Google Stadia team releases test game before the shutdown

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Aside from bringing Bluetooth support to the Stadia Controller, the Google Stadia team decided to release one last game before the January 18 shutdown. The company is releasing the Worm Game, which it used to test the service before it launched publicly in November 2019.

“Worm Game is a humble title we used to test many of Stadia’s features, starting well before our 2019 public launch, right through 2022,” says Google in its listing for the newly published title. “It won’t win Game of the Year, but the Stadia team spent a LOT of time playing it, and we thought we’d share it with you. Thanks for playing, and for everything.”

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The Google Stadia Controller to get Bluetooth support

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As Google Stadia winds down, the team behind the game-streaming service promises to enable Bluetooth on the Stadia controllers. This would allow owners of the peripheral to use it even as the service shuts down on January 18 at 11:59 PM PT (or 2:59 AM ET on January 19). According to a Google Stadia community manager, they will share details next week on how to enable the feature. 

When the Stadia Controller launched, the device was built to access Stadia services directly and had its Bluetooth chip disabled. Fans have looked for workarounds on what it can do with the controller, but thankfully the Google Stadia team is offering an official way to prevent the controller from turning into e-waste preemptively.

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GE Profile Mixer has voice control, smart scale

Source: Crate & Barrel

GE Appliances brought to CES its first smart mixer. The GE Profile Mixer has a smart scale built in. That's combined with auto-sense technology, which keeps track of texture and viscosity. So, not only do you get the correct measurement, it makes sure the ingredients won't be overwhipped. Of course, it relies on recipes it knows.

The GE Profile also has support for Alexa or Google Assistant, so you can stop, adjust and set the speed, and set a timer without touching the machine. All this tech comes at a premium, though. GE is selling the Profile for US$1,000 (around CA$1,335) exclusively through US retailer Crate & Barrel.

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Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra brings the 'biggest' sensor for a webcam

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If you find your webcam to be lacking, Razer goes to the extreme with the Kiyo Pro Ultra. Razer claims it has the biggest sensor ever in a webcam. It comes equipped with a Sony 1/1.2" STARVIS 2 sensor with a 2.9μm pixel size.

This USB 3.0 plug-and-play webcam promises a DSLR level of detail and excellent low-light performance. Its f/1.7 aperture lens lets in nearly four times more light than other webcams. And it offers face tracking, auto-focus, and background blur features without needing extra software or hardware. But you can still adjust the settings to your liking in Razer Synapse. The Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra is available for US$300 (around CA$400).

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