How to schedule an email in Gmail
Sending a business email during the off-hours just isn't cool. We'll show you how to schedule an email in Gmail so you're not offending coworkers and clients.
Google countersues Sonos, adds fuel to intellectual property feud
Google has responded to Sonos' initial lawsuit with its own legal complaint, accusing the whole-house audio company of infringing on five different patents.
Google’s Wing drones to drop off library books for kids
Google's Wing drones will begin delivering library books to kids in Christiansburg, Virginia, where it has been testing the service for meals and other items.
Google reportedly sold more phones than OnePlus in 2019
Google's Pixel division reportedly sold more phones than OnePlus in 2019. The company shipped an estimated 7.2 million units, 52% more than it did in 2018.
How to change your Gmail Inbox theme
Personalization can help spice up a boring, plain inbox. Here's our guide on how to change your Gmail inbox theme: pick a preset theme or upload your own photo.
Foreign hackers targeted Trump and Biden campaign Gmail accounts, Google says
Hackers from Iran and China have targeted the presidential campaigns of both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, according to Google.
Turn Chrome OS into a powerhouse with the best Chromebook apps
The best Chromebook apps allow for a wide range of functionality. We rounded up our favorite apps and extensions, so you can make the most of your Chromebook.
Digital Trends Live: Twitter bots, Amazon’s June event, Sega’s micro Game Gear
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories of the day, including the surge in bot activity on Twitter, Amazon’s June sales event, and more.
Google faces $5 billion lawsuit for allegedly tracking users in incognito mode
A new class-action lawsuit against Google claims the company covertly tracks its users even when they're browsing in the supposedly private incognito mode.
Digital Trends Live: Tech diversity, SpaceX success, Android 11 postponed
On Monday's Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech news, including Facebook employees’ criticism of the platform, Google postpones Android 11, and more.
Google’s latest Pixel software update can help you get a good night’s sleep
Google has added a few new features to Pixel phones, including deeper integration between Google Assistant and the Recorder app and more safety features.
Take-Two to continue support for Google Stadia despite tech shortcomings
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said at a conference that Google Stadia overpromised on its technology, but the publisher will not stop supporting the service.
Waymo to bring self-driving minivans back to Bay Area for delivering packages
Waymo's self-driving minivans will return to the streets of the Bay Area on June 8. The vehicles will focus on delivering packages for non-profit organizations.
Google pushes back Android 11 beta release amid U.S. social unrest
Google has indefinitely postponed the virtual event for the Android 11 beta launch on June 3, amid the social unrest that has spread across the United States.
Google Sodar lets you visualize social distancing guidelines in AR
Google has released an experimental web app that uses augmented reality to help you stick to the precise social distancing guidelines when you're out in public.
Tech advocates say Trump’s executive order could ruin the internet
If President Trump's executive order on removing Section 230 were to be enforced, we would have a very different version of social media as we know it today.
What is a DNS server? Here’s how the Internet serves up your favorites
Changing your DNS settings can have all sorts of benefits, from security to speed. But what is DNS exactly, and how does it make the web the way it is today?
Google gives workers a chunk of cash to build a home office
Google will start to open its global offices on July 6, but its CEO has said that most employees will continue to work from home until the end of the year.
The Google Pixel 4a will likely launch on July 13 without 5G
A new rumor claims Google has pushed its next midrange phone, the Pixel 4a, back by two months. It will likely launch on July 13 without 5G.
Greenpeace: Big Tech won’t reach emissions goals until it cuts ties with Big Oil
A new report from Greenpeace says Microsoft, Google, and Amazon all have contracts with oil and gas companies that torpedo promises to go carbon negative.
Here’s how Google Chrome is about to get more secure
Google Chrome updates include making it easier to manage cookies, a new tool that tells you if any of your saved passwords have been compromised, and more.
Google’s new smart textile tech lets you control music by pinching a cord
Google is now experimenting with weaving technology into fabrics and textiles. The concept uses braiding techniques to enable cords to sense gestures.
Huawei says its priority is survival as U.S. continues targeting the company
Huawei's chairman Guo Ping has said the priority for the company is survival, following the introduction of new business restrictions by the U.S. government.
Justice Department, several states planning antitrust lawsuit against Google
The Justice Department and a group of state attorney generals are leading the investigation, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Google Chrome will start blocking most battery-draining ads automatically
Google Chrome will begin to automatically block those annoying, resource-heavy ads that can drain battery life starting at the end of August.
Google disputes report, says diversity programs aren’t being cut
Google has disputed an earlier report that the company had shut down its diversity training programs, telling Digital Trends the programs were still active.
Chrome Tab Groups are here to fix your bad tab habits. Here’s how to get it now
You can finally jump in and start using Google's highly anticipated Chrome Tab Groups feature. Here's how to download it and start playing with it right now.
Key researcher behind the Pixel’s camera left Google in March
Marc Levoy, who left Google in March, was responsible for groundbreaking camera tech in Pixel phones, such as Night Sight, 2x optical zoom, HDR+ mode, and more.
The Pixel 4a may be released on June 5, right after Android 11 is revealed
A leak shows the anticipated Google Pixel 4a may be released on June 5. The date fits in with Android 11's reveal, set to take place online on June 3.
Google Play contest challenges teens to design an awesome mobile game
Google Play is challenging teens to create an amazing mobile game in its Change the Game contest. Coding skills are not required -- just a really awesome idea.
How to determine your browser version
Here's how to determine your browser version to see if it's compatible with services you want to use and, in some cases, manually update to the latest version.
NYC’s Mount Sinai Hospital using Google Nest to monitor coronavirus patients
Mount Sinai, one of New York City’s hospitals hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, is using Google's Nest cameras to monitor patients and improve safety.
How to delete your Gmail account
Depending on how long you've used Gmail, you've probably accumulated more than a few accounts. We'll show you how to easily delete one and what that means.
Google Lens can now copy real-life text and paste it into your computer
A new Google Lens update lets the app send handwritten notes to a computer instead of retyping them, along with saving other text like signs and documents.