First discovered by Gem on Youtube, Google Stadia is beginning to test 30-minute game trials as a built-in feature to drive adoption rates up. For now, this new feature is exclusively available on the platform's new exclusive title Hello Engineer, which launched just yesterday. You don't need a … [Read more...] about Google Stadia gets free game trials which you can try first with the launch of Hello Engineer
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A new ASUS Chromebook CX9 just appeared and it’s the device you’ve been looking for
Two weeks ago, the Chromebook that I have been most excited about finally made a permanent debut on ASUS' website, and even now, you can purchase the ultra-premium ASUS Chromebook CX9 in two flavors. Either of those devices will give you the same premium experience with a solid aluminum build, great … [Read more...] about A new ASUS Chromebook CX9 just appeared and it’s the device you’ve been looking for
Professional video editor LumaFusion is being developed for Chromebooks
It seems like every time I figuratively blink, another creative powerhouse of an application that used to be completely out of the question for Chromebooks is being developed or ported natively for Google's operating system. Chromebooks used to be associated with web browsing and nothing more, but … [Read more...] about Professional video editor LumaFusion is being developed for Chromebooks
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are finally coming to the web, but it’s not what you think
Today, Adobe announced some pretty significant news - its two most popular editing applications are officially coming to the web! That's right, Adobe Photoshop for photo editing and Illustrator for vector graphic design will be accessible right through your browser via a simple URL in the near … [Read more...] about Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are finally coming to the web, but it’s not what you think
Youtube reveals who will be leading its Podcast initiative, future of Google Podcasts uncertain
Earlier this month, we discussed how Youtube may have internal plans to absorb Google Podcasts, and how several recent developments point to this. First, background listening on Youtube Music became free for listeners in Canada, potentially indicating that the company is looking to make sure that … [Read more...] about Youtube reveals who will be leading its Podcast initiative, future of Google Podcasts uncertain
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro early benchmarks reveal highest GPU scores for an Android flagship
We're only a day into the public, post-embargo cycle for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro and, so far, the impressions are quite glowing. For Google, that's a good thing as their phones have had a tendency over the years to be a bit less than impressive to the flagship phone review crowd. It's not that … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro early benchmarks reveal highest GPU scores for an Android flagship
Google Contacts begins evolving and becoming more useful as a CRM
Google's contact manager has always been intentionally rudimentary. Being able to plug in new relationships and their basic information is really all it was ever meant to do. Yes, you can apply labels to categorize them, insert (very) basic notes about them, and identify the person's relation to … [Read more...] about Google Contacts begins evolving and becoming more useful as a CRM
Google is battling for the centerpiece of your family this holiday season – your connected TV
Now that Chromecast with Google TV is finally getting personalized user profiles, and the Google TV app is gaining a built-in remote control, it seems that Google is finally taking things seriously. After many failed or floundering years of attempting to make Android TV successful, it looks like the … [Read more...] about Google is battling for the centerpiece of your family this holiday season – your connected TV
Take $150 off this powerful 11th 2-in-1 Gen Chromebook
It's that time of year. The time when Chromebook deals start dropping so quickly that we can hardly keep track of them all. That's great news for consumers but these deals come and go so quickly that you'll want to keep a close watch so you don't miss out. Better yet, you can sign up for our Deals … [Read more...] about Take $150 off this powerful 11th 2-in-1 Gen Chromebook
Kamehameha! Google Stadia goes Super Saiyan with the launch of Dragon Ball Z Kakarot
I'm a self-proclaimed Dragon Ball nerd. I grew up watching the anime right when it came to the Americas in 1996 and watched Dragon Ball, Z, and GT on Toonami. I still need to catch up on DBZ Kai, but regardless, I've always loved the characters, stories, and action presented in the series. My … [Read more...] about Kamehameha! Google Stadia goes Super Saiyan with the launch of Dragon Ball Z Kakarot
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro reviews will arrive today, but beware of some of them
We've not been exactly clear on the embargo date for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro reviews because, frankly, we weren't sure if the agreed embargo date was part of the actual embargo or not. If I agree not to share info about a product before a certain date, it's a blurry line on whether or not the date … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro reviews will arrive today, but beware of some of them
Opinion: Google’s vision of reaching the next billion users conflicts with its beta approach
I speak a ton about how Google is largely a company that's in perpetual beta, and how frustrating that can be for me as an avid user of its services and hardware. It has a vision of reaching the next billion users and with millions of new people coming online for the first time in their lives each … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google’s vision of reaching the next billion users conflicts with its beta approach
