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View this email in your browser Google Drive gets new 'Activity' tab so you can quickly manage file changes Over on the Google Workspace Updates blog today, Google announced that it’s adding an ‘Activity’ tab to the left-hand side bar of Drive. This new tab will help you quickly access and track comments, approvals, and access requests. It’s actually split into separate groupings once you click on it. If you’ve shared files and are […] Read More Why Chromebook Plus has me excited to return to the Pixel 8 Pro If you’ve been around Chrome Unboxed for any stretch of time, you know that part of what started this whole thing in the first place was my propensity to change phones. Over time, my phone swapping was replaced with Chromebook swapping, I started making content, and here we are today. And for the most part, […] Read More This Chrome extension lets you export your Google Bard AI chats for safekeeping Google just announced that it’s injecting Bard into Assistant to improve the once-amazing digital helper.Access will first be given to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners when the phones ship out, but for now, we’re stuck with regular ol’ Bard. That’s fine though since it’s recently gained extensions, can see, hear and speak, and is […] Read More The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits an all-time low price at $170 off UPDATED – October 6, 2023: If you asked me on Monday when I shared this deal if it would last through the week, I’d have told you not to bet on it. But here we are on Friday morning and the best-ever deal on arguably the best-ever Chromebook tablet is still going strong. I’d wager […] Read More Pixel 8 Face Unlock is a massive feature addition that I totally missed Ever since Apple introduced FaceID on the iPhone and Google attempted to follow along with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 Pro, I’ve been waiting for this feature to make a comeback on Google’s phones. The Pixel 4 iteration worked fine, but no developers got on board, so there were no apps outside of Google’s […] Read More The Chrome Cast 242: Google's Pixel 8 hardware event recap For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we dive into all the announcements from Google’s 10/4 hardware event. From a keynote that announced everything from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Pixel Watch 2 and generative AI everywhere, there’s clearly a lot to talk about. Although we did not attend the keynote in person this […] Read More How to use Adobe Photoshop on your Chromebook A lot of Chromebook users, myself included, have been dying to get hands on Adobe Photoshop on Google’s laptop OS, but it was never possible before. The traditional desktop application was leagues out of a web browser’s capabilities, but as the years passed, Chrome and other browsers became so much more capable. Today, web apps […] Read More PSA: Google TV is packed with spooky TV shows and movies throughout the Halloween season October’s arrival not only paints the trees with a myriad of colors (not in Florida) but also ushers in a wave of ghoulish fun and thrilling experiences, and no, you’re not too old for that. As you embrace the Halloween spirit by setting out spooky decorations and eating all of the candy that was originally […] Read More Why the Fitbit Charge 6 is on my wrist instead of the Pixel Watch 2 First things first: I can’t give any opinions on either wearable for now. We can talk about each one’s features and other public details for now, but I can’t weigh in on my thoughts. And that’s OK since I don’t have a ton of those just yet, anyway. But I wrote a piece not long […] Read More You should go take a look at Google's new Chromebook Plus landing page There’s been a lot going on over the past week or so, right? A little over a week ago, we were in New York City to hear all about Chromebook Plus and now the Google Hardware Event has all of us talking about Google’s new mobile devices as well. There are new features, new devices, […] Read More Google unveils the Pixel Watch 2, complete with a stress detector, temperature sensor, and more At the Made by Google event today, Google officially unveiled its Pixel Watch 2, the second generation of its wearable meant to bridge the gap between WearOS and Fitbit. While it may look nearly identical to the original, this new iteration boasts several new features and hardware improvements. Let’s check those out now. The first […] Read More New Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones are here: what you need to know Google just took the wraps off their latest smartphones: the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. While there wasn’t a ton of new stuff that we didn’t know about before the event thanks to the ridiculous amount of leaks we’ve seen in the past few weeks, Google’s moves specifically with regard to AI in these […] Read More Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it's going to change everything Google just wrapped up its Made by Google hardware event this morning, and while a lot of things we got were certainly known and revealed ahead of time, a few features and updates were a complete surprise. For example, being able to use Generative AI to zoom in and essentially rebuild pixels for a clearer […] Read More Google Calendar's long overdue event sharing feature is beginning to roll out now Google Calendar is just about to let you start sharing your Calendar events with others via a public URL. Of course, this is only possible if you click share next to an event, and certainly only if you want said event to be accessible by others. I covered this all the way back in July […] Read More Google Messages takes hamburger off of the menu with its latest update For the past six months or so, Google has been testing a new home screen design that takes the hamburger off the menu. No, literally, it’s getting rid of the hamburger menu on the left side of the app. Now, this change seems to be rolling out, according to 9to5Google. In its place, archived texts, […] Read More Google Pixel 8 Launch Event: What to expect and how to watch It’s an exciting time of the year for tech enthusiasts and Google fans. With the Made by Google event right around the corner, Google is