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With fingers in pretty much every pie imaginable — search engines, phones, smart assistants, office software, even robots — Google is one of the biggest players in the tech industry, and it can be hard to keep up with everything they do. Thankfully, we keep up with it for you, whether you want reviews, in-depth analysis, or breaking news about what Google’s doing now.
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Google’s new rule could give Android 16 gaming a boost
Google is making a major change to how Android phones handle gaming. Starting with Android 16, any new phone or tablet that hits the market must support a new feature called Host Image Copy. While the name might sound like something only developers care about, the real-world impact is clear: faster load times, less stuttering, […]
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Five reasons I’m excited for the new Google Pixel 9a
Google's new Pixel 9a mid-range flagship phone offers the best of the Pixel 9 series at half the price. Here are five reasons I'm excited for the Google Pixel 9a.
Yale reveals powerful new smart lock designed specifically for Google Home
The Yale Smart Lock with Matter is replacing the Nest x Yale Lock, and it's expected to arrive later this summer.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold leak unravels old looks, and that’s okay
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will reportedly look identical to its predecessor. It’s a bummer, but Google is making more meaningful changes inside the chassis.
I let Gemini turn complex research into podcasts. I’ll never go back
Google’s Gemini AI can now turn boring documents into an engaging two-way podcast. It’s not perfect, but it does a great job of bringing down the boredom walls.
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Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, is now available for all users
Google's latest Gemini model is available now for all users, although Advanced subscribers have access to wider usage limits.
This new smartwatch has ruined all other wearables for me
The OnePlus Watch 3 is not something I expected to change the way I saw smartwatches, but it's done just that. I'm not sure I can use other watches after the OnePlus Watch 3.
Save $250 when you buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro through Amazon
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is $250 off today, making it a fair price, but you'll need to buy before March ends if you want to lock in this great price.
Google Meet’s new dynamic layouts make your video calls feel less robotic
is getting a smarter, sharper facelift designed to make your next video call feel a lot more personal, and less like a screen full of disjointed tiles. Google a sweeping update to its video calling platform called Dynamic Layouts that attempts to reimagine how caller appear and interact during virtual meetings. It’s all part of […]
Google is doing away with Nest Protect smoke alarms
Google is doing away with its Nest Protect smoke alarms and partnering with First Alert to manufacture a newer, more modern solution.
Here’s when you can buy the Google Pixel 9a
Google has officially announced the release date for the Google Pixel 9a, its midrange alternative to the flagship Pixel 9.
Android’s latest keyboard update might annoy punctuation fans
A new option has been spotted in the beta version of Gboard to hide the comma and period keys.
YouTube tests ad-free links to lure you into a Premium subscription
A small pool of YouTube Premium subscribers can now share custom video links that let the recipients watch videos without any ads, but only ten times per month.
Google quietly just announced a step toward AI seeing the world better than humans can
Google has announced some new updates to its AI Overviews in Search, specifically some new screens in Circle to Search. What was spotted more subtly, by beta testers over at , was just how smart this can be. The new features will allow you to take an image with text in it and have Google […]
Playing Xbox games on Android just got a lot easier with the Backbone One
The Backbone One Xbox Edition is a USB-C powered controller for more comfortable Xbox Cloud Gaming experiences on your phone.
Use the Pixel Timer for easier selfies and group shots
The Pixel Timer makes it much easier to take group shots or selfies. Here's how it works.
Google is testing a new refresh shortcut for AI Mode
Google is testing a new refresh shortcut for its AI Mode in search, aiming to simplify navigation by allowing users to start new conversations without leaving the AI Mode page.
Waze nixes Google Assistant on iPhones, but something better may be coming
Waze is phasing Google Assistant out of the iOS app after trying to fix issues for over a year.
Can’t install Chrome? You aren’t alone, and here’s a fix
Some users are reporting trouble installing Google Chrome. If you're in that boat, we have a few alternative installation methods that seem to work.
The Oppo Find N5 should have been the OnePlus Open 2, here’s why
The Oppo Find N5 is my new favorite folding phone, but there's a problem: OnePlus isn't launching it as the OnePlus Open 2. Here's why that's a mistake.
While the Google Pixel 9a faces delays, the Pixel 8a sees discounts
If you're a budget lover when it comes to phones, you don't need to wait on the Google Pixel 9a anymore. Get the 8a instead as you can save up to $100 on it.
The Google Drive app for Snapdragon PCs is finally out of beta
If you're a Snapdragon PC owner, you can finally download the official Arm64 version of the Google Drive app.
Thanks to Gemini, you can now talk with Google Maps
In Google Maps, you will now see an “Ask about place” chip after summoning Gemini, which makes it far more convenient to uncover relevant information using a back and forth chat approach.
