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Google kicks off #StadiaSweepstakes contest w/ free copy of Marvel’s Avengers

One of the big AAA games that hit Google Stadia this year was Square Enix’s Avengers. Now, as a part of the first “Stadia Sweepstakes,” Google is giving a copy of Marvel’s Avengers away for free. On Twitter, Google is introducing what might be a weekly event, “Free Code Friday.” Those interested in entering can follow the @GoogleStadia Twitter account and tweet using the…
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Google Meet starts rolling out custom background images on the web

Google Meet continues its onslaught of pre-announced features today with the launch of custom backgrounds during video calls. This customization is a staple of modern conferencing apps, and one that helps convey “more of your personality.” The capability itself is fairly straightforward, with Google offering “hand-picked images.” This includes office spaces, landscapes, and abstract…
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OxygenOS Open Beta 3 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ October patch, Canvas and AOD tweaks, more

The OxygenOS Open Beta 3 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro with the update based upon Android 11 and bringing with some fixes for brand new features and the October 2020 security patch. First up are important fixes for the Canvas display mode, which is a really cool way to create line-art wallpapers on your lockscreen. The OxygenOS Open Beta 3 OTA update resolves some slowdown and…
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Pixel 4a 5G is now available for pre-order in the US Google Store

With the Pixel 5 officially launching in the US and Canada today, the Google Store is rounding out its 2020 phone launches by making the Pixel 4a (5G) available for pre-order in the US. Until late yesterday, prospective Pixel 4a (5G) — or “Pixel 4a with 5G” — buyers could get on a waitlist on the US and Canadian Google Store. This has now switched to “Pre-order,” with Google Fi and…
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