We've spent some time recently talking about the upcoming Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5. The compact, 8.8-inch Android gaming tablet was officially unveiled at MWC last month and brings a massive 9,000 mAh battery alongside the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. But that highly anticipated $849 tablet … [Read more...] about Lenovo executive teases a larger version of the Legion Tab Gen 5
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The Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion deadline is here for real this time around
As we approach the third anniversary of Stadia’s shutdown, the final "active" remnant of Google’s cloud gaming experiment is about to go dark. For years, the official Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion tool has lived on borrowed time, receiving multiple last-minute extensions from Google. … [Read more...] about The Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion deadline is here for real this time around
GameChat on the go: Pixel phones now work as webcams for Switch 2
One of the coolest features of the new Switch 2 is GameChat. It allows you to join group video calls where everyone shares their game screen and camera feed, letting you see your friends' reactions in real-time while you play Mario Kart or Smash Bros. There is just one problem: the Switch 2 … [Read more...] about GameChat on the go: Pixel phones now work as webcams for Switch 2
Google and NVIDIA launch ‘GeForce NOW Fast Pass’ exclusively for Chromebooks
We talk a lot about how cloud gaming has fundamentally changed the value proposition of Chromebooks. You no longer need a $2,000 rig to play AAA titles; you just need a solid internet connection. Now, Google is sweetening the deal even more by partnering with NVIDIA to launch a brand new, exclusive … [Read more...] about Google and NVIDIA launch ‘GeForce NOW Fast Pass’ exclusively for Chromebooks
Cloud gaming levels up as GeForce NOW begins RTX 5080-class streaming next week
This week's GeForce NOW Thursday showed up today packed with big news. While we have a great list of new games arriving this week and throughout the month, that's completely overshadowed by the main event: NVIDIA has just announced that it is beginning the roll-out of its NVIDIA Blackwell RTX … [Read more...] about Cloud gaming levels up as GeForce NOW begins RTX 5080-class streaming next week
‘Squid Game: Unleashed’ is coming to Chromebooks, and that’s pretty cool
We're always on the lookout for signs that gaming on Chromebooks is being taken more seriously, and today we have a fantastic one. It's not just another Android game that will run on ChromeOS; it's a popular, exclusive title from Netflix that is being specifically optimized for large screens, … [Read more...] about ‘Squid Game: Unleashed’ is coming to Chromebooks, and that’s pretty cool
GeForce NOW is offering 40% off Performance memberships this summer
Get ready to "Sale Into Summer," as NVIDIA is turning up the heat with a fantastic new deal for GeForce NOW and a fresh batch of 11 games hitting the cloud streaming service this week. If you've been waiting for the right moment to try out premium cloud gaming or extend your existing subscription, … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW is offering 40% off Performance memberships this summer
Roblox gets a 2X speed boost on Chromebooks and some exclusive swag
Roblox has solidified its position as a go-to platform for immersive gaming and creation on Chromebooks. The platform's developers are consistently working to enhance the user experience on ChromeOS, and their latest efforts are quite impressive. In a collaborative effort, Roblox and the ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Roblox gets a 2X speed boost on Chromebooks and some exclusive swag
The impressive Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is legitimately back in stock and I want one
Back at CES 2025, a small-ish tablet from Lenovo really seemed to capture the imagination of a wide audience that is clearly still interested in an easy-to-hold yet still-powerful tablets. The initial announcement of the Legion Tab 3 was met with tons of excitement, and shortly after it made a … [Read more...] about The impressive Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is legitimately back in stock and I want one
GeForce NOW offers new, upgraded Performance Membership
This week, NVIDIA is dropping some serious upgrades to its cloud gaming service, and it all starts with a new name and new abilities for what used to be called the Priority membership: say hello to GeForce NOW Performance. For the same price as the outgoing Priority membership, Performance … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW offers new, upgraded Performance Membership
Play the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Chromebook as soon as it releases tonight
Being a gaming fan on a Chromebook can be frustrating when it comes to game realeases. Sure, we have lots of game streaming options, but most times we don't see big titles launch on something like GeForce NOW at the same time as the big consoles. But that's not what's going on today! GeForce NOW … [Read more...] about Play the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Chromebook as soon as it releases tonight
If the Google TV Streamer has a solid Bluetooth stack, I’m sold
I've been through more streaming dongles than I care to count. And most of them delivered on the stuff they were meant to, providing a seamless way to watch the endless entertainment that is at all of our fingertips at this point. One of the parts of the equation that most of these streaming … [Read more...] about If the Google TV Streamer has a solid Bluetooth stack, I’m sold
