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Forget a Fitbit Air Rival. Apple Should Build an Oura Ring Competitor
An Apple smart ring could be an unobtrusive complement to the Apple Watch, capturing health data around the clock and turning Siri into an indispensable health coach.
Gemini Spark Is Now Available on macOS: Here's Everything the AI Agent Can Do
Spark is now available in the Gemini Mac app for users with a Google AI Ultra subscription.
Supreme Court: Fourth Amendment Protects Your Phone's Location History
In its first digital-privacy case since 2018, the court builds on a privacy precedent it set then.
MacBook Neo vs. Chromebook Plus: Apple's Price Hikes Just Made This a Tighter Race
A $100 bump in price has narrowed one of tech's most interesting budget battles. Here's where the MacBook Neo still wins—and where Chromebook Plus has closed the gap.
Do You Edit Photos or Video on Your PC, Phone, or Tablet? Take This Survey to Win Big
We want to hear your thoughts on the tools you use to perfect your digital snapshots, create amazing influencer videos, and more. One lucky respondent will get a $250 Amazon gift card.
Google's Gemini AI Can Do a Lot, But Here Are 15 Features You'll Actually Use
Gemini can answer prompts, generate images and video, and integrate with other Google apps and services. Here are the features I find most useful.
I Needed to Replace My Pixel 9 Pro's Screen. It Was Easy, With One Big Caveat
Google only has 10 stores in the US, but the DC location came in clutch when my Pixel screen suddenly started showing a pink vertical line. Here's what to expect if you have one nearby too.
Google Details Reduced Play Store Fees That Trim Its Take to 10% in Many Cases
Policy changes forced by Epic Games’ lawsuit leave Google taking a smaller bite of mobile-app transactions than Apple.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Hits an All-Time Low Price Just for Prime Day
This current-generation, aluminum-shielded unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro places deep Gemini AI tools and elite camera performance in your hands, and saves you over $300 at Amazon.
Google Wallet Adds a New Feature to Get You Through Airport Security Faster
The digital wallet is adding an easier way to sign up for the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program. Once set up, you can get through security checks with just a facial scan.
Google Home Speaker Review: Better Sound, Smarter Assistant, Familiar Price
The Google Home Speaker marks a real leap forward for the company's smart home lineup, combining more natural Gemini-powered intelligence with strong sound quality.
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How High-Tech Is Your Place? Rate Your Smart Home Devices (Including Your Robot Vac) Today
We want to hear about all the digital platforms and devices designed to make your home life easier. Complete the survey for a chance to win $250.
Google Is Tracking You by Default: Change These 3 Settings to Stop It
Is Google's data collection helpful or harmful? If you feel this level of tracking is too invasive, here's how to check what you're sharing and adjust the privacy settings on your account.
Google's AI Overviews Aren't Going Anywhere. But I Figured Out How to Hide Them
Annoyed by AI summaries taking over your search results page? It's only going to get worse. You can't stop AI overviews entirely, but I have a few tricks to make them less obtrusive.
Android 17 Feels Like an Empty Promise...Until These 5 Features Show Up
The update is live, but the most interesting parts aren't. Here's what’s missing from Android 17—and when you might finally get them.
Preorders Open for Next-Gen Google Home Speaker With Gemini Smarts
The $99.99 device replaces the aging Nest Audio and comes with Gemini for Home, a voice assistant that features advanced natural language understanding and reasoning.
Android 17 Is Now Live for Anyone With a Pixel Smartphone
The update adds a ton of creative features, like built-in screen recording in the camera, multitasking app bubbles, and additional biometric security. Wear OS 7 is out today too.
Google's Next Chrome Update Will Finally Kill Support for Ad Blockers
Years in the making, Google's transition to what's known as 'Manifest V3' in Chrome means the end of workarounds for ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
Smart Glasses Are Taking Off as Social Stigma Fades
The Ray-Ban Meta lineup has achieved a 'rare' feat in consumer tech, IDC says: Making something people will wear in public. That's good news for Google's Android XR platform and Apple.
Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Group Behind 'Phishing-for-Dummies' Software
The group allegedly provided tools that enabled criminals with little technical knowledge to run effective phishing campaigns targeting Americans, starting at $88 per week.
