OnePlus 5 vs. Google Pixel XL: Can the OnePlus workhorse defeat the Android darling?
The OnePlus 5 is here, but can it beat Google's lauded headset? Here, we compare the OnePlus 5 with the Google Pixel to see which is better.
Your medical records can now be removed from Google search results
Google doesn't remove much information from its search results, but earlier this week, it added to the short list.
Google is going to stop reading Gmail users’ emails so it can personalize our ads
Google's free consumer Gmail service will join the G Suite version later this year, in that it will no longer scan emails to personalize ads.
Google is putting its display ads on a diet to help speed up browsing
Google is applying the Brotli compression algorithm to its ads to make them smaller and use less data, which speeds up browsing for users.
Google wants to make it easier for you to find your dream job
Google has launched a new set of search tools intended to help users on the hunt for a new job find work quickly and easily.
Google offers a free Home smart speaker with your Pixel XL purchase
If you're planning to buy the Pixel XL smartphone, you'll be given a free Google Home smart speaker as well if you're quick.
YouTube steps up efforts to tackle extremist content on its site
Facing ever-increasing scrutiny, YouTube this weekend outlined new measures aimed at tackling extremist content posted on its platform.
Newly discovered Android malware Xavier clandestinely steals your data
Xavier, a newly discovered form of Android malware, downloads apps from remote sources, steals personal information, and uses encryption.
Google adds Android app support to additional Chromebooks
Google adds 16 more Chromebooks to the list of officially supported machines that can install Android apps.
Google designed an object-recognition program that won't need the internet
Google designed an object-recognition software that is small enough to fit on mobile devices without requiring an internet connection.
Google is investing in modular housing in attempt to solve housing shortage
Google is attempting to at least partly solve the housing crisis in the Silicon Valley. How? By investing in modular housing.
Google’s new ‘Android Excellence’ program highlights best Android apps
Google has built a new way to highlight the best of the best Android apps available -- the new Android Excellence program.
Google hires Apple veteran to design custom smartphone chips
Google may be developing a custom process to power the next generation of its Android smartphones, the Pixel series.
Google updates Local Guides with more perks and payouts for avid explorers
Through the Local Guides program, Google Maps users can accrue points and level up through contributions like reviews and photos.
Become an even more efficient texter with the latest updates to Gboard
Gboard is improving typing quality with machine intelligence, and also introducing "new ways to get creative and cut down text time."
Google just made it a lot easier to print from Chrome OS
Version 59 of Chrome OS has a new "Native Printing" feature, which is to say that it can directly connect to all compatible printers.
You can now hike around Australia's Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on Street View
Street View has just added Australia's Uluru to its growing online library of travel imagery showing amazing locations from around the world.
Alphabet's air traffic control can pave the way for proper drone deliveries
If we're ever to live in a world where drones deliver stuff, we're going to need a system to manage the skies. Alphabet is building one.
Google Chrome 59 for Android will load your web pages 10-20 percent faster
Google has updated Chrome for Android to version 59, bringing with it a number of great features -- such as faster web page loading.
Almost all Google Homes began failing on June 3, but have now been fixed
If your smart home hub from Google wasn't so smart this weekend, don't worry -- it wasn't that you were dumb, nor were you alone.
Google is attempting a fix for Pixel’s random freezing issue
Google's Pixel and Pixel XL handsets have been freezing for some users, for no obvious reason. A newly issued fix will hopefully sort it out.
Google’s ‘Be Internet Awesome’ effort teaches kids how to stay safe online
Google's new Be Internet Awesome initiative intended to teach children about online safety and the importance of digital citizenship.
Google’s Street View cars are now measuring pollution, and here’s the first map
Google's Street View cars aren't just taking photos on their travels. Some are also gathering pollution data in a bid to help the environment.
You can stop waiting for Andromeda, Google’s mash-up of Chrome OS, Android
Google has reportedly canceled its plans for a mashup of Chrome OS and Android, code-named Andromeda, as well as new hardware.
Google Hangouts now takes advantage of iOS native-calling features
Hangouts now supports iOS's CallKit, which lets it integrate natively with the operating system's calling and messaging features.
Google Home is coming to Canada and is finally available for pre-order
Those in Canada can now pre-order Google Home, either from Google’s online store, or from one of the firm's retail partners including Best Buy
Google faces a potentially massive fine for breaking antitrust rules in the EU
Google stands to be fined as much as $9 billion as a result of anti-competitive practices related to its shopping services.
Now you can ask Google Sheets to make a graph for you
Google has updated the way Sheets constructs graphs and charts, by letting users create them automatically through natural language requests.
Google uses ‘Wonder Woman’ to inspire next generation of female programmers
Google and Made With Code have developed an interactive coding project to introduce teen girls to the fundamentals of the trade.
Everyone uses Gmail, but not everyone knows these awesome tips and tricks
There's more to Gmail than you might think. Here's how to make the most of it, whether you want save space, disable tabs, or send money.
Google bolsters Gmail security with anti-spam and early phishing detection
Google has announced a series of new security features that aim to make Gmail even more secure for individuals and businesses alike.
Become a cultural aficionado with Google’s improved art searches
Nothing screams culture quite like a developed knowledge of the world's greatest art masterpieces, and Google wants to help you out.
Google Play Store will now let you know when recommended apps go on sale
Google is making it easier than ever before to keep tabs on deals and promotions for apps on the Play Store.
AlphaGo retires from ‘Go’ after dominating world’s best human player 3-0
Kei Jei, the world's greatest human Go player, has lost the first game against Google's AlphaGo, despite employing the AI's own tactics.