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HP’s Dragonfly Chromebook convinces me it’s time for a Bluetooth haptic trackpad for ChromeOS
Years ago, my go-to desktop setup involved a lovely Bluetooth trackpad made by Logitech called the T650. If you ever had/used one, you know the brilliance contained in that wireless wonder. It was huge, glass, smooth, and had a supremely satisfying click mechanism. Early on, Google saw it as … [Read more...] about HP’s Dragonfly Chromebook convinces me it’s time for a Bluetooth haptic trackpad for ChromeOS
ChromeOS to implement rounded corners for devices with rounded screens
Ahh, rounded display corners. A remnant from the CRT days that is suddenly cool and modern again. Maybe Rust Cohle from True Detective was right when he said, "Time is a flat circle. Everything we've ever done or will do, we're gonna do over and over and over again." To that end, if you look … [Read more...] about ChromeOS to implement rounded corners for devices with rounded screens
Google is working on at least 7 Pixel Watch bands to accessorize your wrist with
According to 9to5Google, Google's upcoming Pixel Watch could have at least 7 extra band options to snap on and wear on your wrist! An unnamed source close to the development of the accessories describes a few of them, and to me, it sounds like there will be a variety of styles to choose … [Read more...] about Google is working on at least 7 Pixel Watch bands to accessorize your wrist with
Android 13 Beta 3.2 patch rolling out now to Pixel devices
A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.2 - Build TPB3.220610.004), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. The patch comes after a minor release last week (Beta 3.1) that returned some users' missing Android Beta Feedback app. Here are the bug fixes included … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta 3.2 patch rolling out now to Pixel devices
Successful Failures: YouTube Music gained its AI smarts from an unlikely source
Before we get started, let me take a moment to state the obvious: Youtube Music is clearly descended from the deceased Google Play Music, and the evolution isn’t remotely ambiguous. For the most part this article series is about the unexpected origins of successful services, but there’s nothing … [Read more...] about Successful Failures: YouTube Music gained its AI smarts from an unlikely source
What is verified access on a Chromebook?
If you've spent any amount of time using a Chromebook, chances are decent that you've at least heard the term "verified access." You may have seen this feature while poking around your settings menu or you may have unknowingly seen the feature in action while streaming some HD content on your … [Read more...] about What is verified access on a Chromebook?
The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Since the days after World World I, when the wristwatch replaced the pocket watch as the most practical and convenient way to tell the time, humanity has been obsessed with finding ways to make watches more stylish and unique to the person wearing them. It's no secret that watches are timepieces … [Read more...] about The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Pixel users may have trouble setting up their smart home devices thanks to that Sonos fiasco
Remember that whole big Sonos patent infringement situation back in January that Google found itself in the midst of? Remember how Google also had to make changes to how speaker groups worked and how they were even set up? Well, now, more side effects are going to be affecting users - … [Read more...] about Pixel users may have trouble setting up their smart home devices thanks to that Sonos fiasco
Pin up to three videos simultaneously in Google Meet with the Multipin accessibility update
Google Meet will now let you "multipin" things during video calls including participant's feeds and active presentations. This can be useful for a number of reasons but is primarily being advertised as an accessibility feature as that's how it was first announced last month during Global … [Read more...] about Pin up to three videos simultaneously in Google Meet with the Multipin accessibility update
Android gets enhanced accessibility features for users with impaired vision or hard of hearing
As part of Android's quarterly updates, Google announced new features to existing accessibility apps that enhance and enrich the lives of those who use them. These updates are aimed at, but not limited to, those with hearing loss or who have low or impaired vision. For the hard of hearing, Sound … [Read more...] about Android gets enhanced accessibility features for users with impaired vision or hard of hearing
Successful Failures: Hangouts was fun, but Duo is Better
I have always been one of Google's early-adopters, ever since the initial roll out of Gmail. Back in those days, it felt like Google was always experimenting with things and trying to find problems to solve, even though they began life as a search company. I attribute this digital … [Read more...] about Successful Failures: Hangouts was fun, but Duo is Better
