Correction: 12/3/21: Google has reached out to let us know that Little Nightmares is not, in fact, being added back into Stadia Pro and that Darksider's 2 is not leaving Stadia Pro. Instead, Everspace left the Pro lineup on December 1, 2021. We will leave the original article intact … [Read more...] about [U] Stadia Pro subscribers are getting a whopping 7 free games for the month of December
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Holiday ringtones for Nest Doorbells return, but this time they’re free
Last year, Google released festive ringtones for its Nest Hello doorbell, but they were locked behind a Nest Aware subscription. On top of that, some users were having issues with them triggering. This year, the company is bringing these fun little tunes back. The best part is that this time around, … [Read more...] about Holiday ringtones for Nest Doorbells return, but this time they’re free
Why I’ve settled my rear end in the AndaSeat T-Pro 2 and I’m not looking back
Office chairs can be boring and a tad bit confusing. Go on Amazon right now and try to buy a chair that you plan to use for a long time, looks nice and sits very comfortably. In just a few minutes, you'll realize why I say office chairs are confusing. You have ergonomic chairs that range from … [Read more...] about Why I’ve settled my rear end in the AndaSeat T-Pro 2 and I’m not looking back
Youtube’s “Listening controls” feature now available to give you that podcast feel
Youtube recently received a new "Podcast Lead" who has been tasked with cleaning up the experience for podcasting listening and watching on the platform. Kai Chuk, an individual with over 10 years of experience at Google, has been planning something big with his team since then, and with rumors of … [Read more...] about Youtube’s “Listening controls” feature now available to give you that podcast feel
The mid-range ARM Chromebook race heats up as Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
Not content to sit back and let MediaTek get all the ARM-powered Chromebook attention, Qualcomm has announced a new SoC for Chromebooks at their 2021 Snapdragon Tech Summit. Like MediaTek's recently completed Executive Summit, this is a press gathering to basically lay out the plans for the next … [Read more...] about The mid-range ARM Chromebook race heats up as Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
New details for Google’s Pixel Watch surface, point to a potential Spring 2022 release date
So, do you remember last month when we thought Google was going to finally reveal its own smartwatch - the "Pixel Watch" - created by its newly acquired Fitbit team? Do you recall them skipping over it entirely and then hearing nothing of it in the time following? We do. I can't tell you how … [Read more...] about New details for Google’s Pixel Watch surface, point to a potential Spring 2022 release date
Only 6 years late, YouTube Music finally enables native cast support in the web player
This goes beyond a feature being "a long time coming." Since November of 2015, YouTube Music has existed, had a web component, and has been without proper cast support. While this wasn't terrible in the early days, it clearly became a more invasive problem the day Google chose to shut down Google … [Read more...] about Only 6 years late, YouTube Music finally enables native cast support in the web player
This Chrome extension adds the dislike count back into your Youtube viewing experience
Last month, Google removed the public dislike count from Youtube videos in an effort to safeguard against the feature's abuse, and in doing so, angered millions of people. I wrote about how it could be viewed as a positive thing, and while I stand by my convictions, I also believe that many points … [Read more...] about This Chrome extension adds the dislike count back into your Youtube viewing experience
Smart Deal: Gen 2 Lenovo Smart Clock w/free Smart Bulb for $25!
Some of my favorite Google Assistant smart displays don't actually come from the creator of the Assistant platform. Instead, I am a huge fan of Lenovo's growing variety of smart home devices. From the 7" display I keep on my kitchen counter to the second generation smart clock that adorns my … [Read more...] about Smart Deal: Gen 2 Lenovo Smart Clock w/free Smart Bulb for $25!
Android Auto gaining smart replies, digital car keys, and always-on play button for music
In an effort to make driving safer this holiday season, Google is adding a few updates to Android Auto, and as usual, these are most features you would have expected it to have all along. Whether you're traveling across the country or just going down the road to pick a few things up, these should … [Read more...] about Android Auto gaining smart replies, digital car keys, and always-on play button for music
Steam support for Chromebooks could surface this week
After months and months and even more months of waiting, it appears that we may finally get our first look at native Steam gaming on Chrome OS in the very near future. Affectionately known as project 'Borealis', the containerized version of Steam has been in the works for nearly two years and it was … [Read more...] about Steam support for Chromebooks could surface this week
Win one of 5 Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 tablets
Robby and Joe just wrapped up filming the full review of the Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Chromebook Duet. I'll do them a solid and forgo any spoilers while we wait for Joe to finish his editing magic but I will say, this is the first time that Robby has ever walked away from a Chrome OS tablet without … [Read more...] about Win one of 5 Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 tablets
