So, to start with, you may or may not be familiar with PUBG New State. To be fair, up until a couple weeks ago, I'd only heard of it in passing and I immediately assumed this was just some new mode for the desktop version of PUBG. As a PUBG Mobile player, those changes and additions largely don't … [Read more...] about PUBG New State launches in 3 days and there’s only one Chromeboook you can play it on
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Youtube wants to take on Twitch with gifted memberships and stream raids
Youtube has attempted to steal the massive Twitch audience for years now. It's not that it needs those viewers - Google has the first and second largest platforms in the world right now, but Twitch has a different type of audience. Gamers, game developers, livestreamers in these spaces, and more all … [Read more...] about Youtube wants to take on Twitch with gifted memberships and stream raids
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 unboxing and hands-on first impressions [VIDEO]
Today, we have a pretty special unboxing to do with the brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5. This device was made official back in September, but just arrived in retail locations in mid-October. Lenovo was nice enough to send one over and, as we do around here, we opened it up all on camera. There … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 unboxing and hands-on first impressions [VIDEO]
Tab Maker by Google lets you create your own New Tab Page design as an extension
New tab page designs are nothing new - they've been around for a long time. Before developers could even create their own, Google had several designs available for users to spice up the design of the first thing they see when they get started in Chrome each morning. Recently, the company also … [Read more...] about Tab Maker by Google lets you create your own New Tab Page design as an extension
You can get the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 for under $350 right now
It's just that time of year, folks. Things are going on sale right and left, people are in a shopping sort of mood more than ever, and Chromebook price tags are dropping fast. We talk about deals all the time and while I don't want to paint this one as the greatest deal of all time, I can most … [Read more...] about You can get the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 for under $350 right now
Why I’m struggling to choose between Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro [VIDEO]
This year with Google's new phones - the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro - I'm finding myself in a strange and unforeseen dilemma: I can't decide which one to buy. Look, I get it. I'm in a privileged position of having both of these new phones in my hand and have spent the last week or so getting to know both … [Read more...] about Why I’m struggling to choose between Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro [VIDEO]
As a man of color, I’m really looking forward to RealTone on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
I’ll never forget: it was my senior year in high school, I was getting ready to take my girlfriend to senior prom, and graduation was just around the corner! I recall that time in my life with genuine fondness because there was a real and palpable level of excitement that followed me around … [Read more...] about As a man of color, I’m really looking forward to RealTone on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
Someone already got the full-fledged Google Play Store running on Windows 11
This is pretty wild - the full-fledged Google Play Store, with access to all Android apps, is already up and running on Microsoft's new operating system! As reported by The Verge, an Italian user experience design student has not only achieved this, but then went on to post his tutorial on Youtube … [Read more...] about Someone already got the full-fledged Google Play Store running on Windows 11
Forget benchmarks: video pits Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max in real-world speed test
First off, if you've never watched a Phone Buff speed test, you are in for a real treat. These guys use robots to accurately and fairly perform a battery of real-world actions on phones at the same time to really get a feel for the actual speed of a device. While benchmarks can be helpful, they … [Read more...] about Forget benchmarks: video pits Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max in real-world speed test
Google Stadia gets free game trials which you can try first with the launch of Hello Engineer
First discovered by Gem on Youtube, Google Stadia is beginning to test 30-minute game trials as a built-in feature to drive adoption rates up. For now, this new feature is exclusively available on the platform's new exclusive title Hello Engineer, which launched just yesterday. You don't need a … [Read more...] about Google Stadia gets free game trials which you can try first with the launch of Hello Engineer
Professional video editor LumaFusion is being developed for Chromebooks
It seems like every time I figuratively blink, another creative powerhouse of an application that used to be completely out of the question for Chromebooks is being developed or ported natively for Google's operating system. Chromebooks used to be associated with web browsing and nothing more, but … [Read more...] about Professional video editor LumaFusion is being developed for Chromebooks
Google is battling for the centerpiece of your family this holiday season – your connected TV
Now that Chromecast with Google TV is finally getting personalized user profiles, and the Google TV app is gaining a built-in remote control, it seems that Google is finally taking things seriously. After many failed or floundering years of attempting to make Android TV successful, it looks like the … [Read more...] about Google is battling for the centerpiece of your family this holiday season – your connected TV
