The best Google Home Mini accessories
The Google Home Mini is small, functional, and powerful, but these accessories can further improve the look and sound of the smart assistant. Wall mounts, pedestals, battery packs, and even Mickey Mouse ears expand the Mini's function beyond what it can do just out of the box.
Google Images gets shoppable ads to help you spend even more money online
Following in the footsteps of the likes of Instagram and Pinterest, Google is now testing shoppable ads within image search results. It means retailers can add tags that show the price and brand name of the displayed product, or of multiple products shown in a single image.
New Chromebooks with AMD processors might get Google’s next-gen Fuchsia OS
Google has been working on Fuchsia, its unified operating system, for quite some time, but it has remained shrouded in mystery. Though previously spotted running on the Pixelbook, Chromebooks with AMD processors now also appear to be on the growing list of devices which might get the operating system.
Samsung reportedly wants to be the foldable display supplier to Apple and Google
Samsung allegedly sent samples of its foldable displays to Apple and Google, in a pitch to supply the technology to its rivals. The samples were sent after the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Fold, which transforms from a smartphone with a 4.6-inch screen into a device with a larger 7.3-inch display.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus vs. Google Pixel 3 XL: Which big Android phone is best?
Can Samsung's impressive Galaxy S10 Plus best Google's biggest flagship phone? We compare the S10 Plus and the Pixel 3 XL in a series of different categories, picking a winner in each one, and explaining precisely how these two phones diverge. Find out if you should opt for the best of Samsung or Google.
Nokia 9 PureView vs. Google Pixel 3: Do five camera lenses beat one?
The Nokia 9 PureView is here, offering a near stock Android experience, a high-quality display, and a whopping five camera sensors on the back. But is the phone truly worth buying over other great smartphones currently available? Does it beat out the Google Pixel 3? We compare the two.
Google has found a way to use A.I. to boost the usefulness of wind energy
Google and DeepMind have developed a deep learning artificial intelligence that's able to predict wind power output 36 hours ahead of the power being generated. The results could prove useful for strengthening the business case for the use of wind power. Here's why that's the case.
Google Duo video chat app makes the jump from mobile to the web
Google Duo, one of many video chatting services and a competitor to Apple's FaceTime, is expanding beyond mobile phones for the first time. Previously only available on iOS, Android, and Chromebooks, the service is now available for all to enjoy on the web from any PC or Mac.
Senators question Google about the microphone in Nest security system
Following the revelation that some Nest security products contain an undisclosed microphone, member of the United States Senate wrote a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai demanding more information. They seek to find out when Google realized it didn't disclose the mic and if the mics have been used.
Google Assistant is coming to Android’s default texting app
Google Assistant is getting better and better, and Google has announced that the service is set to make its way to more languages. On top of that, Google is expected to make its way to more Android apps, with the first new app to be the default Android Messages app.
With virtual collectible pins at MWC, Google shows how AR will change navigation
Google is working on a compelling use for augmented reality: To help us navigate around large and complex areas. And it's using fun collectible AR pins at MWC 2019 to demonstrate it. On the surface, it's just for fun, but underneath is tech that could change the way we use Google Maps to find and learn about places.
As Android’s nav bar fades, dedicated Google Assistant buttons are on the rise
A lot of new Android phones are going to come with a dedicated hardware button to access the Google Assistant, instead of using the home button on the navigation bar. It's a change to keep up with the increasing use of gesture navigation systems to interact with the Android operating system.
Google’s Project Yeti hardware may be revealed at Game Developers Conference
Google will reportedly unveil its gaming hardware for Project Yeti at the Game Developers Conference in March. The console will be powered by the game streaming technology featured in the recently concluded Project Stream beta test, which allowed users to play Assassin's Creed Odyssey right on Chrome.
Digital Trends Live: Oscar visual effects, digital distractions, and more
On episode 72 of Digital Trends Live, we discussed news including the discovery that Google's Nest Secure has a hidden microphone, and welcomed author Brian Solis to the show to talk about his latest book. We were also joined by DT's Parker Hall to compare the Galaxy Buds and AirPods.
Prone to web surfing? Google Chrome’s new Focus Mode fights internet distractions
Are your finding yourself distracted by the web when you need to get work done? A newly discovered flag in Google Chrome could hint at a new Focus Mode. Little detail is known about the new feature, but it may allow users to block distracting websites or bothersome notifications while we're working on a computer.
Samsung Galaxy S10 vs. Google Pixel 3: Can Samsung beat the stock Android king?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is here, offering modern specs, a beautifully high-resolution display, and an edge-to-edge design with a small cutout in the display for the front-facing camera. But can this phone take out the Google Pixel 3, Google's Android flagship? We put the two head to head to find out.
Google’s radical Gmail redesign is finally rolling out on Android
Google is slowly but surely giving its apps a refresh, modernizing them and ensuring that they're easy to use. The latest app to get a redesign is the Gmail app for Android, which has been redesigned with a white background and a few other tweaks. In general, the app looks a whole lot more modern.
