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Google borrows Apple’s programming language for mysterious Fuchsia OS

Google is using Swift, Apple's programming language, for Fuchsia, its unofficial operating system currently in development.
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Google finally breaks ground on its impressive ‘landscraper’ campus in London

It's taken a while to get to this stage, but Google has finally broken ground on what promises to be a stunning campus in London.

Google Assistant gains eyes with Google Lens, now rolling out to Pixel phones

Google Lens first made a splash at Google I/O in May, but it's now finally rolling out to Google Pixel smartphones.
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Google reportedly collects Android data when Location Services are off

Since early 2017, Google has been collecting location data from all modern Android devices, according to a report from Quartz.
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Win a free phone or Chromecast with Google’s Project Fi holiday promotion

Tired of being around people who aren't using Project Fi? Well good news for you -- refer those people to join, and you can win free goodies.
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Google to add Android-like in-line notification replies to Chrome OS

Google is going to add in-line notification replies to its Chrome OS, making Chromebooks that bit better at socializing.
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Firefox reverts to Google search engine, ending deal with Yahoo

Google is once again the default search engine for Firefox, ending a five-year contract with Yahoo that was set to run until 2019.
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Apple data center in Denmark gets a new neighbor in Google

Google recently purchased a plot of land adjacent to the one Apple is planning to use as a tech center in 2019.
Google Pixel Buds Review

Google Pixel Buds vs AirPods: Two very different sets of Bluetooth earphones

Apple's AirPods and Google's Pixel Buds are two of the most discussed sets of earbuds on the market. We compare strengths and weaknesses.
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Drill down on your dream job with Google’s updated search widget

Google has just added a bunch of new features to the job widget it introduced to Search earlier this year.
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Google estimates 1.9 billion usernames are available on the black market

A new study carried out by Google and Berkeley demonstrates the scope of the black market for stolen usernames and passwords.
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Dear Google: Integrate Android and Chrome OS, or stop making $1,000 Chromebooks

Google spent a lot of timing working on the Pixelbook’s design, and very little making sure Chrome OS and Android play nicely.
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Google Daydream View 2 vs. Oculus Go — which will be the better VR experience?

Google Daydream View 2 vs. Oculus Go. What's the difference between these mobile VR platforms? We compare the two before Oculus Go's launch.
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Project Loon has restored internet access to 100,000 people in Puerto Rico

Project Loon has restored internet access to 100,000 people in Puerto Rico who were left without service after the recent hurricane.
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Android flagship throwdown: Razer Phone vs. Google Pixel 2 XL

Razer has thrown down a challenge to the market with the Razer Phone. How does it stack against one of the current kings, the Pixel 2 XL?
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Is Google’s Pixelbook a worthy competitor to the Surface Pro?

We pit the Google Pixelbook vs. Microsoft Surface Pro to see which high-end 2-in-1 best represents its respective platform.
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Google Assistant now lets you subscribe daily to news briefings, weather, facts, and more

Google Assistant's latest feature allows you to receive a variety of updates each day. You can subscribe to weather, fun facts, and more.
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Ditch remotes, and talk to your television! Sony adds Google Assistant to 4K TVs

Sony announced the addition of Google Assistant to select Ultra HD televisions -- specifically, those running the Android TV OS.
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Chrome is fighting back against browser redirects and ‘trick to click’ links

Google is going after 'trick to click' and shady redirect tactics with its upcoming updates to Chrome protections in version 64 and 65.
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Google and Aclima show you how bad air pollution in California can be

Google teamed up with Aclima, mapping air pollution throughout California using Google Street View cars outfitted with air quality sensors.
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Google Wait Times feature saves you from waiting in line at restaurants

Google's Wait Times will let you know how long you ought to expect to wait to get your meal, drink, or favorite baked good.
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Some Google Pixel 2 XL phones are shipping without Android

The launch of the Google Pixel 2 XL has been plagued with yet another issue. Google is shipping some units without an operating system.
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Wool you look at that: Sheep-powered Google Street View now live

Sheep View 360 mapped the Faroe Islands via sheep, and with Google's help, the project is now live on Google Street View.
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How annoying is the camera notch while using the iPhone X?

We liked the look of the notch while using the iPhone X. But for some, the break in immersion when using specific apps is distracting.
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Google makes it easier to pair Bluetooth devices on Android with Fast Pair

Google wants to make it easier to pair Bluetooth devices on Android -- and to that extent has launched "Fast Pair."
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A Google Docs glitch is locking people out of their files for ‘Terms of Service’ violations

A large number of users have reported a Google Docs glitch that is flagging files as violating Terms of Service.
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Swing and a miss: 6 ambitious tech ventures that failed miserably

From victorian-era supercomputers to Apple-themed cafes, here's a quick sampling of some of the most noteworthy tech flops in history. Enjoy!
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Master your new Google phone with these handy Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL tips and tricks

To help you get the most out of your device, we've put together a list of Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL tips and tricks to try out.
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Waymo is looking to test self-driving cars in wintry Detroit

Waymo has begun testing Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans in snowy and icy conditions about a year after opening an R&D center.
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China’s Baidu, Changan enter the autonomous vehicle fray

The international competition is on like never before as Chinese companies like Baidu develop their very own autonomous vehicles.
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Google confident Pixel 2 XL screen is fine, but extends warranty to two years

Google will issue software updates for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL that will add a saturated mode and mitigate screen burn-in.
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Google redesigns its Science Journal app as a digital science notebook

Google's Science Journal app measures and records data in real time. Users can also take notes and add photos to a digital science notebook.
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Deliveries by drone come a big step closer with latest Trump initiative

Deliveries by drone may be a lot closer after the government announced a program designed to make testing the technology easier.
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Google hit a screen snag, but the Pixel 2 XL still tops the Android heap

Despite some minor issues with the screen, we still stand by our claim that the Google Pixel 2 XL is the best Android phone you can buy.