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View this email in your browser Father's Day: Last-minuted deals on gifts dad will love Father’s Day is just two days away but it’s not too late to pick up some new tech for dad and save some cash in the process. Instead of a tie or a gift card to the hardware store, get dad a new piece of Google-y tech and put a smile on his face. We’ve […] Read More Chrome is getting a Material You color explosion thanks to the 2023 browser refresh (Canary) Chrome has been going through a metamorphosis this year. Straight from the top, a “super secret 2023 refresh” began implementation a few months back, and ever since, it’s been going strong. New rounded UI elements, buttons, toggles, and more all now grace the most popular browser in the world to make it more user friendly […] Read More Google is selling its domain registrar to Squarespace In the unusual and unexpected news department, Google announced today that it would be selling off the company’s Domain registrar service to Squarespace. In case you weren’t aware, Google Domains has been around for nearly a decade and for us Google-y folks, it has been the go-to for buying and maintaining domains for a number […] Read More Walmart's new 4K streaming box makes the Chromecast with Google TV obsolete [VIDEO] We’re coming up on 2 years since Walmart first jumped into the Android-based streaming hardware game, and that first attempt was quite good. As a matter of fact, we recommended the original Onn. Streaming Box pretty regularly, even though the software experience was a bit less approachable than what you get with Google’s more-expensive Chromecast. […] Read More YouTube Music's new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists I fired up YouTube Music this morning and to my surprise, the user interface had undergone a significant transformation. The addition of a left-hand sidebar caught my attention immediately. The sidebar now includes Home, Explore, and Library navigation options, with a clear emphasis on playlists. It appears that Google recognized that many users tend to […] Read More It's time for a better Chromecast and Google needs to make it If you have followed us for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard us talk about how much we love Google’s 4K Chromecast w/Google TV. We’re even fans of the affordable alternatives like the $20 4K streamer for Walmart’s in-house brand onn. Make no mistake, the mighty little Chromecast offers a ton of features in […] Read More Chromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great In preparation for the official release of the Pixel Tablet just around the corner, I’ve been doing a bit more research on Android tablets in general. I’ve used the OnePlus Pad (a friend has one), I’ve toyed with Samsung tablets, and I’ve messed around with Apple’s latest take on iPadOS. And after using these devices […] Read More Tables in Google Docs are getting new Quick layout options for easier placement Formatting tables in Google Docs has always been kind of a pain. Targeting a specific aspect of the table and modifying it in a rich text environment where it wasn’t really meant to be to begin with (at least compared to Google Sheets, where it’s more appropriate) is really the issue. However, there are times […] Read More Google added some great new features for Pixel Watch in the latest Pixel Feature Drop As the Pixel family of devices continues to grow, Pixel Feature Drops get larger and larger. With this latest update, there are some helpful new items for Pixel phones, but some of the more notable additions this time around come to the Pixel Watch. From oxygen levels to heartbeats to paused workouts, some core, missing […] Read More Five annoying Google Chat Spaces issues that need to be fixed immediately As Google Chat and Spaces in particular gain popularity, boasting over 50,000 active users, we must be open to point out its shortcomings as a platform.While it’s a great tool that’s helped me structure my life and work beyond any other solution I’ve tried in the past, it’s not perfect. Whether to just openly complain […] Read More Google Lens will soon work with Bard, will also be able to identify skin conditions like rashes Google Lens is a powerful visual search tool available in the Google app, on the web and via the search bar on your phone’s home screen (if you have an Android, of course). It allows you to search what you see in the world around you with your camera and helps simplify everyday tasks like […] Read More Material You is still absent from ChromeOS 114, but you can turn it on with ease I wrote at length about Material You on Chromebooks back in May, and I held to my word from that article: I’ve stayed in the Beta Channel of ChromeOS 114 since that time for the sake of keeping Material You as a part of my daily Chromebook experience. If you’ve not used a Chromebook with […] Read More "Cloud