Google’s ARCore is getting better at tracking moving images
Google has announced a series of updates to ARCore that should make the augmented reality experience a whole lot more fluid. For example, ARCore is getting better at tracking moving images through Augmented Images, plus you'll soon be able to view augmented reality objects directly in Search.
Here’s where you can buy the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL
The highly anticipated Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are finally here, offering the smart machine learning and artificial intelligence of Google's flagship phones at an affordable price. Interested in getting the Google Pixel 3a for yourself? Here's where you can find it right now.
With Chrome Portals, Google makes websites feel more like web apps
Google is on a mission to make Chrome faster and more powerful, and that journey starts with Portals and Web Packages. Web Packaging allows web pages to load faster, while Portals lets users travel within the same site or across different sites more fluidly, similar to how apps work today.
Google I/O: Stadia team says latency in game streaming is a thing of the past
Google hosted a couple of sessions focused on the technology behind the Google Stadia game streaming platform at the I/O annual developers conference. In a deep dive, a few members of the team discussed latency in gameplay and the many different balancing acts the team will have to master.
Amazon’s Alexa adds email updates, plus a bunch of cool new routines
Amazon's Alexa digital assistant is constantly evolving and this month is no exception as the app gains the ability to automate more tasks automatically, as well as to generate updates for users from both Gmail and Outlook. That's not to mention updates from smart home cameras and new translation abilities.
Google developer explains Stadia’s advantage over the competition
During the Google I/O developer conference, Google Stadia product vice president took the stage to explain how the game streaming platform will benefit developers. He covers the workflow, cloud server options, and more while also comparing it to limitations in PC and traditional home console gaming.
Digital Trends Live: Google I/O Conference preview, Android Q, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses Google’s midrange Pixel devices, Android Q, a Microsoft Build 2019 recap, Alexa's arrival in 60,000 smart devices, Samsung's cancellation of Galaxy Fold orders, and the impending Google I/O Conference watch party.
Google I/O 2019: Here’s everything we saw, from Android Q to midrange Pixels
That's all she wrote, folks. Google I/O 2019's keynote is over, and with it, we know the major announcements for this part of the year. From all-new midrange Pixel phones, to a more accessible Android Q, to a peek at the next generation of the Google Assistant, here's everything we saw.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL: How to buy Google’s latest smartphones
Google has finally unveiled the new Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL, arguably the best Android phones currently available. Now that they're official, you might be wondering how to get them for yourself. Here's everything you need to know about Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL pricing and availability.
Google Maps will let you enter Incognito Mode, and it won’t store your data
Google announced a series of improved privacy features, allowing users to manage how long Google stores their data, and even added an Incognito Mode to Google Maps. When that particular feature is active, location information won't be stored to your Google account.
Google Pixel 3a XL vs Pixel 3 XL vs Pixel 2 XL: Which big Pixel is best for you?
If you're intent on snagging a big Pixel phone, but unsure which one to go for, then this is the breakdown you need. We compare the Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3 XL, and the Pixel 2 XL to uncover all the differences and pick a winner in a series of categories. Has Google compromised too much to bring the price down.
Next-generation Google Assistant runs in real time on your phone
Google has shown off an impressive raft of new features coming to the next-generation Google Assistant. By compressing models onto local phones, the Assistant can now run in real time without the need for a network connection. There's also Driving Mode, Duplex on the web, and more.
Google Pixel 3a vs Pixel 3a XL: What’s the difference and which best suits you?
If the Pixel 3 was a bit expensive for you, but you love the idea of a Google phone, then perhaps the affordable Pixel 3a, or the slightly bigger Pixel 3a XL, will tempt you. But just how do these Android smartphones differ apart from the price? We've got all the answers you need right here.
The Google Pixel 3a is a slap in the face for people who bought the Pixel 3
Google’s Pixel phones are known for their strong software experiences and smart cameras, but the price of the most recent Pixel 3 flagship smartphone was hard to stomach. Enter the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, phones that give you the best of the Pixel 3 at just half the price. So why should you pay more? Google needs to step up its hardware game.
Google I/O 2019: What to expect, from Android Q to Pixel 3a and more
Google I/O is almost here, which means it's almost time for Google to show us its most highly-anticipated releases of the early part of the year. But what can you expect at Google I/O 2019? More details of the new Android version are certain, but Google seems to have a few more surprises coming.
Google I/O 2019: How to watch and keep up with the biggest developments
2019's Google I/O is almost here, and we're excited to find out what Google has planned. But what if you're not happy to receive your news second-hand? You want to see it all as it occurs. Well you can. Here's how to watch the Google I/O keynote and stay up-to-date with the Google I/O app.
Google celebrates Star Wars Day with discounts on games and content
Google announced a series of discounts on the Google Play Store for a number of Star Wars-related apps. There are also a ton of discounts on content in Star Wars Android games, so if you're a fan of games like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, you can get discounts on in-app purchases and more.
