17 Oct
Google has revealed the Nexus Player, an Android-powered set-top box that can stream movies and play games. The ASUS-made machine has 8GB of internal storage, 1GB of RAM, a 1.8GHz Quad Core Intel Atom processor and an Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics 2D/3D Engine. The device can be controlled with voice commands but also comes […]
25 Jul
Citing sources “familiar with the matter”, GamesBeat reports that Google is acquiring streaming video network Twitch in a deal worth $1 billion. This backs up a previous report in May from Variety, which said the acquisition was taking place, but The Wall Street Journal reported that the discussions between the companies were “at an early […]
19 Jul
Last December, the European Commission called for companies like Apple and Google to reevaluate their handling of free-to-play titles. It asked that consumers not be misled about the “true costs involved” with free games, and children not be urged to make in-app purchases. It then met with the companies in February to discuss the requests. […]
26 Jun
Google announced its Android TV platform at its Google I/O conference today. The platform will provide a streamlined way to bring entertainment directly to TVs. TVs with built-in support for Android TV will arrive next year, and dedicated set-top devices will also be made, including a micro console from Razer. The Razer device will run […]