Google Lens is an extremely powerful image recognition software that Google has created for Android and uses computer vision and machine learning in order to find similar images across the web. It's now available on Chrome for desktop as many of you are aware based on our past coverage. However, up … [Read more...] about Search with Google Lens in Chrome’s side panel without needing to leave the tab you’re on
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ChromeOS to offer ‘greater audio configuration’ with new Audio Settings page
A new Chromium Repository commit may indicate that Google is either streamlining its audio settings in the ChromeOS Settings app or that it has new features planned for the near future. Discovered by Chrome Story, the commit states "Create feature flag for Audio Settings Page". This means that a … [Read more...] about ChromeOS to offer ‘greater audio configuration’ with new Audio Settings page
This is not a drill: Google TV Profiles are actually rolling out this time
After being delayed once already and after several false starts including one accidental slip up which revealed them to the world early, Google TV profiles are actually rolling out this time. All the way back in December, Google made the decision to push back the launch of a feature the Chromecast … [Read more...] about This is not a drill: Google TV Profiles are actually rolling out this time
EVE Online can now be played directly through the web browser via EVE Anywhere alpha
Anyone who knows me will know that I'm always on the lookout for new ways to play games through the web. From Afterplay to Jam.gg to "Play!" and more, I'm always impressed at how much a browser can do, but somehow, this has somehow completely flown under my radar - EVE Online can now be played … [Read more...] about EVE Online can now be played directly through the web browser via EVE Anywhere alpha
You can no longer buy Kindle books through the Amazon app on Android
While I'm personally all in on the Google Play Books ecosystem for eBooks and audiobooks, I can understand that there is a much larger percentage of people that prefer Kindle and Audible for their content. Because Android is the dominant handheld operating system, it stands to reason that most of … [Read more...] about You can no longer buy Kindle books through the Amazon app on Android
I’m beyond ready for these Airtable and Notion-style features to come to Google Sheets
I used to hate spreadsheets. Period. The main reason why is that I hated formulas, and thought they were extremely confusing. I mean, I was right, of course, but I also had pretty much no data to organize in my youth, so I couldn't see the practical application of learning to use them, to begin … [Read more...] about I’m beyond ready for these Airtable and Notion-style features to come to Google Sheets
Niantic wants to mix Pokémon Go with Pikmin Bloom to maximize the cuteness with Peridot
Peridot is an upcoming real-world AR (augmented reality) adventure pet game where you care for creatures that feel like a cross between Pokemon and Pikmin, raise them to adulthood (instead of evolving, I guess), and explore the real world together. The goal of the game is to re-diversify the Peridot … [Read more...] about Niantic wants to mix Pokémon Go with Pikmin Bloom to maximize the cuteness with Peridot
I kind of forgot I had an app launcher on my Chromebook and here’s why that’s a problem
I can't tell you the last time that I used my Chromebook's app launcher to well, launch an app. I mean, that's not entirely true. I do use it to search for an app via typing and then tapping the result to open standalone PWAs, but what I really mean is that I have no clue when I last scrolled … [Read more...] about I kind of forgot I had an app launcher on my Chromebook and here’s why that’s a problem
Outright Games to bolster Stadia’s Family library offerings with six new titles this summer and fall
Google Stadia already has an impressive list of titles that are appropriate for families and kids as a part of its Pro subscription for just $9.99 USD per month. Even outside of this, they can be purchased a la carte and enjoyed. Games like PAW Patrol: Adventure City Calls, Lumote, Kaze and the Wild … [Read more...] about Outright Games to bolster Stadia’s Family library offerings with six new titles this summer and fall
Google begins offering suggestions for which smart home device you may want to cast to
While not something particularly mind blowing, a small, new tweak to the Google Cast UI on Android seeks to get your music or videos up and running on your smart home devices with less effort. In the past, tapping the Cast icon at the top right of YouTube or YouTube Music among other cast-enabled … [Read more...] about Google begins offering suggestions for which smart home device you may want to cast to
Google TV rolling out new Highlights tab to give you news about your favorite shows and movies
Back in March of this year, Google revealed that it was creating a new 'Highlights' tab for the Google TV app so that you can stay informed about the latest news and information regarding your favorite TV shows and movies. When the news first broke (or was created, depending on how you choose to … [Read more...] about Google TV rolling out new Highlights tab to give you news about your favorite shows and movies
Forcing myself to use “Google Chat Tasks” has reminded me how I miss regular Google Tasks
With the revamp of Google Chat came a new way to access and organize Tasks. The collaborative "Spaces" feature meant that you could assign tasks to others who are there with you and keep them organized with separate Space lists. This is similar to the standard Google Account Google Tasks feature, … [Read more...] about Forcing myself to use “Google Chat Tasks” has reminded me how I miss regular Google Tasks
