We just talked this morning about a way to change your Google Workspace logos back to their old-school status if the uniformity of Google's new icons is causing issues for you. After Google began debuting these new logos not long ago, I was a little worried that other core Google services might … [Read more...] about Google Keep gets a new logo, steers clear of the 4-color Google Workspace icon mess
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A recent Beta update bricked some Pixelbooks and Google really needs to respond
Yesterday, reports swirled of a few Pixelbook devices that were essentially ruined after an update to Chrome OS Beta 87.0.4280.24. Android Police reported the cases being reported directly to them and have found evidence of a handful of others with the same problem on Reddit and in the Google … [Read more...] about A recent Beta update bricked some Pixelbooks and Google really needs to respond
Chrome OS is getting an annotation tool for the Media App
The built-in Gallery or Media App on Chrome OS is relatively simplistic but for the most part, it contains the tools that most users look for in a basic media viewer. When you open an image with the Gallery viewer, you are presented which options that include scaling, crop and rotation, and basic … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is getting an annotation tool for the Media App
Here’s how you can restore the old Google icons for Chrome and why you may want to
There are times when big companies make a big decision that affects a big group of people and it all ends up being a big mistake that needs to be fixed. Perhaps Google's latest Workspace re-brand and the new icons that came along with it don't exactly fit into that category, but it is increasingly … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can restore the old Google icons for Chrome and why you may want to
Google Meet will soon let you accept knocks in bulk
Google Meet has been making so many improvements lately, like custom backgrounds and blur, virtual whiteboards with Jamboard, and even a 50 person grid view. It comes as no surprise to me that we continue to see new features roll out as it seeks to crush its competition. Today, Google announced that … [Read more...] about Google Meet will soon let you accept knocks in bulk
Here’s how you can set your food preferences to get customized recipes from Google Assistant
Last year, Google added food and drink options to Assistant, which allowed users to choose whether or not they would like to receive recipes on smart displays that were categorized as gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian. Not long ago, they also added the ability to specify cuisine types and … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can set your food preferences to get customized recipes from Google Assistant
Stadia will soon use less data thanks to AV1 compression codec, but these other Google services will too
Google has been utilizing a codec called AOMedia Video 1, or AV1 for a few years now in order to reduce the bandwidth needed to stream video content from their services so that users with less bandwidth can benefit from them without reduced picture quality. AV1 has already been built into Youtube, … [Read more...] about Stadia will soon use less data thanks to AV1 compression codec, but these other Google services will too
With the pandemic and video calls, the open web won
Think back to earlier in 2020 with me for a second. If, back then, I were to have hit you up to jump in a video chat, what would the preferred method have been? Perhaps Google Duo or Apple's FaceTime would have been the quickest way to begin and carry out that communication. Maybe WhatsApp would … [Read more...] about With the pandemic and video calls, the open web won
Chrome is working on its own root store for site certificates
Everyone "wants" to be safe on the internet but the problem is, the average user has no comprehension of what goes on behind the scenes to make internet browsers and websites safe for us common folk. Strong passwords are great but they are only a small piece in a much larger puzzle that means to … [Read more...] about Chrome is working on its own root store for site certificates
The new Nest Thermostat can predict potential heating and cooling issues in your home
In a recent Keyword interview with Nest engineers Marco Bonvini and Rayma Bhagavatula, Google revealed the inner workings of their new Nest thermostat. In addition to mentioning the device's Savings Finder feature, which makes energy-saving recommendations based on your habits, they discussed how … [Read more...] about The new Nest Thermostat can predict potential heating and cooling issues in your home
Google’s next Chromebook needs to pick up where the Pixelbook Go and Pixel 4a left off
As we come closer to the end of 2020, it is becoming clear that this will be the first year since 2017 that Google doesn't grace us with a new Pixelbook. Sure, one could argue that 2018 didn't technically have a Pixelbook release, but the Pixel Slate was clearly a Google-made Chromebook in the … [Read more...] about Google’s next Chromebook needs to pick up where the Pixelbook Go and Pixel 4a left off
State Share for captures, a Pro trial without a payment method, and more coming soon to Stadia
An APK insights report by 9to5Google reveals several new and interesting tidbits in version 2.42 of the Stadia app. The ability to pair a Dualshock 4 Playstation controller or Microsoft's Official and Adaptive Xbox controllers via Bluetooth or USB on Android and more strings related to the incoming … [Read more...] about State Share for captures, a Pro trial without a payment method, and more coming soon to Stadia
