Remember 'vanity URLs'? Those short, descriptive, and most importantly memorable website links that would help you quickly identify a creator's profile or page online? YouTube seems to have just now remembered them, and some individuals have recently received emails asking them to claim their … [Read more...] about YouTube begins rolling out something people have wanted for years – vanity URL ‘handles’
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Pixel 7 Pro display gets 2nd place DxOMark ranking: Excellent HDR10 and color fidelity
Leaks from pre-release Pixel 7 Pro units suggested that Google had made the decision to equip the phone with a Samsung display panel that is newer than the one in the Pixel 6 Pro. It appears that this may actually be the case because the results from the DxOMark Display Test are in, and the findings … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro display gets 2nd place DxOMark ranking: Excellent HDR10 and color fidelity
The Chrome Cast 195: Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and a new gaming Chromebook
A lot has happened since the last episode of The Chrome Cast, and with us taking last week off due to the Google hardware event, there's a ton of stuff to discuss. For this week, we stuck to Google's latest hardware - the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the Pixel Watch - for the majority of our time. … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 195: Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and a new gaming Chromebook
Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i Gaming Chromebook is now available for only $399
It has only been three days since Google announced the first-ever "gaming" Chromebooks designed for an optimal cloud gaming experience. These Chromebooks feature high-res, high refresh rate displays, the fastest connectivity available, and game-centric features like RGB keyboards with anti-ghosting … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i Gaming Chromebook is now available for only $399
Netflix asks you to trade your dignity to save a few bucks with its new ‘Basic with Ads plan’
Netflix is trying a handful of things to save its struggling business, including its efforts to begin spinning up its own game development studio complete with original planned content. While the fruits of its labor are still at least a few years away, it does have a strategy that's going into … [Read more...] about Netflix asks you to trade your dignity to save a few bucks with its new ‘Basic with Ads plan’
Pixel 7 Series drop support 32-bit apps ahead of Android 14
It's no secret that Google has been working for some time now on phasing out 32-bit app support on Android. In fact, since 2019, App Developers have been required to support 64-bit architecture in their apps in order to publish them on the Google Play Store. This was one of the many signs that … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Series drop support 32-bit apps ahead of Android 14
Pixel Buds Pro firmware update fixed my biggest gripe with them
When the Pixel Buds Pro were first announced back at Google I/O 2022, I was a mixture of hyped and skeptical. Google's earbuds have always been nice, but they've also always come with a nagging issue that has made them incapable of being my main, everyday-carry earbuds. That issue? Severe … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro firmware update fixed my biggest gripe with them
Stadia’s Outcasters will be lost to history because it was so closely tied to the service’s DNA
Well, this is just plain sad. Anyone concerned with video game preservation will really be bummed out to learn that Outcasters, a Stadia-exclusive title will not survive the service's shutdown. In a tweet this week, Splash Damage, the game's developer, sent out a final farewell and thank you to … [Read more...] about Stadia’s Outcasters will be lost to history because it was so closely tied to the service’s DNA
Nvidia GeForce NOW begins letting Chrome users stream games in 1600p at 120fps
Until now, you could only stream Nvidia GeForce NOW games via Chrome in 1080p. For any fan of cloud gaming, this has been a potential drawback. Services like Stadia streamed in 4k resolution, but now that that's pretty much dead, it would seem the competition has decided to step up its game - … [Read more...] about Nvidia GeForce NOW begins letting Chrome users stream games in 1600p at 120fps
In an iPad world, Google’s Pixel Tablet is a smart move
For just a moment, allow me to give credit where credit is due. If I were in the market for a tablet and I wanted something that was powerful, productive, and offered a great gaming experience, I wouldn't consider anything other than an iPad. iPadOS owns 55% of the global tablet operating system … [Read more...] about In an iPad world, Google’s Pixel Tablet is a smart move
Why I’m leaving my Pixel 7 Pro on FHD+ instead of the full QHD+ resolution
Right out of the box, if you dig under the hood just a bit on your new Pixel 7 Pro, you'll find a setting in the Display section that now allows for a couple different display resolutions: FHD+ (roughly 1080p) and QHD+ (roughly 1440p). Clicking back and forth between the two, you'd be forgiven for … [Read more...] about Why I’m leaving my Pixel 7 Pro on FHD+ instead of the full QHD+ resolution
Unboxing and first impressions with Acer’s new cloud gaming-focused Chromebook 516 GE
This week, Google took the cover off a new Chromebook initiative that brings together the big three game streaming services (R.I.P. Stadia), ChromeOS, and some new hardware to deliver what they feel is the best overall way to experience game streaming. While streaming your favorite titles from … [Read more...] about Unboxing and first impressions with Acer’s new cloud gaming-focused Chromebook 516 GE
