Google confirms the Pixel 4, Pixel 2 will work with Stadia

Google had a few Stadia-related announcements this week. And the latest update we're getting is over what devices now support the game streaming service. An updated support page for the service reveals both the Pixel 2 and the upcoming Pixel 4 will support the service alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a. 

Google initially said the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a would be the devices that would support Stadia initially. Canada is one of the 14 countries that are getting access to the service. Stadia is also expected to get support for other Android devices post-launch.

'The Mandalorian' release schedule on Disney+ gets leaked

There are two things we knew about Disney's upcoming streaming service: it'll be launching on November 12, and the media giant wants to bring its online content back to a weekly release schedule. A new report from fan site What's On Disney Plus got their hands on the release schedule for the upcoming Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. The story follows a lone Mandalorian gunfighter/bounty hunter played by Pedro Pascal.

The first episode is expected to drop during the service's launch day, November 12, while episode 2 is scheduled to arrive on November 15. Afterwards, the remaining six episodes will be released on a weekly installment: November 22, November 29, December 6, December 13, December 18, and December 27. Disney has yet to respond to this leaked schedule.

Pixel Buds 2: Google's first truly wireless earbuds

One of the new products unveiled at Google's recent event is the second-generation Pixel Buds. This time, it can genuinely be called a wireless set that promises hands-free access to Google Assistant. It's set to land in the Spring of 2020 for US$179 (around CA$235). But we have no confirmation yet if these earbuds will make their way here. 

The Pixel Buds join a continually growing market with the likes of the Apple AirPods 2, Microsoft Surface Earbuds, and Amazon Echo Buds, to name a few. But what Google hopes to offer with the Pixel Buds 2 is better integration with Google Assistant. 

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HBO's adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Outsider' will be a Crave exclusive

HBO Canada just revealed that its adaptation of Stephen King's The Outsider would be streamed exclusively on Bell's Crave service starting January 12. The first two episodes will air that Sunday starting 9 pm ET with the remaining episodes coming out each week. The story follows the murder of an 11-year-old boy and the questionable and mysterious forces around it. The series is directed and stars Emmy-winner Jason Bateman.