We're coming close to the end of details we can muster up on the latest Chromebook tablet in production that is powered by the Snapdragon 7c: 'Coachz'. We've already unearthed the QHD 3:2 11-inch display, the Apple Pencil-like external wireless-charging USI pen, and the fact that we could see both … [Read more...] about We may know the manufacturer for the upcoming Snapdragon Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’
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How to get your face in the Google Meet tile grid like Zoom without an extension
Since the spring, we've all become far more accustom to video calls and meetings than we ever dreamed we would. With Zoom's meteoric rise to the top of the video chat heap, there were parts of its interface that not only became sought after - they became expected. After all, if the majority of … [Read more...] about How to get your face in the Google Meet tile grid like Zoom without an extension
PDFs imported to Google Docs get improved support for images, multi-column formatting, and more
PDF support in Google Drive has always been sort of terrible - I'm not even joking. Before you even get to the document, you can open the preview of it, and today, you'll notice that things like images, tables, and multiple columns simply don't show up. Drive has become a place to store PDFs, but … [Read more...] about PDFs imported to Google Docs get improved support for images, multi-column formatting, and more
First Look: Chrome OS recovery screen goes Dark Mode
It has been nearly two years since we discovered that Google was working on bringing "Dark Mode" to Chrome OS. In that time, we have seen the evolution that will be the upcoming light and dark mode, new theme-specific wallpapers, and the reintroduction of forced Dark Mode for the web. There is still … [Read more...] about First Look: Chrome OS recovery screen goes Dark Mode
[Update: Claim]Your Stadia Pro games for December include Everspace, Hitman 2, Into the Breach, and more
On December 1st, you'll be able to claim six new Stadia Pro games for "free" as a part of your subscription! The new games are Into the Breach, HITMAN 2, Kine, Monster Jam Steel Titans, Everspace, and Secret Neighbor. While I'm not particularly interested in monster trucks or the Neighbor series, I … [Read more...] about [Update: Claim]Your Stadia Pro games for December include Everspace, Hitman 2, Into the Breach, and more
Hangouts group conversations will soon be migrated to Google Chat
As Google Chat continues to mercilessly wipe the floor with Hangouts, including their recent decision to no longer let you perform group calls within the old app, they've now decided to migrate all of your Hangouts group conversations and saved history into Google Chat in order to ensure a smooth … [Read more...] about Hangouts group conversations will soon be migrated to Google Chat
Nest WiFi can now prioritize your bandwidth for gaming and video conferencing
Last year, we saw that a 'gaming preferred' setting was coming to the Nest Wifi via the Google Home app. Gaming preferred would allow you to prioritize devices in the home for more bandwidth usage while playing on Stadia, a game console, or a computer. There was even a support page placed up to … [Read more...] about Nest WiFi can now prioritize your bandwidth for gaming and video conferencing
Just like that, here are more upcoming Chromebooks to keep an eye on
Over the weekend, we published a rather in-depth look at the absolute slew of Chromebooks that look to be just on the horizon for 2021. From new Snapdragon-powered tablets to powerful 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake Chromebooks, there is likely going to be something for everyone in every price range in … [Read more...] about Just like that, here are more upcoming Chromebooks to keep an eye on
Chrome OS 87 may be delayed and that’s totally fine
We are one day away from the official release date of Chrome OS 87 but a recent discovery by Android Police's Kent Duke could signal the delay of the final update of 2020. While it isn't unusual for Chrome OS to miss its release date by a few days, this particular update to version 87 was already … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 87 may be delayed and that’s totally fine
Hardcore survival fantasy RPG Outward shadow drops on the Stadia Store
Popular open-world indie hardcore survival fantasy RPG Outward just appeared on the Stadia Store this morning and this has a lot of people excited. Why you may ask? The game received okay reviews was riddled with bugs, and created with just a small team, but Stadia has long since needed more games … [Read more...] about Hardcore survival fantasy RPG Outward shadow drops on the Stadia Store
The remastered Mafia Trilogy may be releasing very soon on Stadia
Mafia I, II, and III definitive editions, collectively known as the Mafia Trilogy have all been rated for release on Stadia via PEGI (see below). They were all previously rated back in May on ESRB, but shortly after, they were said to have been delayed until further notice. The trilogy was also the … [Read more...] about The remastered Mafia Trilogy may be releasing very soon on Stadia
Cyber Week: The best Chromebook and Smart Home deals today
Black Friday has come and gone but thanks to 2020, that really doesn't matter because nothing is normal and every retailer is doing what they can to capture as many sales as possible. With a huge shift to online shopping underway, many stores are rolling out early Cyber Monday savings or simply … [Read more...] about Cyber Week: The best Chromebook and Smart Home deals today
