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Nintendo Switch news came from an unlikely source this week: Sony’s PlayStation State of Play. Nintendo, meanwhile, revealed a new Kirby 30th anniversary concert is coming later this year. Universal Studios is also sharing plans for Super Nintendo World in Hollywood and…
Google details ‘Immersive Stream for Games,’ Stadia’s B2B offering for other gaming companies
March 16, 2022
Google is officially unveiling “Immersive Stream for Games,” the service to let companies offer Stadia-powered game streaming directly to their customers.
Since its launch, Stadia has offered some of the best game streaming capabilities on the market, with limited…
Samsung has been making progress with its foldable phones over the past couple of generations, but it still faces issues with durability among other things. According to a new report, Samsung will debut a stronger version of its ultra-thin glass on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Google casually announces Steam for Chrome OS is coming in alpha for select Chromebooks
March 16, 2022
The long-awaited availability of Steam on Chromebooks was just more or less announced (in alpha) at the 2022 Google for Games Developer Summit. That said, Google is light on availability details for the moment.
Google specifically said that the “Steam Alpha just launched, making this longtime PC game store available on select Chromebooks for users to try.” That said, no other details appear…
Google Domains is now out of beta after seven years and is offering a 20% registration discount
March 16, 2022
Google’s domain registration service entered public beta in January of 2015. It’s now exiting beta into general availability in 26 countries, and Google Domains is marking the occasion with a discount.
Google Domains, which has a nifty icon consisting of a dot and…
Google TV showcases the watchlist of Chloé Zhao, director of Nomadland and Eternals [Video]
March 16, 2022
Google TV’s homescreen is all about recommending content, and part of that has included showcasing selections from actors and celebrities. Rolling out now, Google TV is showcasing the watchlist of award-winning director Chloé Zhao.
Chromecast, TCL, and Sony Bravia…
Google Home rolling out redesigned device grid for fast volume, brightness adjustments
March 16, 2022
The Google Home app is getting a rather sizable redesign of the device grid that makes it faster to control smart gadgets right from the main tab. This is more or less similar to the Device controls page on Android 11+.
According to the release notes for version 2.49, an “updated home view helps you adjust your devices with fewer taps.”
Quickly find what you’re looking for, dim your…
As previewed in February, Google Docs on the web is getting a rather nifty template for drafting emails that features Gmail integration. This is part of Google’s @-menu and Smart Canvas push.
Entering @email in docs.google.com (or selecting “Email draft” below…
At this point, Google’s biggest Android apps have been updated with Material You. Redesigns are widely rolled out, but widget availability varies depending on whether you have a Pixel or Samsung device running Android 12. The following is our running tally of which Google…
40+ iOS 15.4 changes and features – hands-on with everything new for iPhone and iPad [Video]
March 16, 2022
Apple yesterday shipped the final public versions of iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. The releases include many iOS 15.4 changes and features, along with several noteworthy updates. Included is the ability to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask, support for Universal Control on the iPad for those running the macOS 12.3 beta, brand new emoji, a new Apple Wallet widget, and tons more.
In this hands-on…
