As we all sit still very much in the midst of a global pandemic, video chats and calls are more a part of everyday life than they've ever been before. There's no way around it at this point and most people have become quite comfortable with multiple video calling services. Google Meet and Zoom are … [Read more...] about Chromecast will bring Google Meet video calls to your TV just in time for back to school
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Deal Alert: Star Traders: Frontiers, EQQO, Space Invaders and more in Google Play Games sale this week
This week we've got some pretty interesting Google Play games for you to play on your Android device or Chromebook! The ever popular Star Traders: Frontiers features a turn based, procedurally-generated massive open universe, EQQO is an puzzle adventure game about a blind boy and Space Invaders … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Star Traders: Frontiers, EQQO, Space Invaders and more in Google Play Games sale this week
Educator Alert: Get a Google Jamboard and save $2500
We've never had the opportunity to fully review Google's interactive Jamboard for EDU and Enterprise but I have seen them in action in the classroom. Not only that, we've tinkered with using the Jamboard app on Chrome OS and honestly, the collaboration tools are pretty cool and well-polished. If I … [Read more...] about Educator Alert: Get a Google Jamboard and save $2500
Chromebooks are scarce but the Lenovo Duet is back in stock, for now
Yesterday, we spent a good hour and a half trying find any Chromebooks that are in stock and actually worth buying. Needless to say, our efforts were not greatly rewarded. The unfortunate truth is that PCs, in general, are in short supply at retailers across the country. Since Chrome OS dominating … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are scarce but the Lenovo Duet is back in stock, for now
Google should ship an updated Pixelbook Go for 2020
While I've recently changed my everyday carry to a non-Google Chromebook (the Acer Spin 713) for the first time in years, it should go without saying that I am a massive fan of Google's design when it comes to Chromebooks. From the original Chromebook Pixel and it's 2015 follow-up, to the … [Read more...] about Google should ship an updated Pixelbook Go for 2020
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is finally available on Chromebooks
It's been a long time coming and, frankly, I'd shelved it as a 'may never happen' scenario, but as of 9am EST this morning, NVIDIA GeForce NOW actually works on Chromebooks, completely via the web, and far - FAR - better than I would have initially expected it to. Just yesterday, NVIDIA teased an … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GeForce NOW is finally available on Chromebooks
Did NVIDIA just tease GeForce Now coming to Chrome? Chromebooks?
Back in February, NVIDIA felt it was finally time to take the GeForce Now streaming game service out of Beta and launch the platform for Windows, macOS, Shield and Android devices. Since that time, we have seen an on/off relationship with Chrome OS and the GeForce Now Android app. For a brief … [Read more...] about Did NVIDIA just tease GeForce Now coming to Chrome? Chromebooks?
3 alternatives for Microsoft Publisher on your Chromebook
Admittedly, I haven't used Microsoft Publisher or any legitimately comparable programs since I was in my twenties. For graphic design on the website and what little print needed over the past few years, we all rely almost entirely on Gravit Designer. However, I know that millions of users have used … [Read more...] about 3 alternatives for Microsoft Publisher on your Chromebook
Google may kill Duo in favor of Meet, and I think that is the right move
Google and messaging services. Messaging services and Google. It's been a hot mess and we all know it at this point, right? There's no need to attempt to make any real sense out of the nonsense that has been Google's messaging 'strategy'. Painfully, that lack of vision over the years has … [Read more...] about Google may kill Duo in favor of Meet, and I think that is the right move
The Google Assistant can finally make device-specific broadcasts and I couldn’t be happier
I won't revisit my rant about how, more than two years ago, I reached out to Google support about device-specific broadcasting because the feature is finally a reality and I am ecstatic. Broadcasting with the Google Assistant does exactly what it sounds like it should do. You tell the Assistant to … [Read more...] about The Google Assistant can finally make device-specific broadcasts and I couldn’t be happier
I’m not sure how YouTube Music is this bad at wireless music playback at this point
Sigh. Another day, another YouTube Music shortcoming. I'm trying. I really am. I'm trying my best to move my music habits over to YouTube Music as the impending death of Google Play Music only continues to draw nearer. The library migration worked quite well, honestly, and after that process … [Read more...] about I’m not sure how YouTube Music is this bad at wireless music playback at this point
Smart Home Sunday: Big savings on the tiny Lenovo Smart Displays
Two of my favorite Assistant-enabled smart displays are currently on sale and you can get one for as little as $39.99. While these two devices may not be as feature-rich as larger models on the market, the 7" Lenovo Smart Display and 4" Lenovo Smart Clock both have a lot to offer at a price that's a … [Read more...] about Smart Home Sunday: Big savings on the tiny Lenovo Smart Displays
