Google embraces the future, mandates 64-bit apps for Wear OS
…We are not making changes to our policy on 32-bit support, and Google Play will continue to deliver apps to existing 32-bit devices,” the company noted in its blog post…
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Qualcomm's new midrange Snapdragon chips offer flagship gaming and audio features
…4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 mobile platforms, ushering in the next era of entry-level and mid-tier device performance. Both chipsets focus on GPU improvements, with the Snapdragon…
One notable TV brand is dropping Google TV altogether
…Otherwise, this alternative TV OS is also “compatible” with Apple TV Play 2, Google Assistant, Works with Alexa devices, and Control 4. Unfortunately, the platform doesn’t support Google Cast at the…
Valve's Proton gets a big upgrade, and it could improve PC gaming on Android
…to run on devices that aren’t officially supported, such as the Nintendo Switch . News Steam Valve Follow Thank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.
Flipper Zero's makers are cooking up a wildly customizable Linux computer
…Beyond that, the device also runs an open-source Linux-based platform, which brings it on par with a standard computer, which can more suitably be described as a cyberdeck. Flipper In…
Android 17 fixes wireless ADB headaches with ADB Wi-Fi 2.0
…Google has dropped the messy third-party dependencies in favor of its own lightweight, 4,000-line Rust library designed specifically for monitoring network changes across all desktop platforms. On the device…
Google confirms: Free-to-play demos are coming to Play Store games
…Not always sure if you’re going to like a game? PC gamers are used to the permissive refund policies of platforms like Steam effectively working like a universal demo system, letting…
Gemini for Home's new 'expressive' lighting controls let you describe the vibes
…Google says that Gemini isn’t just improving at telling devices apart, but should feel “snappier” in its responses about specific devices. Finally — and this is maybe the coolest-sounding one here…
Google finally adds a long-requested gaming feature to Android 17
…The idea is to allow players to tailor controls to their physical needs and muscle memory when switching between platforms with different controller layouts. Controller remapping is currently limited to devices running…
The guy who spoiled smartphone launches for years just called it quits
…Blass was behind countless early looks at Samsung, Motorola, Pixel devices, and other devices, making him one of the most trusted names in tech leaks. One of the tech industry’s most…