There's a common notion that Google's features are generally free, but it's not entirely true. Here are some Google features that require a subscription.
There are a number of iPhone and Android apps for which the goal, paradoxically, is to spend as little time interacting with them as possible, and nothing exemplifies that better than Google Maps. At most you might use it to plan a move or…
If you live in the U.S. or Canada, your choice of Android phones usually boils down to a Samsung Galaxy versus its Google Pixel equivalent. And that's sometimes a difficult choice: do you go with Google's "pure" official devices, or…
Google Maps beta code suggests an upcoming Gemini-powered feature that will allow users to place food orders via conversational prompts. The tool aims to simplify takeout by enabling users to order while on the move, though logistical…
The latest Google Pixel phones have some of the most vibrant displays on the market, but you'll have to do some work to get peak brightness. Here's how.
Google Pixel owners are already gearing up for the Pixel 11 announcement, and there's quite a few things they want to see improved over previous models.
Google AI electricity consumption surged 37% in 2025 — its largest annual increase ever — yet renewable energy certificates cannot reach the semiconductor supply chain where 80% of Google's carbon footprint now lives. Amazon's report,…
Google Maps is one of the best ways to get around because of how it adapts. Things like traffic and construction zones are taken into account, but so is fuel efficiency. However, it’s not a one-size-fits-all setting, and you probably…
Smart speakers come in all shapes, sizes, and price points—you can even make your own. But before you put one in your home (or another one), there are a few important questions you should ponder.
Google is working on a new set of dedicated widgets for the Play Store that could make it easier for Android users to access their favourite app categories directly from the home screen. The feature has been spotted in an unreleased…
The Indian government has removed the BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, and Lossigy apps from app stores following allegations that they were used to remotely disable e-rickshaws. Investigations are underway after drivers reported extortion attempts,…
Reviewed by Irfan Ahmad. Google has updated the policies governing extensions in the Chrome Web Store, introducing stricter requirements for user data collection, new transparency obligations for developers, and additional restrictions on…
A profile of Google DeepMind philosopher Iason Gabriel, whose work has tracked, and in many cases predicted, the ethical challenges posed by the success of LLMs — Since 2017, Iason Gabriel has worked at the tech giant, trying to anticipate…