Hey Google, let’s order out: Food delivery comes to Search, Maps, and Assistant
It's easier than ever to get your favorite grub delivered to your door or order it for pickup as Google integrates online food ordering into Google Search and Google Maps. You can even ask Google Assistant to order your favorite dish without having to pick up your phone or touch your computer.
Digital Trends Live: Huawei updates, Starlink launch, and Pac-Man’s birthday
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we cover the day’s trending tech topics, including the latest on the ongoing Huawei saga, Amazon’s social games for workers, Ford’s partnership with Agility Robotics, the launch of Space X’s Starlink satellites, Pac-Man's latest milestone, and more.
Adobe Premiere Rush now allows Android users to edit video without the laptop
After launching on desktop and iOS, Adobe Premiere Rush, a streamlined video editor, is now available on Android. Premiere Rush is designed for social media projects and non-professional editors, keeping some of Premiere's tools in a simplified interface. The app is now available on Android.
FCC filing leaks smaller Samsung Galaxy Home before the first one even launches
Samsung's promised entry into the A.I.-powered smart speaker race, the Galaxy Home, is still nowhere to be seen. But that isn't stopping the company from planning a follow-up device, which will be smaller, and likely cheaper. A new FCC filing gives us a glimpse at what it will look like.
It’s nearly impossible to lose this solar-powered location-tracking wallet
The Ekster Parliament smart wallet with solar-powered tracker card, allows you to check the location of your wallet from your phone or ask Alexa or Google Assistant where it is? It's leather and boasts some other tempting features, but is it worth opening your old wallet for? I tried it to find out.
Tor Browser for Android helps you bid goodbye to pesky trackers and advertisers
Staying anonymous online can be tough to achieve, and advertisers and other trackers are constantly following you, trying to grab information on what you're looking at and searching for. Well, not any more. If you want to give trackers and advertisers the boot, download the Tor Browser for Android.
Sony not giving up on smartphones, but will only focus on 4 regions
Sony says it will not give up on phones, and still considers them indispensable to its business, but will focus on only four regions around the world. The news comes after announcing changes to its range at MWC, with new designs and features, and alterations to its business in Asia.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 won’t outperform Google’s Stadia. Does it matter?
Sony showed off a brief demo of the PlayStation 5's beefy new solid state drive during a recent investor call. It was impressive, but it's not enough to outrun Google's Stadia. The story isn't over for PlayStation, however - it does have other strengths.
Oh, hey, Google! Bose brings Google Assistant to smart speakers and soundbars
Bose announced a new partnership with Google Assistant that will see the digital helper being added to all of its current smart speakers and soundbars, bringing listeners a ton of added functionality at no extra cost, and giving smart home lovers another reason to consider its various products.
HP Chromebook 14 Review
The HP Chromebook 14 is a budget Chrome OS laptop that cuts its price in part by choosing AMD over Intel and by using plastic instead of metal. The results are decidedly mixed, with good but not great performance, and disappointing battery life.
Some Pixel 3a owners say their new phone is randomly shutting down
Some owners of Google's new Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are complaining that their device is randomly shutting down. It’s not yet clear what’s causing the issue, or how many phones are affected. The midrange handsets hit the market just two weeks ago and cost $399 and $479, respectively.
Google’s new $999 augmented reality smartglasses are ready for business
Google unveiled Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2, a new version of its business-focused augmented reality wearable. The company's latest smartglasses ship with a new and faster Qualcomm processor, an updated 8MP camera, safety frames from Smith Optics, and a $999 price tag.
Digital Trends Live: Google and Huawei, Alphabet’s meatball drones, and more
On Monday's episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss today’s top trending tech news, including updates on the dissolving relationship between Google and Huawei, Alphabet’s drones deliver meatballs, Facebook’s secret robot division, fines for crossing the street while texting, deepfake Joe Rogan, and more.
Yes, Google tracks and collects your online purchases through Gmail. But why?
Google has been tracking the purchase history of its users via Gmail. The company says that the tracking is an effort to provide users with a single place to view their shopping history, but there are some odd aspects that suggest that Google may have other motives for collecting this data.
Pick up two Google Home Minis for just $58 at Walmart for Memorial Day
Walmart cut the price of the Google Home Mini 2-pack by 25%, lowering the per-unit cost of the entry-level Google Nest Home smart speaker to less than $30. Keeping the Google Home Mini price low is important to Google to attract new users to the smart home platform. As people use the platform, many buy more devices.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, the best Android tablet in the game, is now $152 off
Apple dominates the tablet market, but others are catching up: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, our favorite Android tablet, proves that these devices have what it takes to compete with the iPad Pro -- and it's on sale right now for just $498.
Realme starts selling phones in the U.K., and its low prices aren’t fiction
Realme, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer from the same group as OnePlus, Vivo, and Oppo, has launched its first device in the U.K. and Europe. The Realme 3 Pro is a competitively priced phone with an impressive specification, and will be available at the beginning of June.
Meatballs and pastries offered by Wing’s first European drone delivery service
Having recently launched a limited service in Canberra, Australia, Alphabet's Wing is getting ready to begin testing its drone delivery technology in Helsinki, Finland. Customers will be able to order a variety of food and drinks, with delivery promised within about 10 minutes.
