Google Assistant radio playback bug finally fixed after weeks of outage

While there were understandable fears of radio diminishing in popularity with the emergence of newer media types, especially music streaming services, there’s still a considerable percentage of the population that continue to use radio services likeSiriusXM,TuneIn, Pandora, and others. Google understood this notion pretty well, bringing services like iHeartRadio toGoogle Home way back in 2017, with internet radio making its way to the appin 2019. However, the ability to play radio via Google Home or through Assistant commands was broken earlier this week....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Mrs. Amanda Wise

Google Chrome appears to be working on a way to share saved passwords

Google Chrome appears to be working on a way to share saved passwords Keeping track of all your login credentials can feel like a chore, and if you’re not ready yet for a full-blownpassword managerapp like Lastpass or Bitwarden, thenGoogle Chrome’s built-in solution works in a pinch. It’s not the prettiest or the most feature-rich, but it provides you with a way to quickly store passwords securely within your browser (and it’s gettinga lot more attention lately)....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Catherine Butler

Google Chrome is testing a way to jump straight to the juicy bits about a business

Ever sincethis year’s annual I/O developer conferencemade Google’s focus on AI more apparent than ever, we have been seeing AI-related features make their way into everything fromSearchtoWorkspace. However, GoogleChrome continues marching onwardswith a steady influx of new features on desktop and mobile. We just caught a glimpse of a particularly handy way to look up businesses quickly in Chrome. Usually, looking up a business in Chrome for Android entails using the address bar or the Google Search bar on the New Tab Page (NTP)....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Sandra Suarez

Google Home's latest redesign makes it much easier to control your smart home

Google Home’s latest redesign makes it much easier to control your smart home If you use the Google Home app to control your smart devices, you will soon enjoy a redesign that makes it easier to adjust volume, brightness and more. The update comes as part of version 2.49, which was spotted by9to5Google. It has a description from Google that reads, “updated home view helps you adjust your devices with fewer taps....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Andrew Hobbs

Google Messages kills its navigation drawer, just a year after debut

Google Messageshas gone through several iterations as Google attempts to settle into a functional design that fits in its currentMaterial Youguidelines. So when Google introduced a navigation drawer to Google Messages after removing it from many apps to accommodate according to its own best practices, some were frankly pretty confused. Nonetheless, that’s the design we’ve had for over a year at this point. Now, Google is once again getting rid of the navigation drawer, and moved its contents to what’s probably a more familiar place at this point....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Michelle Morris

Google Photos will now back up RAW images whether you like it or not

Those who edit photography know the importance ofRAW images. When you take a photo with a digital camera, the RAW version will include all of the data that the sensor captured in the moment. That being said, this type of image is usually large in size, which can be a problem if your storage is limited. Google Photos will now automatically back up RAW photos for you, but for these reasons, the feature may do more harm than good....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Joe Perez

How to Remove Malware from Your PC Using a USB Drive

Your PC’s antivirus software might be able to tackle malware, but some infections require more powerful solutions. If you’re dealing with a nasty malware infection that you just can’t shift, a USB drive might just save the day. 5Use Specialized Antimalware Programs If you may still boot into your OS and use your PC, you can try using specialized antimalware programs to remove malware from your PC. Depending on the malware, this may or may not fix the problem....

June 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1645 words · David Stewart

How to Use PowerToys to Extract Text From Images

How to Use PowerToys to Extract Text From Images Few Windows tools are as useful as PowerToys. The toolset, which debuted in Windows 95, has been significantly expanded in the latest versions. With the latest update, PowerToys finally has a text extractor that allows you to copy text from any image. Let’s see how to extract text from images with PowerToys. What Are PowerToys on Windows? PowerToys are a bunch of free utilities packed together....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · John Price

How to Use the LARGE Function in Google Sheets

How to Use the LARGE Function in Google Sheets You can use the MAX function to find the largest value in a range. But what if you need to find the 5th, 10th, 4th, 2nd, etc., largest value in a spreadsheet? That’s where the LARGE function comes in. This guide will cover how it works and some practical examples. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · William Kaufman

HP's new Fortis Chromebooks are built to survive destruction at the hands of your student

HP’s new Fortis Chromebooks are built to survive destruction at the hands of your student This year at CES we didn’t end up seeing a ton in the way of new phones, but there was still plenty of mobile action happening in the laptop space. That meanta bunch of new Chromebook models, and just because CES is over doesn’t mean the new releases have to stop. Today HP is pulling back the curtain on its latest range of mobile computers, including a couple new Fortis Chromebooks designed with the needs of students in mind....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Kiara Robinson

I Agree With Chris Pine: Star Trek 4 Should Scale Down

Summary I agree with Chris Pine:Star Trek 4should scale down.Pine has opined thatStar Trek 4would be better as a modestly budgeted film that focuses more on story and character development than action and explosions. Pine headlined three J.J. Abrams-producedStar Trekblockbusters as Captain James T. Kirk. Since then, Pine has become a director himself; although his debut film,Poolman, didn’t get a warm critical reception,Chris' instincts aboutStar Trek 4are still on the money....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Chelsea Johnson

I Stopped Using Google Play—These App Stores Are Way Better

Google Play is convenient, secure, and works just fine for most people. But there’s a whole world of alternative app stores out there—some offer more openness, others put privacy first, and a few are just a nice change of pace. If you’re looking for a Google Play alternative focused entirely on games, TapTap should be high on your list. Each game on TapTap has its own community space where players share in-depth reviews, gameplay tips, and even chat directly with the developers....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Jonathan Douglas

I Wish ACOTAR's Next Book Title Really Were A Court Of Bloom & Decay For 1 Reason

Summary There’s a fan theory that the nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook will be titledA Court of Bloom and Decay, and I wish it actually were the case for one big reason. ThenextCourt of Thorns and Rosesbookis coming, but we don’t know anything about it, including when it will be released. Sarah J. Maas has a lot of other projects on her plate, including theCrescent Cityseries. Still, it’s theCourt of Thorns and Rosesbooksthat everyone loves most, so, naturally, readers are really excited to learn more about the next one....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Emily Barry