NVIDIA GeForce Now on Chrome, Edge browser supports 1440p at 120fps

New browser options for GeForce Now (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA has just updated its game streaming service to add support for 1440p resolution at 120 frames per second in a Chrome or Edge browser. If you're part of the RTX 3080 tier, you can access the new browser gameplay option by simply tapping on 1440p on the GeForce Now web version. 

NVIDIA launched this membership tier last year to support streams of up to 1440p with 120fps on PCs and Macs or 4K HDR at 60fps on NVIDIA's Shield TV. But you can only access this feature if you use the dedicated Mac or Windows apps. The web version maxed out at 1080p at 60fps before.

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CNE returns with a bigger and better Gaming Garage

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) returns to welcome visitors in full glory this year. From August 19 to September 5, the end of summer tradition brings all the fun, entertainment and food for all ages. Also returning this year is the popular Gaming Garage powered by AMD and Innovation Garage and it looks like it's bigger and better than ever before! What to expect? 

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Logitech Chorus are open-back headphones for the Quest 2

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Logitech has released a new audio accessory for the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset. The Chrous is designed to improve the headset's sound quality without using your normal over-ear or in-ear headphones. It slides onto each side of the VR headset, working with the stock strap and Meta's Elite straps. You can swivel the speakers to find the proper positioning for your ears. These are open-back headphones so that they can let in ambient sound. 

The volume is controlled through the Quest 2's volume rocker. The Chorus uses the headset's USB-C port. But it supports USB-C passthrough, so you can continue using the headset or connect other devices while it's charged. According to Logitech, these speakers have custom-tuned drivers designed to deliver the "biggest moments and the tiniest details in the metaverse." The Logitech Chorus retails for US$99 (around CA$128).

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Samsung Odyssey Ark comes with Stadia, Xbox Game Pass built-in

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If you pay close attention to tech news, you'll probably see this gigantic new Samsung monitor. The Odyssey Ark is a 55-inch Quantum miniLED 165GHz monitor with a 1000R radius, making it a big, super-curved personal theatre built for gaming. In that vein, it's actually also an excellent hub for cloud gaming services. And it has the capability for that. 

Samsung adds its Tizen OS to this monitor, which means it has access to Samsung's Gaming Hub feature. This hub was introduced in Samsung TVs earlier this year to have gaming sources in one spot. This hub supports PCs, game consoles, and services like Google Stadia, Xbox Game Pass, Ubotik, GeForce Now, and Amazon Luna. On top of that, it has Twitch and YouTube integration for watching gameplay. There's no price or availability in Canada, but if you're curious, this massive display retails for US$3,499 (around CA$4,521).

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