The Chromecast with Google TV is fantastic, but shortly after getting our hands on it, we realized it had a major flaw - you couldn't actually switch between profiles at a device level, and instead were relegated to manually switching profiles per service! We called this out as a glaring … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV may soon get Kids Profiles, but multi-user support is still missing
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The Chrome Cast 99: ‘Works With Chromebook’ & USI pens that copy colors from the world
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin our discussion around the growing 'Works With Chromebook' initiative from Google. Though it seems nearly everything you plug into a Chromebook works these days, Google is going the extra step to ease consumers' minds about peripherals that they may come across … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 99: ‘Works With Chromebook’ & USI pens that copy colors from the world
Google Photos Integration with Chrome OS Files app may soon be possible
As reported by Android Police today, it's been 2 years since Google retired Google Drive and Photos sync, leaving those who depended on that feature with no set alternatives other than to come up with workarounds and time-wasting solutions. That may soon change though, as a couple of new commits … [Read more...] about Google Photos Integration with Chrome OS Files app may soon be possible
Google Meet adds dedicated IP addresses for non-Workspace user traffic
Though Google rolled out fixed IP ranges for Google Meet in Workspace domains last year, they're taking things a step further and introducing the same feature to non-Google Workspace accounts. In doing so, Workspace customers and those who join their calls can configure optimize video conference … [Read more...] about Google Meet adds dedicated IP addresses for non-Workspace user traffic
This unofficial client brings Google Assistant to Windows and Mac desktops
I don't think I need to point out that Google Assistant isn't on Windows or macOS right now. Google is pretty protective of its secret sauce appearing on rival operating systems - limiting it only to Android phones, tablets, Chromebooks, Android Auto, WearOS, and IoT devices. However, that … [Read more...] about This unofficial client brings Google Assistant to Windows and Mac desktops
CTL is offering a $99 Comet Lake Chromebox Demo to “Buy and Try”
If you are in charge of purchasing new devices for an educational institution or corporation, CTL has a little-known program that may be of interest to you. The "Buy and Try" program allows qualified accounts to purchase a new Chrome OS device at a very steep discount. This gives eligible entities … [Read more...] about CTL is offering a $99 Comet Lake Chromebox Demo to “Buy and Try”
We now have our second 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook in development: ‘Shadowkeep’
While we are awaiting the arrival of the first 11th-gen Tiger Lake Intel Chromebooks and expect them to come in fast and furious throughout 2021, there's yet another Intel update on the way for both laptops and desktops in the form of the 12th-gen Alder Lake chips. We've talked about this before … [Read more...] about We now have our second 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook in development: ‘Shadowkeep’
[U: Claim] Little Nightmares II is coming to Stadia this week – free for Pro subscribers
Update 2/12/21: Little Nightmares II is now free to claim with Stadia Pro! Little Nightmares II on Stadia When Little Nightmares first released on Stadia, we did a First Look Gameplay showcasing it. It's a creepy, unsettling Tim Burton-esque stealth puzzle game that explores some pretty … [Read more...] about [U: Claim] Little Nightmares II is coming to Stadia this week – free for Pro subscribers
Google Photos gets a new video editor, unlocks Pixel features for One subscribers
Google Photos recently got an updated editor with powerful new features and a fresh design. Many Android users who were excited about it were hoping that a new built-in video editor would follow suit since it launched quite a bit before that for iOS. Now, Google is bringing this new video editor to … [Read more...] about Google Photos gets a new video editor, unlocks Pixel features for One subscribers
CTL’s 14″ NL81 Chromebook is on sale, available and shipping
Last summer, CTL debuted the company's first-ever 14" Chromebook that is geared less towards students and more towards educators and business types. The Chromebook NL81 is a 14" FullHD clamshell that is built on the Intel Gemini Lake-R platform. While pre-orders have been live for months, the CTL … [Read more...] about CTL’s 14″ NL81 Chromebook is on sale, available and shipping
How to access the hidden Chromecast remote control in the YouTube app [VIDEO]
There's no denying one of the most significant upgrades with the new Chromecast with Google TV is the addition of a remote. Sure, the fact that there is a UI to move around between shows and streaming services is a big deal, too, but the real game-changer this time around is that handy remote. … [Read more...] about How to access the hidden Chromecast remote control in the YouTube app [VIDEO]
Your new Google Play Pass games include Dandara, Persephone, ALTER, and 23 more
Google Play Pass just launched a ton of new games into its lineup, and many of these will be worth checking out. The service offers over 500 apps and games in an ad-free experience for each entry. It even bundles the respective in-app purchases at no cost to you and five other members of your family … [Read more...] about Your new Google Play Pass games include Dandara, Persephone, ALTER, and 23 more
