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Google Play Movies and TV updated to reflect Google TV branding – web interface deprecated
Now that Google has revealed their new Chromecast with Google TV built-in, they've also begun to update the Google Play Movies and TV app across Android, Chrome OS and Apple devices. As of right now, the name and screenshots of the listing are all that's changed. It's now temporarily called "Google … [Read more...] about Google Play Movies and TV updated to reflect Google TV branding – web interface deprecated
Risk of Rain 2 is now available on Stadia for hours of co-op madness
At long last, Risk of Rain 2 is available on Stadia. This entry to the series is a 3D sequel to Risk of Rain - a 2D roguelike that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The premise of the game is that you must survive an onslaught of alien enemies on foreign planets with up to four friends. The … [Read more...] about Risk of Rain 2 is now available on Stadia for hours of co-op madness
Google Photos editor updated with new design and powerful features, rolling out now
During Google's 'Launch Night In' event, they revealed two new Pixel phones and in the process, unveiled a refreshed suite of editing tools in Google Photos. Along with its much improved design comes a focus on machine learning and AI so that you can make more helpful edits to your … [Read more...] about Google Photos editor updated with new design and powerful features, rolling out now
[Update: In-store Oct. 15] Where you can, can’t and should buy the new Chromecast with Google TV
Well, Google's Launch Night In is behind us, and now, we get to wait and see just how well the latest #MadeByGoogle products are going to fare in their respective markets. While we're excited about all of the hardware announced yesterday, one particular product appears to be getting most of the … [Read more...] about [Update: In-store Oct. 15] Where you can, can’t and should buy the new Chromecast with Google TV
Google is developing an on-device grammar check tool for Chromebooks
For nearly every user out there, proper grammar isn't exactly #1 on the priority list. We all want to write and speak in a way that makes us sound educated-enough, but going through the effort to constantly make sure our sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation all line up perfectly isn't … [Read more...] about Google is developing an on-device grammar check tool for Chromebooks
Chromecast with Google TV to officially gain support for Stadia next year
Google's new Chromecast with Google TV was officially shown off to the public yesterday. Much of what was revealed was confirmed after the device, like all of Google's other hardware, leaked in full. The biggest blow to Stadia fans was that the packaging failed to include the cloud gaming service at … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV to officially gain support for Stadia next year
Claim your Stadia Pro games for October Now – Dead by Daylight, Jotun, Celeste, more
Update: Dead by Daylight will be available at 12:00pm EST or 9:00am PST. Stadia continues to knock my Chromebook socks off (yes, I'm wearing them, don't judge me!) with a slew of free games each month. Right when I think they can't possibly afford to give out any more lest they run out of games … [Read more...] about Claim your Stadia Pro games for October Now – Dead by Daylight, Jotun, Celeste, more
Your Google Play Pass for October includes 19 games – Ticket to Earth, OLO Loco, more
I've lost count of how many games are available in Google Play Pass now, but we're going to spend some time curating them for you eventually. For the month of October you're getting 20 more games! Our favorites from this lineup are Meteorfall: Journeys - a permadeath deck-building roguelike that's … [Read more...] about Your Google Play Pass for October includes 19 games – Ticket to Earth, OLO Loco, more
Disney+ adds GroupWatch feature for watching with friends and family, even when apart
Hot off the heels of extensions like Netflix Party and Scener, which quickly became popular due to the pandemic, Disney+ is adding the ability to watch movies and TV shows through their subscription service with friends. With GroupWatch, up to seven people can watch anything from the vast and … [Read more...] about Disney+ adds GroupWatch feature for watching with friends and family, even when apart
Nest Audio: The proper Google Home successor has arrived
Google breezed through the "Launch Night In" hardware event in 30 minutes flat and boy oh boy, was it a well-produced presentation. We'll talk more about that at another time. For now, let's take a look at the all-new Nest Audio speaker. We'll be getting our hands on the new Nest speaker from Google … [Read more...] about Nest Audio: The proper Google Home successor has arrived
Google’s All New Chromecast with Google TV just stole Roku’s spotlight
At long last we get the scoop on Google's all new Chromecast with Google TV built-in. They began their 'Launch Night In' event today by stating how TV is at the heart of the home for our families and they're not wrong. It's sporting a revamped and re-branded Google TV instead, which seeks to help … [Read more...] about Google’s All New Chromecast with Google TV just stole Roku’s spotlight
