Update: Google Play Music no longer capable of casting to smart speakers. Google has officially shut down their Play Music Store globally. This means that the era of purchasing MP3 music tracks that you can download and truly own, at least from Google, has come to an end. Before, they made it … [Read more...] about [Updated] Google no longer sells music for you to own, but the world as a whole has moved on
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[Updated] Some Chromecast with Google TV owners are receiving a free $10 Google Store Credit via email
Update: It looks like some individuals who purchased a Nest Audio or a Pixel 4a are also receiving the coupon. With Google's new Chromecast just landing in our hands, we're already starting to experiment with what it's capable of. There are also several small things that have caused us to love … [Read more...] about [Updated] Some Chromecast with Google TV owners are receiving a free $10 Google Store Credit via email
Chrome OS 86 is rolling out with a big focus on accessibility features
As October is Disability Employment Awareness Month in the United States, it seems fitting that this latest build of Chrome OS focuses in on improving accessibility features across the board on Chromebooks. The update is set to begin rolling out later today, but Google has already shared some of … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 86 is rolling out with a big focus on accessibility features
Get ready for the ‘Good Stuff’ as Stadia prepares a multi-day reveal event for announcements and more
Google Stadia just announced on their twitter account that they will be "lighting up" your weekend with announcements, reveals and "other surprises". The reveal event will take place October 20-22, 2020 and will probably feature a Stadia exclusive demo for Gods and Monsters... erm, I mean Immortals: … [Read more...] about Get ready for the ‘Good Stuff’ as Stadia prepares a multi-day reveal event for announcements and more
Why the new Chromecast with Google TV brings out the tinkerer in me
While I was pretty excited for the new Chromecast to arrive based on its feature set, price and new take on the existing formula for Google's behind-the-TV dongles, I don't think I was quite ready for the domination this little device would command in my mind. After all, I've had a few Android TV … [Read more...] about Why the new Chromecast with Google TV brings out the tinkerer in me
Prime Day: Where to find the best Chromebook Deals
Welcome to 2020 where Prime Day is smack dab in the middle of October and everyone else decided to follow suit by declaring a new Black Friday. With the ongoing shortage of devices and the continuing demand for decent PCs, we weren't expecting a lot in the way of Chromebook deals this year. … [Read more...] about Prime Day: Where to find the best Chromebook Deals
Upcoming AMD-powered Chromebooks will have LTE options
We're nearing the release of more AMD-powered Chromebooks in Q4 of 2020 with the announcement of a couple of them already in the rear view mirror. HP has their new Pro C645 Chromebook and Lenovo just debuted the ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise, both with the new Ryzen C-series processors … [Read more...] about Upcoming AMD-powered Chromebooks will have LTE options
Deal alert: All of the acclaimed iClassics Collection immersive books are on sale right now
iClassics books are immersive reading experiences based on the literature of several renown authors - Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, H.P. Lovecraft and Oscar Wilde - with many more to come. Created to bridge the gap between the old and the new, the game developers want to get the newer generation … [Read more...] about Deal alert: All of the acclaimed iClassics Collection immersive books are on sale right now
In Q3 of 2020, laptop sales were strong and Chromebook sales boomed
While the statistics we're going to talk about should come as no surprise to anyone amidst a global pandemic that has forced working and learning from home, they are still interesting to watch unfold here in 2020. It doesn't seem like that long ago we were all talking about the death of the laptop … [Read more...] about In Q3 of 2020, laptop sales were strong and Chromebook sales boomed
Stadia preps for quicker controller setup – Google One members may soon receive an extended Pro trial
Thanks to 9to5Google and their popular APK Insights, we may now have a look at what Google is preparing for their Stadia controller. Instead of having to set it to a new WiFi network by putting the password in manually, (think those who frequent several locales) the service may now be preparing to … [Read more...] about Stadia preps for quicker controller setup – Google One members may soon receive an extended Pro trial
Re-designed Nest Thermostat revealed. Moves into your Google Home for an affordable $129
A few days ago, I mentioned that a new Nest Thermostat had been rumored to be releasing very, very soon. As it turns out, it's now up for pre-order and will be available in a few weeks! The new thermostat features a friendly, Googley design and is made of 49% recyclable, colored plastic. The … [Read more...] about Re-designed Nest Thermostat revealed. Moves into your Google Home for an affordable $129
Save up to $110 on these premium SōLIS Chromecast speakers
Google's latest additions to its hardware resume are all the rage at the moment and for good reason. The all-new Chromecast w/Google TV has hit the ground running and is ready to take on the heavy-hitters like Roku and Apple TV. Then there's the new Nest Audio smart speaker. The Google … [Read more...] about Save up to $110 on these premium SōLIS Chromecast speakers
