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Google kills Stadia’s internal studios, but the cloud gaming service lives on
Well, that won't settle anyone worried about Google Stadia's long-term prospects.News
Google updates Chrome OS with security, smart display and personalization features
Google's latest Chrome OS 88 adds a cool way of turning your lock screen into a smart display, with images and controls. WebAuthn support also allows you to log in to websites using just your Chromebook's PIN.News
Otter’s transcription service now integrates with Google Meet
After striking an earlier partnership with Zoom, now Google Meet users can automatically caption and transcribe their Meet meetings.Opinion
Why 2021 could finally be the year of the Google Pixel
Google shifted gears with the Pixel 5, which could mean even bigger changes are on the way.Feature
Best hardware of 2020: PCWorld’s favorite products of the year
In a year full of amazing hardware, these picks stand above the rest.News
Google buys Neverware to turn old PCs into Chromebooks
Google has bought Neverware, and will make its CloudReady technology to add ChromeOS to older PC hardware part of ChromeOS in the future.Deal
Blast those holiday tunes with deep savings on Anker wireless earbuds
Anker has a one-day sale on Amazon right now feature the company's Soundcore wireless earbuds.Deal
The luxurious SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless headset is down to $240
Amazon is selling the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless headset for $240 today, the best price we've seen since 2019.Deal
The $649 Pixel 5 isn’t the best phone you can buy this Cyber Monday, but it’s the smartest
Forget the Ultra phones, your best bet this Cyber Monday is the Pixel 5.Deal
This 65-inch 4K TV is a ridiculous $250 today
Best Buy is celebrating the Black Friday weekend with a Hisense 65-inch TV for $250.Deal
JBL’s popular Bluetooth speakers are dirt cheap right now
JBL has excellent sale prices for Black Friday that are live now on the Xtreme 2, Charge 4, and Flip 5 Bluetooth speakers.Reviews
AirTV Anywhere review: A better version of a middling DVR
The AirTV Anywhere DVR has a built-in hard drive and plays nicely with Sling TV, but our biggest gripes haven't changed.News
How Google’s new policy affects your free storage in Photos and Drive
Google announced changes to its storage policy for Photos and Drive, which could push users to pay for a Google One cloud storage subscription.Reviews
Amazon Fire TV Stick (2020) and Fire TV Stick Lite review: Exactly what you expected
Fire TV Stick (2020) and Fire TV Stick Lite review: Improved hardware, TBD software.Reviews
Google Pixel 4a 5G review: Stuck in the middle
The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a fine phone placed in an awkward position—sandwiched between the budget Pixel 4a and the premium Pixel 5.News
Google will open Office documents in editing mode, a boon for Chromebooks
Chromebook users have had to navigate an obtuse process to edit an Office document within Google Sheets. Google has changed all that.Reviews
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review: The more things change, the more they stay the same
Amazon still has the best speaker for smart home control, but it still trails Sonos and Google in musicality.News
DOJ sues Google: Let’s break down the government’s case
The U.S. Department of Justice and several states have sued Google, alleging that the search provider uses its dominant position on the desktop and on mobile to preserve its market share to the detriment of competitors.Deal
Amazon’s one-day Anker sale brings all-time-lows on killer audio gear
Aukey via Amazon has a one-day sale on wireless earbuds, Bluetooth receivers, and more.Feature
The Pixel 5 is Google’s smartest phone since the Nexus 5
At first glance, the Pixel 5 might seem overpriced or underpowered, but it's actually a very smart move by Google.Deal
The highly-rated Harman Kardon Onyx 4 Bluetooth speaker is $350 off
Harman Kardon is selling its Onyx 4 Bluetooth speaker for just $100 right now.
