Wednesday
Jul012020

Google Stadia's controller finally has wireless support for Android devices

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It has taken over six months, but the much-awaited wireless support on Android for Google Stadia's controller is finally here. The update has started rolling out to the Android app, so it should make its way to you. It's also an excellent opportunity to see how the Stadia controller can handle wireless support between Chromecast, the web, and Android devices.

Source: The Verge

Wednesday
Jul012020

PS4 title 'Dreams' is coming to the PSVR

 

Prepare to immerse yourself in Dreams world as the title comes to the PSVR on July 22. The tool that helps you build infinite worlds will offer new tutorials and tools to enhance your virtual-reality experience. There will be a Tilt Brush-esque feature that will allow you to sculpt with PS Move controllers. Media Molecule will add features like Box Blaster, a sharp-shooting demo, and the ability to visit a mech sculpted by the company's artists.

Source: Engadget

Tuesday
Jun302020

Amazon Music launches CITY X ARTIST and Alexa Loves Canada month

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To commemorate Canada Day, Amazon Canada has announced new "Alexa" skills and artist-curated playlists that reflect the talents and sounds from coast to coast.Alexa Loves Canada" experiences are geared towards helping Canadians reflect on the past year in Canada with the assistance of some of their favourite Canadian celebrities.

Through simply saying, “Alexa, how do you feel about Canada?” or “Alexa, do you love Canada?” customers will discover brand new experiences every day in July, and will also be able to celebrate Canada with Alexa’s favourite music artists including Alanis Morissette, Bobby Bazini Bazini, Johnny Orlando, Shad, Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench, and The Reklaws. This collaboration is an opportunity to reminisce about the things that make Canadians, Canadian with Alexa.

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Tuesday
Jun302020

What is so special about the NBA?  

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) may not be as watched as much as the NFL or the English Premier League, but the NBA is a fast paced, exhilarating league, that, in years to come, will still be very much enjoyed by millions across the globe. 

The game is followed by fans from the comfort of their own homes with the use of technology as stats are already available on Amazon Alexaas we mentioned a couple of years ago.  

Other fans may have tuned in to Netflix to watch The Last Dance with the greatest player of all time, Michael Jordan, who may have hung up his basketball shoes (did you know that he wore a new pair every game?) but the NBA is still as invigorating as it once was. What other sport sells 95% of its ticket allocation, at around $90, selling out 741 stadiums? And once inside, the atmosphere is exceptional.  

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