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More Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold images leak

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Another day, another Pixel 9 series leak. This time let's look at Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold images posted by Evan Blass. While the rigid 9-series models will be out later this month, the new foldable is coming out in late September (with the…

Google Photos could make it easier to comment with this one small tweak (APK teardown)

For Android users, sharing pics doesn’t get much easier than using Google Photos. Considering so many of use it to keep our memories safe in the cloud already, putting together shareable albums is as simple as a few more taps. Initial…

Google Is a Very Strange Monopolist

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A judge says the tech giant violates antitrust law even though it doesn’t harm consumers.

Google Workspace VP Bob Frati has left after just over a year at the company

Google's Workspace group has lost another leader as VP Bob Frati departs to "explore other opportunities."

Google's 'seismic' setback

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Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story The 'seismic' blow to Big Tech The decision in U.S. v. Google, declaring the search engine giant a monopolist, could be a boon to the federal…

This new Google Chrome feature could make the internet more pleasant

Google Chrome is in the works to make tipping your favorite sites easier using Web Monetization to send micro payments. Here's how it works.

The Google antitrust case shows the century old law can hold up in modern times

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rebecca Allensworth, who teaches antitrust law at Vanderbilt Law School, about what comes next for Google and its users after it lost a major antitrust lawsuit.

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Google Caught Taking Money to Promote AI Apps That Create Nonconsensual Nudes

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At a Profit Google Search is allowing paid-for promoted links to AI apps that expressly help users make nonconsensual deepfake nudes, a new report from 404 Media reveals. According to 404, searches for terms like "undress apps" and "best…

With the Google Antitrust Ruling, Will Apple Build a Search Engine?

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Earlier this week, a federal court ruled that Google's lucrative default search engine deal with Apple violates antitrust law. Google plans to appeal the decision and the court hasn't provided insight into how it plans to address Google's…

Google's 'high-end' TV Streamer isn't a 'Pro' device, and that's okay

Google jacked up the price but left out options we see from competitors, including only what it thinks we really want. Google is probably right.

The Google TV Streamer still supports external storage

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While the new Google TV Streamer is a far more capable device compared to the Chromecast with Google TV it replaces, you can still expand on its storage through an external drive, Google has confirmed.

Greenlight and Google Team on Fitbit-Focused Financial Education

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Financial education-focused FinTech Greenlight has launched a collaboration with Google. The partnership, announced Wednesday (Aug. 7), connects Greenlight’s debit card to Google’s Fitbit Ace LTE, a smartwatch designed for kids, letting…

More Google Pixel 9 Series leaked images surface showcasing models, colors, and some accessories

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More Google Pixel 9 Series leaked images surface showcasing models, colors, and some accessories

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Google Pixel users rave over ‘brilliant’ hidden feature that quickly opens most-used apps – fans ‘use it all the time’

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GOOGLE Pixel fans can take advantage of a helpful ‘shortcut’ on their phones – and no special apps are needed.

It’s the best time to get a discount on the Google Pixel 8 phones

Need a new phone? Getting last year's best devices can save you hundreds!

Pixel 9 Pro pricing leaks: Google wants to gaslight you into thinking you aren't paying more

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Get ready to pay more for the Pixel 9 Pro without being aware of it.

Where to pre-order Google's newly revamped Nest Learning Thermostat

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The new Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is now available for preorder at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store for $279.99. It will start shipping on Aug. 20.

Lawmakers Blast Google, Meta ‘Erasing’ of Trump Assassination Attempt

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Two congressional lawmakers took aim at Big Tech’s apparent attempts at “erasing" the Trump assassination attempt from the internet — and possible government censorship collusion to do so.

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What Google's antitrust loss means for you and the future of search

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Google's spot as the top search dog is under threat from the courts and AI-driven rivals. But let's not forget how US vs Microsoft played out

Google's antitrust ruling has experts looking to 25-year-old Microsoft case for answers

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In ruling Monday that Google has held a monopoly in internet search, U.S. judge Amit Mehta invoked the company at the center of the most famous tech antitrust case in U.S. history: Microsoft.