Samsung adds One UI and battery boosts to Galaxy Watch and Gear smartwatches
Samsung has updated software for its Galaxy Watch, Gear Sport, and Gear S3 watch lineup to implement its updated and simplified Samsung One UI interface. The update also makes available new watch faces, battery life improvements, and health and fitness features and enhanced graphics and animations.
Motorola One Vision vs. Nokia 7.1: Which is the best budget phone for you?
If you have somewhere around $350 to spend and want the best smartphone you can get, then the Motorola One Vision and the Nokia 7.1 should be on your shortlist. The question is: Which phone is better? We'll explain all the differences here and pick a winner in various categories before crowning a champ.
The best bezel-less phones cut all the right corners without losing space
As we march toward a bezel-less future, we compare the shrinking bezels on the latest and greatest smartphones. Which phone can claim the highest screen-to-body ratio? Find out about the impact of the notch, the adoption of new aspect ratios, and the trend's influence on the budget market.
Google Pixel 4 will reportedly ditch physical buttons and display notch
The Google Pixel 4 will reportedly feature massive design changes, including the removal of clickable power and volume keys in favor of capacitive touch areas at the side of the device. The smartphone is also said to be dropping the display notch, and will instead have a hole-punch front-facing camera.
Gmail logs your purchase history, undermining Google’s commitment to privacy
Google has tried to portray itself as privacy-focused, including an op-ed from CEO Sundar Pichai in the New York Times saying privacy should not be a luxury good. But Google tracks many of your online purchases, even if they are bought from a non-Google affiliated store like Amazon.
Google recalls Titan Security Key due to hijack risk
Google's Titan Security Key is flawed -- the Bluetooth Low Energy version, that is -- and the company is offering a free replacement. A misconfiguration was discovered in the device, though hackers will find it difficult to exploit as it will require close proximity to their target and exact timing.
OnePlus 7 Pro vs. Galaxy S10e vs. iPhone XR: A selection of flagship killers
OnePlus has long been the go-to for flagship specs under a flagship price. But Apple and Samsung are tired of its games, and they've despatched two assassins, the iPhone XR and the Galaxy S10e to show the newly released OnePlus 7 Pro who's boss. But which phone comes out on top in the end?
The Realme X is so cheap and so good that it defies the rules of economics
The Realme X has a 48-megapixel camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor, an AMOLED screen, and a Snapdragon 710 processor, yet it costs from $220. If the spec impresses, the performance and design doesn't suffer for the price either. We've tried out the phone to see if it's too good to be true.
How to manage multiple Instagram accounts
Whether you own a small business or have separate Instagram accounts for your five cats, you may be wondering how to easily switch between your accounts. Since 2017, switching between Instagram accounts couldn't be easier. We'll walk you through the process on your Apple or Android devices.
Google’s Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are official: Here’s everything you need to know
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are considered to be two of the best Android smartphones out there, but it looks like Google could be prepping for two new midrange Pixel devices. Say hello to the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, which pack a great-looking camera and powerful midrange specs.
5G your old phone: HTC’s 5G Hub is now available for pre-order from Sprint
The HTC 5G Hub runs Android Pie, has a Qualcomm 855 processor, 4GB of RAM, and an HD touchscreen, but it's not a phone -- it's a hot spot designed to connect to 5G. You can leave it at home or work, or take it on the go. It's ideal if you want 5G this year, but don't want to shell out $1,000 or more for a 5G phone.
Motorola One Vision vs. Moto G7: Which phone is a vision of budget perfection?
The Motorola One Vision looks to be a real bargain with a 48-megapixel camera, a big screen and a Samsung processor. It's also an Android One phone, but what about the Moto G7? It's one of the best budget phones around right now. We compare the One Vision to the G7 to find out which is better.
Verizon’s 5G is blazing fast on the Galaxy S10 5G, if you’re on the right block
The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is finally here, so Digital Trends hit Chicago to test its capabilities on Verizon's 5G network. As with the Moto Z3 and Moto Mod, service is still limited, and there are a lot of caveats to get a perfect connection, but it's super fast. Here's what we found.
Rivals Sony and Microsoft team up for cloud-based gaming solutions
Are Sony and Microsoft teaming up to fight against Google Stadia? The companies announced a new partnership focused on direct-to-consumer, cloud-based gaming and A.I. solutions. Sony will be bringing its video game and content-streaming services to Microsoft Azure data centers.
OnePlus 7 Pro vs. Google Pixel 3a XL: Spec comparison
OnePlus has reinvigorated its lineup with the gorgeous new OnePlus 7 Pro -- a stunner of a phone with a pop-up selfie camera and almost no bezel. But the midrange market has changed while OnePlus has been away, and the Google Pixel 3a XL is the big phone to beat. Which of these two is better for you?
Oppo RX17 Pro review
The Oppo RX17 Pro looks great, and has a triple-lens camera on the back; but don’t let these aspects make you rush out and buy one. There are a few too many downsides with Oppo’s affordable mid-range phone, especially with the masses of excellent devices that are vying for your attention.