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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
Google’s Password Checkup plugin for Chrome can warn you if your password was stolen
When you log into a site, Google's Password Checkup plugin for Chrome will check whether your credentials have been compromised.Deal
Save $40 on Amazon’s Fire TV Cube and stream the big game without cable
Amazon's selling its Alexa-enhanced Fire TV Cube for $80, a savings of $40.Deal
Nvidia’s Shield TV, the ultimate media streamer for geeks, is $30 off
Just $150 for an Nvidia Shield TV with remote is a fantastic price.Deal
This 43-inch 4K HDR television with Amazon Fire TV built-in is on sale for $200
Best Buy's got a great sale price on a 43-inch Toshiba 4K television with Fire TV built-in.Deal
Amazon gives its vastly improved Fire TV remote a rare 50 percent discount
Amazon is upgrading the remote control for its Fire TV stick, and existing owners can get one for an unheard-of discount.News
Lenovo builds Amazon Alexa into its Smart Tab M10 and P10 Android tablets
Lenovo's Smart Tab M10 and P10 Android tablets come with a Smart Dock that turns them into Amazon Alexa displays.
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Amazon’s Digital Day is here with great deals on a Fire HD tablet, PC apps, and content
Amazon kicks off Amazon Digital Day with deals on PC apps like Norton Antivirus and Corel WordPerfect Office X9, plus an Amazon Fire HD tablet and digital content like ESPN+.Opinion
Android Confidential: The Android phones and features that flew and flopped in 2018
2018 was filled with some great and some not-so-great Android phones and features.Feature
The five coolest tech products that should have arrived in 2018 but didn’t
Don't call them vaporware just yet, but there are some cool things that missed the 2018 deadline.Deal
If you’ve ever wanted to buy a Google Home Hub, this Target deal is too insane to pass up
Target is selling the Google Home Hub for $99 today—and you get two Google Home Minis for free.Deal
You can save up to $300 on a Pixelbook with Google’s incredible last-minute holiday deal
Google is knocking $250 off the entry-level Pixelbook, and some lucky buyers will also get a bonus $50 gift card.Deal
Get 4K streaming for insanely cheap with all-time-low pricing on Amazon’s Fire TV Stick
Amazon is selling the Fire TV Stick 4K for $35 or two for $60.News Analysis
How Google can clean up its messaging mess after Allo’s shutdown
Google has announced that it will be shutting down Allo and Hangouts for good, as it again refocuses its messaging strategy on the remaining apps. Here's a simple way for Google to fix it once and for all.Opinion
Android Confidential: The Pixel Slate doesn’t cut it as a high-end Android tablet
In the latest episode of Android Confidential I teaming whether the Pixel Slate can do double duty as a premium Android tablet. Spoiler: It can't.Deal
The Blue Yeti USB microphone makes you sound amazing and it’s $40 off
The Blue Yeti USB microphone is just $89 at Amazon, one of the lowest prices we've seen yet.Updated
Best Black Friday Android deals 2018: Google Pixel 3, Galaxy Note 9 and S9, and more
Black Friday is a great opportunity to pick up a brand new Android phone for a great price. Here are the best deals we've found so far.Updated
Black Friday deals: Best smart-home discounts
Upgrade your home with these deals on speakers, thermostats, light bulbs, security cameras, and more.Feature
Black Friday 2018: The best early deals
You don't have to wait until November 23 for good tech deals: They've already begun rolling out. We'll keep updating this article with new ones as they emerge.Deal
Forget the crowds and stay home with $0.99 Google Play Store movie rentals on Black Friday
Google is offering all rentals for 99 cents this Thanksgiving, which is perfect for the long weekend.Feature
Black Friday deals: Best sales on TVs, speakers, and streaming video devices
The home theater category is rife with junk products and outright rip-offs on Black Friday. But here are the living room deals that TV buffs and cord cutters should actually care about.Feature
iPhone XR vs Android’s best: A razor-thin margin of victory
Can Apple's newest iPhone stand up to the best Android handsets of the year—the Galaxy Note 9, Pixel 3 XL, and OnePlus 6T? We break it down by design, display, performance, camera, battery life and more.Deal
Nvidia’s Shield TV, the best media streamer for enthusiasts, hits its lowest price yet
Grab the Nvidia Shield TV with remote for just $140 on Amazon right now.News
Google’s Chrome 71 will block ‘abusive’ ads that trick you into clicking them
