Google recently introduced a new data layer in Maps which will inform you of COVID-19 cases and trends in your area. They have long since been a source that people turn to for reliable information regarding natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis and their mission statement includes organizing data and making it accessible to everyone, […]
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Google Play Movies and TV updated to reflect Google TV branding – web interface deprecated
Now that Google has revealed their new Chromecast with Google TV built-in, they’ve also begun to update the Google Play Movies and TV app across Android, Chrome OS and Apple devices. As of right now, the name and screenshots of the listing are all that’s changed. It’s now temporarily called “Google TV (previously Play Movies […]
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Risk of Rain 2 is now available on Stadia for hours of co-op madness
At long last, Risk of Rain 2 is available on Stadia. This entry to the series is a 3D sequel to Risk of Rain – a 2D roguelike that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The premise of the game is that you must survive an onslaught of alien enemies on foreign […]
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Google Photos editor updated with new design and powerful features, rolling out now
During Google’s ‘Launch Night In’ event, they revealed two new Pixel phones and in the process, unveiled a refreshed suite of editing tools in Google Photos. Along with its much improved design comes a focus on machine learning and AI so that you can make more helpful edits to your photos. Goodbye Snapseed? The new […]
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Chromecast with Google TV to officially gain support for Stadia next year
Google’s new Chromecast with Google TV was officially shown off to the public yesterday. Much of what was revealed was confirmed after the device, like all of Google’s other hardware, leaked in full. The biggest blow to Stadia fans was that the packaging failed to include the cloud gaming service at all and people have […]
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Claim your Stadia Pro games for October Now – Dead by Daylight, Jotun, Celeste, more
Update: Dead by Daylight will be available at 12:00pm EST or 9:00am PST. Stadia continues to knock my Chromebook socks off (yes, I’m wearing them, don’t judge me!) with a slew of free games each month. Right when I think they can’t possibly afford to give out any more lest they run out of games […]
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Your Google Play Pass for October includes 19 games – Ticket to Earth, OLO Loco, more
I’ve lost count of how many games are available in Google Play Pass now, but we’re going to spend some time curating them for you eventually. For the month of October you’re getting 20 more games! Our favorites from this lineup are Meteorfall: Journeys – a permadeath deck-building roguelike that’s different every time you play, […]
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Disney+ adds GroupWatch feature for watching with friends and family, even when apart
Hot off the heels of extensions like Netflix Party and Scener, which quickly became popular due to the pandemic, Disney+ is adding the ability to watch movies and TV shows through their subscription service with friends. With GroupWatch, up to seven people can watch anything from the vast and growing Disney+ library in real time […]
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Google’s All New Chromecast with Google TV just stole Roku’s spotlight
At long last we get the scoop on Google’s all new Chromecast with Google TV built-in. They began their ‘Launch Night In’ event today by stating how TV is at the heart of the home for our families and they’re not wrong. It’s sporting a revamped and re-branded Google TV instead, which seeks to help […]
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Google’s ‘Kid’s Space’ could become a fun nest hub learning center for your children
As Google Family Link continues to grow in popularity, it also continues to gain new tricks. In the last year alone, it’s become a well rounded home for both parents and children alike to learn about online safety and have peace of mind in what content is being taken into their homes. Tools like Be […]
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[Update: Claim Now] Stadia Pro continues trend by giving away another six free games this month, removes another three
Update: After being delayed by a few hours, Dead by Daylight is now available for Pro subscribers to claim. Now that competition is heating up between Stadia and Geforce Now and Amazon’s Luna is about to enter the ring, Google is doing a better job at staying competitive by continuing its trend of giving away […]
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How to care for your Chromebook’s battery
For those who use their Chromebooks as a desktop via a docking station or simply don’t like to risk travelling with a laptop that’s not at 100% battery before they take off, they often leave it plugged in for the entire time they’re using it. Some people even leave their Chromebooks plugged in overnight like […]
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Google is shutting down Rivet, their awesome kids reading app, but it’s actually a good thing
You’d be forgiven if you had no idea who Area 120 was. I personally had no clue until my son found an awesome kids reading app called Rivet. Area 120 is Google’s in house incubator. Googlers get to use 20% of their time on something they feel will most benefit the company and was created […]
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Lenovo USI Stylus Review – A sign of things to come
A Pressure Sensitive Lifestyle As an artist, the moment I saw the Pixel Slate hit the marketplace, I eagerly bought it. No longer would I need to boot up my Windows PC, grab my Wacom tablet, plug it in and try to locate my missing stylus in order to begin drawing. No longer would I […]
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[Updated] Amazon Luna cloud gaming service announced. Here’s absolutely everything you need to know!
In a year where public skepticism of cloud gaming is at an all time high due to it being more mainstream yet still foreign to many, another large tech company has entered the ring. During its 2020 hardware event, Amazon announced a new cloud gaming service called Luna which seeks to compete with the likes […]
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