Everything Announced at the Made by Google ’19 Event
Google held its 2019 Made by Google event and revealed the release date of Google Stadia alongside a ton of new products, including the Google Pixel 4 and Google Pixel 4 XL, Google Pixel Buds, and the Pixelbook Go.
We've gathered everything announced today at Google's big event below. Enjoy!
Google Pixel 4 and Google Pixel 4 XL
Google announced the Google Pixel 4 and the Google Pixel 4 XL and they both are the first smartphones to feature radar capabilities with Google's Motion Sense. This allows users to use their phones "without touching" them by sensing through materials and improving the gesture experience.
How to Find the Best Black Friday Gaming Deals for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are closer than you think, and these sales present a great opportunity to pick up deals on the Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
This is the perfect time of year to find a bargain on all things gaming, with new consoles expected to land prior to Black Friday next year. This sale season could be the last chance for retailers to sell current systems, and as a result, Microsoft and Sony are expected to push console sales as much as possible this year.
Why Should You Buy Now?
We can confidently say that current-gen consoles will receive significant discounts come Black Friday. They've received discounts every year, so it would be unexpected if this didn't happen again. Why should you consider a purchase now though, six years after the initial launch? It's a fair question to ask, considering the PS5 and Xbox's "Project Scarlett" aren't that far away, but there are a few different reasons, with one of the biggest contributing factors being cost.
Robert De Niro Says De-Aging VFX Can Make Movies ‘Cartoony’
Robert De Niro has shared his opinion on technological advances in filmmaking, saying that special effects in films can reach a point where it becomes "another type of entertainment", referencing Marvel.
The acclaimed actor, who recently starred in DC's Joker as talk show host Murray Franklin, addressed the extensive use of computer technology in comic book adaptations and films while promoting Martin Scorsese's The Irishman at the BFI London Film Festival on Friday.
Google Pixel 4 Announced, Has Radar Built-In
After being the world's worst kept secret ever for months, Google has finally officially announced the Pixel 4 at its Made By Google Press Event.
The Pixel 4 is the first smartphone to include radar capabilities. Radar allows the phone to be touched "without touching," sensing through materials and improving the gesture experience, according to Google.
One of the new features touted with Motion Sense on Pixel 4 was shutting off your morning alarm. As you reach for your phone, the radar senses your reach and the nalarm volume decreases as your hand grows closer.
On top of the new radar features in Motion Sense, Google Pixel 4 also has live transcription capabilities. The Pixel 4 audio recorded "taps into
The Pixelbook Go is Google’s Most Affordable Self-Made Chromebook Yet
Google's has a history of making the most premium and expensive Chromebooks around, but at its Made by Google event, it introduced an affordable Pixelbook Go laptop.
A "thin and light laptop" with reported all-day battery life, the Pixelbook Go comes in just black "and not pink," but the "not pink" can be ordered at a later date.
It includes a "wavy" bottom for increased grip and has a keyboard promised to be both "comfortable and quiet."
Unlike Google's previous convertible Pixelbook or detachable Pixel Slate, this new Chrome OS device is a classic clamshell laptop. From the outside, it looks like an everyday slim 13-inch notebook, that is until you flip it over and reveal its ribbed, washboard-styled bottom.
WWE: RAW and SmackDown Draft Results – Night 2
WWE's Draft, meant to more definitively split the main roster between USA Network's Monday Night RAW and FOX's Friday Night SmackDown, concluded on Monday.
Night 2 saw the likes of Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, and Rusev head to RAW while SmackDown nabbed Brock Lesnar, New Day, Bayley, and Daniel Bryan.
As mentioned back in the Night 1 results, WWE's two main shows have two separate corporate masters (which have also been turned into on-air "characters" in the form of "executives") so this Draft, even though it's the second one this year, is meant to be a more permanent split.
Google Stadia Founder’s Edition Release Date Revealed
Google has announced that the Google Stadia Founder's Edition will be available beginning on November 19, 2019.
Revealed during Made by Google '19, those who pre-ordered the Google Stadia Founder's Edition will be able to play such titles as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Mortal Kombat 11 on your TV, laptop, desktop, and certain phones and tablets on November 19 at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm BST/6pm CET.
Google Stadia Founder's Editions and Google Stadia Premiere Editions will both begin shipping "in the same order that pre-orders were received." Shortly after Stadia packages begin shipping, those who pre-ordered will receive a code to activate their Stadia account and Stadia Pro.
Marvel’s X-Men Relaunch Leaves Us With These 8 Burning Questions
Now that House of X and Powers of X are both complete, Marvel's X-Men relaunch is in full swing and a new status quo for the X-Men is fully established. From a brand new mutant nation to the newfound ability to cheat death, the X-Men have entered a very different, very exciting era in the Marvel Universe.
We've already broken down everything we know about the new X-Men status quo, but we still have a lot of questions as Marvel prepares to launch its new ongoing titles. There are still major mysteries that need to be solved, and a few things that have left us scratching our heads. With that in mind, these are the biggest questions we have about Marvel's Dawn of X relaunch.
Need For Speed Heat Feels Like the Dying Light of Racing Games
Every time a new Need For Speed game comes along I eagerly await to see what the new hook (if I’m being positive) or gimmick (if I’m leaning negative) is this time. For 2017’s Need For Speed Payback that was “action driving”, which initially felt promising, but ultimately failed to deliver. Thankfully this year’s Need for Speed Heat feels different. I’m happy to report that after five hours of hands-on time, the game’s 'hook' of day-night switching not only feels refreshing, but also an interesting direction for the series.
When I sampled Need For Speed Heat at Gamescom I was initially concerned about how the day-night switching worked. After all, Payback had introduced a seamless day/night cycle to the series for the first time, and to abandon that after only one outing felt like an odd choice. After more time with the game though, I now understand this decision as not only a game mechanic, but also a unique step in helping mould this games’ character.
Fortnite Chapter 2: Every New Named Map Location
Fortnite Chapter 2 has brought along a brand new map, which means a whole new set of map learning to do.
That said, you might recognise a few of the places scattered in there, with some returning favourites making it through the game's black hole.
Here's every named location on the Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 1 map, and a little description of what you'll find there. We'll start with the returning favourites:
Fortnite Chapter 2 Returning Locations
Retail Row - Now clean of zombies, Retail Row is still a ring of commercial buildings and wide-open spaces, perfect for a snipe-off.