Google Tone
Broadcast any URL to computers within earshot.
What is Google Tone?
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Summary
Google Tone turns on your computer's microphone (while the extension is on) and uses your computer's speakers to exchange URLs with nearby computers connected to the Internet. You can use Google Tone to send the URL for any web page, including news stories, pictures, documents, blog posts, products, YouTube videos, recipes—even search results. Any computer within earshot (including over a phone or Hangout) that also has the Google Tone extension installed and turned ON can receive a Google Tone notification.
You need to be logged into your Google account to use Google Tone, and your Google profile name and picture will be displayed with the URL in a Google Tone notification.
To receive a URL with Google Tone, Chrome needs to keep your microphone on. Google Tone may not work in loud spaces, over a distance, with a poor Internet connection, or on computers without a microphone or with a microphone incapable of detecting sound broadcast by Google Tone.
By installing Google Tone, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/. Google Tone collects anonymous usage data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
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User reviews summary
Pros
- Innovative concept
- Useful for quickly sharing URLs
- Some users find it excellent and love it
Cons
- Issues with the extension not working ('Tone couldn't hear itself')
- Some users are uncomfortable with the constant listening feature
- Lack of updates and improvements
- High CPU usage reported in some cases
- Issues with compatibility on different devices (e.g., school Chromebooks and Androids)
Most mentioned
- Tone couldn't hear itself issue
- Concerns about privacy and constant listening
- Request for manual activation control
- Lack of updates or bug fixes
- Desire for smartphone compatibility
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Safety
Risk impact
Google Tone is very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this extension unless you absolutely trust this publisher.
Risk likelihood
Google Tone has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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