In addition to being able to use third-party game controllers on your TV with Stadia to play your favorite titles, Google's game streaming platform is now adding the option to connect up your phone as a controller for Android TV users, according to 9to5Google's latest APK teardown of the app. With … [Read more...] about Stadia is preparing to let you use your phone as a game controller on Android TV devices
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ARM and NVIDIA Gaming Chromebooks are in the works
One day soon we will see serious Arm gaming Chromebooks. With realistic ray-traced graphics. Rendered on a NVIDIA graphics card. Pinch me, I must be dreaming! A few months ago, our very own Gabriel Brangers reported on an official announcement from NVIDIA about them combining an Arm CPU with an … [Read more...] about ARM and NVIDIA Gaming Chromebooks are in the works
Google pushes a fix for the recently borked Chrome OS 91 update
It has been a rough few weeks for Google and Chrome OS users. July started off with an incremental update that inadvertently crushed the CPUs on a wide range of Chromebooks. Google quickly halted the update but that resulted in the unintended breaking of the Linux container. For most users, this … [Read more...] about Google pushes a fix for the recently borked Chrome OS 91 update
The 2nd generation Google Pixel Buds have been discontinued in favor of the new A-Series
Google's new Pixel Buds A-Series have recently hit the market, and with an affordable $99 price tag and streamlined features, it's hard not to buy them. We usually see previous iterations of hardware stick around for a year or two after the launch of its successor before the company yanks them from … [Read more...] about The 2nd generation Google Pixel Buds have been discontinued in favor of the new A-Series
How to make Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders work for you, not against you
Earlier this week, I discussed how enabling Google Assistant's Workday Reminders was a decision that I sorely regret, and while I stick with everything I said regarding how frustrating and overwhelming they were to use, I wanted to avoid complaining about it without providing a solution. Through my … [Read more...] about How to make Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders work for you, not against you
The already-excellent ASUS Flip CX5 is getting a higher-spec version
We've reviewed the ASUS CX5 (the 15-inch version) and in most ways, it is a fantastic machine. The 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake Core i3 has more speed than nearly anything we've every tested, the 8GB of RAM is plenty, and the 128GB of NVMe storage allows the user plenty of fast, local storage to use. … [Read more...] about The already-excellent ASUS Flip CX5 is getting a higher-spec version
Deal Alert: The Tiger Lake HP Chromebook x340 14c is down to $540
As if the release of ASUS' highly-anticipated Chromebook CX9 wasn't enough to be excited about, HP has just dropped a killer deal in its premium Tiger Lake flagship and it's a doozie. The 11th Gen Core i3 convertible comes packing 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a premium build that makes it the … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The Tiger Lake HP Chromebook x340 14c is down to $540
Google Maps integrates Trips, adds live crowdedness indicators for transit, more
Now that millions of people are trying to get back to normal life as best they can, Google has stepped in once again as they have through the entire pandemic to assist. Google Maps is gaining several new features that will help you reminisce and plan for the future as you figure out what traveling … [Read more...] about Google Maps integrates Trips, adds live crowdedness indicators for transit, more
The drool-worthy ASUS Chromebook CX9 is now up for pre-order
Yesterday, the Chromebook that I have been waiting impatiently for months to get my hands on finally popped in ASUS' online store. At that time, the ASUS Chromebook CX9 with its gorgeous design and feature-rich spec sheet was listed as "coming soon" which led me to believe that it would be available … [Read more...] about The drool-worthy ASUS Chromebook CX9 is now up for pre-order
Stadia for Android TV’s biggest advantage is an easy one to overlook
We did a video not long ago taking a look at the long-awaited Stadia app for Android/Google TV. While Google launched the new (and quite popular) Chromecast with Google TV back in October, Stadia's official arrival only happened last month. It was a conundrum that didn't help Stadia out in the … [Read more...] about Stadia for Android TV’s biggest advantage is an easy one to overlook
CTL debuts rugged Jasper Lake Chromebook NL72 starting at $289
The new school year will be upon us before you know it and CTL has slid in just in time to bring a new Chromebook to market that could be an impressive upgrade for districts looking to upgrade an aging fleet of devices. The all-new CTL Chromebook NL72 and NL72T feature the latest Intel Jasper Lake … [Read more...] about CTL debuts rugged Jasper Lake Chromebook NL72 starting at $289
How to fix Google Chrome’s ‘Nearly up-to-date’ infinite loop issue on Windows
Recently, I've been test-driving Windows 11 to draw as many comparisons and contrasts from it as I can to Chrome OS both for fun and for research. I've concluded that Windows 11 borrowed more than a few things from Chrome OS, and the fact that that is not such a bad thing after all. Recently, I've … [Read more...] about How to fix Google Chrome’s ‘Nearly up-to-date’ infinite loop issue on Windows