The Nest Secure included a microphone no one knew about — except Google
The Nest Secure home security system has always had a built-in microphone that no one knew about, except Google. Although Google claims the microphone was included to add more features in the future, people are wary of technology that may violate their privacy -- especially when they don't know about it.
An experimental feature could help reduce memory usage in Google Chrome
Google Chrome might be one of the most popular web browsers, but it also is known to take up a lot of your computer's processing power. Well, that will soon change. Google is currently working on an experimental feature for Chrome which sets out to reduce its overall memory usage.
Google Earth spills the beans, reveals Taiwan’s secret military bases
The latest Google Earth 3D Maps update has accidentally exposed the locations of Taiwan's most secret military bases to the public. The locations available in full three-dimensional detail include a facility which houses Patriot missiles and its National Security Bureau.
New Chrome feature aimed at preventing websites from blocking Incognito Mode
Chrome is finally fixing a loophole that allows websites to detect and block the use of Incognito Mode. The feature stops websites from being able to detect whether or not Google Chrome’s API is disabled, as it normally would be if a user is running Chrome in Incognito Mode.
After camera hacks, Nest locks customers out until they change their password
In response to a wave of breaches that have hit security cameras, Nest has taken the step of locking people out of their accounts if they believe there may have been a breach. Users will have to set up a new, secure password before they are able to regain access to their account.
Love Playmoji pack adds animated Valentine’s stickers to your Pixel photos
Valentine's Day is here, and to celebrate, Google has added the "Love Playmoji" pack to the Playground feature on its Google Pixel camera. The new feature will add cute extras such as animated love hearts, notes, characters and more to your Pixel photos via augmented reality.
Google insists it’s doing what it can to purge Play Store of malicious apps
Google is continuing with efforts to provide a secure and safe app store, this week revealing that rejected app submissions increased by 55 percent in 2018 compared to 2017, while those that did get through were spotted and removed more quickly than before — often before anyone could install them.
Google Chrome’s Progressive Web Apps will soon play nicer with Windows 10
The Google Chrome experience is always evolving, and the popular web browser will soon pick up a new feature which lets it run nicer in Windows 10. Google is adding a capability to an upcoming release that will integrate Chrome Progressive Web Apps with notification badges in the system taskbar,
Google might release a smartwatch and multiple Pixel phones in 2019
With all eyes on MWC and Samsung, you might have forgotten about Google. However, Google seems to have a lot planned for 2019. According to a report, Google is planning on releasing multiple new Pixel phones, a smartwatch, a new Google Home, and a Nest Security camera, all within this year.
Spice up the look of Google Chrome with one of 14 official new themes
If you're looking for an alternative to the many third-party Google Chrome themes currently available on the web, the Chrome development team has a solution for you. For the first time ever, it published out 14 official themes, with color choices that aim to spice up your browsing experience.
Google still thinks people are interested in modular smartphones
Google has filed new patents related to modular smartphone designs and technology, several years after it discontinued Project Ara, the name given to its own range of modular devices. The patents cover hardware similar to what we've seen in modular devices, and to how Project Ara was intended to look.
Google working on new project that cleans up app management on Chrome OS
The Chrome OS operating system supports Chrome extensions, PWAs, Android Apps, and even Linux apps, but trying to control settings for each often means visiting separate menus. Well, that might soon change as Google is working on a new "App Service" project that will clean up app management on Chrome OS.
Get a superpowered Pixelbook laptop for $450 off while stocks last
Google's Pixelbook is now cheaper than ever before thanks to some substantial price cuts. The flagship version with a Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage is discounted by $450, while the entry level version can be had for more than $150 off its usual asking price. Grab one now while you can.
Gmail blocks 100 million spam messages daily with its A.I., Google says
A machine learning-based A.I. platform called TensorFlow has allowed Google to block an additional 100 million spam messages daily from entering Gmail users’ inboxes. The platform allows Google to detect more of those harder-to-find spam messages; like emails with hidden embedded content.
Google’s new Chrome extension ensures your passwords are always secure
The web can be a dangerous place, and you never can be certain if your important sign-in information is breached. That's why as part of Safer Internet Day efforts, Google launched a new Chrome extension which will make sure your passwords are always protected and secure.
Google releases two new Android apps for those with hearing problems
Smartphones should make your life easier, and Google is working hard to make sure everyone's favorite oblongs are working hard to close accessibility gaps for many people. The two newest apps, Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier, aim to make life easier for the hearing impaired using Google's tech.
Google Chrome “never-slow mode” could significantly speed up web browsing
Google is working on a "never-slow mode" feature for its popular Chrome web browser. The new mode could possibly be coming in a future release and might cut down on technical elements on some web pages in order to speed up web browsing, according to a report from Chromestory.