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Comment: As others beat it to the punch, what happened to Google’s Stadia hardware upgrades?

October 22, 2021

We’re quickly approaching the second anniversary of Google Stadia’s launch, and the service has grown a fair bit in the time since. Over 200 games are now supported, a lot of promised features have made a debut in one way or another, and against all odds, the service still exists. However, as time goes on, Stadia’s few advantages are quickly drying up, especially as competitors beat Google…

Google Pixel ‘Mandalorian’ wallpapers removed as 5G AR app set to disappear this month

October 22, 2021

As the second season of The Mandalorian was all the rage last year, Google did a number of tie-ins with the Star Wars show. Those cross-promotions are now coming to an end, with The Mandalorian wallpapers disappearing on Google Pixel today and the app set to follow. With…

Google Search adds daily word notifications on Android and iOS

October 22, 2021

After previewing bigger changes in September, Google Search is now getting a nifty little notification feature that will help you “learn a new word every day.” One of Search’s many built-in tools is a dictionary. Over the years, it has expanded to let you see…

Google TV is reportedly ‘a top priority’ w/ higher partner payments than Roku offers, new ad push

October 22, 2021

After floundering for a few years with a seemingly directionless Android TV, the launch of Google TV has apparently lit a fire under the company to take over more of the streaming industry. A new report today claims that Google TV is a “top priority” for the company, according to even Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, and that Google TV pays more to its partners than Roku does. The Information…

Google Fi’s 5G coverage expanding over the coming months, especially in these 8 states

October 22, 2021

In opening pre-orders for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro on Tuesday, Google Fi also announced that its 5G coverage is expanding “over the coming months” in both the US and internationally. Our nationwide 5G network is expanding over the coming months to more areas across the…

War photographers go inside Call of Duty: Vanguard to capture images

October 21, 2021

Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next. Activision sent war photographers into Call of Duty: Vanguard, and their images illustrate the realism of the video game world’s graphics. The move showed…

Unity Gaming Services launches for easier cross-platform multiplayer development

October 21, 2021

Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next. Unity announced today it’s launching Unity Gaming Services, a new solution for game developers that will make it easier than ever to launch and sustain cross-platform multiplayer titles. Unity Gaming Services (UGS) will unify several of Unity’s existing Operate Solutions and…

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Sony Launches the Alpha 7 IV: A 33MP ‘True Hybrid’ Full-Frame Camera

October 21, 2021

Sony has unveiled the Alpha 7 IV, the successor to the extremely popular Alpha 7 III that features a 33-megapixel sensor, up to 10 frames per second shooting, and a host of video features that Sony says makes it a true hybrid full-frame system. The Alpha 7 IV uses Sony’s…

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Sony Unveils Two New Flashes, the HVL-F60RM2 and HVL-F46RM

October 21, 2021

Sony has launched two new shoe-mount, speedlight-style strobes for the Alpha system: the HVL-F60RM2 and HVL-F46RM. Both are capable of continuous 10 frames per second flashes or have sub-two second recycle times at full power. Sony positions the two new speedlights as…

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Ricoh Launches the Pentax FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens

October 21, 2021

Ricoh has announced the HD Pentax-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR lens for K-Mount full-frame DSLRs. The company says that this ultra-wide prime is optimized for visual characteristics that can’t be measured in numerical values alone. Ricoh says that the HD Pentax-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED is capable of making photos look more realistic, and captures the prevailing ambiance and true-to-life sense of…