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Amazon Prime Day 2020: The best tech, electronics, PC, and mobile deals
This year's top tech deals include solid discounts on TVs, Samsung Galaxy phones, gaming monitors, SSDs, and PC parts.Reviews
Chromecast with Google TV (4K) review
Chromecast with Google TV review: It reduces app overload, but still has a few blind spots.News
Google Assistant App Actions brings voice commands to Android apps
Google has announced Assistant-powered App Actions so you can speak to your Android apps through Google Assistant.Deal
24-hour sale: Snag Soul’s true wireless earbuds for $28
Amazon has a one-day sale on Soul Electronics true wireless earbuds.News
Google’s G Suite becomes Google Workspace, with a new unified UI
Google has changed the name of its G Suite offering to Google Workspace, rolling out its new unified UI as well.News
Tested: AV1 performance in 11th-gen Tiger Lake vs. 10th-gen Ice Lake and Comet Lake, Ryzen 4000
In the Intel vs. AMD wars, video formats matter too. Intel's 11th-gen Tiger Lake has AV1 codec support, and it shows in tests against 10th-gen Ice Lake and Comet Lake, and Ryzen 4000.News
The Google Pixel 5 has arrived with a new definition of ‘flagship’ phone
The Google Pixel 5 has arrived, and it's changing what we expect of flagship phones. Its mostly midrange feature set is the most Google-y rather than the most premium.Updated
Google Meet extends unlimited meetings until March, possibly without a key feature
Google will allow anyone with a Gmail account to place unlimited Google Meet calls until March, 2021, but possibly without a key feature for schools.Feature
Google Pixel 5 preview: Lower price, mid-range parts, and 5G
Google is set to unveil the Pixel 5 this week, but it might not be the flagship Android phone you're hoping for.Deal
These true wireless earbuds are a $26 steal
Amazon currently has the Trybit FlyBuds 3 wireless earbuds for $14 off.Deal
Bluetooth speakers and true wireless earbuds hit all-time low prices, today only
Amazon has a one-day sale on Bluetooth speakers and true wireless earbuds.News
Mozilla’s RegretsReporter browser extension will try to learn why YouTube is awful
The RegretsReporter browser extension for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome will allow you to report objectionable videos, and use your anonymous YouTube history to figure out why YouTube's recommendation algorithm is suggesting them.Reviews
Nanoleaf Shapes – Hexagons review: These touch-sensitive light panels set the mood in any room
The first of its new Shapes series, Nanoleaf’s Hexagon light panels improve on a winning formula.Updated
Oracle confirms it’s a ‘technology provider’ in the TikTok deal, while Microsoft is out
Database giant Oracle is said to have struck a deal to buy Chinese short-form video company TikTok, though Oracle said only it would be a technology provider. Microsoft confirmed it is definitely not buying Tiktok.Opinion
Google’s Android 11 message: No other phone will be as good as a Pixel
Google might have finally figured out how to leverage its biggest advantage over its competitors.News
Android 11 is here, bringing minor changes to Pixel phones (and others soon)
Androif 11 is live for Pixel phones, though some other handsets are getting day-one betas and previews.
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Channels DVR review: The best over-the-air DVR for enthusiasts
This DVR software for cord-cutters justifies its premium price with features you won't find elsewhere.Feature
August 2020 top product alerts: Unprecedented SSDs, blistering Ryzen laptops, and much more
This month’s round-up of the products we can’t wait to get our hands on, plus the best of those newly available.Reviews
Google Pixel 4a review: Android’s affordable answer to the iPhone SE
The Google Pixel 4a isn't just cheaper than the iPhone SE, it's a step up in nearly every way.Deal
Save $50 on the already-affordable Google Pixel 4a
Best Buy is selling the Google Pixel 4a for $300 when you activate at checkout with AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon.Updated
Google Pixel 4a vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra camera shootout: Are these pictures really worth $1,000?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra costs nearly four times as much as the Pixel 4a. But are the pictures four times better?News
We ran ray tracing on a $259 Chromebook with GeForce Now
We tried Nvidia's GeForce Now, which puts real gaming into Chromebooks. Will your Chromebook run GeForce Now? Probably.Deal
Drown out distractions with Sony’s wireless noise canceling headphones for $100 off
Sony's WHXB900N are just $148 at Amazon, but only for today.Deal
These $35 refurbished JBL wireless earbuds come with a 1 year warranty
Woot is selling refurbished JBL Free X wireless earbuds for $35 today.News
Fortnite pulled from the Play Store as Epic accuses Google of blocking Android deals
Google has pulled Fortnite from the Play Store over billing while Epic Games says the Android maker kept Fortnite deals from going forward.Feature
What remote learning will look like this fall in Meet, Teams, and Zoom
As American kids prepare to go back to school, we look at what's changed between March and August in the virtual classrooms hosted by Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.Deal
Sony’s awesome WH-1000MX3 earphones are cheaper than they’re ever been
Amazon's dropped the price on the Sony WH-1000MX3 heaphones to its all-time low price.News