Update: Destiny 2 is officially available to all Stadia gamers! Perfectly timed to Stadia's first birthday. In just two days, on November 19 at 9 am PST or 12 pm EST, you can begin playing Destiny 2 absolutely free - a Stadia Pro subscription will not be needed! As a reminder, Stadia is a free to … [Read more...] about [Update: Available] Destiny 2 will be Stadia’s very first absolutely free to play game!
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Google makes RCS messaging available globally, end-to-end encryption begins beta testing this month
After several years of failing to make RCS widely available, due primarily to pushback by phone carriers, Google has now officially made their Rich Communication Services or RCS available globally via their Messages app. Now, anyone who downloads it on Android will experience modern chat … [Read more...] about Google makes RCS messaging available globally, end-to-end encryption begins beta testing this month
Get a brand new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for as little as $720
When Best Buy recently dropped the price of Samsung's ultra-premium Galaxy Chromebook to $799, I was confident that it was just a matter of time before Samsung rolled out a deal of its own. I'm happy to say that my gut feeling was spot on. It only took a couple of days for Samsung to match the $799 … [Read more...] about Get a brand new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for as little as $720
New collaboration to bring NFC wireless charging to USI pens for mobile devices
Today, a press release went out highlighting a new collaboration between the NFC Forum and the Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) that should help to bring wireless charging to USI pens via WLC (Wireless Charging Specification). With these universal specifications working together, we should begin … [Read more...] about New collaboration to bring NFC wireless charging to USI pens for mobile devices
Apple M1-optimized version of Chrome is now ready for installation
Just yesterday, we put out a post highlighting the fact that Apple has victoriously delivered on its claims and promises with the new Macbook Air, Macbook Pro and Mac Mini that all contain the new Apple-made M1 silicon inside. Sure, I had to point out the failings of the mobile apps Apple flaunted … [Read more...] about Apple M1-optimized version of Chrome is now ready for installation
Smart displays to become more kid friendly with new ‘Family Tab’
Ever since the popular kid's reading app, Rivet, shut down in September, we've been tracking Google's efforts for families on Assistant-enabled smart displays for quite some time now and even predicted that they would make them kid-friendly and add fun learning experiences for the whole family. Now, … [Read more...] about Smart displays to become more kid friendly with new ‘Family Tab’
Straight to the bank with this – The new Google Pay re-launch is everything I’d hoped for and more
Yesterday, I wrote about how Google Pay was about to receive an update that would massively improve it in significant ways, allowing it to truly compete with Apple Pay. In a Youtube premiere, Google has officially revealed what I had long suspected - the same Pay logo redesign that India had … [Read more...] about Straight to the bank with this – The new Google Pay re-launch is everything I’d hoped for and more
Chrome creates a ‘seal of approval’ process for extensions to help mitigate privacy issues
Chrome extensions are really the only major security concern for the browser's users and it seems they've run amok for far too long now. While Google did implement new policies for extension developers last year with Project Strobe, it didn't do much to assuage the situation. The Chrome team is … [Read more...] about Chrome creates a ‘seal of approval’ process for extensions to help mitigate privacy issues
3 “Best of 2020” Chromebooks are on sale right now
We just wrapped up our annual "Best of" video highlighting our top picks for the Chromebook segments ranging from budget to ultra-premium. Despite 2020 be the most bizarre year in recent history, the options for getting a great Chromebook in any price range are better than ever before and we still … [Read more...] about 3 “Best of 2020” Chromebooks are on sale right now
Even Apple struggles to bring mobile apps to the desktop with their M1 powered Macbooks
Well, the reviews are out and the resounding victory of Apple's move to their own, in-house ARM-based chips seems like a forgone conclusion already. The reviews aren't just good, they are glowing. The expectations haven't just been met, they are being shattered left and right. The Apple M1 chip … [Read more...] about Even Apple struggles to bring mobile apps to the desktop with their M1 powered Macbooks
Chrome 87 brings the largest speed and battery improvements in years, new productivity features
As the holidays inch closer, the Chrome team is releasing their final build of the year. Focusing heavily on their desire to help users get things done and reclaim precious time has been a goal of most of Google's app and service updates lately, especially across Maps, Search, and more. Chrome 87 is … [Read more...] about Chrome 87 brings the largest speed and battery improvements in years, new productivity features
The Best Chromebooks of 2020 [VIDEO]
Well, we made it. 2020 is coming to a close and it's that time of year where we name our favorite Chromebooks for the last 12 months. There have been some great ones and there have been some misses, too. All told, our lineup doesn't look drastically different here at the end of the year than it … [Read more...] about The Best Chromebooks of 2020 [VIDEO]
