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Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4: A smartwatch ecosystem battle

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The Apple Watch Series 11 and Google Pixel Watch 4 are the best wearables in Apple and Google's ecosystems, but which is right for you? Let's find out.

Of all Amazon’s new hardware, my favorite’s a $20 remote — that Google should copy, yesterday

Amazon unveiled its fall 2025 hardware lineup today, complete with new additions to the Kindle, Fire TV, Echo, Blink, and Ring families. Tie all that together with the AI processing power of Alexa Plus, and you’re looking at a pretty solid…

Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia

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Google appears to have blocked AI search results for the query “does trump show signs of dementia” as well as other questions about his mental acuity, even though it will show AI results for similar searches about other presidents. When…

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Google’s sly censorship ‘confession’ is no big win for free speech

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Google's letter to Congress about its massive censorship of dissident voices admitted little, promised less — and pledged to change absolutely nothing.

Google tests the return of a once very popular shortcut for the Pixel Launcher

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Google could be conducting an a/b test to determine whether it will bring back a Pixel Launcher app search shortcut.

Google bolts AI into Drive to catch ransomware, but crooks not shaking yet

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Stopping the spread isn't the same as stopping attacks, period

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Google is quietly testing a better app launch shortcut for the Pixel Launcher

The Pixel Launcher‘s search bar is already one of its best features, allowing you to quickly perform a Google Search or find an app right from your home screen. According to some user reports, it appears that the latter functionality may…

Google Intros Conversational AI Shopping and New Visual Search

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Google has introduced a visually-centered update to its artificial intelligence-powered search. Now, users who ask a question conversationally can get a range of visual results, and refine their search in the manner most natural to them,…

Google Updates Ad Campaign Performance Insights

New updates for Google's Meridian marketing mix model approach, and Performance Max reporting.

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Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

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F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends verification as a security step.

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Google Wallet adds support for ninth state ID on Android

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Google Wallet on Android is now rolling out support for North Dakota state IDs. This follows the last launch in August.

Google's Ad Transparency tool no longer shows any political ads, past or present, from any EU countries ahead of new EU ad transparency regulations (Samantha Cole/404 Media)

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Google's Ad Transparency tool no longer shows any political ads, past or present, from any EU countries ahead of new EU ad transparency regulations — Google's Ad Transparency tool no longer shows political online advertisements that ran on…

Google News Shifts Blame for Gov't Shutdown

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It is not looking good for Democrats after they refused to compromise on a deal to fund the government in the upcoming months, but as per usual, their favorite fixer, Google, is on it.

Amazon launches 4K Ring cameras, AI to find lost dogs, new speakers ahead of Google Home revamp

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Ahead of tomorrow’s Google Home and Nest revamp, Amazon today laid out a collection of new Ring and Blink hardware, Echo speakers, and introduced a clever new AI feature that helps locate lost dogs.

Google brings Gemini AI for everyone: Now summarise files, folders and even photos instantly

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Google’s Gemini AI is now available on the Google Drive app for Android and iOS users. Unlike the traditional search bar, Gemini can summarise a file, an entire folder, or even multiple documents together. This...

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Fool me twice: Smart home users say they’re done trusting Google

Many of our readers aren’t convinced Google deserves another shot at running their homes.

Google Photos To Receive Tinder-Style Upgrade For Faster Photo Cleanup

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Google Photos is testing a Tinder-style swipe feature for faster photo cleanup. Learn how the new tool could work.

Google redesigns its 'G' logo to signal the AI era is here

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A decade-old logo is retiring as Google rolls out a new look across its entire ecosystem.

4 Essential Google TV Apps You Should Be Using In 2025

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While Google TV has several useful apps by default, here are a few essential Google TV apps you can install from the Play Store for added functionality.