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AAA finds Android Auto to be less distracting than other built-in infotainment systems

Justin Duino Jun 27 2018 - 12:51 pm PT

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One of Google’s primary goals for Android Auto has been to create a safe driving experience while interacting with the infotainment system. According to research done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the search giant is succeeding as Android Auto has been found to be less distracting than the built-in infotainment systems designed and implemented by automakers.

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PSA: It’s not just you, Google Home and Chromecast are intermittently down [Update]

Justin Duino Jun 27 2018 - 10:45 am PT

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If you’re an avid Google Home and or Chromecast user, there’s a chance that you’ve encountered an error message this morning or just found that your device isn’t working. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone and Google is working on a fix.

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How to use websites as apps on Chrome OS following ‘Add to Shelf’ removal

Justin Duino Jun 27 2018 - 10:29 am PT

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For the longest time, Chrome OS has had an “Add to Shelf” option that turned regular websites into something that sort of resembled an app. Google has recently removed “Add to Shelf,” but there’s still a way to get the same results. Here’s how.

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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL leak out in new renders showing off the speakers, notch, and cameras

Ben Schoon Jun 27 2018 - 5:46 am PT

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After some growing pains with the Pixel 2 and especially the Pixel 2 XL, we’re expecting a lot to come from Google’s Pixel 3 family of smartphones. We’ve already seen quite a few leaks of the device, but today, a handful of renders are showing off the design a bit more in-depth…

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Google’s Tilt Brush version 16 includes new brushes, beginner mode, more

Justin Duino Jun 26 2018 - 9:00 am PT

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Since launching over two years ago, Google’s Tilt Brush has received numerous updates to make the tool more feature-rich and easier to use. With version 16, Tilt brush is getting seven new features that will make the VR art app more useful for both new and experienced users.

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You can now measure distances and areas in Google Earth for Chrome and Android

Justin Duino Jun 25 2018 - 1:46 am PT

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Google Earth is a neat tool for getting a satellite’s view of our beautiful planet and then being able to explore different regions. Now, the Chrome client and Android app are getting updated with a new tool that’ll let users measure distances between two locations and pinpointed areas.

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The NL7X from CTL is an ultra-rugged Chromebook made for education

Justin Duino Jun 22 2018 - 4:33 pm PT

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One of the areas where Chromebook adoption has been prevalent is in schools. To make it easier for school districts to bring this type of technology into the classroom, CTL has just announced the NL7X, an ultra-rugged and affordable Chromebook.

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G Suite accounts can strangely no longer review Play Store content

Ben Schoon Jun 22 2018 - 8:22 am PT

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It can be frustrating sometimes to be using a G Suite account, as Google sometimes enacts random restrictions that don’t make a whole lot of sense. Recently, Google changed some policies on the Play Store that has further restricted these accounts.

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How to stream the 2018 NBA Draft live on Chromecast, Android, Chrome OS, and Android TV

Justin Duino Jun 21 2018 - 3:00 pm PT

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The 2018 NBA Draft starts tonight, June 21, this year live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Here’s how to watch the event on Android, Chrome OS, Chromecast, Android TV, and more…

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Google is being asked to ‘reconsider’ Huawei relationship by US lawmakers

Ben Schoon Jun 21 2018 - 10:24 am PT

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Chinese smartphone companies have been under a lot of scrutiny this year by the US government, and Huawei has seen massive blows to its plans in the States because of that. Now, the US government is apparently pressuring Google to “reconsider” its relationship with the company.

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Redesigned ‘Google Account’ interface officially launches w/ enhanced control and privacy

Ben Schoon Jun 21 2018 - 6:31 am PT

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Online privacy has been a big focus for many tech companies this year, and Google is no exception. We’ve been tracking a redesign of the “Google Account” page for a while now, and today, Google is officially announcing that change.

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How to enable Google Home’s Continued Conversation

Justin Duino Jun 21 2018 - 6:00 am PT

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Continued Conversations is a new Google Home feature that allows users to ask the Google Assistant follow-up questions without having to repeatedly say the “Ok/Hey Google” hotword. Unfortunately, new and old Google Home users alike will need to manually turn Continued Conversations on for the feature to work. Here’s how.

