Earlier this week Google rolled out a new product for the organization-focused GSuite, formerly Google Apps. If you take a look at the image above you will see what may look like a familiar landing page for a product many of you, like us, use on a daily basis. … [Read more...] about Google Hangouts Gets An Alter Ego With The Launch Of GSuite’s Meet For Business
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Google Home Will Make Its Debut In The United Kingdom
Here lately I seem to get more and more excited every time I hear of a new product making its way across the pond. Along with the expanding market for Chromebooks, seeing #madebygoogle devices available globally points Google's ever-growing commitment to their new found commercial successes. … [Read more...] about Google Home Will Make Its Debut In The United Kingdom
Google’s Chromebook Pixel: The End Of A Legacy?
It is with a heavy heart I sit and write this article. I have long held firm to my belief that Google, in their traditional, eccentric manner, has been planning the emergence of a new Pixel Chromebook to market to the masses. From last years mysterious job posting for a Chromebook Pixel engineer to … [Read more...] about Google’s Chromebook Pixel: The End Of A Legacy?
Hangouts Update Adds Key Missing Feature
One of the lingering issues with Hangouts is the inability to find where you left off on a conversation, especially in group chats. … [Read more...] about Hangouts Update Adds Key Missing Feature
If You Were Unsure About The Future Of USB-C, Apple May Have Just Made The Decision For You
It's not hard to see that USB-C is quickly becoming the new go-to for mobile and computing devices across all platforms. The charging and transfer capabilities of the newest generation of the universal serial bus is just better, period. Yet, like most "new" things, many have been quick to hold tight … [Read more...] about If You Were Unsure About The Future Of USB-C, Apple May Have Just Made The Decision For You
Unexpectedly Signed Out Of Your Chromebook, Google Home, or Google Wifi? Google is Sorry.
A few days ago, many of my daily devices all signed themselves out, leaving me with a Google Home, Google Wifi, and a few Chromebooks that were not behaving as expected. … [Read more...] about Unexpectedly Signed Out Of Your Chromebook, Google Home, or Google Wifi? Google is Sorry.
Google Home And Chromecast Deal Just Got Sweeter
Google isn't pulling any punches in their trek to make the #madebygoogle brand a household name. On the heels of the New York and L.A. block parties, Google has cut the cost of their Smart Home assistant and Chromecast combo even deeper. … [Read more...] about Google Home And Chromecast Deal Just Got Sweeter
Google Assistant Coming To Android 6.0 And 7.0 Soon: Chromebooks Next?
With the launch of the LG G6 including news of Google Assistant on board, we now have news that Google Assistant will be spreading its wings WAY further very soon. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Coming To Android 6.0 And 7.0 Soon: Chromebooks Next?
Google Allo To Get A Desktop Version, But When?
When Google announced Allo at I/O in May 2016 alongside Duo, the video chatting app, there were immediate questions. Would it replace Hangouts? Would SMS be supported? Would desktop be supported? At least one of those is being addressed now. … [Read more...] about Google Allo To Get A Desktop Version, But When?
Samsung Chromebook Plus Gets Top Billing On Google
The Samsung Chromebook Plus continues to carve its place as the poster child for the next generation of Chrome OS devices. The OP1, ARM-powered convertible is proving itself to be more than just a novelty and tend to feel the Samsung Chromebook Plus has raised the bar for manufacturers. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Plus Gets Top Billing On Google
Samsung and Google’s OP1 Processor: Why It Matters
Since the first hands-on sightings of the Samsung Chromebook Plus, we've seen references to its processor listed only as OP1. We knew it was the Rockchip RK3399, but figured Google or Samsung, for whatever reason, just didn't want to use Rockchip branding. But something much bigger was at play. … [Read more...] about Samsung and Google’s OP1 Processor: Why It Matters
Samsung Chromebook Plus VS. Pro: Performance
When we look at head-to-head videos, we are usually comparing displays, keyboards, speed, etc. For this one, things are a bit more simple. The Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro are, in essence, the same - except in their processors and their varying abilities to run Android Apps smoothly. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Plus VS. Pro: Performance
