In a move that should surprise basically no one, 'Borealis' (the inside name for the project that is bringing Steam gaming to Chromebooks) is getting controller support akin to what we currently have on Chrome OS for Stadia and GeForce NOW. Tested on 'Kled' - AKA the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 - this … [Read more...] about Chromebook Steam gaming container ‘Borealis’ getting broad controller support
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[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
ASUS unveils 3 new Chromebooks at CES 2021 with Intel Evo and AMD on board
Just when you thought CES 2021 wasn't delivering too much on the Chromebook front, ASUS shows up and blows down the doors with not one, not two, but three new Chromebooks for the upcoming year. Two of them are rocking the latest 11th-gen Tiger Lake processors from Intel and the other is a first … [Read more...] about ASUS unveils 3 new Chromebooks at CES 2021 with Intel Evo and AMD on board
League of Legends: Wild Rift will soon place one of the world’s most played games on Chromebooks
Cloud gaming is all the rage right now, with services like Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce NOW taking center stage, but Google Play Games still have a few tricks up their sleeve. Several extremely popular titles are finally making their way to Chromebooks this year thanks to their in-built Play … [Read more...] about League of Legends: Wild Rift will soon place one of the world’s most played games on Chromebooks
Future Google TV remotes may get ‘Watchlist’ buttons thanks to Collections
I know, I know - "Michael needs to stop talking about Google Collections. It's getting a bit ridiculous and he's not really on to anything here", I hear you saying, but Google has been leaning more heavily into the idea of letting users curate content via its new bookmark icon that's been popping up … [Read more...] about Future Google TV remotes may get ‘Watchlist’ buttons thanks to Collections
Google TV will drive the experience in Sony’s new ‘Bravia XR’ televisions
Sony has long since relied on Android TV to help users get the most out of their televisions, but since this year saw the rise and dominance of Google TV, it looks as though the media giant has gained enough confidence in Google's vision for the future to be on board. Starting with their new Bravia … [Read more...] about Google TV will drive the experience in Sony’s new ‘Bravia XR’ televisions
5 ways Google Collections can improve and how it could replace Pinterest
I recently published an article that discussed what Google's Collections feature is and how you can use it to inspire your 2021 goals. Today, we're going to round off the trifecta of articles I had originally planned around this topic by taking a deep dive into how the service can improve and how it … [Read more...] about 5 ways Google Collections can improve and how it could replace Pinterest
Chrome-based PWAs for Windows take another step towards a more-native feel
It seems like lately that PWAs are all the rage. Well, at least around our office, anyway. To be honest, there are still plenty of people who don't know anything about PWAs (progressive web apps) and, frankly, don't need to. At the end of the day, if a PWA is built well and delivered seamlessly, … [Read more...] about Chrome-based PWAs for Windows take another step towards a more-native feel
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
NVIDIA GeForce NOW shows explosive growth for cloud-based gaming in 2020
We've talked quite a bit about GeForce NOW in the last year and for good reason: it is a fantastic game streaming service that works well across a ton of platforms. Back in February, they launched out of Beta and brought their Chrome OS solution in August, allowing users to stream their game … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GeForce NOW shows explosive growth for cloud-based gaming in 2020
How to request a refund on the Google Play Store
Unlike an ugly sweater which can't be returned lest your aunt take notice and knit you a new one (is that trope real?) Google Play Store apps and content can be refunded if you accidentally purchase the wrong thing or just don't like it for any reason. You may also want a refund if a friend or … [Read more...] about How to request a refund on the Google Play Store
Native Steam (Borealis) on Chrome OS likely arriving mid-2021
Gaming on Chrome OS has undergone some serious changes over the past year or so as platforms like Stadia and GeForce Now has given users the ability to stream high-performance games in the browser without the need for high-end hardware. That said, don't think we've forgotten about the little Chrome … [Read more...] about Native Steam (Borealis) on Chrome OS likely arriving mid-2021
