Drink up. Intel’s Whiskey Lake 8th-gen CPUs are coming to Chromebooks
Intel's 8th-generation Whiskey Lake CPUs look set to make their way into a new Chromebook design code-named Sarien. The new Chromebook has made its first appearance in the Chromium repository so is likely months away from being revealed, but its potential with the new Intel CPUs is exciting nonetheless.
A look back at the first Android phone, 10 years later
The T-Mobile G1 was a chunky little slider phone that had poor battery life, but even so, it showed potential thanks to an operating system Google acquired called Android. Ten years later, we look back at the mobile phone that started Android's steady march to dominate the mobile market.
Google’s updated Recaptcha deters bots without imposing verification tasks
With Recaptcha v3, Google's verification tool gets smarter by allowing website owners to weed out spam traffic without even requiring visitors to prove they're actual humans. The new tool gets rid of verification requirements -- like interactive puzzles -- and sheds the friction of logging into sites.
Chromebooks will finally get the tablet mode they always needed
Chrome OS 70 is currently rolling out to Chromebook devices across the world. This latest update introduces new changes focused on making Chrome OS more touch-friendly, including features such as a centered system taskbar with larger icons, and a new Gboard inspired touch keyboard.
Google homepage updated with new Discover feed for U.S. users
The Google homepage has been updated for mobile devices and now features the new version of the Discover feed. The feed shows a series of cards with content pulled from around the web. The rollout is just for the U.S. so far, but does apply to both Android and iOS devices.
Google Maps will now tell you about special offers from your favorite places
Google Maps for Android now lets you follow your favorite store, restaurant, or other business so you can hear about offers, events, or updates that it thinks you might like to know about. It'll also start highlighting the locations of new businesses so you can keep tabs on your changing neighborhood.
Google patent hints at more smart garments with improved haptic feedback
Google is continuing its efforts to further plug its technology into our day-to-day lives. The company has been awarded a new patent related to integrating haptic feedback into smart garments by adding multiple vibration motors to ensure that feedback is felt by the user.
Google Lens’ Images feature recognizes objects you might want to buy
Google is integrating Google Lens into more and more products -- and the latest of those is Google Images. In Google Images, Lens can recognize objects and locations, then providing you with information about the product and links to places that you might be able to buy it.
Google is giving you more control of your search history and privacy
Google has long faced criticism for the way that it collects data, but the search engine giant is now adding in more ways for controlling for what is shared online. In a blog post today, Google announced that users now have more ways to control search history and privacy across desktop and mobile web.
Google Assistant displays will soon get multiroom audio, Home View, and more
Much-wanted features are coming to Google Assistant smart displays, including multi-room audio, Home View, and more. The most recent update expands supported smart display functionality and will roll out over the next few weeks. However, Google Home Hub should have these features at launch.
Google tests Android Messages feature on Chromebooks
After having completed its launch of Android Messages on the web, Google is now working on a feature to better integrate its messaging experience on Android phones with Chromebooks. The feature appears limited to some Chrome OS users on Google's developer channel, so it may not be widely available yet.
Google Play Movies & TV users’ 4K libraries are about to grow on their own
If you’ve been using Google Play Movies & TV for a while, you’re about to get a major upgrade, as the service is now upgrading any movies you already own to 4K, regardless of whether you originally bought them in HD or SD resolution. The service is also adding even more ways to watch.
Google’s new floating keyboard is so helpful, it’ll put you on cloud nine
The latest bezel-less smartphones look great, and having so much screen is fantastic for media. But typing isn't always so good, as without a chin bezel, grip can be more of a challenge. That's where Google Gboard and its new floating keyboard feature comes into play, ready to help out with the problem.
How to sell your old Google Pixel or Pixel 2 for the most money
So, it's time for a new expensive smartphone, and you'd like to partially fund the purchase by selling your old Google Pixel or Pixel 2. You have a number of options to consider. Find all the information you need to get as much money as possible for your Pixel here in our guide.
Volvo plans to face the future without sacrificing its identity
Volvo is embarking on an ambitious push to fill its lineup with electric and hybrid cars, as well as an infotainment partnership with Google. Volvo Americas CEO Anders Gustafsson explains how the Swedish automaker plans to pull that off, and what customers can look forward to over the next few years.
Google may charge up to $40 per Android device for app suite following EU ruling
Google has announced that it will begin charging Android device manufacturers in Europe a licensing fee to use its apps and services. The announcement is part of an effort to comply with new European Commission regulations directing Google to stop "illegally tying" its search apps to Android.
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 vs. Google Pixelbook
Google's Pixelbook is perched at the top of the Chrome OS food chain, as a premium 2-in-1 with a gorgeous design, solid build quality, and superior performance. It has a premium price to go along with all those qualities, though, and Samsung's Chromebook Plus V2 is a challenger at around half the price.
