We don't normally write about things that are going on in Chrome Canary because, well, most people can't exactly try them out right away. Chrome Canary is a highly unstable, experimental version of the browser that is meant for developers to test features. It gets its name through the term 'canaries … [Read more...] about ‘Chrome Labs’ becomes the new home for experimental browser features
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords releases for Chromebooks
The original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was released on the Google Play Store a long time ago - six years ago to be exact. Aspyr Media and Lucasfilm ported the entire KOTOR experience to mobile without slimming it down whatsoever. Now, they're doing the same for the game's sequel and … [Read more...] about Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords releases for Chromebooks
You can now virtually try on makeup with Google Search because the future was yesterday
Google says that more than 73 percent of U.S. shoppers are planning to buy online during this holiday season. Without having the ability to try products on to get a better sense of them before checking out, return rates have skyrocketed in recent years. In fact, about 15-40% of online purchases have … [Read more...] about You can now virtually try on makeup with Google Search because the future was yesterday
Google Meet gets more live caption languages, a redesigned Nest Hub Max experience, and more
After Zoom announced that they were going to allow their software to run on Nest Hub Max, they also dropped news of extending their 24-hour calls through March of 2021. Now, Google is rivaling that with its own extension on unlimited 24-hour calls in the free version of Google Meet through March 31, … [Read more...] about Google Meet gets more live caption languages, a redesigned Nest Hub Max experience, and more
Native Steam (Borealis) on Chrome OS likely arriving mid-2021
Gaming on Chrome OS has undergone some serious changes over the past year or so as platforms like Stadia and GeForce Now has given users the ability to stream high-performance games in the browser without the need for high-end hardware. That said, don't think we've forgotten about the little Chrome … [Read more...] about Native Steam (Borealis) on Chrome OS likely arriving mid-2021
The Chrome Cast 92: Stadia PWA on iOS impresses and Google buys up Neverware
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the first portion of the show discussing the incredible job the Stadia team has done in bringing the Stadia experience over to iPhone and iPad via an impressive PWA. With so much happening in Stadia from game streaming to messaging to chat and Wi-Fi controller … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 92: Stadia PWA on iOS impresses and Google buys up Neverware
Your Google One storage quota across Gmail, Drive, and Photos may have been incorrect all year
Oops! In January, Google may have accidentally told you that you were using more storage space than you really were. The company has been reaching out to those affected via email, which admittedly was a small number of users on iOS using the Google One app, to let them know about the error. Photos, … [Read more...] about Your Google One storage quota across Gmail, Drive, and Photos may have been incorrect all year
Google News on the web receives a much needed dark theme
Yesterday, I was browsing Google News like I always do, and wishing it had a dark mode like I always do and felt my daily ping of disappointment...like I always do. Then, I refreshed the page and just like that, my eyes were finally saved from the burning white torch of light mode. Before my very … [Read more...] about Google News on the web receives a much needed dark theme
TicWatch Pro 3 GPS: The Wear OS watch you’ve been looking for [Video]
I have found myself in a place where, after forty years, I am suddenly a fan of fine timepieces. I don't know exactly why it happened but I do know when. I was in Newport on vacation with the family and I happened across a watch that turned my head. It was then and there that I caught the bug that … [Read more...] about TicWatch Pro 3 GPS: The Wear OS watch you’ve been looking for [Video]
Millions of users have had their data stolen by these 15 Chrome extensions – remove them right now!
Malicious extensions in the news again? No way! Well, yes, unfortunately, but you're probably not at all surprised and you're certainly not at all happy about it. In February, Google removed over 500 malicious extensions from the Chrome Web Store which were injection ads into millions of Chrome … [Read more...] about Millions of users have had their data stolen by these 15 Chrome extensions – remove them right now!
Save up to $220 on select “Works with Chromebooks” storage from WD and SanDisk
"Works with Hey Google" and "Works with Chromebook" are some catchy terms and we get excited every time we see big-name accessory makers jump on the bandwagon to show official support for Chrome OS and Assistant-enabled products. Long before the "Works with Chromebook" branding was even a thing, WD … [Read more...] about Save up to $220 on select “Works with Chromebooks” storage from WD and SanDisk
Google Assistant-enabled device boxes to receive a new badge that indicates an easier setup process
Google wants to make its hardware ecosystem as approachable as its software services. In order to do so, they've launched several initiatives to clearly mark boxes with a badge to indicate that a specific accessory or product works best with their own as with their Works with Chromebook program. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant-enabled device boxes to receive a new badge that indicates an easier setup process
