Update 2/28: A Google representative told GamesRadar that the VGC report we mentioned in the article below was "inaccurate and reported hearsay as fact". Apparently, Google does not "have anything, nor have announced anything, with Kojima or Yu Sazuki." If we learn anything more on this topic, we'll … [Read more...] about [U] Stadia was apparently working with Kojima Productions on a horror game before it was canceled
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The Chrome Cast 101: Google SVP’s tweet stokes the Chromebook hardware flame
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start our conversation out by highlighting the very-excellent Simplify Gmail Chrome extension that just hit version 2.0. We reported on this earlier in the week and many, many people seemed very interested in the service and we get into a few of the reasons why this … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 101: Google SVP’s tweet stokes the Chromebook hardware flame
Youtube TV hits another home run by adding support for MLB.TV
If you're a Youtube TV subscriber, you'll probably have noticed that there are plenty of additional services being added in a la carte over the past year. Just last week, it added the Entertainment Plus package which gives subscribers access to HBO Max, Showtime, and STARZ for just $29.99 per month. … [Read more...] about Youtube TV hits another home run by adding support for MLB.TV
Two new Final Fantasy VII games are coming to “mobile” but Chromebooks can run them too
The success of the original Final Fantasy VII game took the world by storm and paved the way for the Final Fantasy VII Remake to dominate the charts last year. Now, two new games in that universe are coming to "mobile", which means that Chromebook owners will be able to enjoy them so long as Square … [Read more...] about Two new Final Fantasy VII games are coming to “mobile” but Chromebooks can run them too
Google TV takes the ‘smart’ out of Smart TV with new Basic mode
Google TV has taken the world by storm this year - so much so that Google hopes to completely replace Android TV with it over the next two years. TV manufacturers have already begun to work with the tech giant to create hand-crafted experiences just for their devices, and TCL and Sony have already … [Read more...] about Google TV takes the ‘smart’ out of Smart TV with new Basic mode
After feedback, Simplify Gmail v2 has a simple pricing structure that looks great
Simplify Gmail v2 is interesting to many users, it would seem. I posted about the service just a few days ago and the interest has been through the roof. That made me feel a tad bit sad, honestly. I've been using Simplify Gmail for quite some time and only mentioned it in passing in an article … [Read more...] about After feedback, Simplify Gmail v2 has a simple pricing structure that looks great
There’s another detachable Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet in the works
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Chrome OS sharing Hub could bring easier sharing to Chrome and PWAs
The upcoming "nearby sharing" feature for Chrome OS has made its way to the Stable channel, albeit, behind a flag. While the feature appears to be working fairly well, it looks like Chromium developers are looking to give users, even more, sharing options on Chrome OS. The new flag turned up in the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS sharing Hub could bring easier sharing to Chrome and PWAs
Google Drive makes it easier to locate and manage permissions for embedded files in Slides
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Hellpoint is now available on Stadia and it looks insane
Hellpoint is a crazy dark and twisted Action RPG that was created by Cradle Games, a Canadian developer that's been wanting to create a Souls-like for years. It features brutal combat, and hellish enemies in a tormented landscape - a derelict space station called Irid Novo. It seriously gives me … [Read more...] about Hellpoint is now available on Stadia and it looks insane
Live Captions for Chrome Desktop and Chrome OS near an official release
In June of last year, we showed off the Live Caption feature in Chrome via a flag in the Canary channel. It allows you to auto-caption live speech from audio sources using the same technology that Pixel phones have had for a while now. It's a fantastic feature that seeks to make Chrome OS more … [Read more...] about Live Captions for Chrome Desktop and Chrome OS near an official release
The ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 gets huge landing page and more official details
It wasn't too long ago that we unearthed a new contender to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet in the form of a new detachable Chromebook from ASUS. At the time, we only had early retail listings to go off of and a few product-related PDFs, but we were able to piece together most of the story for ASUS' … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 gets huge landing page and more official details
