Stadia often has 'featured deals' that cycle each week or so. Today, we were surprised to see several popular titles on sale for less next to nothing. As if they weren't doing enough to get people excited about the platform, you can now pick up Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and … [Read more...] about Just $11 each on Stadia – Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and Zombie Army 4
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Google Stadia is now available in 8 more European countries
Within the next 24 hours, gamers across Europe will be able to get a taste of Google's cloud gaming platform for the first time! In a blog post this morning, the company announced support for eight new locations, bringing Stadia's total coverage to 29 countries! Previously, it was only available in … [Read more...] about Google Stadia is now available in 8 more European countries
Migrate from Google Cloud Print with these 12 Alternatives
Over the past few days, I've addressed the difficult topic of Google Cloud Print's untimely demise. We've already put out a guide for those who are looking to transition from it on their personal Chromebooks and another for teachers and business owners to get their students and employees switched … [Read more...] about Migrate from Google Cloud Print with these 12 Alternatives
Google is working on user-customized keyboard shortcuts for Chrome [UPDATED]
-- UPDATE: December 7th, 2020 @ 2:30pm -- For power users and those who like to get lots of stuff done a bit more quickly than others, keyboard shortcuts exist. Between operating system shortcuts and app-specific ones, however, it can get pretty easy to get lost once we move past CTRL+X, CTRL+C, … [Read more...] about Google is working on user-customized keyboard shortcuts for Chrome [UPDATED]
Chromebook Deals: Take up to $150 off three of our top picks
Cyber Week is squarely in the rearview mirror but Best Buy just rolled out some great deals on three devices that made our "Best of 2020" list and this is your chance to save big on a great Chromebook. The first device on the list happens to be our number one device of the year and it's already a … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: Take up to $150 off three of our top picks
[Update: Available] Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition enters the battlefield on Stadia this week
In just two days, Sega's fanbase will have another title on Google Stadia to enjoy. Joining Football Manager 2020, the publisher will bring their beloved and long-running Valkyria Chronicles series to the platform with the Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition on Tuesday, December 6, 2020. The … [Read more...] about [Update: Available] Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition enters the battlefield on Stadia this week
Google integrates Web Vitals HUD into the Chrome browser
No one likes a web page that loads slowly. Developers and designers exhaust hours doing what they can to make sure their sites load quickly so that the overall user experience is a good one. This, of course, benefits the end-user but there's much more to it than just a happy viewer. Google is … [Read more...] about Google integrates Web Vitals HUD into the Chrome browser
Google’s partnership with ADT will begin taking form in Q3 of next year
When the Nest Secure was discontinued in October without a successor in sight, we had sneaking suspicions that it could be the result of Google's upcoming partnership with security company ADT. However, until now, we haven't heard much about what that could look like or when exactly it would roll … [Read more...] about Google’s partnership with ADT will begin taking form in Q3 of next year
Chromebooks may be getting a big upgrade to the max number of virtual desks allowed
Only in prototype phase at this point, a new upgrade is on the way for Chrome OS virtual desks and it is a pretty substantial change to the feature. Additionally, it is perhaps the only remaining, large-scale issue I currently have with the virtual desks on Chromebooks at this point. What is it? … [Read more...] about Chromebooks may be getting a big upgrade to the max number of virtual desks allowed
Become the Employee of the Month when Journey to the Savage Planet comes to Stadia Pro
Last year, just a month after Stadia launched to the public, game developer Typhoon Studios joined Stadia Games and Entertainment, the platform's in-house development team for first-party titles. At that time, I immediately had a feeling that we would eventually see Journey to the Savage Planet land … [Read more...] about Become the Employee of the Month when Journey to the Savage Planet comes to Stadia Pro
Google wants to turn every book into an audiobook using machine learning
Google Assistant received more natural-sounding voice models again in October thanks to updated natural language processing and prosody models which use machine learning to understand and stitch together sentences with better intonation, rhythm, and stress. Now, they seem to be applying that same … [Read more...] about Google wants to turn every book into an audiobook using machine learning
How to print from your personal Chromebook without Google Cloud Print
With Google Cloud Print being whisked away into the sunset in just a few weeks on December 31, 2020, many of you have seen the notice plastered at the top of your Chromebook's print dialogue and have reached out to ask us what your options are going forward into the new year. Google Cloud Print, or … [Read more...] about How to print from your personal Chromebook without Google Cloud Print
