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Google won’t be making its own Android or Chrome OS tablets any more
Google has confirmed that it won't be making tablets anymore, and the world is a happier place.Opinion
Google’s RCS Chat for Android is the messaging service we should have gotten 5 years ago
Google claims that it is finally serious about brining RCS Chat to all Android phones, but I'll believe it when I see it.News Analysis
Five burning Pixel 4 questions following Google’s official ‘leak’
Now that Google has revealed what the back of the Pixel 4 will look like, I have so many questions.News
Google shows off the Pixel 4’s dual camera after leaks surface
Google just tweeted out a picture of the Pixel 4. It will have a dual camera and no fingerprint sensor on the back.Deal
This 24-inch television comes with Amazon’s Fire TV streaming built-in for just $90
Amazon is selling a 24-inch Insignia smart TV with Amazon's Fire TV capabilities for $90, a $60 discount.News
Google Assistant takes the wheel in Waze to bring hands-free reports and directions
Google is rolling out full Assistant support in Waze to Android phones today.News
Google’s play-anywhere Stadia game service gets a Founder’s Edition bundle, pricing, and more
E3 starts early with Google's Stadia event, with announcements of Baldur's Gate III and a new Destiny 2 expansion, plus our first details on the convoluted Stadia Pro/Stadia Base pricing split and the early-access Founder's Edition.Updated
What is two-factor authentication, and which 2FA solutions are best?
2FA authentication apps from Google, LastPass, Microsoft, and Authy face off against hardware options like the Titan Security Key and YubiKey for the opportunity to keep your data safe.Deal
This Sharp 55-inch 4K HDR TV with Roku built in is down to just $300 today
Best Buy has slashed $150 off the price of this 55-inch Sharp 4K HDR TV with HDR and Roku TV.News
Google Maps will now help you navigate restaurant menus, too
A new feature in Google Maps highlights popular dishes with the help of user reviews.
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Amazon’s rumored wearable device reads your emotions by listening to your voice
Amazon is reportedly developing a new voice-powered device that can read human emotions.Deal
Treat your eyes to a 55-inch, 4K HDR Samsung smart TV for under $400
The 4K, HDR Samsung UN55NU6900 smart TV is just $398 today at Walmart.News
Google exposes G Suite issue that stored plain-text passwords on its servers for 14 years
Google has fixed a G Suite issue that left some passwords stored in plain text on its servers.Opinion
How Google’s Huawei license ban could change Android and smartphones forever
Google has informed Huawei that it will be pulling its Android app and Play Store license, leaving the future uncertain for the both companies.News Analysis
Google pulls Huawei’s Android license: 5 reasons not to panic (yet) if you own a Huawei phone
Google is reportedly pulling its Play Store and Android app license from Huawei due to pressure from the U.S., government, but that doesn't mean your Huawei phone is turning into a brick.Deal
Logitech’s couch-friendly K600 TV keyboard has never been this cheap
The Logitech K600 TV keyboard isn't perfect, but it's much better than typing on a clumsy handheld remote.News
The dream of dual-booting Windows 10 on Chromebooks appears dead
Code commits suggest that Project Campfire, an initiative to get Windows 10 running on high-end Chromebooks, has been been snuffed out.News
Google offers free 2FA Bluetooth Titan Security Key swaps after security flaw discovered
Google is offering free replacements for its Bluetooth Titan Security Key due to a security issue.
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AmazonBasics Computer Speakers, USB Powered review: These budget speakers are a sound savings
If a simple installation and good sound quality are all you want, these AmazonBasics Computer Speakers are an exceptional value.
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AmazonBasics USB-Powered Computer Speakers with Dynamic Sound review: Balanced sound for a budget price
AmazonBasics’ USB-Powered Computer Speakers offer legitimate value, with balanced sound, smart looks, and quality construction.
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Netgear Orbi Voice review: It’s not the best smart speaker, but it’s an excellent mesh Wi-Fi system
And if you already have an Orbi router, it’ll make an awesome addition to your network.Opinion
With the 3a, the Google Pixel is finally what it should be: a platform, not a phone
The Pixel 3a is more than a cheaper version of the Pixel 3—it's a statement that the Pixel is more than a handset.News Analysis
Pixel 3a hands on: Who should buy this phone?
Just five months before Google is expected to release the Pixel 4, it's unveiled a low-priced Pixel 3. Here's why you may want to buy the budget phone.News
Google and Chrome pledge to crack down on snooping third-party web cookies
Google says its Chrome browser will allow you to purge third-party advertising cookies. Google will also publish a browser extension revealing the source of web ads you see.News
6 Pixel 3a features that may sway you from buying a thousand-dollar flagship
The Pixel 3a might start at $399, but it's packed with features you'd normally find in a thousand-dollar flagship phone.News
Google’s next-gen Assistant blows past Siri with 10x speeds and deeper awareness of your life
The next-gen Google Assistant revealed at Google I/O gains all sorts of new tricks, from much faster speech recognition to Personal References to a new driving mode.
