Google created an experimental browser game, with the licensed blessing of Lucasfilm Ltd. Lightsaber Escape lacks Star Wars in the title, but is a simple game testing a new web technology using the series as a backdrop. The game connects a desktop version of Chrome to a mobile device, using a…
Another day, another YouTube feature removed. The popular video streaming service made a low key announcement that users will no longer have access to the webcam capture feature after January 16, 2016 as noted by VentureBeat. The feature allowed users to capture from their webcam, bypassing a capture program to…
When the first generation Chromecast came out we were promised a cheap option to make the traditional TV into a smart TV, and for the most part it worked. At $35 the Chromecast allowed users to stream content from various apps at a fraction of the cost of the newly…
Google returns to a smaller smartphone with the Nexus 5X The Nexus 5X is the successor the the tremendously popular 2013 Nexus 5. Both phones are made by LG, but the 5X was built for Android 6.0 Marshmallow and contains some significant hardware and software upgrades. Pixel C is a…
With the goal of delivering fast and polished experiences to the homes of wifi and app users around the world, Google introduced us to Chromecast in July of 2013.
Google and Twitter announced via tweets between the companies that searches on desktop will now show relevant tweets about the topic. This is an extension of a partnership that previously applied only to mobile.
When Chris Pranger decided to appear on a small podcast called Part-Time Gamers last week, he didn’t realize he was making a mistake that would ultimately cost him his career at Nintendo–they fired him shortly afterward.
Twitter announced today through their company blog that the service will significantly raise the character cap on direct messages (DMs). The previous limit for DMs was 140 characters, the same as status updates made through the service. The new limit is 10,000 chaacters, over 70 times the previous amount. The…
In an unexpected turn of events, Google announced a massive restructuring of the company in a letter to investors today. In the letter, Google co-founder Larry Page outlined the changes coming to the tech giant, starting with the formation of Alphabet Inc. This new company will now be the parent…
As part of an ongoing attempt to synchronize services, YouTube announced an overhaul in the user interface (UI) of their line of apps for set top boxes and game consoles on Thursday August 14th through their YouTube Creator Blog. The updated interface for the app has already been released to the…