Facebook Portal vs Google Nest Hub Max
When it comes to the best smart displays, the new Facebook Portal and the Google Nest Hub Max are two great choices. This can make choosing the right one for you difficult. To help, we've pitted the two against each other in a head-to-head battle to find out which one is the better pick.
Google Translate now offers improved translations in offline mode
A recent Google Translate update has improved the app’s offline mode by up to 20%, with word choice, grammar, and sentence structure now more accurate than ever. Just make sure you have the latest language pack downloaded to your mobile device to make use of the improvements.
Google acquires Typhoon Studios to bolster Stadia game development team
Google acquired independent developer Typhoon Studios, which will be integrated into Stadia Games and Entertainment while it works to release its debut title, Journey to the Savage Planet, in January 2020. Typhoon Studios is the first investment for Google into Stadia since the service launched.
Now is your last chance to order from Amazon for delivery by Christmas
Hunting down the perfect last-minute Christmas gift? The countdown is on -- Amazon has announced today is the last day to order from tens of millions of items with guaranteed Two-Day Delivery before Christmas Eve if you order today and One-Day Delivery on Christmas Eve if you order on December 23.
Amazon devices and other great gifts with delivery by Christmas
Christmas is just three days away, but you can still shop online to buy gifts in time for the holiday. Amazon adds new deals to its Last-Minute Deals campaign daily. Whether you're searching for the best deals or just looking for awesome gifts, Amazon has loads of great gifts ready for shipment to arrive before Christmas.
Pixelbook 2: Everything we know so far about Google’s next laptop
It’s been more than two years since the Pixelbook went on sale, however, and we recently saw the announcement and release of the Pixelbook Go instead. Since then, rumors and speculation have been spreading regards to the true successor, the Pixelbook 2 can look like. Here's everything we know so far.
Motorola is delaying the new Razr because of overly high demand
Motorola has announced that it's delaying the launch of the new Motorola Razr. Thankfully, the delay isn't due to faulty hardware or bad design choices -- it's due to the fact that demand is now expected to be so high, that it can't keep up. Motorola hasn't specified how long the delay is.
Update your Twitter app right now if you’re on Android
Twitter says it has patched a vulnerability inside its Android app that could have potentially let malicious actors view information of private accounts, take over profiles, and send direct messages as well as tweets on the target account’s behalf through an intricate back-end process.
Huawei P40 may have a large camera module, but it won’t launch with Google apps
Renders of Huawei's next major flagship have revealed a number of surprises. Images of the new phone range have revealed a rectangular camera module similar to those we're expecting to see on other new phones, like the Samsung Galaxy S11. Additionally, the Huawei P40 will not have access to Google services.
Latest Galaxy Note 10 Lite leaks confirm headphone jack and square camera module
Did you think two Galaxy Note 10 models was enough? Samsung clearly doesn't. Rumors of a cut-price Note 10 Lite are coalescing, and leaked imagery claiming to feature Samsung's new Note device have surfaced. Based on the images, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite will have a flatter display and a headphone jack.
The small cost to end child mining is not a price Big Tech is willing to pay
Cobalt is a key component of the lithium-ion battery in our smartphones, computers, and even cars -- items that are all inextricable from the way we live our lives in developed nations. But cobalt mining exploits child labor. What would happen if companies found more ethically extracted resources?
Facebook might take on Google Stadia thanks to its recent acquisition
Facebook announced that it is increasing its video game portfolio with the acquisition of PlayGiga, a cloud gaming company. The report first broke after Spanish business newspaper Cinco Dias reported that Facebook purchased the European-based startup company for $78 million.
Digital Trends Live: Big tech team-up, hacked Ring camera, NBC’s ad-free viewing
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Riley Winn break down the biggest trending topics in tech, including a team up of Apple, Google, and Amazon, a hacked Ring camera, NBC’s add-free viewing, an all-electric urban aircraft, Google’s wildlife cameras, and more.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 vs. Tab S5e vs. Tab S4: A look at all the differences
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 is its new top-of-the-range tablet, but the recently released Tab S5e is much cheaper, and there's also the older Tab S4. We take a look at the three in greater depth and compare them across several categories, picking a winner in each, to help you decide which Tab S to buy.
Is 2020 going to be a make-or-break year for Google hardware?
Google's hardware wing didn't have a particularly pleasant 2019. Its phones weren't selling all that well, Google Home shipments dipped, it pulled the plug on tablets, and more. As rical companies extend their lead, 2020 could be Google's one last shot at being a successful hardware maker.
HTC is dead and Samsung is king: Smartphone manufacturers that won and lost in 2019
HTC's dead and Samsung is king in 2019. Sony and LG say long 'live smartphones,' but should they? Smartphone market supremacy requires serious strategic skills. It's tough to craft superb smartphones and even harder to persuade people to buy them. Don't believe us? Just ask Google and Huawei.
Stadia’s bonus Buddy Pass shows just how much it’s struggling
The latest Google Stadia offer lets Founder's Edition members give another friend a three-month Buddy Pass. It points to trouble for the streaming service, which just launched in November and has received mixed reviews. Google will face more competition in the future from Microsoft's Project xCloud.