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Amazon’s Alexa app for Windows now listens for wake words, just like an Echo Dot
Amazon has upgraded its Alexa Windows 10 app to always listen for your commands via a wake word.Feature
Google I/O 2019 preview: What we expect, hope for, and really want to see
Google I/O 2019 is set to kick off on Tuesday, and there could be plenty of surprises on the big stage.News Analysis
A $399 Pixel 3a could be the Google phone we should have gotten all along
Google is expected to unveil a new member of the Pixel family during its I/O keynote on May 7, and it could be the killer phone we've always wanted.Deal
Immerse yourself in 4K HDR with this 55-inch Samsung curved Smart TV for 50% off
Samsung's U55NU7300, a 4K HDR curved smart TV, is just $406 at Walmart right now, half off its $799 retail price.News
Childish Gambino’s Pharos AR app unlocks a hidden universe of battery-draining beats and beasts
Childish Gambino has launched a new AR app on Google Play called Pharos, but watch your battery life.News Analysis
Leaked Pixel 3a renders show a phone that seriously needs the right price
Official renders of the Pixel 3a have reportedly leaked, showing a phone with a plain design and big bezels. But with the right price, that won't matter.Deal
You can get a 43-inch 4K smart Fire TV for a ridiculously low price of $180 today
Best Buy's Amazon storefront is featuring a 43-inch Insignia 4K smart TV for $180 today.News
Anker’s Roav Bolt brings Google Assistant to your car’s 12V socket, even with an iPhone
Anker's new Roav Bolt brings Google Assistant and a pair of USB ports to your car for $50.Reviews
Logitech Z606 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System review: Affordable immersive audio
The Logitech Z606 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System lets you wirelessly stream audio from Bluetooth-enabled devicesNews Analysis
6 things the Pixel 3a and 3a XL need to become Google’s hero phones
Google has officially teased the arrival of a new Pixel phone, but there are some features it requires to be a success.News
5 Google G Suite changes that will improve your life
Google has made a number of announcements to its G Suite productivity suite (including Docs, Sheets, and Slides) that promise to make it faster and more intelligent. Here are the five we like best.Feature
Two-factor authentication explained: How to choose the right level of security for every account
Everything you need to know about two-factor authentication so you choose the right method for every account you own.Opinion
The 5 things Google should kill next
Google's shown it can kill off a product when it no longer deserves to live. We know a few more products that are ready to die, if only Google could help.News
No joke, Google is killing off the Pixel 2, Inbox, goo.gl URL shortener, and Google+ this week
Google is trimming down its product line with the removal of Inbox, the Pixel 2, Google+, and URL shortener goo.gl.News
Google Gmail celebrates 15 years by adding scheduled email and Smart Compose for mobile
As Gmail turns 15, Google adds features like scheduled email and Smart Compose for writing email on the go.News
Apple leaves Android users with few alternatives as Texture is earmarked for May 28 shutdown
Texture has announced that it will be shutting down on May 28, leaving Android users with no place to read their digital magazines.News
Update: Google Gmail, Microsoft Outlook.com add ‘dynamic email,’ to avoid the pain of new tabs
Google's Gmail will suck in a small corner of the internet to allow you to research hotel rooms or add a pin to your Pinterest board from within an email. Outlook.com will as well.Deal
Start streaming in luscious 4K HDR with the Roku Streaming Stick+ for one of its lowest prices yet
Amazon is selling the Roku Streaming Stick+ for $49, down from its usual $60.News Analysis
Data caps must die: How Google and Microsoft’s cloud gaming ambitions could conquer ISP greed
If Google Stadia, Microsoft XCloud, and Sony PlayStation Now are to succeed, ISP data caps have to die. For once, some big companies might be fighting right alongside consumers against ISP greed.News
Google’s Stadia game-streaming service lets you play games anywhere, if your Internet can handle it
At GDC 2019, Google took the wraps off its hotly rumored Stadia game-streaming service and a companion controller. It looks pretty wild—and bandwidth intensive.Feature
GDC 2019: Why gamers should actually care about this year’s Game Developers Conference
We usually don't make a huge deal out of the Game Developers Conference, but anticipated announcements from Google, Microsoft, Epic, Valve, and more ensure 2019's iteration is one to watch.News
7 tweaks and changes in Android Q that will make your phone better than it is now
Google has released the first developer beta of Android Q, and while there aren't too many major user-facing features, there are a few that will make your phone faster and more secure than ever.Deal
You can get a 32-inch Toshiba HD Fire TV Edition today for less than the price of an Echo Spot
Amazon is selling the 32-inch Toshiba Fire TV with an Alexa voice remote for $100 today.News