I may be biased in saying this, but it seems like Google will do anything to force YouTube TV down your throat, even if it must mix it with a little bit of what you love in order to make it palatable. Now, I'm not talking about cable channels themselves, per se, but the incessant need the company … [Read more...] about Streaming services want to invade and ruin your YouTube experience, and Google may let them
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The excellent predecessor to the HP Dragonfly Chromebook is $300 off right now
While we're nearing the release of our full review of the amazing HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, I can confidently say that its predecessor - the HP Elite c1030 - is just as great to use on a daily basis. Sure, the Dragonfly has a few new tricks up its sleeve and a faster processor on paper, but … [Read more...] about The excellent predecessor to the HP Dragonfly Chromebook is $300 off right now
Stadia’s technology to be used for immersive AR and VR headset experiences as well
Google first announced its 'Immersive Stream' technology back in March, and since then, the white label B2B solution has been the center of much controversy regarding the consumer-facing version of Stadia. However, the company has made it clear that the new initiative isn't really new at all, has … [Read more...] about Stadia’s technology to be used for immersive AR and VR headset experiences as well
Google Chat makes it easier to access your most frequently used Emoji
Using a newly added "Frequently Used" section of the emoji picker in Google Chat, you can now find your most frequently accessed emoji, as the name suggests. Google is making it easier to rapidly fire off the same emoji you're accustomed to with this new feature, and while it's a welcome one, it's … [Read more...] about Google Chat makes it easier to access your most frequently used Emoji
Ability to delete Google Chat Spaces now generally available
Last year, Google introduced the ability to delete Spaces in Google Chat, six months after Spaces replaced the old Chat Rooms. However, this was restricted to only the room creator and for Google Workspace customers on the Business Standard, G Suite Basic, or Business Starter tiers. This made the … [Read more...] about Ability to delete Google Chat Spaces now generally available
Pixel Buds Pro will let you automatically switch between two devices
The much-awaited Android audio switch feature will debut with the Google Pixel Buds Pro, which are now available for pre-order. This feature builds upon the existing "Fast Pair" feature and will intelligently use information about what you're listening to and what you're doing to switch the audio to … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro will let you automatically switch between two devices
Google Chat Spaces Tasks are completely inaccessible offline, making them useless
This past week, I took a trip out of the state and traveled by plane, where I got some much-needed time to decompress and disconnect from all of my devices. During the flight back, I decided to attempt to plug back in and organize my thoughts as I re-integrated into society like a normal person (as … [Read more...] about Google Chat Spaces Tasks are completely inaccessible offline, making them useless
Works with Chromebook: Which devices are on the list?
It has been nearly three years since Robby stumbled upon an Anker power block that was adorned with a "Works with Chromebook" badge at a local Best Buy. At that time, it was unclear if this was an initiative by Google or simple Anker looking to capitalize on the explosive growth of ChromeOS. A few … [Read more...] about Works with Chromebook: Which devices are on the list?
The latest YouTube Premium experiment adds better playlist management for mobile devices
Visiting YouTube's new labs feature page periodically will present you with a bunch of experiments that you can take advantage of as a Premium subscriber, and the latest addition includes a picture-in-picture mode for iOS devices. However, that's not all that Google is considering adding to the … [Read more...] about The latest YouTube Premium experiment adds better playlist management for mobile devices
Chrome passwords on Mac/Windows laptops can soon be accessed with biometrics
It appears that Google is working on bringing biometric authentication to Chrome on Mac and Windows, as indicated by the presence of an experimental flag in the Chromium Gerrit repository. This will give users another option for authenticating when trying to view saved passwords in Chrome. … [Read more...] about Chrome passwords on Mac/Windows laptops can soon be accessed with biometrics
Nvidia Shield ‘night listening’ feature balances audio while watching movies after hours
Have you ever had to play "sound control" late at night while watching an action flick because the characters whisper and explosions are as loud as the commercials in between? Oh yeah? Me too. Unfortunately, on my Chromecast with Google TV, I find myself constantly pressing the up and down volume … [Read more...] about Nvidia Shield ‘night listening’ feature balances audio while watching movies after hours
AOPEN announces the flexible ACE Mini PC
AOPEN may not be a household name in the PC world but chances are good that you've crossed paths with the Acer Group company at some point in time. Specializing in digital signage and scalable kiosk solutions, AOPEN has been an industry leader for more than two decades. Powering kiosks, … [Read more...] about AOPEN announces the flexible ACE Mini PC
