This week, many people are sorting through their new belongings and taking inventory of what they now have to work with in their smart home setup. I know I gifted quite a few smart home devices this year and last, too, so I’m sure Google Assistant was front and center in many homes last week […]
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Chrome OS 87 adds two very useful upgrades to the Files app
Chrome OS 87 rolled out at the end of last week and it brought some nice updates and upgrades along with it. We have a post highlighting the main, notable changes Google introduced, but as always, there are more small changes lurking behind the scenes with this latest update and the Files app for Chromebooks […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s partnership with ADT will begin taking form in Q3 of next year
When the Nest Secure was discontinued in October without a successor in sight, we had sneaking suspicions that it could be the result of Google’s upcoming partnership with security company ADT. However, until now, we haven’t heard much about what that could look like or when exactly it would roll out. In a new interview […]
Continue ReadingBluetooth support for third-party controllers is now available for Stadia on the web
If you load up Stadia through the browser and go to connect your controller, you’ll notice an awesome new graphic at the top of the pairing menu which shows several different available input types accompanied by the following text: Connect a Playstation or Xbox controller using Bluetooth or USB. Link a Stadia controller by entering […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Here’s another way to get a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle
If you missed your chance to claim a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle last week when Google was practically using a T-Shirt cannon to give them out, there is another way to get your hands on one at no extra cost before everyone else’s presents arrive – that is, if you’re interested in Cyberpunk 2077 […]
Continue ReadingWith the pandemic and video calls, the open web won
Think back to earlier in 2020 with me for a second. If, back then, I were to have hit you up to jump in a video chat, what would the preferred method have been? Perhaps Google Duo or Apple’s FaceTime would have been the quickest way to begin and carry out that communication. Maybe WhatsApp […]
Continue ReadingTeach your kids the basics of programming on their Chromebooks with Rabbids Coding
Learning to code on a Chromebook is an often under-appreciated activity. Google’s laptops can be nice little devices for sinking time into the craft as they’re lightweight and have long battery life. While you or your kids may not be spending hours looking at lines of code at a Starbucks, they may want to explore […]
Continue Reading[Updated: Calendar, Keep] Google’s bold new icons begin rolling out to Chromebook users
Update: Google Keep on the web has now updated its icon as well. Update: The Google Calendar web app icon has started to roll out. Follow the instructions at the end of this article to update yours! Before anyone was privy to the fact that Google was going on a re-branding frenzy, services like Google […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Fi introduces a new subscription program that is focused on the budget buyer
I’ve used Google Fi since it launched and I’m pretty happy with it for the most part. That being said, I normally just pay outright for my phones because I hate being locked into an extra contract for the hardware. It looks like Google Fi has started offering a subscription service for those who want […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Google recently introduced a new data layer in Maps which will inform you of COVID-19 cases and trends in your area. They have long since been a source that people turn to for reliable information regarding natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis and their mission statement includes organizing data and making it accessible to everyone, […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Phone Hub gets onboarding UI for initial setup
Chrome OS developers are steadily working on a slew of new features that will be heading to Chromebooks over the next few months. One of the flashier new additions that we’ve been tracking is the “Phone Hub” feature that will further deepen the integrating between your Chromebook and your mobile device. Just recently, the Phone […]
Continue ReadingLenovo’s USI stylus now available in Australia
Nearly nine months after the first USI-compatible Chromebooks were announced at CES, we’re finally starting to see pens bearing the Universal Stylus Initiative technology. The first to market was technically HP’s rechargeable USI pen but it quickly sold out and remained as such for weeks. Only recently did HP replenish its inventory but the stylus […]
Continue ReadingFirst Look: Lacros splits Chrome from Chrome OS to extend the life of your Chromebook
I can not tell you how long I have been waiting for this day. Well, actually, it’s been right at four months but who’s counting? In late April, Kyle Bradshaw uncovered a new project in the Chromium repository dubbed ‘lacros’. It wasn’t entirely clear at that point what Google was up to but signs pointed […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo Chromebook 3 is back in stock and you can get it for $219
If you’re in the market for an inexpensive Chromebook that just works, Lenovo’s model 3 just popped back up on the company’s website and you can pick one up for just under $220. While this isn’t a flashy, flagship device, the Lenovo Chromebook 3 has proven itself as a Chromebook that can handle its own […]
Continue ReadingNemo: Rock Linux on your Chromebook with this handy file manager
The Files app in Chrome OS is clean, simple, and does exactly what it needs to. You can find your downloads, create new folders, access Google Drive and manage your Android storage. Linux, on the other hand, may feel a bit daunting if you’re trying to see where your files and folders are living. For […]
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