Google Chrome introduces tab groups in beta version

It's a common occurrence to have one too many tabs open on Google Chrome. The company is finally doing something to help you organize your tabs. Chrome's beta version is getting "tab groups," which you can organize, label, and colour-code. The stable release will come starting next week. If you have access to the new feature, right-click on a tab and select "Add tab to group." You will then be given an option to choose an existing group or create a new one, which you will need to name and label. You can even use emojis to add to your labels. Google says the rollout will be done slowly to make sure it doesn't affect Chrome's stability and performance. So, you'll have to be a bit patient if the feature doesn't make its way to you immediately.

Source: TechCrunch

Google Pixel sales have plummeted, while key executives exit the team

Google's line of Pixel smartphones were once promising flagship competitors to Samsung Galaxies and Notes as well as Apple iPhones, but now it seems that interest and sales of these devices is cratering. Recent reports state that Google has sold only 2 million Pixel devices in the first two quarters of the year. There have also been defections within Google's Pixel team as two key executives, camera expert Marc Levoy and general manager Mario Queiroz have departed the team signaling some unrest within the smartphone division.

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WhatsApp tests feature that suggest users use Messenger Rooms for video calls with many participants

As you may or may not know, WhatsApp video calls can now support up to eight people in one call. But if you want a lot more people, parent company Facebook has its solution: giving WhatsApp users the option to use Messenger Rooms, which supports up to 50 people in one call. WABetaInfo spotted the feature in the latest version of the WhatsApp Web Client after having found something similar in the beta version of the Android app, which strongly suggests Facebook is working on this integration.

The shortcut shows up in the paper clip menu as well as on the main menu of the web client. After clicking on it, it'll let you know that you will be redirected to Messenger Rooms. The app does also warn you that Messenger calls aren't end-to-end encrypted like WhatsApp calls. According to The Next Web, the feature doesn't work yet, but if you're looking to host bigger WhatsApp group calls, this might be a good addition for you—as long as you're okay with the lack of encryption.

Microsoft Surface Go 2, Surface Earbuds, Surface Headphones 2 now available in Canada

Some of the recently announced Microsoft Surface products have made their way to Canada and are now available. The 2-in-1 Surface Go 2 has a starting price of $529. If you thought that it comes with the Go Type Cover, unfortunately, you'll have to shell out an extra $169.99 for that. It comes in Ice Blue, Poppy Red, Platinum, and Black. You will also need to buy other accessories like the Surface Pen or Mobile Mouse separately. But if you have the Go Type Cover of the original Surface Go, then that should still work fine with the new device.

After a bit of a wait, the Surface Earbuds are also now available locally. Its starting price is $259.99. Now, if you want the new Surface Headphones 2, it comes with a starting price of $349.99. It's available in the new Matte Black.