One year ago today, Google unleashed Stadia, their ambitious game streaming platform, onto the world. In the time since then, my gaming has been done almost entirely through Stadia alone. Over the course of 2020, Google Stadia has grown in many ways, stagnated in some others, but a special something about it has always shined through.
Before commenting on the playability of Stadia, I feel…
The latest Fitbit smartwatches offer a lot more when it comes to hardware, but on the software, they shipped a few of those features without taking full advantage of them. Starting today, Fitbit is rolling out a new software update to Sense and Versa 3 which delivers Google…
Cloud streaming might end up being the next big thing in gaming, but Apple has been strict when it comes to allowing services such as Microsoft xCloud and Google Stadia on the App Store. Today, Nvidia GeForce Now is launching iPhone and iPad by bypassing the App Store…
Google completes global RCS rollout as Messages starts testing default end-to-end encryption
November 19, 2020
In mid-2019, Google decided to take over and speed up the launch of RCS. A little over 17 months later, Google announced today that it has completed a global rollout of RCS, while Messages will start testing end-to-end encryption.
RCS, or Rich Communication Services, allows for advanced messaging features like typing indicators, read receipts, higher-resolution photos and videos, larger group…
Google homepage celebrates carbon-neutral efforts w/ falling leaf, looks like a bug on your screen
November 19, 2020
Google’s homepage is iconic, simple, and one of the most-visited websites on the planet. It’s also often used to promote new products, some of the company’s achievements, and various doodles. Today, the Google homepage is celebrating the company’s carbon-neutral…
OnePlus Nord N100 has a 90Hz display after all
November 19, 2020
Starting last year with the 7 Pro, OnePlus has been all about the smoothness of its ‘fluid displays’, featuring 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rates. This features prominently in the company’s marketing for all its recent devices… except one.
We’re…
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Lite may be on the way
November 19, 2020
Foldable smartphones may or may not be the future, but one thing’s for sure: they’re still very expensive at the moment. In the past, we heard Samsung was working on a Galaxy Z Fold Lite that would be cheaper than the Z Fold 2, but now it seems that project may have been shelved.
The information comes from Ross Young, founder of DSCC and frequent purveyor of foldable-related rumors…
Microsoft says LG OLED TVs are the best way to experience HDR games on the Xbox Series X
November 19, 2020
LG and Microsoft have formed an exclusive partnership to promote the next-gen gaming experience the way it was meant to be enjoyed – at 4K resolution and 120fps with minimal lag and a wide color gamut.
The Xbox Series X and LG’s Series X TVs, the OLED line-up that…
ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition teased
November 19, 2020
ZTE unveiled the Axon 20 5G (aka A20 5G) in September and today the company teased the Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition, which will arrive in an Orange color with a big Axon branding on the back.
ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition
The Chinese phone maker didn’t reveal any other…
Two versions of the Gionee M12 launched in Nigeria this week. Both are Android 10-running entry level phones, the only difference between being the chipset.
One comes with the MediaTek Helio P22, the other gets the Helio A25 (same silicon but with lower clocks). Two memory configurations are available for them – 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB. You also get a microSD slot is available if you need more…