Save energy and money with a $45 discount on the Nest smart thermostat
If you were looking for a smart thermostat, Amazon is offering up to $45 in savings on the popular Nest Learning Thermostat. Use stainless steel thermostat to the keep your home warm and cozy this fall and save energy by scheduling the temperature anywhere you go using just your smartphone.
Keep Notes is the latest app to get Google’s Material Design makeover
Google is updating more and more of its apps to come into line with its latest Material Design trends, and now it's Keep Notes turn to get a new pair of pants. This update is now rolling out on Android devices, but you can speed up getting your new note-keeping style by sideloading the APK.
We toured the Google Hardware Store pop-up in New York: Here’s what it’s like
To show off its slew of new products, Google is opening up pop-up shops in New York and Chicago starting October 18. You'll be able to buy products -- such as the Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, or the Google Home Hub -- at the Google Hardware Store. We got a tour of the store before it opens to the public.
Chrome 70 is now available and won’t automatically log you in to the browser
Google has launched Chrome version 70 on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The latest update introduces new Progressive Web App integrations on Windows 10, but also makes it so that you're no longer automatically logged in with your Google account when signing into any of the company's online services or apps.
Google Pixel 3 vs. Apple iPhone XS: Does Google’s A.I. take down Apple?
The Google Pixel 3 is here, boasting top-tier specs like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and 4GB of RAM, and some of the world's best artificial intelligence features on a phone. But can it take out the Apple iPhone XS, Apple's flagship phone and one of the classiest phones out there?
Nest gets more colorful with three new options for its smart thermostat
The Nest Learning Thermostat isn't just learning what it takes to keep your home comfortably heated, it's also learning about fashion. Parent company Alphabet announced this week that the smart thermostat will come in three new colors: Mirror black, brass, and polished steel.
How to recover Google contacts
Trimming your Google contacts list every now and then is a prudent decision, but what if your hand slips, deleting an important contact? As it turns out, you can recover lost Google contacts, although you may need to be quick about it. Here's how to recover Google Contacts, and save them for posterity.
An app can solve all your problems with the Pixel 3 XL’s notch
The Google Pixel 3 XL has a lot of A.I. brainpower, but there's been a lot of blowback over the design, specifically the notch. But there are a few ways to get that great Google experience without having to deal with it. We've rounded them up in a guide, from hiding the notch to using a third-party app.
Google Assistant will now show you a visual ‘snapshot’ of your day
Google announced a few new updates to Google Assistant. Notably, Assistant will now show you a visual snapshot of your day, meaning you can see things like calendar events and recommended events straight from Assistant. Assistant will now also start working straight from your lock screen.
Try IoT before you buy IoT: Google, B8ta let you ‘test drive’ smart home tech
Google has partnered with the startup B8ta to let customers try out smart home tech in a retail space arranged like a real home. This lets customers get a better feel for how the technology works and leads to more informed purchases. On-site representatives can also answer any questions customers have.
With Google Duplex and more, the Pixel 3’s A.I. brains are unrivaled
Every phone manufacturer has been hyping artificial intelligence with hyperbole-packed marketing, but Google is crafting features we actually want that actually work. The new Pixel phones might not be stylish, but the A.I. smarts are highly desirable.
It’s the phone equivalent of a Bentley. So why does the Pixel 3 look like a VW?
Google has got 100-percent of the Pixel 3's specification and technology right, so we're annoyed that it only got 50-percent of the design right. Look at either from the back, and it's an improvement over the Pixel 2; but look at them from the front? Oh dear. In a year of fabulous phones, this is a problem.
Google is revolutionizing smartphone photos with computing, not lenses
The latest Google Pixel 3 is here -- and with it, a slew of new features. But the most intriguing features on the Google Pixel 3 camera aren't the actual camera or lens itself, but the A.I. So can machine learning help smartphones ditch crappy zoom, poor low-light images, and even missed shots?
Pixel 3, Home Hub, and Pixel Slate — our first look at all Google’s new devices
Google has taken the wraps off of a slew of new devices, including the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, as well as the Google Home Hub smart display, Google Pixel Slate tablet, and Google Pixel Stand wireless charger. We were at the October 9 event in New York, and took a ton of photos of all the new products.
Pixel 3 XL vs. iPhone XS Max: Which plus-sized flagship reigns supreme?
The Google Pixel 3 XL is finally here, boasting improved performance, a new design, and more. But can it take out the other super-sized phone that recently came out, the Apple iPhone XS Max? We put the two phones head to head to find out which was the better option.
Here’s everything Google announced at its October 9 event
That's all she wrote -- Google's October 2018 hardware event is over and though it was short, it left us with an awful lot to talk about. But if you didn't catch the livestream or the updates, it's easy to catch up on the reveals. Here's everything Google announced at its October 9 event.