During the Learning with Google event, Google completely revamped its education-focused offerings with 50 new features and rebranded G Suite for Education as Google Workspace for Education. During the event, they announced a new feature that would allow users to set up breakout rooms prior to video … [Read more...] about Google Meet now rolling out the ability to set up breakout rooms ahead of time via Calendar
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Students will soon be able to record and look back on their virtual school day via Google Meet
Google Meet is adding a new setting that will allow administrators to enable their students to record meeting sessions. This is significant because it lets them go back and review it later. Think of this like voice recorders in university back in the day. Having pertinent information in its … [Read more...] about Students will soon be able to record and look back on their virtual school day via Google Meet
Search gains the ‘Full Coverage’ button from the Google News app
The 'Full Coverage' button was added to Google News almost three years ago now. It was created to aggregate coverage of current events in a single tap using AI and machine learning so that users could form their own opinion using a number of sources. Combating "fake news" is done providing varying … [Read more...] about Search gains the ‘Full Coverage’ button from the Google News app
The Lenovo Chromebook 10e tablet folio keyboard case is finally here and on sale
Lenovo's Chromebook Duet tablet has been an absolute hit in the Chrome OS world and rightfully so. The sub-three hundred dollar tablet offers a unique Chrome OS experience in a space that has been sorely lacking since, well, Chrome OS born ten years ago. The Duet's somewhat lesser-known sibling, the … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook 10e tablet folio keyboard case is finally here and on sale
Another MediaTek Chrome OS tablet is coming to battle the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
It wasn't that long ago that the ASUS Detachable Chromebook CM3 showed up and became the first real competition to the very-popular Lenovo Chromebook Duet. While we still don't know exactly which Chromebook the ASUS CM3 is, I have a strong suspicion that it is 'Kakadu' mainly because that baseboard … [Read more...] about Another MediaTek Chrome OS tablet is coming to battle the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
The ASUS Chromebook CM3 tablet is headed to Costco for $369
ASUS is being rather tight-lipped about the release date and pricing of its new Chromebook Detachable CM3 tablet. While we may have to wait a bit longer to hear it from horse's mouth, a little birdy told us that the highly-anticipated rival to Lenovo's Chromebook Duet should be arriving on Costco's … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook CM3 tablet is headed to Costco for $369
Kids Profiles for Google TV brings a family-friendly experience and parental controls to the big screen
Just shy of a month ago, we discussed how Chromecast with Google TV was set to receive dedicated 'Kids Profiles' which would transform the living room experience to be safer and more fun for younger viewers. Today, in a Keyword post, Google has officially come forward with further details on how … [Read more...] about Kids Profiles for Google TV brings a family-friendly experience and parental controls to the big screen
Six more Chromebook apps to receive refreshed iconography
We reported in September on a slew of new icon designs coming to Chromebooks in the wake of a system-wide light and dark themes. The device Files app along with Settings, Keyboard Shortcuts, and the Wallpaper picker all received stylish, new graphics with subtle, muted colors. I personally think … [Read more...] about Six more Chromebook apps to receive refreshed iconography
Acer’s Snapdragon 7c Chromebook Spin 513 is now available for purchase in the UK
We've been waiting quite some time for this to show up, but I'm happy to report that as of today, the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 and it's Snapdragon 7c processor are ready to order - at least for some. For now, the Acer Spin 513 that rocks the yet-unproved Qualcomm ARM processor is now available … [Read more...] about Acer’s Snapdragon 7c Chromebook Spin 513 is now available for purchase in the UK
How to control your Chromebook with only three buttons using Switch Access
The Chromebook team has gone out of its way to make their devices extremely accessible over the years, and it has plenty in the way of new features coming soon. One such feature called Switch Access is already widely available. It allows you to control your entire Chromebook with just three keyboard … [Read more...] about How to control your Chromebook with only three buttons using Switch Access
How to upgrade RAM on the CTL Chromebox CBx2
Earlier this week, I made the case as to why a new Chromebox could be the perfect home PC option for a lot of consumers. Shortly thereafter, I received an email from a reader that was interested in CTL's "Buy and Try" program that offers deeply discounted devices for eligible customers so that they … [Read more...] about How to upgrade RAM on the CTL Chromebox CBx2
[U: Official] New clock face designs now available on Nest Hub devices
Update 3/6/21: In a tweet today, Made by Google officially announced the new clock face designs! A Redditor by the name of cermoe just happened upon some new clock faces for their Lenovo smart clock while digging in its Photo Frame settings. They appear here in Spanish for this particular … [Read more...] about [U: Official] New clock face designs now available on Nest Hub devices
