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Arlo’s Expensive Security Cameras Now Require a Monthly Subscription to Speak to Customer Service

You won't have access to an actual person for help unless you pay up.

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Chrome Attempts to Resurrect RSS With Its New Follow Feature Rolling Out on Android

It makes it so much easier to follow what your favorite sites are posting.

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Android Begs Apple for an Invite to the Texting Party

In a cheeky tweet, Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer offers to help bring RCS support to iMessage.

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Google’s Going to Stop Letting YouTubers Make Money Off Climate Change Denial

The company's advertisers didn't like appearing next to videos claiming climate change is a hoax.

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New Google Pixel 6 Leaks Reveal Almost Every Detail

We know how much Google's flagship will cost, as well as its camera specs. Now we're just waiting for Google to officially announce the Pixel 6.

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I Love the Idea of a Windows 11 Tablet, but the Surface Go 3 Is Just OK

I wish the Surface Go 3 was more powerful to make the most of Windows 11.

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How to Get Windows 11 Features Without Upgrading

Don't feel left out. You can get Android apps, a centered taskbar, widgets, and Snap layouts with just a few apps.

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Android 12 Is Here, Sort Of

The upgrade is coming in a few weeks if you're on a Pixel device.

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Google Just Killed Its Banking Service Before It Even Launched

The search giant has abandoned a project that would integrate bank accounts with Google Pay.

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Microsoft’s Subscription-Less Office Costs $150, and Here’s What You Get

You don't have to subscribe to Microsoft 365 to get all the new Office features.

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Google Promises to Fix the Biggest Problem With Nest Cameras

The company also plans to launch a new version of its wired Nest Doorbell next year.

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Fairphone’s New Modular Flagship Is Still a Repairable Dream With a Sleek New Design

Could a sustainable smartphone free us from the never-ending upgrade cycle? Fairphone's latest shows how it can be done.

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Big Changes Coming to Google Search Will Help You Find Things You Can’t Put Into Words

You'll soon be able to search for questions you didn't think to ask.

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Amazon Just Made a $250 Video Chat Device for Kids

Amazon takes on Portal with a bizarre-shaped device that lets kids and grandparents hang out and play games together.

Commerce Florence Ion

Amazon’s New Alexa-Powered Smart Thermostat Is Basic As Hell

The $60 device promises to help you lower your energy bill.

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Google Stadia Will Let Casual Gamers Use Their Phone as a Controller

Google's cloud gaming service is opening up with new features after a rocky start.

Gadgets Florence Ion

Samsung’s Galaxy Note Might Not Be Dead Yet

A Galaxy S22 Ultra leak shows a giant phone with an S-Pen. Sound familiar?

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New Pixel 6 Leak Reveals Camera Specs and Features

Google's next flagship Android phone is just around the corner, and now we know more about one of its main selling points: the camera.

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Google Brings More Pixel-Exclusive Features to All Android Phones

The company just pushed out over a dozen new Android features, including some we thought would be limited to Android 12.

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Get Ready for Big Android Auto Changes on Your Phone and in Your Car

Google wants to make your Android Auto experience totally hands-free.

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Florence Ion

Arlo’s Expensive Security Cameras Now Require a Monthly Subscription to Speak to Customer Service

Chrome Attempts to Resurrect RSS With Its New Follow Feature Rolling Out on Android

Android Begs Apple for an Invite to the Texting Party

Google’s Going to Stop Letting YouTubers Make Money Off Climate Change Denial

New Google Pixel 6 Leaks Reveal Almost Every Detail

I Love the Idea of a Windows 11 Tablet, but the Surface Go 3 Is Just OK

How to Get Windows 11 Features Without Upgrading

Android 12 Is Here, Sort Of

Google Just Killed Its Banking Service Before It Even Launched

Microsoft’s Subscription-Less Office Costs $150, and Here’s What You Get

Google Promises to Fix the Biggest Problem With Nest Cameras

Fairphone’s New Modular Flagship Is Still a Repairable Dream With a Sleek New Design

Big Changes Coming to Google Search Will Help You Find Things You Can’t Put Into Words

Amazon Just Made a $250 Video Chat Device for Kids

Amazon’s New Alexa-Powered Smart Thermostat Is Basic As Hell

Google Stadia Will Let Casual Gamers Use Their Phone as a Controller

Samsung’s Galaxy Note Might Not Be Dead Yet

New Pixel 6 Leak Reveals Camera Specs and Features

Google Brings More Pixel-Exclusive Features to All Android Phones

Get Ready for Big Android Auto Changes on Your Phone and in Your Car

Students Are Now Renting Smart Glasses to Cheat on Exams

Roborock F25 GT Cordless Vacuum and Mop Hits Its Lowest Price in Spring Sale, 20,000Pa Cleaning Power Without the Premium Price Tag

New Details Add a Bizarre Twist to NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation

ASUS TUF 27” HDR Gaming Monitor Briefly Returns to Black Friday Pricing for a Limited Run in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

‘Speed Racer’ Is Getting a Glorious New Remaster

Dreame Pocket Pro Hair Dryer Is Now Over 3x Cheaper Than Dyson’s Deal in Amazon’s Prime-Exclusive Spring Sale

Pompeii Study Confirms Roman ‘Wine’ Ritual Previously Known Only From Texts

JBL Clears Out a 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-One Soundbar at a Record Low Beyond Its Portable Speaker Deals

Andy Weir Says Paramount Rejected His ‘Star Trek’ Pitch, Proceeds to Blast Modern ‘Trek’

Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station Is 50% Off as Amazon’s Spring Sale Pushes Into Its Final Clear-Out

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