In yet another installment of the PWA-in-Google-Play-Store saga, Google is now moving the web version of YouTube Music into a more fully-realized PWA (progressive web app) and is delivering it via the Play Store for Chromebooks. This one comes with a few interesting and unique caveats, so there are … [Read more...] about Google releases a dedicated YouTube Music Chromebook PWA in the Play Store
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Stadia will now come “pre-installed” on Chromebooks, and why that could be a bad thing
According to a recent tweet by the official Made By Google account, Stadia is now coming pre-installed on Chromebooks. Now, let's clear something up right out of the gate - The Stadia 'app' that's being referred to here is not the Google Play app, it's the web app. Now, you may be saying to … [Read more...] about Stadia will now come “pre-installed” on Chromebooks, and why that could be a bad thing
Phone Hub Notifications May Bring Pixel Phone Mirroring to Chrome OS
Google has been tirelessly working on bringing their Phone Hub to Chromebook users for months now, with the latest update to Google Play Services Beta even unlocking the feature for many Android phone owners who also happen to be on the Beta (and above) channels of Chrome OS - yours truly … [Read more...] about Phone Hub Notifications May Bring Pixel Phone Mirroring to Chrome OS
Works With Chromebook: explained and tested [VIDEO]
If you've ever picked up an accessory and wondered whether or not it would work with your Chromebook, you've likely figured out by now that a ton of stuff actually does. Over the years, I can't count how many times I've wondered the exact same thing and simply started plugging things into the … [Read more...] about Works With Chromebook: explained and tested [VIDEO]
Google Fi’s VPN is coming to iPhones, exits beta for Android, and gains new safety features
As a part of Safer Internet Day, Google is rolling out new tools and information that you can use to protect your privacy and security across its products. One of these highlights is its VPN for Google Fi. In a new blog post on The Keyword, the company covers several new features coming to the tool … [Read more...] about Google Fi’s VPN is coming to iPhones, exits beta for Android, and gains new safety features
Watch these crazy demos of a USI pen and a Chromebook picking colors from the real world
In the world of Chromebooks, it's not every day that I sit back and get to really marvel at cutting-edge tech. Don't get me wrong, I love Chromebooks and what I can get done on them, but manufacturers aren't generally putting the latest, greatest innovations into laptops with Chrome OS. While … [Read more...] about Watch these crazy demos of a USI pen and a Chromebook picking colors from the real world
Google Chrome will no longer support dusty old computers from the mid-2000s
If you're someone who's using the same Windows computer today that you first played the original Guild Wars on or purchased the year that Youtube and Reddit were born, then you may soon face some difficulty going forward if you prefer the Chrome browser for surfing the web. Though admittedly … [Read more...] about Google Chrome will no longer support dusty old computers from the mid-2000s
Google shuts down the Play Store for its long-gone Daydream VR headset
Two years ago, Google gave up the ghost on its Daydream VR headset, pulled the remaining stock of them from stores, and decided that you could no longer view third-party apps and experiences through the headset using the Daydream app. Now, they've gone a step further and killed off the Google Play … [Read more...] about Google shuts down the Play Store for its long-gone Daydream VR headset
How to update your Chromecast w/Google TV and fix that ‘data may be corrupt’ issue
Late in January, we ran a story on how to fix a recurring issue that has been plaguing many Chromecast w/Google TV users of late. After seeing this problem pop up for a handful of users, I began seeing it not only on our office Chromecast, but on our home device as well. Then it showed up all over … [Read more...] about How to update your Chromecast w/Google TV and fix that ‘data may be corrupt’ issue
Google Photos will now let you pinch-to-zoom on videos as they play
Google Photos is finally getting a feature that I've been a bit jealous of iPhones for having - pinch-to-zoom on videos! First spotted by Android Police, double-tapping on the video as it plays will allow you to zoom in, and dragging your finger over it will let you pan across to see details up … [Read more...] about Google Photos will now let you pinch-to-zoom on videos as they play
Native cast button disappears from the YouTube TV web app
My God, I really hope this isn't a sign of things to come. As reported earlier by 9to5 Google and confirmed by all of us here in the office, the cast button in the web version of YouTube TV is gone. Why it is missing isn't readily clear at this point, but more and more users seem to be missing the … [Read more...] about Native cast button disappears from the YouTube TV web app
Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential for $19.99 (Today Only)
Looking for a great deal on a capable smart home device. Of all places, Lowe's is where you should be looking. The home improvement store is known for selling a variety of Google Home and Assistant-compatible products and today, the retailer is selling Lenovo's Smart Clock Essential for the low … [Read more...] about Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential for $19.99 (Today Only)