Worker" by Cameyo simplifies BYOD and managed device deployment Cameyo is an industry-leading cloud-native virtualization solution that allows enterprises to seamlessly deliver any application to any device without the need to run a full Windows OS instance. The Cameyo Virtual App Delivery platform has rapidly become the go-to solution for companies that have made the move to ChromeOS by creating a powerful app delivery […] Read More I knew I wasn't the only one using Google Recorder for karaoke and rap lyrics Last week, I covered the new editing tools that Google Recorder was receiving on the web. The ability to splice and crop audio was really one of the primary features many people I spoke to said was missing, and the company finally added it. Sure, the tool is still fairly utilitarian, but that’s Google’s specialty. […] Read More Google News gets 'Following' page update for local stories, Material You widget redesign I have a love-hate relationship with Google News, but that relationship is understandable to an extent. It’s a beautiful app that’s minimal and informative, but at the same time, I don’t favor waking up to the worst kind of news I’ve ever read and  lacking features most other news apps have. However, such is the […] Read More ChromeOS 114 brings some new goodies but I'm here for the Emoji picker The latest ChromeOS release was a tad behind schedule this time around and while we weren’t expecting much in this update, there are some cool new features that may be of interest to you. As of today, most eligible devices should have received the update to ChromeOS 114. If you’re unsure if yours is on […] Read More Google Photos on the web gets a huge photo editing boost Google has just unpacked a whole case of good news specifically targeted towards those of us that love using Google Photos on the web. While the feature set for Photos on the web always lags behind what you see in the Android app (which is also available for Chromebooks, by the way), there’s something I […] Read More How to create a Gantt chart in Google Sheets with the new Smart Canvas Timeline view Are you tired of hearing me talk about Google’s new Smart Canvas features yet? Well, I like the sound of my own voice (or in this case, the sound of my fingers clicking and clacking on my keyboard), so I’m going to keep gushing about how great they are. Today, I’m going to show you […] Read More Now that I'm using Google Tasks a lot more, I wish it had a 'Today' view like its competitors Ever since Google nixed the Calendar reminders for Keep and Assistant, I’ve been a bit salty, but I’m quickly coming around to the idea of a combined task and reminder system with Google Tasks. Setting a deadline for a task is pretty much the same exact thing, after all. That being said, I’m still not […] Read More The versatile Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3i is already $70 off and that's a steal Looking for a late-model convertible Chromebook that won’t break the bank but also isn’t a piece of garbage? Today is your lucky day. Lenovo’s new Chromebook Flex 3i is a budget-friendly 2-in-1 that’s powered by Intel’s latest small-core processors. The Flex 3i features a crispy 16:10 12.2″ display that pumps out 300 nits of brightness […] Read More OnePlus may release a more-affordable Pixel Fold rival in August in the US As it currently stands here in mid-June 2023, we have basically no competition in the foldable phone market here in the US. While other markets have quite a few players in this space, we here in the States have one and only one option for a folding phone/tablet hybrid if you want to buy one […] Read More The Pixel 8 is getting an impressive camera upgrade We are rapidly approaching the official release date of Google’s highly-anticipated Pixel Fold smart phone. Exciting as that is, most consumers aren’t in the market for a $1,800 flexible handset, yet. No, more buyers are likely eyeing October and the release of Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro that will feature the next-gen […] Read More Just like that, the Pixel Watch SpO2 sensor is being enabled for some users One of the more curious omissions from the launch of the Pixel Watch last year was the lack of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) tracking. It wasn’t odd that they didn’t have it as a feature, per se; it was odd that the tools to measure it are on the Pixel Watch and Google simply wasn’t […] Read More Acer's 13th Gen Chromebook Spin 714 is now available for $699 In April, Acer held its annual next@Acer even where the PC giant announced a slew of new products. In the mix was the next iteration of the popular Chromebook Spin 714 that has been a top seller among consumers for the past few years. While the new model didn’t deviate from last year’s device, there […] Read More 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. 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