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Google Classroom comes back from summer break with a better approach to group projects

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Today, Google announced it’s making assigning group work in Google Classroom easier and faster with a new feature called Student Groups. Teachers will now be able to add individual students to predefined groups before creating and…

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Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat is still the one to beat

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The Nest Learning Thermostat remains a beautiful piece of industrial design, with some fresh twists that help it more seamlessly blend in.

Has Apple Maps finally surpassed Google?

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A face-off between Apple Maps and Google Maps is going viral again, with a lot of people convinced that Apple is finally delivering a better experience—as long as you’re in the U.S., at least.

Google stands by its replacement-only option for the Pixel Watch 3

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A Google representative stated that the company continues its lack of repair options for the Pixel Watch 3.

A US appeals court revives a class action suit by Google Chrome users who say Google collected personal info even if Chrome was not synced with a Google account (Jonathan Stempel/Reuters)

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A US appeals court revives a class action suit by Google Chrome users who say Google collected personal info even if Chrome was not synced with a Google account — A U.S. appeals court said Google (GOOGL.O) must face a revived lawsuit by…

Here are Google’s new wallpapers for Pixel devices (and UK football fans)

If you're a UK football fan, you'll want to check out these new walls from Google.

Best clearance deals on the Google Pixel 8 following the Pixel 9 announcement

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A new Pixel phone is coming, and you know what that means: Discounts on the older model.

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How Sean Wang Used His Google Experience to Revive Early Internet in DiDi

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Remember MySpace? If the memory proves to be a bit hazy, don't fret. Filmmaker Sean Wang vividly brings the user experience to life on the big screen (angst feelings and all) through his coming-of-age film, DiDi. DiDi marks Wang's first…

5 ways talking to Gemini Live is much, much better than using Google Assistant

Since Gemini Live became available to me on my Pixel 8 Pro late last week, I’ve found myself using it very often. Not because it’s the latest and hottest trend, no, but because almost everything I hated about talking to Google Assistant is…

The best preorder deals on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 we've found

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Google just unveiled the latest Pixel Buds Pro 2, and if you order one, you can get preorder discounts from Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store right now.

Google Chrome is making it easier to access your saved passwords across devices

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You’ll soon be able to access your saved passwords, bookmarks, and addresses in Chrome by simply signing in to your Google account on the browser. The change lets you skip the extra step of toggling on Chrome sync — and it’s coming to…

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A Revolution Is Coming to Mobile Gaming. Apple and Google, Look Out

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We don't need Apple or Google to change in order to move the world of mobile gaming forward.

Using plastic packaging is dumb. Google just stopped doing it.

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Diamonds are forever. So is plastic. Let's stop using it as a packing material.

The Google Pixel 9 finally lets you choose when to transfer data from your old phone

If you didn’t transfer your data from your old phone while setting up the Google Pixel 9, you can copy that data over later.

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Step aside, Shazam! Google's Circle to Search can now ID songs

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Circle to Search is receiving a new update that allows the Android feature to identify songs playing nearby. Here's how it works.

Offline Google Maps comes to WearOS - how to check if your watch has it

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Navigating using your smartwatch without an internet connection is about to get a lot easier.