You'd be forgiven if you had no idea who Area 120 was. I personally had no clue until my son found an awesome kids reading app called Rivet. Area 120 is Google's in house incubator. Googlers get to use 20% of their time on something they feel will most benefit the company and was created by founders … [Read more...] about Google is shutting down Rivet, their awesome kids reading app, but it’s actually a good thing
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Chrome OS “Holding Space” features now working in Canary
Just a couple of weeks ago, the new "Holding Space" feature for Chromebooks appeared in the Canary channel of Chrome OS. At that time, the new quick-access feature for downloads and screenshots was little more than a place holder. Recently saved files and screen grabs did show up in the space but … [Read more...] about Chrome OS “Holding Space” features now working in Canary
Stadia may be coming to the new Chromecast via the Android app
As leaks have continued to pile up for Google's new hardware that is set to be officially unveiled tomorrow, the new Chromecast with Google TV has been front and center in the early hands-on department. There have been numerous reports of this device already on sale and many unboxing and quick-look … [Read more...] about Stadia may be coming to the new Chromecast via the Android app
If you luck out, you can score this Chromecast/Home Mini bundle for $13
We're mere hours away from Google's Launch Night In where we expect to see a variety of new hardware ranging from Pixel Phones to the much-discussed new Chromecast with Google TV. That said, Google's current hardware still has a lot to offer and I just tripped over a deal that is definitely worth a … [Read more...] about If you luck out, you can score this Chromecast/Home Mini bundle for $13
Finally, a win for YouTube Music
It's the small things, sometimes. I wrote not long ago about the aggravating failings and shortcomings I see in YouTube Music when compared to the perfectly-fine Google Play Music service it is forcibly replacing. Though my absolute #1 gripe is still present (there's no cast button in the web … [Read more...] about Finally, a win for YouTube Music
Lenovo USI Stylus Review – A sign of things to come
A Pressure Sensitive Lifestyle As an artist, the moment I saw the Pixel Slate hit the marketplace, I eagerly bought it. No longer would I need to boot up my Windows PC, grab my Wacom tablet, plug it in and try to locate my missing stylus in order to begin drawing. No longer would I need to carry … [Read more...] about Lenovo USI Stylus Review – A sign of things to come
Chromebooks are getting this powerful feature for desktop PWAs
Chrome OS will soon be getting a new feature that will further blur the lines between local applications and web apps. Progressive Web Apps have become a powerful source for mobile and desktop users alike with the ability to look and act just like an application that you downloaded from an app … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are getting this powerful feature for desktop PWAs
Chrome’s ‘Read Later’ now called ‘Reading List’ with working read, unread and delete buttons
When we first started hearing of the new 'Read Later' feature being worked on for Chrome, I was initially very excited. Google has a fantastic service called Collections that works mainly with its own search app and I desperately wanted Chrome to have the innate ability to share web content … [Read more...] about Chrome’s ‘Read Later’ now called ‘Reading List’ with working read, unread and delete buttons
Chromebook users reporting a CPU-crushing bug linked to Android apps
There's nothing quite like having your Chromebook dump power by the truckload and have absolutely no explanation as to why it's happening. Unfortunately, that exactly the experience that dozens of Chromebook users are reporting in the Chromebook Support Forum. The culprit appears to be a process … [Read more...] about Chromebook users reporting a CPU-crushing bug linked to Android apps
The standard Chromebook theme is getting darker in preparation for light theme
As reports have been swirling around the coming light theme for Chrome OS that is now semi-present in the Canary Channel, it seems the standard non-light theme that currently exists on Chromebooks is starting to get more and more darkened elements in preparation for the arrival of a proper … [Read more...] about The standard Chromebook theme is getting darker in preparation for light theme
Chrome OS ALT+TAB updates may make me start using the quick app switcher
I'll be honest, I've never been a heavy user of the ALT+TAB shortcut on any operating system. Windows has it, Mac OS has it, and Chrome OS has it, but I've never really formed any habits around the feature. For me, virtual desks and overview mode are the tools I use to jump around all my open … [Read more...] about Chrome OS ALT+TAB updates may make me start using the quick app switcher
Finally, the $409 Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is back
We're always on the lookout for a good deal on a Chromebook so we share the savings with our readers. Sadly, good deals are few and far between these days. As of late, it's more about finding a decent device that doesn't cost more than retail. Today, one of our favorite Chromebooks of 2020 is our … [Read more...] about Finally, the $409 Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is back
