After a bit of a stint in a public preview, the convenient Home Panel for controlling your smart home devices is now making its way to a broader range of Google TV devices, including the popular Chromecast with Google TV and other devices/televisions running the platform. This feature, which mirrors … [Read more...] about More Google TV devices are getting the new Home Panel
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Get Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam for just $130
If you've been considering adding a smart security camera, Walmart has a Flash Deal that might just push you over the edge. Google’s latest battery-powered Nest Cam is currently down to just $129.99, a solid $50 discount from its usual $180 price. We actually use one of these in the Chrome Unboxed … [Read more...] about Get Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam for just $130
Chrome for Android finally has a simple, built-in PDF viewer
For years, Chrome users on desktop computers have benefited from the browser's integrated PDF viewer. Clicking a PDF link online or opening a downloaded file happens right within a Chrome tab, bypassing the need for external applications for viewing and marking up a PDF. It's a seamless, convenient … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android finally has a simple, built-in PDF viewer
Gmail for Android gets a big UI improvement on tablets and foldables
Google continues to refine the user experience on larger-screened Android devices, and the latest app to get a significant usability boost is Gmail. Following in the footsteps of Google Keep's update last year, Gmail for Android tablets and foldables is now rolling out an adjustable, dual-pane … [Read more...] about Gmail for Android gets a big UI improvement on tablets and foldables
Your Pixel Watch step counts were inflated, but it should be fixed now
If your daily step goals on your Pixel Watch have felt a bit too easy to achieve lately, it unfortunately looks like it wasn't just a sudden burst of energy on your part. It turns out a software update inadvertently caused Pixel Watches to overestimate step counts, but Google has now deployed a fix … [Read more...] about Your Pixel Watch step counts were inflated, but it should be fixed now
Google says its Find My Device network is now 4x faster than at launch
Google's Find My Device network for Android didn't exactly hit the ground running. Early comparisons to established players like Apple and Samsung highlighted significant gaps, particularly in how quickly lost items could be located. And many of you likely remember the unfortunate test (conducted 10 … [Read more...] about Google says its Find My Device network is now 4x faster than at launch
For some reason, ChromeOS 135 has reverted the rounded window corners feature
Well, that was a short-lived little treat. After finally showing up without flags necessary in ChromeOS 133, rounded window corners - a small-yet-significant visual change to the OS - has vanished with the update to ChromeOS 135. While it doesn't change any real functionality for Chromebook users, … [Read more...] about For some reason, ChromeOS 135 has reverted the rounded window corners feature
OpenAI and Perplexity are both eyeing Chrome if Google is forced to sell
Google's been under the antitrust microscope for a while now, especially after last year's court ruling finding it holds a monopoly in online search. While the final outcome is far from certain, the Justice Department threw a major curveball last month by suggesting Google might need to sell off the … [Read more...] about OpenAI and Perplexity are both eyeing Chrome if Google is forced to sell
Decoding the Google I/O 2025 schedule: Key sessions for Chrome & Android fans
With Google I/O 2025 kicking off in about a month on May 20th, the official schedule has just dropped. While it's primarily a planning tool for developers descending on (or tuning into) the Shoreline Amphitheatre, for us, it’s a fantastic list of teasers for what Google has cooking across its … [Read more...] about Decoding the Google I/O 2025 schedule: Key sessions for Chrome & Android fans
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Deal: $60 Off this powerful 8.8″ gaming tablet
Since it finally hit the US market back in January at CES 2025, the 8.8-inch Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 gaming-centric tablet has seen waves of stock selling out rapidly. Once getting settled, there has been a slight price bump from its initial $499 launch to $549, but right now, Lenovo has the Legion … [Read more...] about Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Deal: $60 Off this powerful 8.8″ gaming tablet
Google adds a handy quick edit feature to Google Photos for sharing
Google Photos is introducing a subtle but noticeable change to its sharing workflow. A new "Quick Edit" screen is starting to appear for some users after they hit the share button, offering a final opportunity to tweak images before sending them off. I'm in the middle of testing the Pixel 9a, and … [Read more...] about Google adds a handy quick edit feature to Google Photos for sharing
Pixel Watch is getting far better media controls
Earlier this year, Google teased an upgrade to the media controls for the Pixel Watch. The promise was richer, more context-aware controls, specifically catering to podcast playback within YouTube Music, including actions like fast forward/rewind, playback speed adjustment, and queue management. … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch is getting far better media controls
