Vikings are All the Rage It seems that the latest trend in pop culture - closely following zombies, of course - is Vikings. After playing God of War on my PS4 and binging The Last Kingdom on Netflix, I’m certainly not going to complain as I find myself particularly drawn to this aesthetic and … [Read more...] about [Update: Available] Those Aren’t Real Vikings! Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is Coming to Stadia
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Google Photos wants you to answer questions to help improve its image recognition capabilities
First reported on Android Police, Google is now prompting some users in the search bar of the Google Photos app to answer questions about their personal pictures in an effort to help train the machine learning algorithms that power it. The tool used to survey users is called Crowdsource and is an … [Read more...] about Google Photos wants you to answer questions to help improve its image recognition capabilities
Deal Alert: Here’s how you can get Google’s new Nest Thermostat for just $113
The new Nest Thermostat with a project Soli chip and Google Home app integration released recently and it's catching some attention. Not only does it have a more beautiful and modern design than its predecessor, but it also has a Savings Finder, it's Energy Star Certified and can predict potential … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Here’s how you can get Google’s new Nest Thermostat for just $113
Chrome OS is building a System Web App to diagnose connectivity issues
For the countless users that have and will make the move to Chrome OS in 2020, a connectivity tool is something that many will expect to find should the need arise to diagnose network issues. While Chromebook users have some options for checking network errors, Chrome OS has never had an in-built … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is building a System Web App to diagnose connectivity issues
[Update: Link] Vote for your favorite content in the 2020 Google Play Users’ Choice Awards
Update: Google has published a blog post including the link, so you can now vote with the button below from any device. The Google Play team has fired up their 2020 Users' Choice Awards and you can vote right now for your app of choice in four different categories! Google wants to hear about your … [Read more...] about [Update: Link] Vote for your favorite content in the 2020 Google Play Users’ Choice Awards
Chromebook Perk: get one of the best Android video editors free for 3 months
If you are new to Chromebooks, you'll soon find what many of us already have: the perks that come along with being a Chromebook users can be pretty sweet. Over at the Chromebook Perks page (or right in your 'Explore' app sitting in your app launcher right now), there is a massive list of small … [Read more...] about Chromebook Perk: get one of the best Android video editors free for 3 months
Wake up the smart way: $25 off the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential
Lenovo's new Smart Clock Essential has proven to be a worthy addition to the company's emerging line of Assistant-enabled devices and this holiday shopping season, you'll be able to pick up the smart clock on sale at a variety of retailers. You can currently pick up the capable little speaker from … [Read more...] about Wake up the smart way: $25 off the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential
Family Feud is launching on Stadia in a few days and it has the most awkward timing
Ubisoft is launching a new Family Feud game in just a few days on November 12, 2020 for Google Stadia and as excited as I want to be about it, I'm not. My family loves Steve Harvey and the long running game show, but the only thing more odd than the game not even featuring him as its host is the … [Read more...] about Family Feud is launching on Stadia in a few days and it has the most awkward timing
Google’s Home and Away routines with presence sensing could use some work
Google Home's new Home and Away with presence sensing feature released in the beginning of October and promises some pretty awesome tricks for home automation addicts like myself. Automatically turning all of my lights on or off, automating the Nest Secure and more when I leave or return home … [Read more...] about Google’s Home and Away routines with presence sensing could use some work
Play GeForce NOW through the Chrome browser on any operating system with this awesome extension
Chromebook gamers know how convenient it is to play GeForce NOW straight through their web browser ever since the company pledged support for Google's OS a few months ago. Instead of having to download the GeForce NOW application as you do with Windows and Mac, you can just visit a URL and click … [Read more...] about Play GeForce NOW through the Chrome browser on any operating system with this awesome extension
How to get the new Chromecast with Google TV for essentially $12 if you like Netflix
Right up front, I want to be completely transparent and clear with this post: there is no deal where you can walk into a store - physical or digital - with 12 crisp dollar bills in your pocket and walk out with a new Chromecast with Google TV in your hands. There is one key word in that title up … [Read more...] about How to get the new Chromecast with Google TV for essentially $12 if you like Netflix
Google Photos without depth information will require a Google One subscription to use Color Pop
Google Photos is now locking their Color Pop editing option behind a Google One subscription for photos without depth information. Color Pop is a feature that allows you to retain the color of a foreground object, like a person, while transforming everything in the background to greyscale using the … [Read more...] about Google Photos without depth information will require a Google One subscription to use Color Pop
