If you read our posts on a regular basis, you may note that I wrote just yesterday about the fact that a Chromebook with a great keyboard and trackpad largely negates needing a touchscreen on a clamshell-only Chromebook. Yet, here I am advocating for better, faster tablets that will of course … [Read more...] about We need Chromebook tablets with MediaTek’s best Kompanio 1380 inside
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Google may have improved its ad policy, but these mobile game practices should still be illegal
On September 30, 2022, Google made effective its new Developer Program Policy which - among other things - stated that developers could no longer shove a full-screen ad in your face at random times during the gameplay experience of your favorite apps. Full-screen video "interstitial ads", as they're … [Read more...] about Google may have improved its ad policy, but these mobile game practices should still be illegal
Now is your chance to leave the Android 13 QPR1 beta before QPR2 begins
Following yesterday's release of the Android 13 December update and Feature Drop for Pixel devices, an update has also been made available to bring Pixel phones running the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 that was released last month to match the same build number of the non-beta December update. This … [Read more...] about Now is your chance to leave the Android 13 QPR1 beta before QPR2 begins
Your Mac and PC are getting this long-time Google One mobile feature
For some time now, Google Fi subscribers have been enjoying access to Google's virtual private network (VPN), which creates a private internet connection and encrypts all of your online activities, whether you are using cellular data or Wi-Fi. Earlier this year, Google went ahead and expanded this … [Read more...] about Your Mac and PC are getting this long-time Google One mobile feature
Indie game ‘Wavetale’ survives Stadia’s obliteration, coming soon to consoles and PC
When Google Stadia made the insanely rash decision to shutter its consumer-facing cloud gaming platform, a handful of games were threatened to be dragged into the pit with it. Titles like Outcasters, Gylt, PixelJunk Raiders, Hello Engineer, and Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle are scrambling to pick up … [Read more...] about Indie game ‘Wavetale’ survives Stadia’s obliteration, coming soon to consoles and PC
Messages by Google gains new smarts and refreshed iconography
Google once again made clear its commitment to the Messages app and RCS by announcing a slew of new features that will be rolling out in the next few weeks. Additionally, Google felt it was time to give the Messages icon a refresh, and while they were at it, updated the icon for the Contacts and … [Read more...] about Messages by Google gains new smarts and refreshed iconography
A few things you need to know before you buy the Fitbit Versa 4 or Sense 2 [VIDEO]
The new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 are starting to show up at retailers and in mailboxes for those who ordered them early, and I've had this one on my wrist for a full day at this point. These new Fitbits share nearly all things in common aside from a few different sensors added to the Sense, and … [Read more...] about A few things you need to know before you buy the Fitbit Versa 4 or Sense 2 [VIDEO]
Google revamps search to keep up with today’s needs
Search within the confines of a search box is just not enough anymore – or at least that's what Google admits is happening right now. In the era of TikTok and researching via tweets, Google is challenged to reinvent search and find more natural and visual ways to serve their customers the … [Read more...] about Google revamps search to keep up with today’s needs
ChromeOS quick settings camera toggle could be for auto-framing video call participants
A Chromium commit noticed by C2 Productions on Twitter indicates that Google is working to add an autozoom toggle for your Chromebook's camera to the quick settings section of your device's shelf. The commit has been merged, but there's no telling right now when it will become an official feature … [Read more...] about ChromeOS quick settings camera toggle could be for auto-framing video call participants
ChromeOS is getting on-device background blur and other video conference effects
For a while there, ChromeOS users had no choice but to watch from afar as users of other desktop platforms enjoyed background blur and video effects on Zoom and other video conferencing apps. However, in 2020 - mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a high demand for using video as a means to … [Read more...] about ChromeOS is getting on-device background blur and other video conference effects
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out and gives us some unexpected insights
Following the stable release of Android 13, Google will continue the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) to update the platform with fixes and improvements on a quarterly basis, much like it did for Android 12. Unlike developer previews and betas, the QPR builds are safe for general use and include … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out and gives us some unexpected insights
Snore and cough detection for Digital Wellbeing on Android is finally on its way
Google's 2nd generation Nest Hub integrated something called Sleep Sensing using its onboard Soli chip back when the device first shipped, and this feature allowed the smart display to detect sleep patterns like how long you rest, the quality of that rest, and more. Additionally, something called … [Read more...] about Snore and cough detection for Digital Wellbeing on Android is finally on its way