Huawei P30 Pro vs. Google Pixel 3: Camera kings clash in photography shootout
The Google Pixel 3 is camera phone royalty, but the new Huawei P30 Pro has so many tricks up its sleeve, it could be the phone to snatch the crown away. We took both phones on a tour in Taiwan to see how they compare. Ignoring the obvious camera differences, this test is all about real world performance.
Chrome OS 74 combines Google Assistant with device and web searching
Google latest Chrome OS build has combined three different kinds of search into one search utility. Google Assistant, device, and web searching were all brought together in Chrome OS 74, which was released this week. Google’s newest Chrome OS build also sports a few other features as well.
Google’s latest Playmoji bring animated Pokémon to your camera
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu arrives in theaters soon, and in celebration of the new movie, Google announced a new set of Playmoji for the Google Pixel camera -- including Pikachu, Charizard, Jigglypuff, and Mr. Mime. The new Playmoji are available now straight from the Pixel camera.
Google pits design teams against each other to create next winning Pixel phone
Want a better looking Pixel phone? Google may want to change the way its Pixel hardware looks, and to win plaudits for the design, rather than apprehension based on notches and bezels. A rumor says it's pitting several design teams against each other to come up with the next winning design.
Google, Harman are helping Fiat-Chrysler overhaul its infotainment tech
Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has teamed up with Harman and Google to overhaul its connected-car and infotainment technologies. The automaker is planning a suite of new features that keeps users connected on the go. The next Uconnect platform will debut in late 2019 and it will be in all FCA cars by 2022.
As Google I/O looms, here are 5 features we’d love to see in Android Q
What would improve the Android platform? We’ve been thinking about the new features we’d love to see in Android Q and musing on the changes we think Google should make to improve the software. Here are the five things that top our wish list, that we hope to see at Google I/O.
Google’s redesigned Fit activity tracker is now an iOS app
Google Fit has landed for iOS. The activity tracker offers the same clean design that came with the major revamp of the Android version a year ago, with also includes features such as Move Minutes and Heart Points, created in collaboration with the World Health Organization and the American Heart Association.
Google Creative Lab’s new AR experiment helps you learn how to draw
Google's Creative Lab has developed an experiment, called Drawalong AR, that could make it a little easier for aspiring artists to follow YouTube tutorials. The experiment essentially leverages Google's ARCore to create a kind of virtual tracing paper on a phone's display.
Google Maps now shows EV owners which charging stations are occupied
Google just beefed up its Maps app with extra data to help EV owners find the nearest charging station. Drivers can also find out the number and types of ports available, and whether they're occupied, and get information about the business where the charging station is located. You can even leave a review!
YouTube Music lands on Google Home speakers
Hot on the heels of Amazon's announcement that it's adding a free version of its Amazon Music service to Alexa-powered speakers, Google is making a similar move, adding a free, ad-supported version of its YouTube Music service to all Google Assistant-powered smart speakers.
Google Chrome will get a Reader Mode for distraction-free desktop browsing
Soon, Chrome users will be able to consume the content they want off of a webpage without distractions. Google is finally beginning to test a new feature called Reader Mode, which distills and displays only the relevant content of a webpage, on its experimental Chrome Canary desktop build.
How Google Stadia and game streaming services will hurt game creators
With Google Stadia on the horizon, games streaming platforms are about to become mainstream, and with that comes concerns for the future of games development. As these services promise a world where gaming is more convenient than ever, it’s a future that will damage the way people consume games.
The next clash of Silicon Valley titans will take place in space
By launching their own attempts to bring internet access to every last person on Earth, tech giants from Amazon to Facebook have a major new mission. It's also one that will put them into competition with one another -- only this time in space. Here is what you need to know.
Google and Huawei offer to pay owners up to $400 for Nexus 6P bootloop fault
Anyone who suffered from the Nexus 6P's dreaded bootloop and can prove it may be in for a financial windfall. In order to resolve a class action lawsuit, Google and Huawei have offered to pay up to $400 to those who purchased the Nexus 6P before a certain date and had issues with bootlooping.
Google could soon deliver system updates through the Play store
According to code discovered in an update to the Google Play Store, Google may soon deliver actual Android updates straight through Google Play -- instead of through a difficult-to-find menu in the Settings app. Google may also give Google Play an all-white theme.
Android phones can now be used as a physical security key to your Google account
Google wants to make your online life a little more secure. The company has released a new feature to its two-factor authentication that allows users to use their phones to log in to their Google account on a computer through Bluetooth. The feature is available to users with Android 7 or later phones.
Google confirms new Pixelbook laptop and tablets are indeed coming soon
Back in mid-March of 2019, reports had indicated Google would be canceling future laptops and tablets as part of cuts to its hardware team. Though Google never officially commented on the matter, a new report now indicates that Google's hardware division will, in fact, release new Pixelbook laptops and tablets soon.