gearing up to unveil a new lineup of Pixel products, including Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. Most of the details on these products have already leaked, […] Read More The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 drops to $350 and will get the Chromebook Plus upgrade Acer’s excellent, environmentally-friendly Chromebook Vero 514 has been a great device since it launched. With a clear leaning toward sustainability and a unique, considered build quality, the Vero 514 has been one of the more distinct Chromebooks ever built. From the recycled plastics to the engraved logos to the bright yellow accents, the Acer Chromebook […] Read More All the models getting the Chromebook Plus upgrade and when it will arrive While the new announcement of Chromebook Plus and all the hardware and software features coming along with it are wildly exciting, there is an interesting dynamic that is yet to fully play out. Existing Chromebooks that meet all the Chromebook Plus specifications are to be included in this new wave of devices, meaning they will […] Read More Google opens its Search Generative Experience up to teenagers and provides an AI safety guide Stadia Games and Entertainment (SGE) – just kidding, I mean Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), has been out for a little while now, and while I don’t think it’s particularly helpful in most situations compared to just looking at the top few links and manually parsing information for my search query, I do still think […] Read More The Chrome Cast 241: Chromebook Plus sets the new standard for Chromebooks This week on The Chrome Cast, we are clearly talking about the biggest news to hit our corner of the internet in a very long time – perhaps ever. Google has unveiled Chromebook Plus, and it marks a very specific move towards a more cohesive, more-enjoyable Chromebook experience for consumers across the board. With a […] Read More Bard wants to get to know you better by committing your preferences to its 'Memory' Whether it’s dietary choices, travel preferences, or just day-to-day nuances, repeating yourself on basic facts to Bard or other artificial intelligence bots can get old fast. It makes them feel a lot like Google Assistant in its current, ridiculously stupid state. However, Google recognizes this with Bard, and is giving it a ‘Memory’ for things […] Read More Introducing Chromebook Plus: the new standard for fast, capable, fun-to-use devices [VIDEO] Let’s face it: more and more Chromebooks are arriving every day, and finding the perfect device that will balance performance and affordability can be tough. Back when there were only a couple new Chromebooks introduced each year, it was far less difficult to sort the more-capable devices from the rest of the pack. These days, […] Read More Why I'm ditching Pixlr for Photoshop Web on my Chromebook and why you may soon follow As a preface to my thoughts, I want to state that there’s nothing wrong with Pixlr, and I love the web app. However, while it’s long been the go-to for web-based graphics work, especially for Chromebook users, Photoshop’s leap to the browser changes the game. That’s right, just yesterday, Adobe launched Photoshop Web, which gives […] Read More If you're running Android 7, you won't be able to play Pokémon Go anymore Pokémon GO will soon end its support for devices running on Android 7, also known as “Nougat.” Android 7 was released in August of 2016 and for the first time, offered multi-window view, which allowed users to use two apps simultaneously in split view. Additionally, it revamped the notifications system, enhanced the Do Not Disturb […] Read More Web publishers can opt out of having Bard, other AI trained on their content via Google-Extended Google is continuing with its narrative about developing its artificial intelligence initiatives “responsibly”. Whether or not this works out the way it plans, only time will tell. In the meantime, Bard and other AI projects cooking at the company are trained on data from the web, like publisher content. As you can probably imagine, not […] Read More Adobe Photoshop on the web launches and works great on Chromebooks Adobe has unveiled the general availability of Photoshop on the web, marking the culmination of nearly two years of beta testing. Beginning Wednesday, September 27th, all users with paid plans can access this simplified-yet-powerful online version of the iconic photo editing app. The biggest highlight of this release is definitely the integration of the Generative […] Read More How to enable ChatGPT's new 'Browse with Bing' for up-to-date internet access Even though it feels a bit like the generative AI hype has died off a bit, the truth is we’re still just at the beginning of this journey. Now that generative AI has become a bit more normalized and everyone realizes this isn’t exactly a Terminator scenario, we can step back and see some of […] Read More Google may soon offer an all-in-one subscription bundle with Nest Aware, Google One storage, more Google may be gearing up to announce an all-inclusive Nest subscription bundle that includes Nest Aware, a 2 terabyte Google One plan for your photos, email, and files, and more. By subscribing, you’re expected to save money compared to purchasing these services individually, according to 9to5Google, who found references to this all-in-one plan” in the […] Read More Why the new $159 Fitbit Charge 6 might be my next smartwatch Google has just unveiled the Fitbit Charge 6 – the latest in a long line of Fitbit fitness trackers that looks to bring a bit more smarts to Fitbit’s most popular wearable. This latest iteration not only emphasizes accurate heart rate tracking but introduces new abilities with the integration of first-party apps like YouTube Music […] Read More Google is shutting down Jamboard, recommends you find a different whiteboarding solution Google has officially announced the shutdown of its collaborative whiteboarding service Jamboard. According to the Workspace Updates blog post they put out today, this will finalize by the end of next year, 2024. The company states it’s integrating competitors like FigJam, Lucidspark and Miro across Workspace as solutions so you can keep whiteboarding with others. […] 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.