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Can the Google Pixel Watch Keep Up With the Apple Watch?

The Pixel Watch is Google's version of the Apple Watch, but it's still missing some things.

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Google’s Pixel Watch is Nice, But It’s Missing Some Oomph

I'm still on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, and I'm finding little reason to jump to Google's first smartwatch.

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Google Pixel 7 Review: Still Has the Best Smartphone Camera

Even as Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro gets more capabilities, the Pixel 7/7 Pro remains unrivaled in picture-taking.

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Microsoft Reveals Three New Surface Computers, Including One That Costs $4,300

The company also infused a bit of DALL-E's AI-enabled image-making engine into its software suite.

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Google’s Trying to Turn Chromebooks Into (Cloud) Gaming Laptops

Google and its OEM partners introduce three new ChromeOS laptops made specifically for cloud gaming.

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iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection Feature is Calling 911 About Roller Coaster Rides

Wall Street Journal reports more than a handful of false positives from theme parks.

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Google Wants to Help You Take the Perfect Selfie

The company introduced several new software tricks for the Pixel 7. But what about other Android phones?

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Everything Google Announced at Its Made by Google Pixel Event

Unfortunately, there's no Pixel Tablet to touch in person yet. But here's a look at everything else Google debuted at its fall event.

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Google’s Pixel Tablet Looks Suspiciously Like a Nest Hub

Who is Google trying to fool here, anyway? It looks so much like a smart home device.

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The Pixel 7 May Be Google’s Lucky Number

The hardware and software are impressive on paper, but Google still needs to prove it's got the Android phone worth wielding.

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It’s About Damn Time: Google Pixel Watch Makes its Debut

The highly-anticipated Pixel Watch is on sale this month, but it's already missing some features.

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Matter, the Smart Home Standard to Unify Us All, Is Finally Live

The first Matter-enabled connected gadget is just around the corner. It's merely awaiting approval.

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The Google Home App Is Getting a Necessary Revamp

Google promises you'll endure fewer clicks in the new app. Plus, the company announced a new wired Nest Doorbell and the Nest Wifi Pro.

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What to Expect at Google’s Big Pixel Event This Week

The company will showcase the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, plus the much-rumored Pixel Watch.

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How to Set Up Focus Mode on Android and iOS

Keep distractions at bay with Android and iOS's built-in notification snoozing capabilities.

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Google Killing Stadia, Issuing Refunds for Hardware and Games

The company will refund all hardware and games purchased through the cloud-gaming service by January 2023.

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Google Maps Will Now ‘Vibe Check’ Your Destination’s Neighborhood For You

Weren't we using it for that already? The feature comes as part of Google's Search On '22 announcements.

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Amazon Wants to Sell You a Presence Detecting QLED Fire TV

The second-generation Fire TV Omni gets the QLED treatment. There's also a new Fire TV Cube and an update to the Echo Show 15 that makes it more Fire TV-like.

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New Echo Devices Coming, Plus Amazon Wants to Track Your Sleep

The company also introduced new Echo Dot devices, a new way to bring Alexa to your car, and smart home improvements across the board.

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Look Out for ‘Water Stained’ Images When Accessing Google Photos

Users have reported seeing "water damage" and other types of distortion when looking up images from the cloud.

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Can the Google Pixel Watch Keep Up With the Apple Watch?

Google’s Pixel Watch is Nice, But It’s Missing Some Oomph

Google Pixel 7 Review: Still Has the Best Smartphone Camera

Microsoft Reveals Three New Surface Computers, Including One That Costs $4,300

Google’s Trying to Turn Chromebooks Into (Cloud) Gaming Laptops

iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection Feature is Calling 911 About Roller Coaster Rides

Google Wants to Help You Take the Perfect Selfie

Everything Google Announced at Its Made by Google Pixel Event

Google’s Pixel Tablet Looks Suspiciously Like a Nest Hub

The Pixel 7 May Be Google’s Lucky Number

It’s About Damn Time: Google Pixel Watch Makes its Debut

Matter, the Smart Home Standard to Unify Us All, Is Finally Live

The Google Home App Is Getting a Necessary Revamp

What to Expect at Google’s Big Pixel Event This Week

How to Set Up Focus Mode on Android and iOS

Google Killing Stadia, Issuing Refunds for Hardware and Games

Google Maps Will Now ‘Vibe Check’ Your Destination’s Neighborhood For You

Amazon Wants to Sell You a Presence Detecting QLED Fire TV

New Echo Devices Coming, Plus Amazon Wants to Track Your Sleep

Look Out for ‘Water Stained’ Images When Accessing Google Photos

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

Judge Denies Liking LinkedIn Post Critical of Elon Musk But Reassigns His Cases Anyway

Amazon Slashes 50% Off Keurig K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Now a Budget Alternative to Breville and Nespresso Espresso Machines

Sun’s Latest Outburst Complicates Planned Launch of Artemis 2

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets