Google TV has taken the world by storm this year - so much so that Google hopes to completely replace Android TV with it over the next two years. TV manufacturers have already begun to work with the tech giant to create hand-crafted experiences just for their devices, and TCL and Sony have already … [Read more...] about Google TV takes the ‘smart’ out of Smart TV with new Basic mode
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After feedback, Simplify Gmail v2 has a simple pricing structure that looks great
Simplify Gmail v2 is interesting to many users, it would seem. I posted about the service just a few days ago and the interest has been through the roof. That made me feel a tad bit sad, honestly. I've been using Simplify Gmail for quite some time and only mentioned it in passing in an article … [Read more...] about After feedback, Simplify Gmail v2 has a simple pricing structure that looks great
There’s another detachable Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet in the works
If you can't already tell, I'm pretty enamored by the idea of what 'Coachz' will likely become. Who doesn't get excited by an 11-inch, 3:2, QHD detachable Chromebook with the Snapdragon 7c, a kickstand, and a wireless charging USI stylus that will likely connect via magnets on the outside? OK, so … [Read more...] about There’s another detachable Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet in the works
Chrome OS sharing Hub could bring easier sharing to Chrome and PWAs
The upcoming "nearby sharing" feature for Chrome OS has made its way to the Stable channel, albeit, behind a flag. While the feature appears to be working fairly well, it looks like Chromium developers are looking to give users, even more, sharing options on Chrome OS. The new flag turned up in the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS sharing Hub could bring easier sharing to Chrome and PWAs
Google Drive makes it easier to locate and manage permissions for embedded files in Slides
When you embed an audio or video file from Drive in Google Slides, a small pop-out icon will now appear on it indicating that you can jump directly to that source file in your Google Drive file hierarchy. This provides a quick way for users to check permissions and access for that file before … [Read more...] about Google Drive makes it easier to locate and manage permissions for embedded files in Slides
Hellpoint is now available on Stadia and it looks insane
Hellpoint is a crazy dark and twisted Action RPG that was created by Cradle Games, a Canadian developer that's been wanting to create a Souls-like for years. It features brutal combat, and hellish enemies in a tormented landscape - a derelict space station called Irid Novo. It seriously gives me … [Read more...] about Hellpoint is now available on Stadia and it looks insane
Live Captions for Chrome Desktop and Chrome OS near an official release
In June of last year, we showed off the Live Caption feature in Chrome via a flag in the Canary channel. It allows you to auto-caption live speech from audio sources using the same technology that Pixel phones have had for a while now. It's a fantastic feature that seeks to make Chrome OS more … [Read more...] about Live Captions for Chrome Desktop and Chrome OS near an official release
The ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 gets huge landing page and more official details
It wasn't too long ago that we unearthed a new contender to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet in the form of a new detachable Chromebook from ASUS. At the time, we only had early retail listings to go off of and a few product-related PDFs, but we were able to piece together most of the story for ASUS' … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 gets huge landing page and more official details
You will soon be able to access your Pixel phone’s Google Recorder audio via your Chromebook
Google's official recorder app is pretty incredible. Not only can it transcribe your voice to text right before your eyes, but it also allows you to search, copy and paste, and scrub that text alongside the audio for a truly futuristic experience. Normally, when someone wants to access these … [Read more...] about You will soon be able to access your Pixel phone’s Google Recorder audio via your Chromebook
Google Workspace for Education adds ability to end Google Meet calls for all at once
As reported a few days ago as part of the new safety and engagement features being added to support distance learning, Google Workspace for Education is adding to Google Meet the ability for the host to choose between leaving a meeting and letting the other participants carry on, or ending the … [Read more...] about Google Workspace for Education adds ability to end Google Meet calls for all at once
Google Chat migration begins for some Hangouts users, but it’s got work to do
A few weeks ago, we discussed how Google was preparing to migrate Hangouts users with standard Google accounts to the new and improved Google Chat via a "consumer beta". The idea has always been to slowly migrate users and then eventually to phase out ye old faithful Hangouts entirely. Well, some … [Read more...] about Google Chat migration begins for some Hangouts users, but it’s got work to do
3 common misconceptions about Chromebooks
One of the members of our awesome Patreon community shared an article with us this morning and it has inspired us to fire up a new segment about the general use cases for Chrome OS. I'll be honest, when I first skimmed over the article, I freely assumed that the post must have been two or three … [Read more...] about 3 common misconceptions about Chromebooks
