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View this email in your browser Google Play Books on Android now lets you manage multiple books at once, adds unshelved view After receiving a brand new Material You logo this week and tools to help young readers practice comprehension, Google Play Books is already adding new features. I’m not sure why all of the sudden love for one of my favorite apps, especially as it hardly ever receives updates, but I’m not complaining. Upon opening the […] Read More Google Meet On-the-Go mode will automatically take away distractions if you're not stationary I’m not saying you should walk and talk while in a Google Meet call, but I get that everyone is busy beyond belief in a corporate environment. Similar to how Google Maps has a special Driving mode that alters the app experience to better accommodate your attention at a glance, Google Meet is now working […] Read More The Chrome Cast 230: Pixel Watch 2, Apple Vision Pro, and ASUS Vibe CX34 This week on The Chrome Cast, we diverged into a bit of slightly-foreign territory. While the show starts with some new leaks that have surfaced surrounding the Pixel Watch 2, we switched gears on a bit of a whim to the new Apple Vision Pro and stayed on that topic for longer than we would […] Read More Google Passwords for desktop Chrome is getting biometric authentication On The Keyword blog today, Google revealed its plans to enhance the password manager in Chrome for desktop. These new features were previously only available on mobile devices. One of the standout additions discussed is biometric authentication. You’ll now have the option to use your device’s supported biometric methods, such as fingerprint scanning or facial […] Read More Google Keep is looking a bit more slick with the latest Material You design tweaks Google Keep is still battling with the new Google Docs Smart Canvas features for the top spot in my favorite apps the company has released over the years. It’s not often it gets updates as the tech giant likes to keep it simple for the large middle type of user, but when it does, it’s […] Read More It looks like Acer may be making a Qi wireless charging Chromebox, too Not to be outdone in the Chromebox game where Acer has had quite a bit of success, it looks like the prolific Chromebook maker may be aping another company in making a Chromebox with the added – and useful – benefit of wireless charging baked into the lid portion. Though Chromeboxes tend to be the […] Read More IDC study explores the acceleration of ChromeOS adoption, thanks to Virtual App Delivery The global COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the workplace permanently. As the hybrid work model has become the new standard for thousands of companies, cloud-first operating systems such as ChromeOS have taken center stage. The need for lightweight, cloud-centric infrastructures has led many companies to seek out virtualization solutions that can keep up with the every-changing […] Read More How to use the awesome, new Data Extraction Smart Canvas feature in Google Sheets There’s a ton to explore in the revamped Google Workspace apps. By adding dynamic and interactive Smart Canvas elements, Google is essentially rewriting Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail and more at their very core. Seriously, if you’re not using these features yet, you’re missing out big time. While not yet available to everyone, a new ‘Data […] Read More "I don't know, but I found these results": Google Assistant appears to be quiet quitting this year I’ve been on the offensive against Google Assistant this year, and I’m not ashamed of it either. The virtual assistant has gone from world class to dumber than a box of rocks. It consistently fails to respond, toggle lights, performs completely unrelated actions, and more. It’s just so bad that I can hardly express my […] Read More With only three weeks before arrival, all Pixel Fold variants are available for order again A little over a week ago, a shocking revelation came in the form of a version of the expensive Pixel Fold already being sold out at the Google Store. While I’m wildly excited for this device and have been waiting on it for a couple of years at this point, I tend to think that […] Read More Join our Patreon community and get access to things like behind-the-scenes footage, early access to videos, private Discord server access, an ad-free experience on the mobile and desktop versions of the website, your name listed on all our YouTube videos, and monthly live stream Q&A. CLICK HERE to be a part of our community.  Copyright © 2023 Unboxed Media, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Unboxed Media 111 W Dixie Ave Ste 200 Elizabethtown, KY 42701-1410 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.