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
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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
Lenovo USI Pen 2 back in stock and once again on sale
The only USI stylus currently compatible with the popular Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is once again back in stock and on sale. The Lenovo USI pen 2 went on sale shortly last month, but the stock was quickly depleted as Duet 3 owners wanted to get their hands on it. A month later, it looks like the pen … [Read more...] about Lenovo USI Pen 2 back in stock and once again on sale
Google Play to copy Nextbit Robin with app archiving to intelligently save your storage space
Way, way back in the day (a la 2016), a very special phone that was before its time hit the market. It was called the Nextbit Robin, and its hook was that it was marketed as a device that managed its own storage on your behalf so you would never run out of space. By automatically archiving backed-up … [Read more...] about Google Play to copy Nextbit Robin with app archiving to intelligently save your storage space
ChromeOS 106 has finally arrived
ChromeOS 106 is nearly two weeks behind schedule but with all that Google has going on at the moment, I suppose the delay can be forgiven. If you have been sitting on the sidelines, anxiously awaiting the update to version 106, I come bearing good news. As of this morning, ChromeOS 106 has begun its … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 106 has finally arrived
Pixel Watch: hands-on first impressions with Google’s highly-anticipated wearable [VIDEO]
After a very, very long wait, Google has finally made the Google Watch official at their hardware event in New York, and I am so excited to tell you about my early thoughts on it thus far. I've had the watch on my wrist for a few days at this point and my early impressions are very, very favorable. … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch: hands-on first impressions with Google’s highly-anticipated wearable [VIDEO]
Pixel 7 Pro: hands-on and initial impressions with Google’s new flagship phone [VIDEO]
Google has officially revealed all their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City last week, and while we've all been inundated with early info about the Pixel 7 Pro since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the actual details we've been … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro: hands-on and initial impressions with Google’s new flagship phone [VIDEO]