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Google Podcasts gets detailed in full ahead of global launch, 2 million podcasts indexed

Ben Schoon Jun 19 2018 - 6:16 am PT

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We’ve been learning more and more about Google’s vision for podcasts over the past several months and recently, we uncovered that an official Podcasts app would finally be hitting the Play Store. Now, ahead of its official launch, Google Podcasts has been detailed in full.

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Google’s Datally app updated with new data saving tools including ‘Daily Limit,’ Wi-Fi Map

Ben Schoon Jun 18 2018 - 6:46 am PT

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Late last year, Google launched an interesting new app called Datally. Simply put, the app was designed to help users control their data usage. Today, the company has announced 4 brand new features for the app to better accomplish its goals.

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Google Maps can no longer directly book an Uber ride

Ben Schoon Jun 18 2018 - 6:14 am PT

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Early last year Google announced that it was partnering with Uber to offer integration with the popular ride-sharing service directly within Google Maps. Now, though, that functionality is going away.

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This week’s top stories: Android Messages’ Material Theme redesign, ‘Kinda Blue’ & ‘Panda’ Pixel 3 XL renders, more

Justin Duino Jun 16 2018 - 12:00 pm PT

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In this week’s top stories: Hands-on look at Android Messages’ Google Material Theme redesign with search filters, and GIF search, renders of what the Pixel 3 XL might look like in ‘Kinda Blue’ and ‘Panda,’ the launch of the first stable build of the popular ‘Lawnchair’ launcher, and more.
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How to pin a tab in Google Chrome

Justin Duino Jun 15 2018 - 4:52 pm PT

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If you surf the web regularly, there’s probably a high chance that you visit the same website pretty routinely. But instead of closing the tab every time, why not leave it open, but minimize it so it doesn’t take up much space? That’s where pinning tabs in Google Chrome comes into play and might help your workflow.

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How to block spam calls on Google’s Phone app for Android

Justin Duino Jun 15 2018 - 12:53 pm PT

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Nobody likes unwanted calls, so Google does its best to help identify spam phone numbers and block them. But if you want Google’s Phone app to take complete control, there are several settings you must enable. Here’s how.

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Google Maps testing new shortcuts for directions to home and work

Justin Duino Jun 14 2018 - 5:13 pm PT

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To enhance user experience in Maps, Google allows users to specify home and work addresses so that the app can quickly navigate them through traffic. While there are already shortcuts in the app to quickly navigate to these locations, they can sometimes be hidden.

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Google’s 2018 diversity report recognizes ‘need to do more’ w/ leadership increasing role

Abner Li Jun 14 2018 - 3:38 pm PT

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Google today published its 2018 annual report on diversity in a year that saw the hiring of new chief diversity & inclusion officer, as well as an “anti-diversity” document by a now ex-employee. In 2017, diveristy at Google only increased minimally compared to the year prior.

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Google appears to be working on Windows 10 certification for the Pixelbook from Microsoft

Ben Schoon Jun 13 2018 - 11:12 am PT

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Google’s Pixelbook is easily one of the best laptops on the market today, but no one would be wrong if they argued that Chrome OS holds it back. Recently, we’ve been seeing the possibility of running other operating systems on the Pixelbook, and it seems that Google itself is looking to get the device certified for running Windows 10.

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Google will add a manual dark/light toggle to the Pixel Launcher in a future Android release

Ben Schoon Jun 12 2018 - 1:29 pm PT

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One of my favorite small touches on the Pixel 2 when it first launched was the addition of a dark theme to match your wallpaper. It’s a great change if you ask me, but having it based on your wallpaper is sometimes a bit annoying. Now, it’s looking like Google will give users a manual toggle in the future.

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LG G7 ThinQ will add Google Pixel’s AR Stickers in coming software update

Ben Schoon Jun 12 2018 - 7:10 am PT

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The camera found on LG devices is never really the most impressive, but the company tends to include some genuinely useful and fun features. Now, the company is preparing to bring Google’s AR Stickers to its latest device, the LG G7 ThinQ.

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Nest Secure gets permanent price drop down to $399 from original $499

Justin Duino Jun 11 2018 - 3:28 pm PT

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Late last year, Nest unveiled its home security system called Secure. While intriguing, the most significant barrier to getting started was Secure’s $499 price tag. Starting today, Nest has permanently lowered the security system’s price by $100, making it financially easier to purchase.

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