Say what you will about Google Stadia, but one thing that I loved about it is that when certain games became available to you, they stayed so long as you were subscribed to the cloud service or purchased them directly. Sure, it's shut down now, but guess what - we got all of that money back we spent … [Read more...] about Amazon Luna will have lost nearly 100 games over the course of the past four months
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Google is working on an Apple AirTag competitor codenamed “Grogu”
Many of you may be familiar with Tile, an accessory that you can attach to many household objects or personal belongings and track or locate it via (UWB) Bluetooth if it gets lost. Apple has created something similar within its ecosystem called the Apple AirTag. To date, Android users have no … [Read more...] about Google is working on an Apple AirTag competitor codenamed “Grogu”
Don’t miss this absurd deal on the fantastic Acer Chromebook Spin 714
More than any other Chromebook in recent memory, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has been one that continually finds itself on sale. While this is the case with many Chromebooks from both Acer and HP throughout the year, the Spin 714 has been more aggressively discounted than most, making it a very … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this absurd deal on the fantastic Acer Chromebook Spin 714
Pixel Watch Deal: Don’t miss this second chance on our favorite WearOS device
You can always tell when a new product is low-key awesome when a few months after its launch, you can't find anyone griping about it. There are few examples of this phenomenon better than Google's Pixel Watch. The long-awaited WearOS device had been hyped for so long, it was difficult to know … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch Deal: Don’t miss this second chance on our favorite WearOS device
Now that Google Stadia has shut down, Crayta is following suit
While Crayta was one of Stadia's first exclusive games and gave players a world of their own to create and explore together (prop hunt was a load of fun!), it seems it will no longer be available to play. Ever since Google's cloud gaming platform shut down last month, the unique title had a whole … [Read more...] about Now that Google Stadia has shut down, Crayta is following suit
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip unboxing: this one is legit!
Even though we had a quick hands-on time with the brand-new ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (let's go with Vibe CX34 from here on out) at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, those impressions can be misleading. Between the noise, the crowds, and basic exhaustion, it is easy to misread a new device. And it can … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip unboxing: this one is legit!
Android 14 may introduce the ability to use your phone as a webcam for your Windows or Mac PC
I was personally not aware of this, but apparently, you can use your Android phone as a webcam for your Windows or Mac PC. Color me surprised, though I suppose I shouldn't be - the technology is capable. I simply never thought to use my phone as a camera for the computer because I've always had this … [Read more...] about Android 14 may introduce the ability to use your phone as a webcam for your Windows or Mac PC
Google is airing a Search and AI live stream next week and may discuss its answer to ChatGPT
Earlier this week, we discussed how Google has been internally testing several AI chatbots since it's gone on red alert in wake of ChatGPT's rise to dominance. Its competition is being touted as capable of putting Google Search out of business within just a few short years, and whether or not that's … [Read more...] about Google is airing a Search and AI live stream next week and may discuss its answer to ChatGPT
The Chrome Cast 213: Galaxy Unpacked makes us long for a new Samsung Chromebook
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend quite a bit of time talking through the latest Unpacked event from Samsung. On February 1st, Samsung took the wraps off their new phones - the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra - and a few other interesting new products as well. In the midst of those other … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 213: Galaxy Unpacked makes us long for a new Samsung Chromebook
The future of Chrome’s Picture-in-Picture mode will feature more dynamic content at a glance
One of my favorite Chrome features to date is the ability to pop videos out of YouTube and elsewhere on the web and play them in a smaller window at the corner of my screen while I multitask and crush some work. This is called Picture-in-Picture mode, and to date, it's been a pretty utilitarian … [Read more...] about The future of Chrome’s Picture-in-Picture mode will feature more dynamic content at a glance
Chrome for Android will soon let you delete the last 15 minutes of your browsing history
Back in March of 2022, Google updated its Search app for Android with a neat trick - the ability to delete the last 15 minutes of your browsing history with just a few taps. By tapping on your profile picture at the top-right of the app, choosing "delete last 15 minutes" and confirming via a pop-up … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android will soon let you delete the last 15 minutes of your browsing history
Google’s ‘Game Dashboard’ from Pixel phones is on the way to Chromebooks, too
There are quite a few Android phones that come with a dedicated settings menu just for gaming. Samsung, OnePlus, and ASUS provide gaming layers that I've used over the years and each one has its perks. One of my absolute favorite features in a game mode came with OnePlus phones during the OnePlus … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Game Dashboard’ from Pixel phones is on the way to Chromebooks, too
