Google makes good on promise to offset 100 percent of its electricity use
Google achieved its goal of purchasing enough clean energy to offset all of its data centers and offices around the world.
Chrome’s built-in scanning tool is now causing a privacy uproar
Privacy concerns now surround the Chrome Cleanup component in Google Chrome, causing users to question the scans.
LG offers two free Google Home Minis with the purchase a washer set or fridge
Folks who buy an LG InstaView refrigerator or eligible washer and dryer pair featuring LG SmarThinQ technology will receive two free Google Home Minis.
Google could be creating an Assistant-powered smart display of its own
Google's VP Rishi Chandra made a few comments last week that "strongly suggest" that the tech giant would be releasing its very own Echo Show competitor.
Google is ending its URL shortening service goo.gl
Google is discontinuing its goo.gl URL shortening service, the company said Friday, to shift the focus towards Firebase Dynamic Links -- smart links meant to allow developers to redirect users to any location on a web page or within a mobile app.
Huawei P20 Pro vs Google Pixel 2 XL: Can the P20 Pro dethrone Android royalty?
Huawei has finally unveiled the new P20 and P20 Pro, its latest and greatest flagship phone. But is it enough to take out Google's champion, the Google Pixel 2 XL?
Google will broadcast real-time analytical predictions during the NCAA Final Four
Using a team of data analysts and basketball enthusiasts, Google will be at the NCAA Final Four using data from the first half of the games to predict what will happen in the second half.
Everyone hates the new look of Google Finance
Google has revamped its finance page and many users are not happy with the changes both in terms of appearance and practicality.
This robot can mimic your hand gestures and whoop you at rock-paper-scissors
A collaboration involving Google’s Android Things, this DIY HandBot is a robot hand that can recognize and replicate your gestures.
Piracy causes Google to yank Kodi from its autocomplete list in search results
Google reportedly removed the Kodi term from its autocomplete list of search suggestions. The list now points to Kodiak-related search results.
‘Cast’ like a boss with our list of the best Chromecast apps
If you have the nagging suspicion you’re not taking full advantage of your Chromecast, you’re probably right. Check out our list, and learn how to cast like a boss.
Google’s new audiobook features could help make it the best service available
Google has added a slew of new audiobook features to Google Play, including support for features like Google Assistant's Routines.
The first Wear OS Android P developer preview is finally here
The Android P developer preview for smartphones may have been out for some time now, but now it's time to look at what's new in Wear OS.
Can Google’s Pixel 2 ace conventional cameras? We spent a week finding out
With incredible HDR imaging and a portrait mode that works with a single lens, the camera in the Google Pixel 2 shoots well beyond its class.
Google’s Play Movies and TV app tells you where to stream your shows
Google’s Play Movies & TV app for Android has received a major update, and now shows where you can stream your favorite shows and movies.
Lytro is calling it quits, but says light field tech will live on
The company behind the original light field camera is shutting down. Lytro announced today that the company is winding down.
Google acquires GIF search engine Tenor (and its 300 million users)
Google has announced its acquisition of Tenor, a GIF search engine that previously became known for its GIF advertising model.
What’s weirder: A Chrome OS tablet or an Android laptop?
The first Chrome OS tablet was announced this morning, alongside news that Google was testing the latest version of Android on Chromebooks. Our poll tells us that people are more confused by the cross-pollination than anything else.
Wear OS vs. Apple Watch: Which one will ‘wow’ your wrist?
How does the Apple Watch stack up against Google's smartwatch platform, Wear OS? Check our spec comparison for details.
The only guide you need to get started with Google’s Wear OS
Got a new Wear OS smartwatch? Here's how to add music, block unwanted notifications, and carry out a host of other useful actions.
Google is working on blockchain technology for the cloud
Google is currently working on a new adaption of blockchain technology for its line of cloud services, though it isn't making any announcements just yet.
How do people really use apps? We asked an expert
The app explosion drove the humble smartphone to giddy heights, but just how often do people use apps, what do they use, and how much time do they spend on them? We asked App Annie CEO, Bertrand Schmitt, all that and more.
Google’s Files Go app finally gets a search bar, Google Photos integration
Google has updated the Files Go app with a few very handy new features -- including a much-needed search bar and integration with the highly popular Google Photos.
Google may be looking to snap up VR camera company Lytro
Anonymous reports suggest Lytro is looking for a buyer -- and that Google may be interested to the tune of $40 million. The reports have not yet been confirmed.
Draw a line on the world around you with Google’s ‘Just a Line’ ARCore app
Google has released a new ARCore app called Just a Line, which, as the name suggests, allows you to draw on the world around you.
The Google News Initiative aims to step up the fight against fake news
Google is taking its fight against fake news to the next level, with the Google News Initiative, aimed at stopping the spread of misinformation and supporting journalists.
Over 60 ARCore apps are now available from the Google Play Store
Google recently announced that ARCore was being brought to version 1.0, and since then over 60 apps using ARCore have been released to the Google Play Store.
Google is making it easier to manage your podcasts straight from the Google app
Google wants to make it a little easier to manage your podcasts straight through the Google app, and has added a few new features to the app to make that happen.
You can try games before downloading them with Google Play Instant
Google launched Instant Apps last year as a way to try apps before downloading them. Now, the company is expanding the feature to games.
North Carolina police force asks Google for data from devices near crime scenes
Police in Raleigh North Carolina are issuing search warrants to request Google turn over data on mobile devices that have come close to a crime scene.
Google ups the ante on its war against Amazon with Shopping Actions
Google's new initiative is being called Shopping Actions, and it allows retailers to give their customers "an easy way to shop...with a universal cart."
Twitter joins Facebook and Google in banning cryptocurrency advertising
Twitter is joining Facebook and Google in banning cryptocurrency advertising, specifically disallowing ads for initial coin offerings (ICOs), cryptocurrency wallets, and token sales.
The Google Lens app is now available on Google Photos for iOS
There's a whole world of information available at your fingertips, as Google Lens makes its début on Google Photos for iOS devices.
Google adds wheelchair-accessible routes to Google Maps
Google has officially introduced "wheelchair accessible" routes in Google Maps, making it easier for those with mobility needs to travel using public transit.