you to specify parameters under which your search will be conducted while excluding results outside of those … [Read more...] about Google Drive adds new search operators to make finding specific files much easier
The Chrome Cast 105: Android 11 makes its way to Chromebooks
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start the show by digging into Android 11 and its limited arrival on Chromebooks with 10th-gen Intel processors in the Beta Channel. With this update, Android now finds itself inside a new container - moving from ARC++ to ARCVM - and your Play Store apps now scale … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 105: Android 11 makes its way to Chromebooks
How to use Google Search to solve complex math problems and practice STEM concepts like a boss
Google's efforts toward providing improved education and distanced learning technologies to students, parents, and teachers since the beginning of the pandemic are extremely impressive. From its improvements to Google Meet, the launch of Google Workspace for Education, and more, the company has … [Read more...] about How to use Google Search to solve complex math problems and practice STEM concepts like a boss
New animated Google Shopping microsite highlights 1,000 of the most popular products
Google Shopping has gone through quite the metamorphosis over the years. Back in 2002, it was called Froogle upon launching - a pun on the term frugal - and was later renamed to Google Product Search in 2007. Then, it was renamed yet again to Google Shopping in 2012 and went through several … [Read more...] about New animated Google Shopping microsite highlights 1,000 of the most popular products
Why Chromebook simplicity isn’t undermined by more capability and complexity
If you've been a part of the Chromebook story for any amount of time, you've likely heard about the three pillars of the core Chrome OS experience: speed, simplicity, and security. From the jump, Google had a vision of computing that put these three things front and center, allowing them to steer … [Read more...] about Why Chromebook simplicity isn’t undermined by more capability and complexity
Assistant Memory could be the future of Google Collections and let you save anything for later
Google seems to be internally testing something called Memory, which will live inside of Google Assistant and the Search app. It appears to be a 'dogfood feature' in early development and wants to let you capture virtually anything and ask Assistant to recall it for you later using voice commands. … [Read more...] about Assistant Memory could be the future of Google Collections and let you save anything for later
Chrome OS 89’s multi-paste clipboard fails on Android, but a fix is coming soon
One of the many highlights of Chrome OS 89's triumphant arrival was the addition of the multi-paste function that allows for a bit of a clipboard history for users to dip into. If you're like me, it is very easy to copy one too many things before you remember to paste and your copied stuff gets … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 89’s multi-paste clipboard fails on Android, but a fix is coming soon