Holiday laptop deals: New Chromebooks for as low as $109
If you’re looking for a low-cost, no-frills laptop, then a Chromebook is arguably a better choice than a cheap Windows PC. Whether it’s a gift for someone special or you just need a basic laptop for work and daily use, these cheap Chromebooks – with prices starting at $109 – have you covered.
Google gets tough with Turkey, suspends Android services amid regulations fight
Google is pulling out all the stops to overturn an anticompetitive watchdog’s ruling in Turkey. Weeks after a local competition board declared that Google exercises an unfair advantage for pushing its own search engine, it has informed partners that it’s suspending Android services in Turkey.
Best Buy makes two of the best budget phones even more affordable
While smartphones have evolved to be an essential means of communication, getting a flagship model from either Samsung or Apple is still a luxury. Luckily, Best Buy makes two of the best budget phones featured in our roundup, the Motorolla Moto G7 and Google Pixel 3a even more affordable with discounts up to $170.
Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus may have a battery for days and a 108-megapixel camera
With 2020 on the horizon, we're expecting the Samsung Galaxy S11 range to pop up in the next few months. But we won't be going in blind, as leaks continue to show off the various new additions to Samsung's flagship. The latest rumors say we can expect a massive new battery in the S11 Plus and an advanced camera.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 benchmarks push the iPhone 11 Pro and show strong A.I.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 isn't available to the public yet, but we had the opportunity to test it in a real device against the Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the iPhone 11 Pro. It steps up raw performance, even beating out Apple's A13 Bionic in some cases, but A.I. and 5G may be its true strengths.
Google reveals how many miles its Street View cars have driven to date
Google's Street View cars have been tootling along roads around the world for more than a decade, with the company recently revealing the colossal number of miles they've covered so far. And incredibly, the panoramic-photo service still has much ground to cover.
Echo vs. Google Home: Which one you should gift for the holidays
Amazon Echo and Google Home devices are once again hot gifts this holiday season. So which one should you pick? We have recommendations for all types of people on your list. But which one is the best one overall might surprise you.
How Sony’s camera guru is transforming Sony Mobile, starting with the Xperia 5
The man who was responsible for changing the fortunes of Sony Imaging has turned his attention to Sony Mobile, and is utilizing a similar plan to turnaround the struggling phone department. We spoke to members of the team in Tokyo, Japan to understand more, and to find out why it's blending pro-level tech into its new phones.
AT&T lights up low-band 5G in 10 new cities alongside the Note 10 Plus 5G launch
AT&T flipped the switch for its low-band 5G network in 10 new cities — double from what it promised last month. The network operator is launching this alongside its first truly 5G device — the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G which is also going on sale today for $1,300.
‘Bold and risky’ strategy pushes Samsung to sell a million Galaxy Fold phones
Samsung says it has sold a million Galaxy Fold smartphones, despite a shaky start that saw early units recalled and the public launch delayed. Speaking to a research analyst, Digital Trends learned how a "bold and risky" strategy has paid off for Samsung, and what it means for folding phones in the future.
Google Pixel 3 review
Google’s Pixel 3 smartphone is the best Android phone you can buy. It doesn’t have the best looks or the most cutting edge features, but you’ll be hard pressed to find better software and unique A.I. functionalities.
Google Assistant’s interpreter mode is coming to mobile devices
Google Assistant's interpreter mode, which enables the live translation of words as you speak them, is coming to iOS and Android smart devices across the world. With support for 44 languages, Google Assistant's interpreter mode is likely to become a staple addition to many traveler toolkits.
Samsung’s unusual new camera lens module outed on the Galaxy A51 and A71
Samsung has revealed the new Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 phones, both of which show off the company's unusual new camera lens module, which bucks current design trends by being rectangular with an L-shape lens arrangement. The phones are midrange, but have strong feature and specification lists.
Google and YouTube team to help protect people’s privacy during 2020 census
Starting with the April 1, 2020, census, people will have the option of completing it online. Google and YouTube are trying to combat deceptive practices and the spread of misinformation about the census through combined new efforts and policies. Google has also created the 2020 U.S. Census Task Force.
Samsung Galaxy S11 and clamshell folding phone may launch in February
Samsung may be planning a very exciting event for early 2020. A rumor says the Galaxy S11 and the next Samsung folding smartphone may arrive on February 18 next year, at an event said to be held in San Francisco. The Galaxy S11's arrival may be overshadowed by a Razr-challenging clamshell foldable phone.
Mobvoi’s connected Ticwatch Pro 4G LTE takes on Apple and Samsung in the U.K.
The Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 4G LTE is one of the few cellular-connected WearOS smartwatches available, and after only being available in the U.S. on Verizon, it has now been released in the U.K. on the Vodafone network. The smartwatch has several unusual features, including a battery-boosting dual-screen feature.
Qualifying Google Fi customers can receive a Google Nest Mini for free
If you were a Google Fi customer as of December 9 of this year, you qualify to receive a Nest Home Mini for free. The smart speaker is one of the easiest ways to experience the benefits of a smart assistant and all the control it brings to a smart home.