Google routers can prioritize video conferencing or gaming traffic

An update to Google's Nest Wifi and Wifi routers will allow you to choose what traffic the devices will prioritize automatically. Using the Home app, you can select if it should prioritize activities like video conferencing or gaming. The feature arrives with the Q4 firmware update (v13099.118.19), and it requires version 2.31 of the Home app.

Heading into the Wi-Fi settings of the app, you should see the new Preferred activities option. The two choices are currently focused on the two activities mentioned above. For gaming, it will prioritize Stadia. While for video conferencing, it prioritizes apps like Google Meet and Zoom. It isn't clear if this network prioritization option only applies to the mentioned apps.

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'Doom Eternal' will land on the Nintendo Switch on Dec. 8

The Nintendo Switch version of the Doom Eternal is finally arriving next week on Tuesday, December 8. The release will be digital-only, though, and available through the Nintendo Switch eShop and digital codes from other retailers. According to Bethesda's FAQ for the game, those who pre-ordered the game may have their orders cancelled. You could reach out to your retailer if your order got cancelled. Doom Eternal's storage size is 18.8GB. Its The Ancient Gods: Part One downloadable content will be available at "a later date."

Source: Polygon

Samsung tipped to launch Tile-like tracker

Samsung might have a new smart tracker in the works that's reminiscent of Tile's tracker. Called the Galaxy Smart Tag with a model number EI-T5300, it was spotted being certified by the Indonesian Telecom Certification. Samsung last launched an LTE-enabled tracker under its SmartThings branding around two years ago.

SamMobile speculates that this new device might feature more connectivity features like Ultra-Wideband, LTE, and GPS since the last tracker only had LTE and GPS. It will be a useful piece of tech if Samsung plans to launch the device. And since it's being certified, we might see it soon. Will you consider getting one?

Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo Land to open on Feb. 4, 2021

Travelling right now might be challenging, but that doesn't mean we can't dream about destinations we hope to visit. One of them is the "life-size, living video game" theme park, a.k.a. Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan (USJ). The attraction will open on February 4 in Osaka, which is earlier than the spring 2021 launch that Universal and Nintendo announced.

To excite potential visitors, USJ gives a sneak peek at its main attraction: the Mario Kart rollercoaster. The ride is set inside Bowser's castle, and it uses augmented reality and projection-mapping tech. Each rider will wear Mario's signature cap, which serves as their AR headset. And while the ride itself is on rails, each car gets steering wheels. The AR tech it uses lets visitors "compete" against each other. And to gain an advantage, visitors can collect virtual coins via a wristband while they roam the park with a Switch console.

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