One of the cooler, less-often talked about features of the Google app is its ability to deliver up immersive AR (augmented reality) experiences right from a search. We've talked a bit about them here before as animals began showing up in the app and bugs were also recently added, but a couple posts … [Read more...] about These Google 3D AR experiences are perfect for back to school learning
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Deal Alert: Star Traders: Frontiers, EQQO, Space Invaders and more in Google Play Games sale this week
This week we've got some pretty interesting Google Play games for you to play on your Android device or Chromebook! The ever popular Star Traders: Frontiers features a turn based, procedurally-generated massive open universe, EQQO is an puzzle adventure game about a blind boy and Space Invaders … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Star Traders: Frontiers, EQQO, Space Invaders and more in Google Play Games sale this week
Dark mode is finally here for WhatsApp on the web
Over the past couple years, dark mode has been top of mind for many users. The reasoning behind this is varied and some would cite gains in battery life or comfort when viewing content in dimly lit environments as basis for the obsession with all things dark mode, but the more realistic explanation … [Read more...] about Dark mode is finally here for WhatsApp on the web
Yes, we need a new Sackboy game on mobile and now is the perfect time to make it
Ever since his debut on Little Big Planet for the Playstation 3, Sackboy has become an extremely popular icon in the gaming space. He's a cute and heroic sackperson or sackthing who is tasked with saving the Imagisphere - a place where human creativity is collected and becomes victim to many threats … [Read more...] about Yes, we need a new Sackboy game on mobile and now is the perfect time to make it
Most of Google’s ‘Built-in’ Games Are Underrated
I honestly don't expect most people have tried Google's 'built-in' games much at all. They come pre-shipped with Android and Chrome OS devices and are basically Google Play Instant games or web apps. You can find them in the Google Play Games app. When you open the app, you'll have a carousel of … [Read more...] about Most of Google’s ‘Built-in’ Games Are Underrated
End-to-end encryption for Google Messages is coming, but it still needs one more thing to take on iMessage
If you haven't heard already, Google is paving the way for end-to-end encryption for Google Messages. This is a big move as one of the big gripes with RCS versus Apple's iMessage or WhatsApp is the fact that it doesn't have end-to-end encryption. By getting this in place, Google takes away a huge … [Read more...] about End-to-end encryption for Google Messages is coming, but it still needs one more thing to take on iMessage
The full Pixel Buds 2 experience won’t be limited to just Pixel users thanks to the Pixel Buds app
In the ongoing saga of the Google Pixel Buds, a new wrinkle has emerged today that lends some serious credence to the idea that we may finally see the arrival of the diminutive #madeByGoogle accessories in the very near future. With the history of these headphones, I think it wise to exercise a … [Read more...] about The full Pixel Buds 2 experience won’t be limited to just Pixel users thanks to the Pixel Buds app
5 new games announced for Google Stadia and three are exclusives
Right off the bat, I'm going to say that I hope to write more articles like this with much greater frequency as 2020 progresses. With the launch of NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Microsoft's Project xCloud looming, Stadia cannot afford to continue dripping games out here and there. They've previously … [Read more...] about 5 new games announced for Google Stadia and three are exclusives
Poetic Cases launches Indiegogo to fund new Explorer case for Pixel Slate
Chromebook users have very strong opinions about Google's Pixel Slate. While it's easy to fall in love with the premium hardware, many (like myself) find the tablet to limited as a true all-in-one device to condone the hefty price tag that can flirt with $2,000 if you opt for the Core i7 model and … [Read more...] about Poetic Cases launches Indiegogo to fund new Explorer case for Pixel Slate
— UPDATED — Move over Edge: Safari looks to be jumping on the Chromium bandwagon, too
UPDATE: According to some traffic over on Twitter, it looks like this whole thing is vaporware. It has been uncovered that the bug in question in the article below has nothing to do with Safari at all. The bug is still private and cannot be viewed by non-Google employees, but it appears that this … [Read more...] about — UPDATED — Move over Edge: Safari looks to be jumping on the Chromium bandwagon, too
Pixelbook Go Review
I'm going to be clear and right to the point from the start: I really love this Chromebook. I love the decisions Google made with it, I love all the parts it gets so, so right, and I love using it on a very regular basis. After spending the proper amount of time with it on a daily basis, it is so … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go Review
Pixelbook Go hands-on and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Well, the day has come and 'Atlas' as we've known it all this time is now the Pixelbook Go. With the official announcement a surprise to no one today at the annual Google hardware event, we now have not only a face to put with the Pixelbook Go name: we have some thoughts and impressions. … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go hands-on and initial impressions [VIDEO]
