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Activision Blizzard game-testing workers in Wisconsin are expected to file for a union with the National Labor Relations Board. In the meantime, the company reorganized the…
Google drops FLoC and proposes new Topics API for replacing third-party cookies used by ads
January 26, 2022
At the start of 2021, Google offered the Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) as a replacement for third-party cookies used to place relevant ads on sites. Following criticism and feedback over the past year, Google today proposed the Topics API as a new solution.
Google…
At I/O 2019, Google introduced the ability to cancel alarms by just saying “stop,” while the Pixel 6 picked up “Quick Phrases” last year. You can now tell Google Assistant on Smart Displays and speakers to “stop” talking without having to first preface that…
The year continues with February 2022 bringing seven games to Stadia Pro in an increase from the previous drop.
Tuesday, February 1 will see all the titles come to the $9.99 per month membership, starting with Life Is Strange Remastered ($24.99) and Life Is Strange: Before The Storm Remastered ($24.99):
Play as Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving…
Google Registry opens registrations for .day top-level domain
January 26, 2022
Following .app, .page, and .new in recent years, Google Registry is now launching a .day top-level domain. An Early Access Program (EAP) opens today, while wider access kicks off in a week.
The .day TLD “brings attention to any day” or “cause you care about.”…
Google still thinks 3 years of updates provide a ‘great experience’ ahead of cutting off Pixel 3
January 26, 2022
Android smartphones, unfortunately, usually don’t get the support they are really capable of. Even the best and biggest names in Android only support devices for 3-5 years at best. This month, the door is closing on updates for 2018’s Pixel 3 series, and Google’s…
Google TV showcases Chris Paul’s watchlist in latest ‘Watch with Me’ collection [Video]
January 26, 2022
In its first new “Watch with Me” list of 2022, Google TV is showcasing picks from Phoenix Suns’ Point Guard Chris Paul.
Rolling out starting today, Google TV devices such as Chromecast and TVs from TCL and Sony will show a “Watch with Me” section on the homescreen that showcases TV shows and movies picked out by NBA player Chris Paul.
Paul, the Point Guard for the Phoenix Suns…
TCL has once again updated its recent lineup of Google TV devices, bringing them up to the latest security update.
Late last year, TCL owners experienced a wide variety of issues with the company’s newly launched Google TV devices, which led to the products being briefly…
How to use a Google Play gift card and where to buy one
January 26, 2022
The Google Play store offers tons of content for all customers – not just Android users. Movies, TV shows, books, and more can be found in the Play Store. A gift card for the Google Play store is a great gift for anyone. So how do you buy one and how can it be used? Read…
Since the launch of Android 12 last Fall, some Pixel owners have reported strange behavior with the touchscreen that makes input “freeze” briefly. Now, Google has confirmed a fix for this issue.
As has been reported on several Reddit threads since last October, Google Pixel owners on Android 12 occasionally saw the device “freeze” all touchscreen input for a brief time, as captured in a…
