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It looks as if the latest Android 16 Beta 3 will solve an age-old Pixel limitation, which is keeping the fingerprint scanner active when the screen is off. No more needing to wake the screen first and then unlock your device with your fingers. Why this wasn't activated in the first place is anyone's guess, but hey...
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After what felt like an near-endless barrage of leaks and rumors, Google finally lifted the curtain on its Pixel 9a, a midrange Android handset that is poised to battle Apple's recently launched iPhone 16e. Both are priced similarly, though the Pixel 9a has a $100 price advantage—it starts at $499, versus $599 for...
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Google's AI tool is in the news again, but for the wrong reason. Similar to the AI Overview feature that generated concern among publishers, complaints have surfaced concerning the Gemini Flash 2.0 AI model. This time, there are worries that the tool can remove watermarks from images, which could be concerning for...
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It took several days, but it looks like Google has figured out how to resolve a recent issue that borked older Chromecast (version 2) and Chromecast Audio streaming dongles, which was preventing them from functioning. An initial fix actually arrived late last week, save for users who had performed a factory reset...
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Google's Pixel 9a isn't even launched yet, but reviews and performance benchmarks are already out in the wild for all to see. Definitely looking legit, these reviews show off a phone that makes some incremental improvements in design and performance while cutting cost in areas that may irk buyers. Ultimately, the...
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It's been a month since we highlighted a bunch of deals on Google's Pixel 9 family, including what qualified (at the time) as the lowest price ever for the Pixel 9 Pro. Well, it's even cheaper now with a fresh batch of discounts, but that's not the only Pixel 9 model to hit a new low. Same goes for the Pixel 9 Pro XL...
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Google is making good on its promise to fix a recent issue with older Chromecast dongles that, for a period of time, made them appear either deprecated or otherwise bricked. At the time, we reported on a handful of workarounds that some users said restored their device, but if you own an affected model, you'll want to...
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Update:
Since publishing this story, Google emailed us a statement saying, "We're aware of an issue with Chromecast v2 and Chromecast Audio devices. We will share an update once we have more details about the issue and the fix."
As part of the statement, Google shared a link to a support page for this specific...
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It appears that Google is unmoved by recent allegations that its AI Overview feature has negatively impacted web publishers' traffic. In a recent update, Google announced that its AI overview feature will now be powered by Gemini 2.0.
Google has introduced its new, "future-looking" AI search mode, which is meant to...
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Google's mid-budget Pixel 9a will be officially announced soon (some say sooner than you think) and if a recent FCC (Federal Communications Commissions) filing is correct, the phone will sport a relatively major feature trickled down from the Pixel 9 flagships: satellite support. When the Tensor G4-powered phone goes...
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Two weeks ago, Google revealed plans to release an update that will put parents in control of their children's Android devices. Now, a similar update is here; this time, Google says that with the updated “Results about you” feature, you will be able to control your personal information wherever it may appear on its...
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A big, potentially life-saving feature is coming to a Google Pixel Watch 3 near you. It's called "loss of pulse detection" and it's coming to U.S. users by the end of March following approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The idea behind the feature is that when the watch detects a loss of pulse...
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Adding to the growing number of lawsuits against big tech's AI developments, Chegg, an edtech company specializing in textbook rentals and tutoring, is suing Google. It alleges that Google's "AI Overviews" feature, prominently placed in search results, has negatively affected its traffic and revenue.
What happened?...
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Despite recent concerns over junk AI-generated science on Google Scholar, Google seems confident in AI's involvement in scientific research. As such, the tech giant unveiled plans regarding an 'AI co-scientist' tool built on Gemini 2.0 that is capable of conducting scientific research and making discoveries. Google...
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A German tech news outlet has claimed to obtain deeper details on the Google Pixel 9a, a lower mid-range phone. Among some highlights (to be taken with a grain of salt, as always) include twin cameras like the 8a but with a lower 48-megapixel main shooter and a 13MP ultra-wide lens, Tensor G4 chip, and a possible $20...
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Four score and seven years ago, our ancestors had no idea what it would be like to game on a massive monitor or have practically all of the world's information accessible on a handheld device. Some of you still don't, but good news—we found a bunch of deals on Amazon that are just in time for Presidents Day, so...
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You're probably familiar with the "I am not a robot" checkbox often seen when logging into a website. This security measure, a common CAPTCHA method, is one of several techniques used to distinguish between human users and automated bots. However, studies have shown that CAPTCHAs do not effectively deter bots and may...
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TikTok users in the US can breathe a sigh of relief. Google and Apple have reinstated the app in their respective stores. However, long-term availability remains uncertain, leaving users unsure of how long they will be able to use the platform.
Only a few days ago, TikTok introduced an alternative for Android...
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Google is swiftly moving through development of the Android 16 OS. We got the first two Developer Preview builds in November and December of last year, then the first beta release in late January of this year, followed now by the second beta. This new build has a few notable changes, although the biggest ones are...
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Within the last 10 years, Google has paid over $200 million to settle privacy lawsuit allegations, including a $170 million settlement in 2019 for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). These incidents have made child privacy and parental consent a top priority for Google in more recent years...
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How much do we like Google's Pixel 9 series? So much so that in our review roundup of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL we anointed Google's flagship Android phone line with our Editor's Choice award, which is not something we hand out indiscriminately. We felt that way when the phones first launched at...
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Pixel Buds Pro 2 - Available for $229 The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are compact, comfortable, offer excellent active noise cancellation and sound great, but they don't come cheap. Clear, crisp sound Excellent ANC performance Comfortable fit Solid battery life No high-res audio support Some minor features...
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