Can't believe I love this
Stadia is staggeringly good but, unfortunately, very incomplete
3
Google's first step into the big world of gaming is more of a stumble, but it's far from dead on arrival.
Russell Holly
Russell is a Contributing Editor at Android Central. He's a former server admin who has been using Android since the HTC G1, and quite literally wrote the book on Android tablets. You can usually find him chasing the next tech trend, much to the pain of his wallet. Find him on Facebook and Twitter.
All Posts by Russell Holly
Stream all the Things!
NVIDIA Shield TV 2019 review: Improving on the best
12
NVIDIA has refreshed its Shield TV platform, and it's exactly what I wanted from a new streaming machine.
Exactly as advertised
Nest Hub Max review: Bigger, louder, and way more clever
6
Google has improved on the original Hub in every possible way, without sacrificing any of the things which made the original so good.
Play more games
Get the PS4 lever in your life the best gift
If you have someone in your life that lives or dies by their PlayStation 4, these gift ideas may make you their favorite person this year.
Hear the difference
Amazon's new Echo Dot crushes the Google Home Mini
Amazon's new Echo Dot is taking on Google's Home Mini, and it's not even close.
It hurts so good
How to stop Pistol Whip from destroying your frail human form
My everything hurts, but all I really want to do is get back into the game.
Automate your world
Need some Routines inspiration? Here are the best ones for your home
2
Amazon has made it easy to create your own task combinations. These are my favorites.
Precision when you need it
How to add a keyboard and mouse to PlayStation 4
You don't really need to go mouse and keyboard for a good gaming experience on your PlayStation 4, but it has some upsides.
More than rainbow flags
Social media companies are not allies, and they never will be
4
If you're mad at TikTok right now, you haven't been paying attention.
Sit back and laugh
Use smart home tech to make your Halloween home a bit more terrifying
5
Connected Home tech is great for automating your life, and you can use it to have a little fun when kids come to your door screaming Trick or Treat.
Too much friction
John Carmack on Samsung Gear VR - "I wish we had done more"
1
The first portable Oculus headset is on John Carmack's mind this week, and he's shedding a lot of light in places we didn't previously have it.
All we know for now
Oculus Link hands-on and five questions answered
6
Oculus is making it so you can connect a Quest to your PC and get Rift games, and it seems like it actually works.
Dis gon b gud
Absurd:Joy is a new XR company from the folks behind Job Simulator
Cy Wise and Alex Schwartz are back, and their new company is aiming at making XR a whole lot of fun.
Poke the eyeball
Hand tracking on Oculus Quest is absolutely brilliant
I went... hands on... with the new Oculus Quest hand tracking mode. It's SO good.
Not a sequel
'Pixelbook Go' reportedly debuting at Google October event
6
Google appears to be ditching the tablet design for a return to something that was more universally loved.
frictionless video chat
Facebook's new Portal TV is exactly what I want, finally
1
Facebook is doubling down on its best Portal feature, and I am 100% here for it.
Eyes up, Stay sharp
Marvel Dimension of Heroes review: Clumsy fun, for a few minutes
1
Disney and Lenovo have teamed up again, but only one of these companies is really bringing its A game.
๓ ๐๐ช๐๐ช๐
Ten ways to avoid getting murdered using Facebook Dating
10
Facebook is taking on the dating world, but there are a few things you should do to protect yourself.
Something that works
Since it's back to school time, maybe it's time to get your kid a phone
Your kids have reached a point where they aren't right beside you at all times. For some, that means it's time to make sure they have a phone, and these are the phones you should consider.
Wait a bit on this one
Amazon Echo Auto review: Mostly pointless, at least for now
12
Amazon made an Echo for your car, but it doesn't really DO much yet.