Cloud gaming is taking off over the past year, and with it, support for many different peripherals, games, and audiences. As a PlayStation fanboy, I never once thought I would be writing about Xbox, and certainly not as much as I have over the past year. The company is doing an incredible job with … [Read more...] about Microsoft Cloud Gaming is about to get mouse and keyboard support
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Chrome version 103 is here
Google appears to have nailed down the 4-week update schedule that is now enjoyed by the Chrome browser and ChromeOS alike. Like clockwork, the latest versions of Chrome for Desktop and Chrome for Android are now available and should be rolling out to most users over the next few days. While this … [Read more...] about Chrome version 103 is here
Google Password Manager gains on-device encryption, home screen shortcut
As Chrome users, we are all familiar with its built-in password manager and how handy it can be for auto-filling saved passwords for us without much fuss. Although many may opt for a more feature-rich third-party solution, Google's first-party offering stores your credentials in your Google Account … [Read more...] about Google Password Manager gains on-device encryption, home screen shortcut
Google News Material You redesign officially goes live for everyone
We recently discovered an early preview of the revamped Google News Material You redesign for the web, and it's gorgeous! It features an entirely new layout, brighter colors, and more horizontal reading space. Now, in an official Keyword blog post marking the 20th anniversary of the service, Google … [Read more...] about Google News Material You redesign officially goes live for everyone
Chrome nixes Download Schedule feature, adds drag and drop support to new download bubble
All the way back in 2020, Google began creating the ability for Chrome users to schedule downloads for a later time and date for convenience and bandwidth management. Today, Leopeva64-2 on Reddit, a trusted feature reporter has discovered that Google is now canning this entirely. Previously, it was … [Read more...] about Chrome nixes Download Schedule feature, adds drag and drop support to new download bubble
Google Calendar to rely on Tasks instead of Assistant-based reminders going forward
According to a new APK Insights report by 9to5Google, Google could be moving away from Assistant for reminders inside of its Calendar app. Instead, it's looking like it could be replaced by the official Google Tasks system - you know, that app that we all thought the company forgot about, but … [Read more...] about Google Calendar to rely on Tasks instead of Assistant-based reminders going forward
Companion site for Pixel Recorder app adds playback speed controls
One of the apps that sets Pixel phones apart from others is its Recorder app. Not because recording apps are unique to these phones at all, but because the one on the Pixels manages to outdo the competition by leveraging Google's best-in-class Live Transcribe feature. While many know the app and … [Read more...] about Companion site for Pixel Recorder app adds playback speed controls
Google TV Profiles have arrived, will allow each user to have their own personalized experience
Happy Monday! I want to get up, head over to your Google TV, and click the profile image at the top right of the screen. Now, click "Switch account". Today marks the first day where massive amounts of people are actually seeing the update for Google TV Profiles, as reported by … [Read more...] about Google TV Profiles have arrived, will allow each user to have their own personalized experience
Google Search now makes COVID-19 info easier to find
COVID-19 is far from being gone from our lives, and as such, we continue to have to care for ourselves and each other when it comes to curbing the number of cases as the pandemic evolves. However, Google Search is making that a little bit easier by providing more ways in which we can find helpful … [Read more...] about Google Search now makes COVID-19 info easier to find
Soon, you’ll be able to cloud stream Genshin Impact on Nvidia’s GeForce NOW
In a nice surprise this week, gamers are receiving an update (version 2.0.41) to Nvidia's GeForce NOW that includes in-stream copy and paste support from the clipboard while game streaming from PCs and Macs. This means that there's no need to enter a long, complicated password for the digital store, … [Read more...] about Soon, you’ll be able to cloud stream Genshin Impact on Nvidia’s GeForce NOW
ChromeOS to implement rounded corners for devices with rounded screens
Ahh, rounded display corners. A remnant from the CRT days that is suddenly cool and modern again. Maybe Rust Cohle from True Detective was right when he said, "Time is a flat circle. Everything we've ever done or will do, we're gonna do over and over and over again." To that end, if you look … [Read more...] about ChromeOS to implement rounded corners for devices with rounded screens
Popular Linux Distro Ubuntu spotted running on a second-generation Google Nest Hub
We've already seen plenty of instances where gamers have run Google Stadia on the wildest devices - even on an Android Auto head unit. The level of modding and customization that fans of a piece of hardware will go to is truly inspiring. Today in my Google Discover feed, I happened upon a guy who … [Read more...] about Popular Linux Distro Ubuntu spotted running on a second-generation Google Nest Hub
