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Google Builds Gemini Into Android: Here are the First Few Features

Kellen May 14, 2024 11

If Google really wants AI to take over everything, it needs to put Gemini within the tool that all of us have - smartphones. Google is now doing that and it'll replace Google Assistant on your devices. By putting Gemini directly into Android, Google can use...

Google’s Circle to Search Now Helps Your Kid With Homework

Kellen May 14, 2024 11

Circle to Search is one of Google's best new features for quickly finding out about almost anything currently on your screen. And now, Google is going to let your kid use this same feature to solve their homework problems. Oh boy. Starting as early as today,...

Google Injects Gemini AI Right Into Google Search

Tim May 14, 2024 11

Google is bringing Gemini to Google Search, meaning your search results are about to get a massive dose of artificial intelligence. The first feature of this rollout is AI Overviews, which has been in Labs for a while. It's now rolling out to everyone starting...

Google Photos New “Ask Photos” Feature Uses AI to Supercharge Your Searches

Kellen May 14, 2024 11

Because Google I/O 2024 is all about AI, one of the first new features Google highlighted included Gemini AI in your Google Photos experience. The new feature is called "Ask Photos" and it should allow you to ask very specific questions for the right results...

WATCH: Google I/O Keynote Starts at 10AM Pacific

Tim May 14, 2024 11

Today's the day, with Google I/O 2024 kicking off this morning at 10am Pacific. Kellen is lucky enough to be down in the Bay Area for all of the action, but for the rest of us, a livestream will have to suffice. In today's keynote, we're expecting a healthy...

Google, Apple Create Spec to Ensure You Aren’t Unknowingly Being Tracked

Tim May 13, 2024 11

Google and Apple announced this week that they have partnered up to create a new industry specification -- Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers. Available to Android 6.0+ and iOS 17.5+, the spec was created with Google's new Find My Device network in mind,...

That Scary OnePlus Watch 2 Screen Will Go Away After Updating the OHealth App

Kellen May 13, 2024 11

Over the weekend, OnePlus Watch 2 owners were greeted with a pretty scary pop-up if they tried to access the OnePlus OHealth app to view watch data. The screen warned users that the app tried to "access sensitive info and your Google Account," so Google...

Monday Poll: What are You Hoping to See at Google I/O 2024?

Tim May 13, 2024 11

Google I/O kicks off tomorrow at 10am Pacific. At that point, anything could happen, though, we're somewhat confident in the sort of news Google will announce. There'll be the usual developer-focused stuff with regards to Android, plus we're sure there'll be...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 3

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 5

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 5

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 13

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 30

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 1

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 17

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 7

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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All These Pixel 9 Pro Cases are $5 and Spigen Makes Them

Kellen November 14, 2024 11

You all know Spigen, right? They've made quality cases and other tech-related accessories over the years with prices that are...

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DEAL: Galaxy Ring for $179, Its Lowest Price Yet ($220 Off)

Tim November 14, 2024 11

We don't see Galaxy Ring get discounted often for whatever reason Samsung has, but even this little health and wellness-...

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DEAL: Save $1450 on Galaxy Z Fold 6, $500 Off Even Without Trade-in

Tim November 13, 2024 11

Samsung's early Black Friday deals continue, this time for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you were patient and opted to wait a few...

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Google’s Black Friday Pixel 9 Pro Deal is $150 Off

Kellen November 13, 2024 11

Those pre-Black Friday deals on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were fun, but as we mentioned at the time of those going...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra as Low as $449 ($970 Off), $520 Off With No Trade-in

Tim November 12, 2024 11

It's only mid November, but companies are already posting up solid early Black Friday deals, with Samsung being no exception....

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Pixel 9 at $150 Off is the Best Deal This Week

Kellen November 8, 2024 11

When each year's holiday shopping season rolls around, we get pretty excited knowing that Google is going to discount its...

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Google Gets Pre-Black Friday Busy With $300 Off Pixel 9 Pro Fold, $100 Off Pixel Watch 3

Kellen November 8, 2024 11

Google's first set of pre-Black Friday deals that went live yesterday were only a taste of what was to come it seems. This...

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Google Store’s Early Black Friday Deals Live, Fitbit and Nest Lineup Discounted

Tim November 7, 2024 11

Google has fired up its early Black Friday deals over on Google Store, saving buyers money on items like Nest Audio, Nest Cam...

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