Starting today, the folks over at Stadia will be rolling out a regular series of posts called Stadia Savepoint, aimed at keeping new and existing Stadia users updated on all the things that are happening with the fledgling gaming platform. With a new console, there's a lot to keep up with. With a … [Read more...] about Stadia to introduces a new way to get players up to speed
Google, Amazon, Apple and others will work together to sort out the smart home mess they’ve made
Standards in the tech industry can be a very, very tricky thing. We have standards that we see and interact with every single day and they make everything a lot better. Standard plug sizes, standard batteries, standard code for the web, etc. When companies can come to agreements around certain … [Read more...] about Google, Amazon, Apple and others will work together to sort out the smart home mess they’ve made
Why you should buy the Google Nest Mini instead of the Home Mini every time [VIDEO]
Back in October at Google's Hardware event, one of the new pieces of hardware was a discrete, modest, but very meaningful update to the cheapest in-home device in Google's lineup: the Google Home Mini. That device is single-handedly responsible for the ingress of the Google Assistant into countless … [Read more...] about Why you should buy the Google Nest Mini instead of the Home Mini every time [VIDEO]
Chrome OS 79 fixes the only real issue I had with the Pixelbook Go
We've not been shy about reporting on the Pixelbook Go's appeal since it was released a little over a month ago. I have zero issues telling anyone I talk to that it is the best Chromebook experience on the market right now even if the asking price is a tad bit high in some people's opinions. I … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 79 fixes the only real issue I had with the Pixelbook Go
Google adds 3 new big games to Stadia this week
Just yesterday I was making the point that Stadia needs two things more than anything else to succeed in the gaming space: games and players. All the cool tech, features, and abilities of cloud gaming mean nothing without those two key ingredients. Almost as if on queue, Google is announcing … [Read more...] about Google adds 3 new big games to Stadia this week
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: Quickly adjust your display resolution [VIDEO]
As the Chromebook market has evolved, the number of new screen sizes, resolutions, and aspect ratios has only increased. At this point, there are Chrome OS devices anywhere from 10-inches up to 15.6-inches, 720p to 4K, and everything in between. And that's to say nothing of extended displays and … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: Quickly adjust your display resolution [VIDEO]
Google is gifting Stadia Founders an additional Buddy Pass – why it matters
Part of what made the initial buy-in intruiging for the Founder's Edition of Stadia was the 3-month Buddy Pass that would allow a friend to enjoy 90 days of gaming along with you for free. Sure, the ability to snag your gamer name, the unique controller color, and early access to the new gaming … [Read more...] about Google is gifting Stadia Founders an additional Buddy Pass – why it matters
‘Kodama’ could be Lenovo’s new Chrome OS tablet
Just a few weeks back, a post went up on Reddit from a Lenovo employee asking for testers to partake in an early trial of an upcoming Chrome OS tablet from the company. We'd seen this type of thing before with the Lenovo Smart Clock and that testing request showed up just weeks before the Smart … [Read more...] about ‘Kodama’ could be Lenovo’s new Chrome OS tablet
Google is testing a new app for all the media on your Chromebook
Of all the parts of the Chrome OS experience that have been changed, overhauled, or updated, there is still one core system app that has been skipped over again and again: the media viewer. It is functional, but not accessible on its own and the overall look and feel of the app still feels like it … [Read more...] about Google is testing a new app for all the media on your Chromebook
At these prices, the ASUS Chromebook C425 is easy to recommend
Right at the top of December, the ASUS Chromebook C425 dropped in price at both Amazon and Walmart and, while they were slightly different models, I commented that at these prices both versions of this great Chromebooks were worth your attention. Once again, the prices have dipped down into those … [Read more...] about At these prices, the ASUS Chromebook C425 is easy to recommend
This new feature coming to Chrome will be a huge step forward for Web Apps
One of the things I love about both Chrome and Chrome OS is the open-source development the platforms utilize to bring us updates. Part of that update and development process includes multiple installable, usable development channels that general users can mess around with if the mood hits them … [Read more...] about This new feature coming to Chrome will be a huge step forward for Web Apps
Chromebooks can now show your Bluetooth accessory battery levels
A few months back, it was discovered that Google was working to bring Bluetooth battery levels to Chrome OS for connected peripherals. I don't know about you, but guessing at the battery level of my headphones, keyboard and mouse isn't exactly my idea of fun. With more detachable and tablet … [Read more...] about Chromebooks can now show your Bluetooth accessory battery levels
