Most people prefer their new tab page to include a Google search bar and nothing more. They like it to be simple and to the point, while others prefer to have an extension show them other things like a relaxing motion wallpaper or a clock widget. Instead, a Google Shopping widget may soon occupy … [Read more...] about Your Chrome browser may soon show a Google Shopping widget on the new tab page
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Google Messages for Web gaining Google Fi support, allows texting when phone is off
Now that Google Chat is trying to clean up the mess that Hangouts left, we learned that it would begin by killing off support for Google Fi users to text, call and check voicemail through the Hangouts app itself. Back in May of this year, Android Police did a teardown of the Google Messages app for … [Read more...] about Google Messages for Web gaining Google Fi support, allows texting when phone is off
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google Fi introduces a new subscription program that is focused on the budget buyer
Google Shopping adds price tracking and insights in preparation for the holidays
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of a Black Friday event at any store sounds like a complete disaster. Having hundreds of people crammed together, potentially without masks is not how I imagine my ideal holiday. Google doesn't seem to think it's a good idea either, but it will probably … [Read more...] about Google Shopping adds price tracking and insights in preparation for the holidays
Gmail update lets you manage Google Drive file access requests without leaving your inbox
Email has always been a static, read-only tool for delivering information back and forth between parties. If you wanted to perform an action in any capacity outside of the email program's capabilities, you would have to click a link to be redirected, perform that action and then return to your inbox … [Read more...] about Gmail update lets you manage Google Drive file access requests without leaving your inbox
Google is about to start offering styling advice to go with that haircut they booked for you
Google really seems to care about your post-pandemic look. First, they have their Sci-Fi Duplex service call and book a haircut on your behalf and now they're gearing up to begin offering styling advice on your clothing using Google Lens. It's 2020 folks - right when you think you've heard it all, … [Read more...] about Google is about to start offering styling advice to go with that haircut they booked for you
Google Chat tries to clean up the mess Hangouts left, prepares to go free for everyone next year
Google just made a big announcement regarding Hangouts...I mean Chat which resides inside of G Suite...I mean, Google Workplace.... erm, Workspace. What I mean to say is that in the first half of next year, Google will begin to migrate all regular Hangouts users over to their newly created Google … [Read more...] about Google Chat tries to clean up the mess Hangouts left, prepares to go free for everyone next year
Nest Hello brings back Halloween sounds just in time for the trick-or-treating that may not happen
It's common for homeowners to buy Halloween themed items such as a ghost that makes noise when you get close to it or a doorbell that sounds like a monster when rang so that when trick-or-treaters approach the door for candy, they're met with a little bit of Halloween spirit. The problem is that … [Read more...] about Nest Hello brings back Halloween sounds just in time for the trick-or-treating that may not happen
Google Maps update adds advanced health and safety features to help protect you during the pandemic
A few weeks ago, Google Maps added a data layer to the service which shows you up-to-date COVID-19 information about cases near you. The update was pushed in an effort to help you make wiser decisions regarding your family's health and safety during the pandemic. Today, during their Search On event, … [Read more...] about Google Maps update adds advanced health and safety features to help protect you during the pandemic
‘What’s New’ with Chromebook finds a new home in Chrome OS 86
Chromebooks update automatically every six weeks to provide you with the latest features and keep the software fresh and speedy. Google just released OS 86 with a heavy focus on accessibility and most Chromebooks should be receiving it right about now if they haven't already. It has color-changing … [Read more...] about ‘What’s New’ with Chromebook finds a new home in Chrome OS 86
[Updated] Google no longer sells music for you to own, but the world as a whole has moved on
Update: Google Play Music no longer capable of casting to smart speakers. Google has officially shut down their Play Music Store globally. This means that the era of purchasing MP3 music tracks that you can download and truly own, at least from Google, has come to an end. Before, they made it … [Read more...] about [Updated] Google no longer sells music for you to own, but the world as a whole has moved on
Google Assistant is receiving more natural sounding voice models again
Google just added two new natural language Assistant voices to their platform so that developers can deliver higher quality experiences to their users. The two new English-speaking voices come as an updated to their prosody model. You can listen to one of them below to get a sense for how different … [Read more...] about Google Assistant is receiving more natural sounding voice models again
