The opening keynote for Google I/O 2022 is officially in the books and we're busy processing the overwhelming number of updates that came out of just that two-hour session. Historically speaking, Google I/O isn't a venue at which the company chooses to debut new hardware. As a matter of fact, we … [Read more...] about The Pixel 6a is official and the rumors were spot on
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Revamped Google Wallet officially revealed, Pay gets Virtual Cards for better checkout protection
Last month, we got an early sneak peek at Google Wallet, the resurrected service that now ties in with Google Pay as a frontend UI for housing your loyalty cards while Pay handles payment processing in the background. Along with the new user interface, the new icon or logo leaked early. Today at … [Read more...] about Revamped Google Wallet officially revealed, Pay gets Virtual Cards for better checkout protection
Google I/O 2022 Day One recap with highlights for Android Developers
Today was a very eventful Day One at Google I/O 2022 with tons of information and developments. To help you sift through all of it, we are rounding up the top announcements and news for the day in the main topic categories, such as Android development, the Better Together initiative, and the latest … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2022 Day One recap with highlights for Android Developers
What hardware I’m realistically expecting from Google I/O 2022
Over the years, Google I/O has been largely focused on software that affects the Google universe. From Android to ChromeOS to Google Assistant to the web, Google I/O is - at the core - a developer's conference. Yes, there has been hardware announced and even handed out at the event in the past, … [Read more...] about What hardware I’m realistically expecting from Google I/O 2022
The Pixel 6a has reportedly entered production ahead of Google I/O 2022
We've been talking about the new Google Pixel 6a for months at this point, and according to a new leak over on Twitter, it looks likely that the launch window for the newest addition to the Pixel family will be a bit earlier than the last few years' iterations. We've all been thinking an … [Read more...] about The Pixel 6a has reportedly entered production ahead of Google I/O 2022
The Chrome Cast 167: Pixel Buds Pro and new AMD-powered Chromebooks
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we spend the first half of the show discussing the rumors swirling around the potential Pixel Buds Pro. Google has been snapping up talent and patents over the past couple years in an effort to build a better wireless earbud, and according to a new leak, that … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 167: Pixel Buds Pro and new AMD-powered Chromebooks
Google Assistant’s delayed feature to fix your compromised passwords finally gets a wider rollout
Google Assistant will soon be able to detect data breaches from sites that you normally log in to with a saved password from Google Password Manager, then after warning you, it will offer to change said password automatically for you. If that sounds familiar, it's because this feature was announced … [Read more...] about Google Assistant’s delayed feature to fix your compromised passwords finally gets a wider rollout
Workspace: Google Meet Companion Mode gets video feed capability
In 2021, Google launched "Companion mode" in Google Meet which allowed users to connect to meetings without sharing their full audio and video. This is very practical for situations where you want to avoid audio feedback due to having a second screen nearby joined to the same meeting, while still … [Read more...] about Workspace: Google Meet Companion Mode gets video feed capability
Your Google Nest Hub will soon show your Fitbit step count, calories burned, and more
A Google Support page was recently spotted by 9to5Google that details how some of your FitBit's features or data could soon integrate with your 2nd Generation Nest Hub. These "Activity metrics" could appear on your smart display after syncing from your Fitbit or Google Fit account - both of which … [Read more...] about Your Google Nest Hub will soon show your Fitbit step count, calories burned, and more
The Chrome Cast 166: Steam Deck arrives as the Pixel Watch looms large
In this episode of The Chrome Cast, we begin by discussing a brand-new piece of hardware that is now in the office: the Steam Deck. This portable gaming device is Linux through and through, and that means things that run smoothly on it should eventually run well on Chromebooks via the 'Borealis' … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 166: Steam Deck arrives as the Pixel Watch looms large
Everything we know about the Pixel Watch so far [VIDEO]
To say there's been a frenzy of info surrounding the upcoming Pixel Watch would be a vast understatement. In just the past few weeks we've gone from having leaked renders we've known about for a year at this point to having an official name, a full-blown hands-on, and even an AMA from the guy who … [Read more...] about Everything we know about the Pixel Watch so far [VIDEO]
Google CEO hints at possible Pixel product announcements at Google I/O
Google I/O is almost upon us and we have had lots of fun speculating on whether the leaked Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch devices will be unveiled – or at least teased – during the event. It seems that may be the case after all because, during Alphabet's quarterly earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai shared … [Read more...] about Google CEO hints at possible Pixel product announcements at Google I/O