Google says its upcoming Chrome 71 browser will take down all ads from sites that allow deceptive advertising.News
Google offers Pixel 3XL users free Play Store credit, promises bug fixes ‘in the coming weeks’
Google has some good news for Pixel 3 owners: fixes are coming and free Play Store credit can be claimed.Deal
Step up your fashion sense with the Amazon Echo Look for 50% off
Amazon's high-tech selfie cam isn't perfect, but it can help you choose the right outfit with hands-free, 360-degree photos and videos—and today's it's half off.Updated
Google Pixel 3: The 5 features that matter most
In a phone reveal that left little room for hardware surprises, Google's Pixel 3 and 3 XL still demoed software innovation.News
Google Pixel Slate: The top features, specs, and highlights
The Google Pixel Slate debuts with a stunning display, a detachable keyboard, and new Chrome OS features that redefine the Chrome tablet.Deal
The Roku Streaming Stick, our favorite budget media streamer, is even cheaper today
The Roku Streaming Stick supports a slew of video services and comes with an awesome remote. Today, it's just $40 on Amazon.News
Google is shutting down Google+ after it exposed user data and neglected to tell anyone
After The Wall Street Journal reported that Google hid a Google+ breach for more than six months, the company announced it was shutting down the service for consumers.Opinion
Made by Google Event 2018: What we expect and don’t expect for Pixel, Google Home and more
Google is holding its annual Pixel event in New York City on Tuesday, but we're going to see a whole lot more than new phones. Here's everything we expect, don't expect, and hope to see at the big showNews
Hands-on with Microsoft’s Surface Headphones: Tune out the outside world to focus
Naturally, you can talk to Cortana via the noise-cancelling Surface Headphones. And what she tells you is for your ears alone.Deal
Best Buy’s giving away a free Google Home Mini with a Google Home today
If you buy a Google Home for $129 at Best Buy, you'll also get a free Google Home Mini, a savings of $49 from its list price.
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Screen Time, Family Link, and FreeTime vs my 7-year-old son: Which parental controls are best?
Apple, Amazon, and Google all offer a set of parental controls for monitoring and limiting the time our kids spend on their devices. But which one is best for outsmarting a wily 7-year-old?Updated
Google promises a fix for Chrome’s auto account-sign-in snafu, but you can stop it right now
Chrome 69 looks like it logs you in to the Chrome browser when you sign in to a Google Web service. It may be a big misunderstanding, but here's a way to help you to be sure.News
Google’s new search features tap AI to make your Android phone and PC even smarter
As Google celebrates its 20th anniversary as a search engine, it lays out several fundamental changes to how you'll search using Google, especially on mobile phones.Deal
This Google Home Mini and Chromecast bundle is $8 off today at Walmart
A bundled set of the Google Home Mini and Chromecast is on sale for $66 online at Walmart today, down from a list price of $74.Deal
Amazon offers $40 off Fire Cube TV and $15 off Fire Stick today for Prime members
Amazon is offering $40 off Fire TV and $15 off Fire Stick today for Prime members. The Fire TV Cube is just $80 right now, and the Fire TV Stick is $25.Feature
Pixel 3 XL notch conspiracy theory adds intrigue to Google’s Oct. 9 phone launch
Google is set to unveil its new Pixel phones on October 9 in New York City and the leaks suggest there aren't many surprises in store. But there may be more than meets the eye.
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Amazon’s new Fire HD 8 tablet sacrifices battery life for always-on Alexa
Amazon has unveiled its newest Fire HD 8 tablets, which are pretty much the same as the old ones with less battery life.News
Google Chrome’s new password manager makes securing Chrome even more important
Google's Chrome 69 includes a nifty new password manager that promises to make third-party password managers unnecessary by both generating and storing site passwords. But that makes securing Google's main password even more important.News Analysis
Google just saved us from a month of Pixel Watch rumors—and probably a terrible watch, too
Google has reportedly told Tom's Guide that it won't be making a Pixel Watch this year. That's probably for the best.News Analysis
The HTC U12 Life is a sad reminder of how much better the Google Pixel 3 could look
HTC has unveiled the mid-range U12 Life and there are two surprises: it's not coming to the U.S. and it looks a lot like the Google Pixel.Updated