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Google Nest lineup gets a price hike across nearly every camera & doorbell

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Alongside a price hike on the Google TV Streamer, the Nest lineup is also seeing prices go up effective immediately on nearly every camera and doorbell that’s currently available.

What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System Updates [U]

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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while…

Google TV Streamer gets $50 price increase

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Google has quietly raised the price of the Google TV Streamer to $149.99.

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Google Sheets Pivot Tables Stop Losing Grouped Fields on Excel Round-Trip

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Google Sheets pivot table Excel compatibility improves as Google's August 25 update preserves grouped fields on Excel round-trips, eliminating manual rework for finance and operations teams in hybrid Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace…

Google Messages Finally Lets You Customize Chats With Others - Here's How To Do It

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Ever since Samsung discontinued its messaging app, Google Messages has become the primary text app for Android users unless you happen to use WhatsApp.

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MapQuest surges in rankings after Google bows to Trump and re-labels Lake Ontario

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Trump renamed the body of water as Lake America after trade talks between Canada and the US fell apart

Google Maps Rival Surges In Popularity After It Refuses to Rename Lake Ontario

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"We are aware that Lake Ontario is being correctly labeled on our map."

Google Sheets Unveils Canvas Feature for Effortless Data Visualization

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Discover how Google Sheets' new Canvas feature transforms data visualization, making it easier than ever to create stunning charts and graphs. Learn about its capabilities and how to leverage them for your projects.

Not good: Google's Video Boost offers nothing but static for Pixel 11 Pro users

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The Pixel 11 Pro launch is marred by emerging audio static issues when recording videos with "Video Boost" enabled.

MapQuest just beat Google Maps for a really weird reason

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Do you remember MapQuest? If not, maybe it is time for a refresher.

Keeping Google Maps on, even if you know where you're going, comes with some unexpected benefits

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For years, Google Maps has been something I rely on to get around unfamiliar areas, and it's saved me on numerous occasions, even if it's not perfect. It's a great tool for researching vacation spots, figuring out how long it'll take to go…

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Google Wallet for Android adds 11th digital state ID, first addition in 10 months

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After a 10-month pause, Google Wallet is now rolling out support for Ohio state IDs on Android.

Apple May Soon Join Google In Renaming Lake Ontario After Donald Trump’s Executive Order

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Apple soon might join Google in adopting the name Lake America for the body of water long known as Lake Ontario – at least for U.S. users of its map. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to change the name of the lake…

Man Arrested After Setting Himself On Fire In Lobby Of Building Housing Google

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A 63-year-old Brooklyn man has been arrested and charged after allegedly setting himself on fire in the lobby of a Lower Manhattan office building that houses Google and other tenants. John Butch allegedly ignited himself at around 3 p.m.…

Google is making AI Overviews even bigger on some search queries

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As AI continues to be a bigger and bigger part of Google Search, the company is making AI Overviews bigger on some searches.

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Google Upgrades Gemini AI Video: What Omni 1.1 Changes for Creators

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Google’s Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash adds video extensions, frame controls, cheaper previews and upscaled 4K output for AI video creators.

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Google Changes EU Spam Policy to Avert Antitrust Fine

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Google is changing its site reputation abuse enforcement in the EEA after EU scrutiny, reducing one search penalty risk for publishers.

Google Sets February 2027 Deadline: Android Apps Must Meet New Memory Limits

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Google is setting new Android app memory requirements for February 2027 as developers face stricter Play Store thresholds and rising RAM pressure.

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Google Agrees to Pay £260M to Settle UK App Store Monopoly Lawsuit

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Google has agreed to a £260 million Play Store settlement in the U.K., with £160 million earmarked to compensate eligible app developers.