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Google Pixel cases are $5 in wild 90% off accessory sale at Verizon

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Verizon has a wild sale going on right now, with hundreds of accessories available for 90% off, including Google’s official Pixel 10 case for just $5.00.

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What new Google Messages features are rolling out [January 2026]

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Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked,…

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Should you downgrade to Google AI Plus?

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Google AI Plus came to the US this week as the more affordable alternative to AI Pro, which previously served as the entry point to premium Gemini features. Whether it’s worth downgrading comes down to how you use Google AI.

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'Google’s leaked Aluminum OS looks like the ChromeOS I've waited years for': why I might actually ditch Windows 11

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Windows 11 is at a breaking point, but Google’s newly leaked Aluminum OS could finally deliver the "Pro" desktop and gaming alternative I’ve been waiting for.

Google’s hardware graveyard: 7 obscure devices even Google wants to forget

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Google is known for a lot of things, and one of those things is killing its own products. The graveyard is filled with Google apps and services you may have heard about, but there are interesting, lesser-known hardware projects, too. Some…

Running out of Gmail storage? Free up space without giving Google a dime

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Gmail is an undeniably useful free service, which is why many of us have been using it for years. But if you're like me and have been using the service for decades, you've likely run into the issue of needing to free up space.

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Demis Hassabis Tells Undergrads To Get 'Unbelievably Proficient' With AI Tools, Google DeepMind CEO Calls It Better Bet Than Traditional Internships

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AI tools may be a better bet for students than traditional internships. AI is disrupting junior roles as companies automate tasks. Technical fluency is a strong signal for employers, Demis Hassabis suggests.

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Fitbit extends Google Account deadline to May 2026, with data deleted shortly after

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Under Google, Fitbit has been moving away from its traditional standalone accounts, instead pushing users to sign in with their Google account. That will be mandatory this year, but the deadline has been pushed back.

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The AirPods 4 and Google’s 4K streamer are just two of this week’s best deals

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Happy Saturday, folks! After a few weeks of middling deals, we’re starting see things pick up. Some of our favorite deals of the holiday season have returned in some fashion, making now a great time to pick up deal stalwarts like the…

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Fitbit users have been given more time to migrate their accounts over to Google

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Fitbit logins were originally set to expire in 2025, but now you've got even more time to take care of the job.

Starlink and Kindle price hikes, Excel's Power Query rollout, and Google's Aluminum OS: News roundup

www.howtogeek.com

This was another busy week in tech news, with a popular free Kindle feature going behind a paywall, Starlink ditching its cheapest internet plan, our first look at Google's Android operating system for desktops and laptops, and much more.…

Gaming stocks tank as investors panic over Google’s Genie 3 AI — but should they?

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Companies like Tencent, Take-Two, and others lose billions over Google's Genie 3.0.

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Google to pay $203M in data privacy suits: Could you get a payout?

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As Alphabet races to establish its AI dominance, its flagship unit, Google, faces two significant lawsuits in a single week. The tech giant has reached a preliminary agreement to settle two U.S. class-action lawsuits for more than $200…

Here are 5 privacy-focused alternatives to popular Google apps

More and more people are trying to de-Google their lives, for several reasons. Privacy is the biggest one, as Google technically has access to the contents of your Google account, and AI keeps scanning it to provide specific features like…

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Deals: OnePlus 15 gets a price cut, Xiaomi and Google devices discounted, iPad Air M3 on sale

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While Amazon UK’s smartphone deals section doesn’t feature any standout offers at the moment, there are still some solid discounts available on select devices. Those planning to pick up the OnePlus 15, Pixel 10/10 Pro, or an iPad Air…

Google Drive’s AI nonsense finally pushed me to self-host my documents

If you're fed up with Google’s cloud, this self-hosted solution might be worth your time.

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Google Pixel 10 gets around Rs 10000 price cut: Where and how to buy

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Google Pixel 10 has recently got a big price cut on the Amazon store for the Indian buyers. The launch price of the device was Rs 79,999, but currently (by the time of writing) you...