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With fingers in pretty much every pie imaginable — search engines, phones, smart assistants, office software, even robots — Google is one of the biggest players in the tech industry, and it can be hard to keep up with everything they do. Thankfully, we keep up with it for you, whether you want reviews, in-depth analysis, or breaking news about what Google’s doing now.

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How to use Android 16’s new Notification Cooldown setting

Tired of the notification avalanche from a single app as conversations get buzzy? Here is how to enable the Notification Cooldown system for some respite.
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Google Street View camera captures highly suspicious act, leading to arrests

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Gemini brings a fantastic PDF superpower to Files by Google app

Google Chrome on an Android phone.

Google proposes big changes for the future of Search and Android apps

New Albums section in file details in Google Photos.

It just got a lot easier to see what pictures are in your Google Photos albums

Google Photos' year in review feature for 2024.

Google Photos is getting a cool new feature to speed up your photo edits

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Tips to keep your smartphone just as safe as a government official’s

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New research finds that your smartwatch band is laced with toxic forever chemicals

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We loved the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it’s on sale today

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Niagara Launcher, one of the best Android launchers, finally has backups

Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz.

Android 16 adds a new way to use the Google Pixel 9’s fingerprint sensor

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I replaced Google Assistant with Amazon Alexa and haven’t looked back

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How to use Audio Magic Eraser on the Google Pixel

Audio Magic Eraser allows you to use your Google Pixel to quickly and easily remove unwanted noises from videos. Want to know how it works? Here's how.
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Android 16’s second developer preview is here with small but important changes

Android 16's journey continues with the release of its second developer preview. Here's what's new in the latest update.
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Here’s how Android 16 could make managing notifications easier than ever

Are you tired of the constant stream of notifications on your Android phone? Google may have a solution in development.
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I tried out Google’s latest AI tool that generates images in a fun, new way

Google's new AI tool, Whisk, generates images using only other images without requiring text prompts.
Texting over T-Mobile direct-to-cell satellite network on a phone.

T-Mobile’s long-awaited satellite service is finally ready for testing

T-Mobile is opening the beta registration for its Starlink-driven direct-to-cell satellite service, with plans of a broader launch at some point in 2025.
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Save $50 on the Google Pixel Watch 2 and 3 at Best Buy

There are great savings on the latest two Google Pixel Watch models right now at Best Buy. Here's a look at the best option for you.
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Google strikes back with an answer to OpenAI’s Sora launch

Google's DeepMind unveiled Veo 2 model on Monday, a video generation model able to create clips up to two minutes in length at 4K resolution.
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Google may change a small, but crucial chip with the Pixel 10

For the Pixel 10 series, Google may make a small but important internal change, with a switch from Samsung modems to ones made by MediaTek.
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5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one of the best folding phones around. But before you buy it, here are five other phones you should consider first.
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YouTube gets parental code feature on TV to protect kids

YouTube has introduced a new safety protocol that would require young users to enter a parent code if they want to watch videos outside the "kids" profile.
Pixel Studio tools on a Pixel.

I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use

Google has given Apple an AI roadmap it should use as it creates Apple Intelligence. Whether it learns from the good and the bad is open to debate.
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The Google Pixel 9 is $150 off — time to upgrade your Android phone?

The 128GB model of the Google Pixel 9 is on sale from Best Buy at $150 off. If you've thought about upgrading your Android smartphone, don't miss this offer.
Google News on a Pixel 9 Pro.

Your Google News app is getting a subtle redesign. Here’s what’s changing

Google continues to simplify its first-party apps on Android, this time with Google News.
Rose Quartz Pixel 9 Pro on a peppermint background.

I’ve had the Google Pixel 9 Pro for three months. Here’s why I still love it

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of 2024's best smartphones. How does it hold up over three months after its release?
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I tried out Android XR, Google’s latest attempt to take on Meta and Apple

Google is getting back into the XR game, but this is no Google Glass. I got to try out the company's new approach, and I came away impressed.
The OnePlus Nord 4 and OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel Buds 3, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with Airpods Pro 2, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

I tried 4 of the best earbud and phone combos. Here’s which one you should use

I tried the top wireless earbuds with matching phones to find out if brand loyalty matters, or if you can mix and match without concern.
Side frontal view of Red Magic 10 Pro.

The Red Magic 10 Pro is 2024’s best smartphone deal you haven’t heard of

The Red Magic 10 Pro has the specs and design of a $1,000 flagship phone for the cool price of $650. Here's what makes it so darn impressive.
Unknown tracker alert for Android.

Google boosts Android security against unknown tracking devices

Google's unknown tracker alerts system will now let users disable their phone's location sharing and use a map view to find the hidden tracking device.
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Google’s new Gemini 2.0 AI model is about to be everywhere

Google's Gemini chatbot AI enters its agentic era with a more capable model and deep research capabilities.
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Here’s how your Android phone could help stop your motion sickness

Google has a feature in the works that could potentially reduce motion sickness symptoms. Here's how it could work on your Android phone.
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Google teases smart glasses with amazing Project Astra update

Google's exciting Project Astra computer vision-aided AI assistant has been updated, and the company has teased it's working on smart glasses to go with it.
Screenshot of the new teal color in the Google Maps app.

Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

Another design change has been made to the popular Google Maps app for Android.

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