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We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . enjoy the perks! David Jagneaux 3 Feb 2021 Source: Android Central Google launched Stadia a little over a year ago, giving players access to some of their favorite games without having to own a console or gaming PC. While Stadia can be used as a free service, Google does offer a Stadia Pro membership for $9.99/month, which gives subscribers access to special discounts, upgraded 4K streaming options, as well as one or more free games to claim per month. Once you claim a game in Pro, it's yours to keep as long as you're subscribed, similar to how PlayStation Plus works. The free games with Pro can then be played as long as your Stadia Pro subscription is active, but are only available to be claimed for a limited time, so make sure you're checking back every month as we update the list of games available. If you cancel or suspend your Pro subscription and then decide to resubscribe in … [Read more...] about Here’s every game available for free on Google Stadia Pro right now

The high-stakes Super Bowl ad landscape is looking different this year as big names like Budweiser, Pepsi (the halftime show sponsor) and Coke sit out their usual commercial buys as they rethink how to best promote their brands during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Still, there's no shortage of creative and entertaining ads to watch as the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on reigning champs Kansas City Chiefs.  CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. Here are some of the best, funniest and most uplifting ads from the big game that have been released early. We'll update this post as new ads come out. And if you're into car ads, here's our roundup of car commercials that have already hit screens, including some great ones. Inspiration4If Inspiration4 doesn't sound familiar, it's because it's the name of a recently announced all-civilian SpaceX Dragon mission that could launch later this … [Read more...] about Super Bowl 2021 ads: Preview some of the best, funniest commercials so far

Gaming has been -- and continues to be -- a much-needed escape for many people throughout the coronavirus pandemic. It's also been a way for us to connect with friends and other gamers while maintaining social distancing. If you're using your gaming time to socialize with friends, it might be time to update your rig with a new pair of gaming headphones. A good set of headphones not only let you hear your game better, they also help you communicate with your party and catch up with your buds.Yes, most standard wired headphones with microphones technically work as headsets for the PS4 (you simply plug the headphone into the 3.5mm jack on your controller), but having a dedicated "gaming" headset ensures an optimized experience. Noise isolation can block out background noise and a decent mic ensures others can hear you clearly when you're in the middle of a long gaming session. Seriously, when you're going head-to-head with another squad, mic quality matters. Stay tuned Subscribe to … [Read more...] about Best PS4 gaming headset for 2021

On Tuesday, widespread reports all but confirmed the impending closure of 11-year-old gaming site Joystiq. Our leading gaming contributors wanted to take an opportunity to talk about why its closure should not be taken lightly. Kyle Orland, Senior Gaming Editor: Something new and exciting Just about eight-and-a-half years ago now, Joystiq helped give me my start as a full-time game journalist. Back then, I never thought my career in this business would outlast the site that started it, but reports that AOL is planning to close Joystiq down seem to indicate that I was wrong. In 2006, I was struggling to get attention as a part-time freelancer during my hours away from a day job cranking out HTML for NPR's internal website. I was a recent J-school grad with a huge chip on my shoulder about the lack of quality writing about games at the time, a chip which I shared via the humbly named Video Game Ombudsman blog. That blog somehow impressed Joystiq's then-editor-in-chief Chris Grant, … [Read more...] about Put the Joystiq down: Remembering 11 years of game-blogging goodness

This is a design-change year for the iPhone, which means last year's iPhone 11 cases won't fit the new iPhone 12 models including the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, as well as the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Mini . Apple has returned to a square-edged design that harkens back to the iPhone 5 and 5S. If you're trying to make up your mind between the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, the good news is that those models are identical in size and take the same case. Read more : iPhone 12 drop test results are in Note that all the new iPhone 12 models are equipped with Apple's new MagSafe feature , which offers faster wireless charging with a compatible charger. It also supports optional accessories -- including a mini wallet -- that adhere magnetically to the back of your phone. The new iPhones are embedded with what Apple describes as "an array of magnets" (Apple says they're recycled) around a centered charging coil that can pull up to 15 watts of power. That's twice as … [Read more...] about Best cases for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro