Are you sick and tired of editing late at night and being completely blinded by the light of a white user interface in Google Docs? What's astonishing to me is that despite the many ways that Google has already baked Dark Mode into many of its apps, several others remain without it in 2022. That's … [Read more...] about How to enable Dark Mode on Google Docs for Android and the web
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Google releases Android 13 Beta 1 for eligible Pixel devices
Google announced yesterday the release of the first Beta for Android 13, which can be installed on eligible Pixel devices. The Developer Preview versions of Android 13 have been around since early February, giving Developers a look into this iteration of Android's core themes of privacy, security, … [Read more...] about Google releases Android 13 Beta 1 for eligible Pixel devices
2 of the best Chromebooks around are $200 off
12th Gen Intel-based Chromebooks are right around the corner and when they arrive, Chrome OS will take another massive leap forward in the areas of power and performance. That said, the current family of 11th Gen Intel devices offers up the latest and greatest Chrome OS has to offer along with ample … [Read more...] about 2 of the best Chromebooks around are $200 off
Google Cursive can learn a thing or two from Microsoft Journal, its new competition
Microsoft just released a new competitor for Google's recently created "Cursive" web app. While Google's app works on Chromebooks, you'll have to download and install Journal to your Windows desktop or laptop in order to use it. It's an inking journal system meant to help you take notes with a … [Read more...] about Google Cursive can learn a thing or two from Microsoft Journal, its new competition
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or Duet 5: choose the right one for you [VIDEO]
Let's be clear: the Chromebook tablet revolution hasn't exactly taken the world by storm. Compared with clamshell and convertible Chromebooks, there aren't a ton of Chromebook tablets out there on the market. That being said, there's definitely more selection in this space than we've ever had … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or Duet 5: choose the right one for you [VIDEO]
Second Gen Nest Hub users are receiving a redesigned Pixel-like user interface
Many individuals with a second-generation Nest Hub are now receiving an updated and redesigned, Pixel phone-like user interface. In place of the traditional Home Control view, the top of the screen can now be swiped down to reveal a quick settings-style set of tiles for controlling your lights, … [Read more...] about Second Gen Nest Hub users are receiving a redesigned Pixel-like user interface
Google TV’s transition to replace Play Movies and TV gets a final date
The writing was on the wall as soon as Google's "Chromecast with Google TV" launched in the Fall of 2020. The "Google TV" branding would inevitably replace Play Movies and TV, just as Youtube Music has replaced Play Music. We even theorized on what was going to take the place of a web interface for … [Read more...] about Google TV’s transition to replace Play Movies and TV gets a final date
Samsung announces a shocking new Chromebook with a standout screen and confusing name
BETT 2022 is ongoing in London right now, and as we've seen in the past, it can be a spot where Chromebook makers introduce new hardware with very little notice. Such is the case with Samsung and their latest, oddly-named Galaxy Chromebook 2 360. This is a device we've been keeping tabs on as … [Read more...] about Samsung announces a shocking new Chromebook with a standout screen and confusing name
Cameyo introduces PWA Windows apps for Chrome OS
Just last month, Cameyo joined Google's list of Chrome Enterprise Recommended platforms for virtual app delivery on Chrome OS. In contrast to counterparts such as VM Ware and Citrix, Cameyo delivers individual Windows applications instead of a fully virtualized Windows desktop. This keeps the … [Read more...] about Cameyo introduces PWA Windows apps for Chrome OS
Play Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Risk of Rain 2, MotoGP 21 and more with Stadia’s new free trials feature
During the 2022 Google for Games Developer Summit, Stadia announced that it would be rolling out free trials for several games so that anyone - literally anyone who has access to the service and has a reliable internet connection could get their first taste of cloud gaming. This is clearly a … [Read more...] about Play Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Risk of Rain 2, MotoGP 21 and more with Stadia’s new free trials feature
Google is promising to better serve its audience of over 250 million large screen device owners
Google has recently promised to begin surfacing more high-quality apps on Chromebooks. Apps that scale properly and utilize mouse and keyboard or gamepad support are hard to happen upon, and aggregating them all in one place or at the top of the Store makes it easier for Chrome OS users to find and … [Read more...] about Google is promising to better serve its audience of over 250 million large screen device owners
JXL (JPEG XL) is a new image file type you’ll see more of, and Chrome support is now working, too
I'll be completely transparent, here: until I saw this flag in the list on my Chromebook, I didn't even know JXL was even a thing. There are so many photo and video file types these days, it's hard to keep up. At the end of the day, we all want high fidelity images that don't take up gobs of space … [Read more...] about JXL (JPEG XL) is a new image file type you’ll see more of, and Chrome support is now working, too
