Because Google's cloud gaming platform is most often played with a gamepad, and most often on a laptop, desktop, or television, it simply seemed like a convenience that it originally created a touch gamepad feature a while back. Now, with the potential of Stadia launching a full-on touchscreen … [Read more...] about Stadia could one day be a new home for Android games and Google just laid the groundwork
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Google officially launches Live Caption for audio and video in the Chrome browser
About a month ago, I got hands-on with the Chrome browser's Live Captions feature via a developer flag by the same name and I have to say, it's a pretty awesome feature. For those who are unaware, the browser will utilize machine learning and AI in order to automatically generate captions for live … [Read more...] about Google officially launches Live Caption for audio and video in the Chrome browser
How to disable your Chromebook’s super annoying auto-brightness feature
Ever since Google introduced the new Adaptive Auto-Brightness feature to Chromebooks, I have detested it. The screen will automatically dim based on machine learning models and even ambient light for devices with an ambient sensor built-in. Unfortunately, for many people I've spoken to (myself … [Read more...] about How to disable your Chromebook’s super annoying auto-brightness feature
Google Stadia reaffirms its commitment by planning ‘more than 100’ game releases for 2021
Seemingly in direct response to all of the naysayers who have come out of the woodwork this month because of the company's decision to wind down their in-house game development studios, Stadia has re-upped its commitment by stating that they will be bringing 'more than 100 games' to the platform. In … [Read more...] about Google Stadia reaffirms its commitment by planning ‘more than 100’ game releases for 2021
We now have our second 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook in development: ‘Shadowkeep’
While we are awaiting the arrival of the first 11th-gen Tiger Lake Intel Chromebooks and expect them to come in fast and furious throughout 2021, there's yet another Intel update on the way for both laptops and desktops in the form of the 12th-gen Alder Lake chips. We've talked about this before … [Read more...] about We now have our second 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook in development: ‘Shadowkeep’
Why I’m getting excited for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
With the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 recently showing up in a Best Buy listing, it seems the time is nearing for us to finally get our hands on the latest Chrome OS laptop from Samsung. We've talked about it before, but it is worth noting again, here: the follow up to last year's top-end Chromebook … [Read more...] about Why I’m getting excited for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
Apple’s M1 chip has us very excited for a Google ARM processor [VIDEO]
A couple of weeks ago we made the decision to purchase a new Mac Mini with the M1 processor to replace our 2016 MacBook Pro that I use to edit all of our videos. We made the purchase partially because we needed a new editing station but also because we wanted to put this new ARM-based processor to … [Read more...] about Apple’s M1 chip has us very excited for a Google ARM processor [VIDEO]
The laptop for everyone – Top 5 times that Chromebooks have shown up on television
Chromebooks have been tech's best-kept secret for some time now, but that's changed dramatically over the past few years. Being lightweight, versatile, and forward-thinking, Google's laptops have increasingly made their way into schools, homes, and businesses. Chromebooks really are for everyone - … [Read more...] about The laptop for everyone – Top 5 times that Chromebooks have shown up on television
You should be able to play Magic the Gathering: Arena natively on your Chromebook soon
We're seeing a lot of major game publishers port their titles to "Android" as apps over the past year and by extension, they're often able to be played to some degree on Chromebooks via Google Play Store compatibility. Diablo Immortal is on its way, League of Legends: Wild Rift will be in open beta … [Read more...] about You should be able to play Magic the Gathering: Arena natively on your Chromebook soon
[U: Available] Sweet, coins! Scott Pilgrim vs. The World returns to the face of the earth thanks to Ubisoft
Update: Now available. You can buy Scott Pilgrim vs. The World using the button at the bottom of this article. It costs $14.99 USD or €14.99. Go fight those evil exes! In 2014, the world saw an example of the implications which all-digital games could have. After being delisted from the Xbox … [Read more...] about [U: Available] Sweet, coins! Scott Pilgrim vs. The World returns to the face of the earth thanks to Ubisoft
The one port 2020 taught me to fall in love with again on a Chromebook
As time has gone on, Chromebooks have been moving towards a leaner, sleeker look and feel in the mid-range and high-end. Thinner devices mean less room for an assortment of ports and devices like the original Pixelbook paved the way for the ultra-refined port selection on current Chromebooks. … [Read more...] about The one port 2020 taught me to fall in love with again on a Chromebook
Google collects all of its subscription services into one place to make sure you know about them
Last night, a new page was launched on the Google Store that has a rather odd and unexpected focus - subscriptions. This new page collects all of the company's subscription-based services into one place and advertises them in an effort to gain new sign-ups. While I think that it's unusual to see … [Read more...] about Google collects all of its subscription services into one place to make sure you know about them
