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Google’s latest anti-spam change helps clean up your calendar

Google has taken a simple step to help stop meeting spam on Google Calendar, and it relates to sender invites.
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Google is bringing its futuristic AR glasses to the real world … kind of

Google will be testing its prototype AR glasses in public starting next month.
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Searching for emails in Gmail is about to get much faster

Gmail has created a machine learning model with the potential to optimize the search function within the email client.
The new Google Wallet app running on an Android phone.

The new Google Wallet app has landed, and here’s what it looks like

Google Wallet is finally here and is as confusing as ever. Luckily, its UI is clean and easy to navigate, making it a fair enough transition for Android users.
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A massive Google Search bug is affecting major publishers

An issue has come up on Google Search that is preventing recently published articles on major publications from indexing on the search engine.
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When is my phone getting Android 12?

Google has released Android 12 to Pixels, and you might be wondering when you'll get it on your phone. Here's everything you need to know.
Chrome OS Flex on a ASUS laptop.

How ChromeOS Flex turns old PCs into Chromebooks for free

Google's ChromeOS Flex is now out of beta and can help you repurpose your old computer to a Chromebook.
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Chromebooks could soon borrow Window 11’s best multitasking feature

In the near future, Chromebooks could be getting one of Windows' best multitasking features, more versatile split screen options.
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YouTube TV takes the No. 1 streaming spot with 5 million subscribers

YouTube TV is now the leading provider of live, streamed television in the United States.
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The best Google Stadia games for 2022

There is a constantly growing number of great games on Google Stadia. From Octopath Traveler to Rise of the Tomb Raider, here are the best Google Stadia games.
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Android 12L and Wear OS 3 show Google still isn’t serious about tablets and smartwatches

Android 12L and Wear OS 3 are supposed to be Google's big revolutions for tablets and smartwatches. But it sure doesn't feel like it.
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Apple may be forced to change iMessage forever, thanks to new EU ruling

The EU's new rules threaten to shake up how your iPhone and Android phones work everywhere.
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Google Chrome extensions are failing, and $8,000 is on the table for a fix

There seems to be some mysterious problem affecting certain Chrome extensions, but it's intermittent enough that it can't be solved.
Google Workspace in Firefox on a Windows laptop.

What is Google Workspace?

Wondering, "What is Google Workspace?" You're not alone. This new Google service package is a great tool for businesses and education, with unique free tools.
Google Gboard split screen keyboard mode on the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Google’s split-screen keyboard makes typing on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 glorious

Typing on the Z Fold 3 is often an awkward experience. Gboard's new split-screen keyboard changes that.
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Update Google Chrome now to protect yourself from an urgent security bug

Google posted an urgent security update for its Chrome browser that fixes what's known as a zero-day bug. The problem affects Windows, Mac, and Android.
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What is RCS messaging? Everything you need to know about the SMS successor

What is RCS? Rich Communication Services messaging is the next-generation SMS with group chats, video, audio, and images. Here's what you need to know.
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Gmail is getting a major visual change, but you can opt out

Google is now rolling out a new look for Gmail, but you can now opt out if you don't like it.
A woman using a laptop with the Google Hangouts and Google Chat icons.

Google is officially killing yet another chat app

Google Hangouts is finally, really going away for everyone in November of 2022, and Google Chat is ready to step in as a full-featured replacement.
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I followed Alexa’s prompts for a day and this is what I learned

The Echo Show delivers prompts and news items during the day. Just how tailored are they to your preferences? We did everything it says for a day to find out.
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The Pixel 6a is fixing one of the Pixel 5a’s biggest issues

With an official Best Buy listing, it appears that the Google Pixel 6a won't be nearly as frustrating to buy as its predecessor.
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I switched to a Chromebook for a week. Here’s what surprised me as a Windows user

Despite being a longtime Windows user, I tried switching to a Chromebook as my main device for a week. Here's what happened.
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Your Chromebook now has access to your Android phone’s photos

ChromeOS version 103 is adding the ability for you to see your Android phone's photos on your Chromebook.
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Google Chrome on iOS gets 6 new features to take on Safari

Use Google Chrome on your iPhone or iPad? A few new features are coming soon to make the browser even better.
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Chromebook gaming could get serious with rumored Nvidia GPUs on the way

According to a listing in the Chromium Gerrit, there could be a Chromebook on the way with an Nvidia GPU inside. This could be huge for gaming on ChromeOS.
Microsoft Edge browser open on a laptop.

How to block third-party trackers in your browser

Cookies get a lot of attention because they're used to track you across the web. Is this bad for privacy? Read about how to block third-party cookies.
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Finding recipes on TikTok and YouTube is my new favorite way to cook

Finding recipes on Google is a chore, so I decided to use TikTok and YouTube instead. And the results might surprise you.
The Zoom desktop app's main screen.

Why Zoom is shutting down its Chromebook app

Zoom is transitioning its Chrome app to a progressive web app (PWA) as Google sorts out the future of ChromeOS.
A man and a woman video call using Google Duo.

9 ways to make video calls on your TV

Video calling has become a necessity in post-pandemic lives, but doing it from the best screen in the house is still surprisingly hard. Here's how to do it.
Google Docs in Firefox on a MacBook.

Google finally makes sharing easier in Docs and Drive

A minor update to the share UI in Google Docs and Drive has a surprisingly big impact. Now sharing links with co-workers and friends is easier than ever.
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Android 13 just took a big step forward to its release date

Google has rolled out the third beta for Android 13, which achieved platform stability two months earlier than Android 12 did.
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Google Screencast rethinks screen recordings on Chromebooks

Google is launching a new Screencast app for Chromebooks. Here's a little more on how it can change screen recordings, particularly in education.
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Google says Chrome is now 20% faster on Macs

Google has shared that Chrome is now 20% faster on Macs, just a month after scoring high on Apple's Speedometer testing.
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Your Pixel is getting new At a Glance tools, vaccine shortcuts, and more

The latest Pixel Feature Drop has landed. This month's update includes vaccine home screen shortcuts, more At A Glance features, and more.