No one likes to lose their phone. I am the type of person that will even become anxious when someone else has misplaced their phone. Google's Find My Device service is a great tool to help with this problem and you can use it to find, lock or erase your device. But there is another quick trick that … [Read more...] about How to ring your phone with Google Assistant
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Chrome OS floating virtual keyboard will soon be resizable
If you've not used a convertible Chromebook, you may not be too familiar with Chrome OS' virtual keyboard. At one point, we all thought it was going to be replaced by Gboard, but it seems Google is sticking with the Chrome OS virtual keyboard and is continuing to add features to the built-in input … [Read more...] about Chrome OS floating virtual keyboard will soon be resizable
Stadia is now available on these non-Pixel phones
Stadia is still our favorite platform for streaming games around the office. Sure, I've been a little down on Google's gaming service for the past few weeks, but let's be honest, NVIDIA GeForce NOW sort of came our with guns blazing and stole the show a little bit. Regardless of the fact that I … [Read more...] about Stadia is now available on these non-Pixel phones
Chrome 81 brings AR to the browser with WebXR and it’s blowing my mind
AR and VR (augmented reality and virtual reality) are not new technologies, but delivering them to end users has always been a bit of a difficult task. With VR, you need specialized headsets, unique software, and a way to get both up and running without a ton of cables and mess. Sure, there are … [Read more...] about Chrome 81 brings AR to the browser with WebXR and it’s blowing my mind
This Chrome extension puts a new Google Earth View image in every new tab
Google recently added a massive number of high-res satellite images from Google Earth to their web-based library called Earth View. As a matter of fact, over 1000 new images were added according to a post by Google on The Keyword and that brings the total to over 2500 total images. You may know of … [Read more...] about This Chrome extension puts a new Google Earth View image in every new tab
Thanks to Linux, I just installed a pro-level video editor on my Chromebook
We're constantly looking around for new tricks to make our Chromebooks even more capable than they've already become over the past couple of years. Every day, there are fewer use-cases where a Windows or Mac device is a necessity and we truly believe that Chrome OS will eventually offer comparable … [Read more...] about Thanks to Linux, I just installed a pro-level video editor on my Chromebook
Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Bubs’ being tested with phone-sized display
Let me be very clear and upfront from the get-go on this one: file this under either speculation or confusion as you read what I'm about to tell you. I don't have a firm understanding of what is going on or why, but I know that some testing is happening on a Chrome OS baseboard that looks to be … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Bubs’ being tested with phone-sized display
Google ‘AutoFlip’ can resize video using AI
The way we consume video has changed a lot over the course of the last decade. We now watch videos on our mobile devices from anywhere and because of this, video content comes in a wide variety of formats. Google recognizes this shift and so last week their AI team announced 'AutoFlip' an … [Read more...] about Google ‘AutoFlip’ can resize video using AI
Deals of the Day: 2 for 1 Nest Hubs and a portable Cast-enabled speaker for $35
It's Presidents' Day and to those chosen ones who lucked out and got the day off, I hope you make the most of the holiday. If shopping some sales is on your to-do list today, Best Buy has a couple of smart home offers you may want to check out. Both of these offers are part of Best Buy's "Deal of … [Read more...] about Deals of the Day: 2 for 1 Nest Hubs and a portable Cast-enabled speaker for $35
Chrome OS adding gesture tutorials to the “Out of the Box” setup
The setup process for Chrome OS or as it is formally known, OOBE (out of box experience), has changed significantly over the years. What was once a simple login screen and Chrome syncing has evolved to a near full-blown setup process as users are prompted to install and review Android apps, activate … [Read more...] about Chrome OS adding gesture tutorials to the “Out of the Box” setup
Presidents’ Day deals: Chromebooks, Google Home, Smart Displays and more
Presidents' Day will soon be upon us but you don't have to wait to save on some great tech. From Chromebooks to smart displays and more, we've rounded deals on some of our favorite hardware to save some time and some money. First up, the Chromebooks. Best Buy is offering discounts on a variety … [Read more...] about Presidents’ Day deals: Chromebooks, Google Home, Smart Displays and more
At $499, this Certified Pixelbook Go is the perfect alternative to buying new
Daily, I check every retailer we can think of to see if I can find a legitimate deal on Google's Pixelbook Go. With the exception of a decent promotion form Electronic Express, there simply hasn't been any discounts on Google's latest flagship Chromebook. One of the places I check regularly is Best … [Read more...] about At $499, this Certified Pixelbook Go is the perfect alternative to buying new
