It's fairly common for anyone using a computer to run two audio sources at the same time. Maybe it's our short attention spans or perhaps it's my generation's fault - the millennials. It's still cool to blame everything on the millennials, right? Either way, on Windows, I often have music playing … [Read more...] about Chrome OS has a strange relationship with letting users listen to multiple simultaneous audio sources
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PriceRunner is suing Google Shopping for $2.4 billion over anti-trust practices
A price comparison platform called "PriceRunner" that's based out of Sweden is looking to sue Google, and more specifically, Google Shopping for anti-trust practices. Is anyone surprised? Basically, after the EU slapped Google with an antitrust lawsuit for Shopping, PriceRunner is following up with … [Read more...] about PriceRunner is suing Google Shopping for $2.4 billion over anti-trust practices
Currents, the last remnant of Google+, is shutting down, users being moved over to Spaces
I get a lot of people tell me that I'm a fanboy for loving Google+, but it truly was a next-generation social network...erm, I mean "social spine". It featured innovative ideas like Circles before Facebook ripped the idea off and buried it, and was much more thoughtful about how it implemented … [Read more...] about Currents, the last remnant of Google+, is shutting down, users being moved over to Spaces
Chrome adds the Dino game, quick access to Lens search, and Incognito Mode widgets to Android
In its effort to help users find answers and access things faster in Chrome, Google is now adding a few new widgets on Android. I generally don't use widgets on my Pixel phone, but that's just because I feel they're less useful than gimmicky, but with these latest updates, I may very well do … [Read more...] about Chrome adds the Dino game, quick access to Lens search, and Incognito Mode widgets to Android
Google introduces account level Enhanced Safe Browsing, expands Assistant Guest Mode, more
As a part of this year's Safer Internet Day 2022, Google has announced several updates to its privacy and security efforts across the board. Since last year when it auto-enrolled 150 million Google Account users into 2SV, or two-step verification, the company has seen a 50% decrease in compromised … [Read more...] about Google introduces account level Enhanced Safe Browsing, expands Assistant Guest Mode, more
Unthreaded Google Chat Spaces will now let you know when someone deletes a message
One of the most frustrating things for me about the new Google Chat and its Spaces is that several core functionalities are missing that were present in Hangouts. I mean, if you use it at all, you're probably already painfully aware of the fact that you can't edit messages, you only recently became … [Read more...] about Unthreaded Google Chat Spaces will now let you know when someone deletes a message
Google introduces FLoC replacement called Topics, will serve ads based on local device data
Just last year, Google introduced something called "FLoC", or the "Federated Learning of Cohorts" in which it would group people based on different criteria for ad targeting. This was set into "incubation" where it would be tested to see if it would be a viable replacement for the long-standing … [Read more...] about Google introduces FLoC replacement called Topics, will serve ads based on local device data
MediaTek’s new Kompanio 1380 ARM processor is really, really fast [VIDEO]
As a part of CES 2022, we have the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 in the office and inside this handsome Chromebook is an SoC that we've been very, very excited to see in action: the MediaTek Kompanio 1380. To be fair, we thought the Kompanio 1200 was the model we would be looking out for, but … [Read more...] about MediaTek’s new Kompanio 1380 ARM processor is really, really fast [VIDEO]
Android 11 on Nvidia Shield TV devices is breaking a bunch of apps among other issues
Who would have thought that a new Android version update for the Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV Pro would end up breaking things? The new push to Android 11 brings with it per-use file permissions (scoped storage), so many users are now reporting things like apps that aren't able to access the … [Read more...] about Android 11 on Nvidia Shield TV devices is breaking a bunch of apps among other issues
Nearby Share for Chrome OS will soon let you send things to yourself across devices
The new 'Nearby Share' feature for Chromebooks is apparently getting an update already. Discovered by Dinsan of Chrome Story, something called "Self Share" is being added to allow you to send stuff to yourself (aptly named, wouldn't you agree?) Normally, Nearby Share looks for other devices so … [Read more...] about Nearby Share for Chrome OS will soon let you send things to yourself across devices
CES 2022: Hands-on with Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio 1380-powered Spin 513
We were as bummed out as anyone with the rise in the Omicron variant that forced us to forego this year's in-person CES event. We knew a few great Chromebooks would be at the show and that made us all even more upset that we'd likely not get our hands on them until a later date. With HP's new … [Read more...] about CES 2022: Hands-on with Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio 1380-powered Spin 513
Chrome Canary adds quick access to extension permissions with new ‘eye’ icon
Discovered by Chrome Story, a new developer flag in Chrome Canary will place an 'Eye' icon at the top-right of the browser's window. As you can see in the image below, it will be located to the left of the extensions 'puzzle piece' icon. Clicking this new 'eyecon' will allow you to see what … [Read more...] about Chrome Canary adds quick access to extension permissions with new ‘eye’ icon
