COVID-19 is far from being gone from our lives, and as such, we continue to have to care for ourselves and each other when it comes to curbing the number of cases as the pandemic evolves. However, Google Search is making that a little bit easier by providing more ways in which we can find helpful … [Read more...] about Google Search now makes COVID-19 info easier to find
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Android devices now have the ability to store digital COVID vaccination cards when they arrive
Developers from healthcare organizations, government agencies, and organizations authorized by public health authorities to distribute COVID vaccines and tests officially gained access to an updated Passes API this past week. This will allow them to begin creating a digital version of vaccine and … [Read more...] about Android devices now have the ability to store digital COVID vaccination cards when they arrive
Google adds COVID travel restriction alerts, road trip mapping, and more
Now that vaccines are becoming more widely available, travel is beginning to be a thought on many people's minds. Having been cooped up for the past year has given us all a desire to make up for it by getting out of the house and potentially out of our state or country to experience life again. … [Read more...] about Google adds COVID travel restriction alerts, road trip mapping, and more
Google’s Santa Tracker updated to feature a Mr. and Mrs. Claus practicing COVID safety
With just 10 days, 16 hours, 20 minutes, and 25 seconds until Christmas as of typing this - yes, my son is counting, it's totally not me - Google's Santa Tracker is a great way to get your kids (or yourself) into the holiday spirit. It features fun games and activities like performing a Wrap Battle … [Read more...] about Google’s Santa Tracker updated to feature a Mr. and Mrs. Claus practicing COVID safety
Google Maps can predict when your food will be delivered, updates COVID layer, more
The Google Maps team is on a roll as they continue to provide incredibly useful tools during the pandemic. These very same tools are proving to be relevant during the holidays too. Recently, they added advanced health and safety information to business listings and even gave some great tips for … [Read more...] about Google Maps can predict when your food will be delivered, updates COVID layer, more
Google Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Google recently introduced a new data layer in Maps which will inform you of COVID-19 cases and trends in your area. They have long since been a source that people turn to for reliable information regarding natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis and their mission statement includes … [Read more...] about Google Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
AccuWeather launches new Chrome Extension with built-in COVID-19 Tracker Map with a catch
AccuWeather is arguably one of the best weather forecasts and tracking platforms around. Since Apple acquired Dark Sky and Android users no longer have access to the wildly popular app, AccuWeather is the most popular alternative. Second only to The Weather Channel in terms of downloads, AccuWeather … [Read more...] about AccuWeather launches new Chrome Extension with built-in COVID-19 Tracker Map with a catch
Pixel 9 Pro’s thermometer now works on humans, but is still strange
It's official: your Pixel phone can now measure your body temperature, adding a whole new level of functionality to this not-totally-useful feature that was introduced on the Pixel 8 Pro nearly a year ago. The Pixel Thermometer app has been able to measure the temperature of objects since its … [Read more...] about Pixel 9 Pro’s thermometer now works on humans, but is still strange
Google I/O 2024 dates and small live crowd confirmed
Each year around this time, we generally get a head-scratcher of a game from Google followed by an official unveiling for the dates of Google I/O. This year is no different, and Google's latest game - called "Break the Loop" - is not only a challenging time, but also a great example once again of … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2024 dates and small live crowd confirmed
[U] Zoom drops support for Nest Hub Max, Meet no longer lets you join via codes and links
Update September 18, 2023 at 2:55 PM - Google has reached out with a correction to Meet being removed from Nest Hub Max clarifying with the following statement: There is no change to making 1:1 and group video calls to friends, family and businesses with Google Meet. What’s changing at the end … [Read more...] about [U] Zoom drops support for Nest Hub Max, Meet no longer lets you join via codes and links
IDC study explores the acceleration of ChromeOS adoption, thanks to Virtual App Delivery
The global COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the workplace permanently. As the hybrid work model has become the new standard for thousands of companies, cloud-first operating systems such as ChromeOS have taken center stage. The need for lightweight, cloud-centric infrastructures has led many companies … [Read more...] about IDC study explores the acceleration of ChromeOS adoption, thanks to Virtual App Delivery
New analyst data shows virtual apps beat virtual desktops on ChromeOS
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic produced serious long-term effects on the labor force. In the blink of an eye, millions of employees were forced into navigating off-site, work-from-home, and hybrid work models. The burden to reinvent how the workforce could remain productive while … [Read more...] about New analyst data shows virtual apps beat virtual desktops on ChromeOS
