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Chromebooks used to be the afterthought when it came to laptops but they’ve grown over the years into fully fledged portable computers that do really anything a Windows or Mac laptop will do. They even come with some powerful components these days and you can play games on them. Not just Android games either. Full PC games from Steam and other PC clients. Five years ago if you said Chromebooks would eventually be capable of accessing my Steam library and letting me play games from it, I’d have called you a liar. But…

It’s the holiday season, so the pressure is on to buy the perfect gift for your loved one. While the tradition of gift-giving goes back millennia, Google is here to reinvent the wheel and use AI to help you with your Christmas shopping. According to a new report, Google’s SGE will also help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. If you don’t know what Google’s SGE is, it stands for Search Generative Experience. This feature has been in testing for a while, and you may have seen it before. When you search for…

Vampire Survivors By the time you die a fourth time in Vampire Survivors, chances are it will already have its hooks in you. The Casetlevania-like graphics, excellent soundtrack, and casino-like rewards you receive from killing scores of monsters feeds a satisfying flow to the game’s reverse-bullet hell. The free add-ons and four-player co-op, meanwhile, keep you coming back for more.Price: $4.99Video Game of the YearJordan Minor’s recent book represents a fresh take on video game history and the concept of “GOTY” lists.…

Google shares that the description can also be a lot more niche, such as "gift ideas for a 7-year-old who wants to be an inventor", and SGE will still provide tailored recommendations. This feature is available for SGE users starting today. Google can also help when you know just what you want to get someone, but no matter how hard you look online, you can't find the gift online. Soon, you'll be able to use use a new AI image generator with SGE to bring that vision to life. Also: I spent a weekend with Amazon's free AI…

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As the festive season approaches, the significance of meaningful gifts becomes even more pronounced. Fitness bands have become an increasingly popular choice, serving as both a stylish accessory and a comprehensive health companion. In this article, we present a carefully selected array of fitness bands that cater to various preferences and requirements. Whether your sibling is a dedicated fitness buff, an occasional gym-goer, or someone taking their first steps towards a…

Image: LucasfilmCelebrate Life Day and all the upcoming winter holidays with this selection of Star Wars-inspired gifts.Get in the spirit with festive gear and presents to put under the tree from retailers like BoxLunch, Loungefly, Hedley and Bennett, and ShopDisney, among other online sources of precious cargo. Whether you’re shopping for friends, family, kids, furkids, or even yourself, here’s the bounty you’re looking for. Check out the gallery of galactic goods on this side of the galaxy. Image: LucasfilmCelebrate…

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If you’re among people as you read this, look to your left. Now look to your right. Statistically speaking, those on either side of you probably have their own podcasts. Odds are you have several people in your life that also fit the bill. The good news is that the prevalence of podcasts means better and better tools are being produced to help hosts up their games. A couple of months back, I wrote a How I Podcast article showcasing some of the tips and tricks I’ve deployed for my own show, RiYL. It’s very much a…

If you purchased an Apple App Store or iTunes gift card, Apple may owe you money after it agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company misrepresented the value and security of its gift cards.The primary issue plaintiffs had was that gift cards could be redeemed by an unknown third party even though that third party did not purchase the card. As detailed in this Apple community forum post from 2020, one of the ways someone else can redeem a gift card you purchased usually involves a scammer copying down…