Update: Cyberpunk 2077 delayed to December 10, 2020. The game will still launch on Stadia alongside other consoles, because the game was delayed across the board. The delay is an additional 21 days. Update: A Reddit user by the name of Alex_03003 has found an exclusive Stadia Pre-order Easter egg … [Read more...] about [Update: Delayed] Cyberpunk 2077 will launch on Stadia on the same day as PC and consoles
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Google outlines its sustainability efforts, wants plastic-free packaging by 2025
As Google continues to find ways that they can be responsible for their impact on the environment and the community, they've recently outlined the next steps in their goals for creating sustainable hardware products. Having hit their promise of including some recyclable material in all of their … [Read more...] about Google outlines its sustainability efforts, wants plastic-free packaging by 2025
Here’s my ridiculous workaround until YouTube Music decides to add a cast button on the web
It's been a bit of time since I last ranted about one of my biggest hangups with YouTube Music's forceful takeover of Google Play Music, so I figured the time was right to get another complaint out there for Google's consideration. It is well-documented by now that my biggest frustration with … [Read more...] about Here’s my ridiculous workaround until YouTube Music decides to add a cast button on the web
New referral program gives you a free month of Stadia Pro under one condition
In just under a month, Stadia will be a year old. In that year, they've made lots of improvements and released tons of features and games. Aside from their unwanted attention last week, I would say they're doing alright for being new to the game. Most of what people don't like about the cloud gaming … [Read more...] about New referral program gives you a free month of Stadia Pro under one condition
Samsung’s new QLED Chromebook ‘Nightfury’ looks to be entering production
We've not talked too much about Samsung's mysterious 'Nightfury' Chromebook because, to be frank, we just don't fully understand what it will be when it shows up. Knowing this device is packing the same basic internals as the nearly-amazing Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, it has felt a bit odd all along … [Read more...] about Samsung’s new QLED Chromebook ‘Nightfury’ looks to be entering production
Try as I may, I just can’t fall in love with Google’s new Pixel Buds
I love the idea of Google's second-generation Pixel Buds - just not their execution. I was so stoked to finally ditch the original buds with their crazy, twisty wire holding them together - something I never liked or understood - and go true wireless. It's been nice to spend more time listening to … [Read more...] about Try as I may, I just can’t fall in love with Google’s new Pixel Buds
Google Nest Audio review: lots of sound for $99
In the home speaker segment, Google has really found a solid niche that has served to bring the Google Assistant into millions of homes in a simple, affordable way. Starting with the slightly-odd Google Home that began the Google-made smart speaker effort, Google has continued to hone and perfect … [Read more...] about Google Nest Audio review: lots of sound for $99
HP debuts company’s first MediaTek-powered Chromebook for $259
HP is no stranger to ARM processors in Chromebooks but it has been a while since we've seen a device with that flavor of CPU. As a matter of fact, HP hasn't used an ARM processor since 2014 when the Tegra K1 CPU was still a thing but those things are dinosaurs. Six years later, HP has quietly … [Read more...] about HP debuts company’s first MediaTek-powered Chromebook for $259
[Updated: Calendar, Keep] Google’s bold new icons begin rolling out to Chromebook users
Update: Google Keep on the web has now updated its icon as well. Update: The Google Calendar web app icon has started to roll out. Follow the instructions at the end of this article to update yours! Before anyone was privy to the fact that Google was going on a re-branding frenzy, services … [Read more...] about [Updated: Calendar, Keep] Google’s bold new icons begin rolling out to Chromebook users
How to take and share a screenshot on the new Chromecast with Google TV
I can't be the only person who has wished to be able to send a screenshot of something I'm looking at on TV, right? With standard TV, YouTube, Netflix, and a whole host of video content at our fingertips, the entire setup simply begs for still images from all these sources to be shared at a … [Read more...] about How to take and share a screenshot on the new Chromecast with Google TV
[Update: Sale over]Deal Alert: Grab the versatile Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet for $204
Update: Shortly after this was published, Walmart returned the price of the Duet to $249. It's still a great price but you can get the 128GB model for only $20 more at Best Buy. Not sure if this was a hiccup or Walmart only had a certain number of devices at this price. Either way, Best Buy is now … [Read more...] about [Update: Sale over]Deal Alert: Grab the versatile Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet for $204
Are you Sirius? Yup, get a free Nest Mini and 3 months of SiriusXM for $15
Black Friday deals are coming and that means you'll likely be able to pick up a Nest Mini smart speaker for next to nothing at just about every retailer that sells them. Chances are good that many stores will be giving them away as freebies with larger purchases. Even now, you can pick up Google 2nd … [Read more...] about Are you Sirius? Yup, get a free Nest Mini and 3 months of SiriusXM for $15
