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DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 8

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google is a monopolist in how it distributes Google Search. In October, the DOJ filed a broad outline for proposals it thought a judge should...

Pixel 9’s Awesome New Setup Process is Coming to Other Android Phones

Kellen November 20, 2024 1

When you setup a new phone, that process isn't something you are likely to think about ever again because you (hopefully) only have to make your way through it a single time. The thing is, that one time through shouldn't bring anxiety to new levels or make you...

Your 2024 YouTube Music Recap is Inbound

Tim November 20, 2024 4

Upon opening YouTube Music this morning to jam out to my moody PNW alternative emo rock, I was greeted by my 2024 Recap. I suppose it's already that time of year. These recaps highlight what should be your favorite tracks of 2024, along with other observations...

Gemini Advanced Offers to Remember Your Interests for Better Results

Tim November 19, 2024 4

Google announced an upgrade for Gemini Advanced today, that being the ability for Gemini to remember a user's interests and preferences, which should lead to more "helpful, relevant responses." Detailed in a post, the Gemini team says that we should think of...

Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 19, 2024 3

We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I'm not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, yet here we are. Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is now available to supported Pixel devices, which means an early holiday present for all of the...

Android 16 Timeline: Expect Beta in January, Public Release in Q2

Tim November 19, 2024 1

Google has released its first Android 16 Developer Preview and with it a general overview for the timeline of its latest Android OS upgrade. Earlier this year, we learned that Android 16's release was getting bumped up to Q2, but now, we have much more detail...

All Nest Cams Now Eligible for Google Home Transfer in Public Preview

Tim November 19, 2024 2

Google announced this week that it has opened eligibility in Public Preview for all Nest cameras dating back to 2015 to be transferred over to Google Home. This means that your eligible camera will be controlled via the Google Home app instead of the Nest app,...

Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 21

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly with the goal of competing against laptops like the MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, and Microsoft Surface Laptop. Reported to feature the internal...