I'll file this under things I've never considered wanting, but am still very glad to see in the works. Apparently, there are users out there who use PDFs in presentations and do so with enough regularity that the Chrome team is hard at work on implementing a new PDF viewer option for what is simply … [Read more...] about Chrome is getting a presentation mode for the built-in PDF viewer
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Zoom comes to Nest Hub Max and offers unlimited 24-hour calls through March
We first caught wind of Zoom coming to Nest Hub Max a few months ago and guess what - it's finally here! In addition to being able to start group video calls with Meet or Duo, you can now use Zoom too. In order to do so, you'll need to join the Preview Program by digging in the Google Home app under … [Read more...] about Zoom comes to Nest Hub Max and offers unlimited 24-hour calls through March
Chrome OS adds “restore” option for launching apps on startup
Last month, a new flag popped up in the Canary channel of Chrome OS that was labeled "Chrome OS Full Restore." My initial thought was that this could have something to do with restoring the actual operating system but it quickly became clear that this was not the case. "Full restore" is actually … [Read more...] about Chrome OS adds “restore” option for launching apps on startup
Google’s Pixel Buds are on sale with free 2-day shipping just in time for Christmas
Look, I've been very hard on the Pixel Buds, given that my own experience with them has been less than stellar, but that doesn't mean that they're bad earbuds. Perhaps I just got a bad pair...several times. The main issue has been the severe audio cut-outs that have, admittedly, been fixed for the … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Buds are on sale with free 2-day shipping just in time for Christmas
[Update: Game List] Ubisoft+ is starting to roll out in beta on Google Stadia right now
Update: 9to5Google has published a list of games that you can currently play on Stadia with Ubisoft+. If you want to make full use of your subscription, be sure to use the service directly as well! Assassin’s Creed Odyssey - Stadia Ultimate EditionAssassin’s Creed Valhalla Ultimate EditionFamily … [Read more...] about [Update: Game List] Ubisoft+ is starting to roll out in beta on Google Stadia right now
New tweak to Chromebook virtual desks will encourage custom naming
As we learned last week, the journey of virtual desks on Chrome OS is not quite finished yet. Though the version we currently have in Chrome OS 87 is completely functional and very useful, it seems the Chrome OS team is still at work making small tweaks to continue advancing the feature. We know … [Read more...] about New tweak to Chromebook virtual desks will encourage custom naming
Google went down hard with an outage, but most of you probably slept through it
If you are seeing news around the internet about Google's services being down (Twitter was especially blown up in the early morning hours with outage hashtags), there are some things you need to know. Mainly, it's not the first time it has happened, and it won't be the last. As a matter of fact, an … [Read more...] about Google went down hard with an outage, but most of you probably slept through it
Nest launches new interactive troubleshooting tools for their cameras and thermostats
Smart home technology can be exciting and transformative when it works, and Google's Nest has carved out quite the space for itself in the industry, but what about when it doesn't work? You could try to contact them, but that could take more time and effort than necessary, especially if you get a … [Read more...] about Nest launches new interactive troubleshooting tools for their cameras and thermostats
Google’s Santa Tracker updated to feature a Mr. and Mrs. Claus practicing COVID safety
With just 10 days, 16 hours, 20 minutes, and 25 seconds until Christmas as of typing this - yes, my son is counting, it's totally not me - Google's Santa Tracker is a great way to get your kids (or yourself) into the holiday spirit. It features fun games and activities like performing a Wrap Battle … [Read more...] about Google’s Santa Tracker updated to feature a Mr. and Mrs. Claus practicing COVID safety
Vin Diesel fights dinosaurs in ARK 2 (yep) and more Stadia news from the 2020 Game Awards
From a unique adventure based on New Caledonia where a girl possesses wildlife and inanimate objects to Vin Diesel fighting dinosaurs - yes, I just said that - The 2020 Game Awards featured several announcements to whet Stadia fan's appetites for the new year. The platform is really showing its … [Read more...] about Vin Diesel fights dinosaurs in ARK 2 (yep) and more Stadia news from the 2020 Game Awards
Chrome “Kaleidoscope” could bring the best of Google TV to your browser
Discovered in August of this year, Chrome's mysterious "Kaleidoscope" feature has actually been in the works since the end of 2019, and now, it appears that we could see the web-based media hub in action very soon. Navigating to chrome://kaleidoscope in the Stable build of Chrome or Chrome OS will … [Read more...] about Chrome “Kaleidoscope” could bring the best of Google TV to your browser
Youtube TV subscribers are being surprised with a free Chromecast with Google TV for their loyalty
Youtube TV is well aware that it's becoming increasingly difficult to buy in to a full subscription package thanks to the pandemic and their continuous content partnership fallouts like that of Tennis TV and Fox Sports Networks. Even though it's not their fault that some deals simply can't be … [Read more...] about Youtube TV subscribers are being surprised with a free Chromecast with Google TV for their loyalty
