It hasn't been but three months since the Youtube team began to test showing Google Shopping advertisements in its video platform and similarly, in the Discover feed. Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai, stated on an earning's call around that time that "Youtube's massive store house of … [Read more...] about Youtube begins auto-detecting products in videos and linking users out to buy them
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“Tips for Chrome” feature pops up in the Beta channel
I am not a fan of tooltips. You know, those pestering little popups that get in your way when you use a new device or piece of software. Don't get me wrong, I totally get the reasoning behind them. A lot of first-time users of any platform or software want some basic guidance to assist in navigating … [Read more...] about “Tips for Chrome” feature pops up in the Beta channel
Chromebooks have a secret minigame built-in that celebrates their tenth anniversary
Google is apparently not done celebrating the tenth anniversary of Chromebooks yet because it's buried a secret mini-game in the operating system for you to enjoy. I was poking around looking for new features and upon opening the Explore app and visiting the 'What's New' section, I was met with a … [Read more...] about Chromebooks have a secret minigame built-in that celebrates their tenth anniversary
Youtube TV just added 7 new channels and you won’t have to pay any extra to enjoy them
There are three kinds of people that exist - those who think Youtube TV is fantastic in the sense that it offers plenty of variety and allows them to customize their selection of channels a la carte, those who think that the constant price hikes for the service are becoming unbearable, and then … [Read more...] about Youtube TV just added 7 new channels and you won’t have to pay any extra to enjoy them
Chrome OS 89 is here with a hat full of tricks
It is official! Chromebooks turn 10 today and Google has coordinated the celebration to coincided with the much-anticipated release of Chrome OS 89. We have been tracking new features in this update for months and I'm happy to say that Google has delivered the goods with the newest version of Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 89 is here with a hat full of tricks
How to use your Chromebook as a digital journal with and without a stylus
Journaling can be an important aspect of personal development and can even be therapeutic. Whether you're jotting down your thoughts or simply planning out your week, it helps to reflect introspectively and realign your life toward your goals, among other things. In this digital age, it can be … [Read more...] about How to use your Chromebook as a digital journal with and without a stylus
Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential for $19.99 (Today Only)
Looking for a great deal on a capable smart home device. Of all places, Lowe's is where you should be looking. The home improvement store is known for selling a variety of Google Home and Assistant-compatible products and today, the retailer is selling Lenovo's Smart Clock Essential for the low … [Read more...] about Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential for $19.99 (Today Only)
How to enable your Chromebook’s new screen saver
Last week, Chrome OS 88 began rolling out to users across the globe. This update contained some very useful front-facing features for users but undoubtedly the most talked about is the new Chrome OS screen saver. Once called ambient mode, the screen saver function has been in the works for more than … [Read more...] about How to enable your Chromebook’s new screen saver
Youtube wants to demystify medical jargon and empower your health journey with its new initiative
Google has a mind to utilize its second search engine, Youtube - which just so happens to be the second-largest in the world - to make "high-quality health content available for viewers around the world". In order to surface such information in new ways, Youtube has created a new health partnerships … [Read more...] about Youtube wants to demystify medical jargon and empower your health journey with its new initiative
Family Sticky Notes, Sunrise Alarms, and the Weather Frog all leap on to Nest Hubs
As a part of a large server-side update, Google is bringing several new features to Nest Hubs and third-party smart displays. While some of these have been available to several users, they have yet to be rolled out to everyone. You should begin to see them shortly, so keep an eye out. These changes … [Read more...] about Family Sticky Notes, Sunrise Alarms, and the Weather Frog all leap on to Nest Hubs
Chromebook photo quality could vastly improve with ‘Compass Camera IQ’
Let's face it: photos captured on Chromebooks are hot garbage. They are useful only in the most basic sense of image capture and even then, it sometimes feels like no image at all would simply be better. This is due, in part, to a few factors. First, most Chromebooks have a single camera that is … [Read more...] about Chromebook photo quality could vastly improve with ‘Compass Camera IQ’
The casting tone for your Nest devices is being updated to sound more pleasant
Your Nest Hubs, speakers, and more are now receiving an updated 'casting tone'. When you choose a device to cast to, you generally hear the following sound. It's Google's way of giving you an audible confirmation that you've successfully linked your device to the speaker or display. The old tone … [Read more...] about The casting tone for your Nest devices is being updated to sound more pleasant
