An interesting, new title called Dungeons & Gravestone is apparently coming to Google Stadia. In this unique, action RPG puzzler, you'll brave what look to be procedurally generated dungeons (We will confirm this as soon as possible) as your life energy slowly drains the longer you stay and … [Read more...] about Action RPG Puzzler ‘Dungeons & Gravestone’ is coming to Google Stadia
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Google is being sued for pulling the rug from under G Suite Legacy users’ feet
According to The Register, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Google for its decision to begin charging a fee for its G Suite Legacy service as it began to think about how it could fold loyal customers into the Workspace branding earlier this year. Citing a 'breach of contract', and … [Read more...] about Google is being sued for pulling the rug from under G Suite Legacy users’ feet
Stadia launches ‘Party Stream’ to let you livestream gameplay to your closest friends
Stadia has had plenty of innovative livestreaming methods for quite some time now, like sharing live gameplay directly to the largest video platform for sharing in the world - YouTube. This is possible because Google owns both, and the seamless integration is a magical thing. However, being able to … [Read more...] about Stadia launches ‘Party Stream’ to let you livestream gameplay to your closest friends
Read Along by Google is now available as a web application for your Chromebook
Google used to sell a Frozen II-themed Google Home Mini that came bundled with a few bedtime stories that you could activate via a kid and family-friendly service called 'Read along'. Truly, this was available for all Home speakers, but having the brand partnership with Disney helped the company … [Read more...] about Read Along by Google is now available as a web application for your Chromebook
Google files lawsuits against Sonos for hotword detection, wireless charging, and more
Remember last May when Google was sued by Sonos for "stealing" its speaker technology? Remember how you weren't able to control speaker group volume on smart devices thanks to that little kerfuffle? Well, guess what? Google is getting revenge on the company by suing them several times over. It's not … [Read more...] about Google files lawsuits against Sonos for hotword detection, wireless charging, and more
Popular dystopian document thriller ‘Papers, Please’ crosses border checkpoint to Android
Have you ever heard of a "Dystopian Document Thriller"? No? That's because an indie game called 'Papers, Please' invented it. In the same way that Death Stranding made walking exhilarating (depending on who you ask), developer Lucas Pope turned checking border crossing papers as an immigration … [Read more...] about Popular dystopian document thriller ‘Papers, Please’ crosses border checkpoint to Android
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is getting a Family Plan option
I love my PlayStation, and I love Google Stadia. Hell, I even love me some Nvidia GeForce NOW every once in a while, although the Steam or Epic launcher peaking through a game's boot process has been a major turn-off for me. Of all of the services, Stadia and Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass would have to … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is getting a Family Plan option
You may soon be able to live share YouTube, Spotify, Kahoot! and more in Google Meet
Google Duo has begun its transition into Google Meet, and with that, consumers and businesses will all be using the same calling and messaging technology under the same umbrella. To me, the company has come full circle with its messaging, and I'm just and only hoping they don't split it apart again … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to live share YouTube, Spotify, Kahoot! and more in Google Meet
Outlier joins the Chromebook Perks lineup to give you a professional education from home
If I had to recap all of the wonderful Chromebook Perks that you've been able to get over the past two years - especially for those of you who are trying to use your device to create art or to run a business, then I'd be here all day before I get to today's news. Instead, you can read all of my … [Read more...] about Outlier joins the Chromebook Perks lineup to give you a professional education from home
Stadia’s technology to be used for immersive AR and VR headset experiences as well
Google first announced its 'Immersive Stream' technology back in March, and since then, the white label B2B solution has been the center of much controversy regarding the consumer-facing version of Stadia. However, the company has made it clear that the new initiative isn't really new at all, has … [Read more...] about Stadia’s technology to be used for immersive AR and VR headset experiences as well
Side Panel all the things: Chrome’s ‘About This Page’ source information to be moved
It would seem that Google wants its shiny, new Side Panel to be even more all-encompassing than we had initially suspected. Yes, it stores bookmarks, Google Lens, History Journeys, Reading list and more, but that's just not enough, now is it? According to Leopeva64 on Twitter, who initially … [Read more...] about Side Panel all the things: Chrome’s ‘About This Page’ source information to be moved
Google Discover-style widgets appear on the Search homepage once again
Update: Improved image capture for demonstration Google Discover provides so much valuable information in a timely manner to users that its value can't be understated in the modern DNA of Google as a whole. Taking all of the world's information and organizing it to make it as universally … [Read more...] about Google Discover-style widgets appear on the Search homepage once again
