Google has been doing its part to provide bolstered security for its users in Ukraine and its surrounding regions, and by spinning up a donation matching program for relief funds. It's even gone so far as to shut down Russian-owned media outlets spreading disinformation about Putin's tyrannical war … [Read more...] about Google News is blocked in Russia for providing sources with “inauthentic” coverage of the war
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Samsung announces a shocking new Chromebook with a standout screen and confusing name
BETT 2022 is ongoing in London right now, and as we've seen in the past, it can be a spot where Chromebook makers introduce new hardware with very little notice. Such is the case with Samsung and their latest, oddly-named Galaxy Chromebook 2 360. This is a device we've been keeping tabs on as … [Read more...] about Samsung announces a shocking new Chromebook with a standout screen and confusing name
Google Spaces are now less restrictive and more discoverable within your organization…sort of
A new update to Google Spaces is allowing you or anyone in your organization to share a space via a simple link...sort of. More specifically, you can create spaces that are shareable, and anyone inside of your organization can join with that link (everyone outside of your company will still be … [Read more...] about Google Spaces are now less restrictive and more discoverable within your organization…sort of
Successful Failures: Google’s social dilemma becomes a success in Photos
Every weekday at 6am, my Sonos wakes me up with NPR’s Morning Edition. After listening to how the world is probably, maybe hopefully not going to end today, my first hour of consciousness is devoted to that age-old ritual of hustling my 11-year-old kiddo through all of the morning things and … [Read more...] about Successful Failures: Google’s social dilemma becomes a success in Photos
Cameyo introduces PWA Windows apps for Chrome OS
Just last month, Cameyo joined Google's list of Chrome Enterprise Recommended platforms for virtual app delivery on Chrome OS. In contrast to counterparts such as VM Ware and Citrix, Cameyo delivers individual Windows applications instead of a fully virtualized Windows desktop. This keeps the … [Read more...] about Cameyo introduces PWA Windows apps for Chrome OS
Gmail on Android getting new notification icons to differentiate between Chat and Spaces
A change is rolling out for Gmail on Android that will update the notification icons for "Chat" and "Spaces" that were previously indistinguishable from each other. This icon tweak was spotted by 9to5Google, who was able to replicate this on an Android device running Gmail version 2022.02.20.x. … [Read more...] about Gmail on Android getting new notification icons to differentiate between Chat and Spaces
You will no longer need to have an account to access the Stadia store or to play free games
While it's not fully rolled out yet, the restrictions for accessing the Google Stadia Store are now being lifted entirely. Up until now, you'd have to log into the service using your Google Account, but as announced at the 2022 Google For Games Developer Summit, anyone hoping to access free games, … [Read more...] about You will no longer need to have an account to access the Stadia store or to play free games
Google Meet hardware devices to get background noise reduction
Google announced yesterday on their Google Workspace updates blog that their software-based noise cancellation capabilities will be making their way to more Meet hardware devices. Last year, these capabilities were made widely available to many Google Workspace customers to use on their desktops or … [Read more...] about Google Meet hardware devices to get background noise reduction
[Update: Coming Soon] And just like that, Google announces Steam Alpha for Chromebooks
Update: After a bit of confusion, Google's Chromebook Community manager Alisha has dropped an announcement in the Chromebook Forum. Here's what we have thus far: As you may have already heard, our team is working with Valve to bring Steam to Chrome OS. We are very excited to share that we’ll be … [Read more...] about [Update: Coming Soon] And just like that, Google announces Steam Alpha for Chromebooks
Successful Failures: From Q(ueue) to Cast
When I told my daughter that Google began as a search engine - and only a search engine - her jaw dropped. After all, the Google she knows in 2022 lives on a small white screen or donut-shaped puck in almost every room, on her phone and tablet, and on my car dash. It powers her email, calendar, … [Read more...] about Successful Failures: From Q(ueue) to Cast
The Chrome Cast 154: Lenovo announces new Chromebooks at MWC 2022
On this latest episode of The Chrome Cast, we spend the bulk of the show discussing Lenovo's new Chromebook lineup that was announced at MWC 2022. With meaningful updates to beloved Chromebooks like the Duet and Flex 5, Lenovo has put together a strong showing as we move into the second quarter of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 154: Lenovo announces new Chromebooks at MWC 2022
Google, Microsoft, Apple, Mozilla join forces to solve browsers compatibility issues
The major tech companies that develop the top web browsers (Google, Microsoft, Apple, Mozilla, Bocoup, and Igalia) along with other supporters have announced that they have - for the first time ever - banded together in order to improve interoperability and thus make things much easier on Web … [Read more...] about Google, Microsoft, Apple, Mozilla join forces to solve browsers compatibility issues
