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Samsung and Google Will Work Together to Make Android Smartwatches Good

Well, folks, the rumors that Samsung is abandoning Tizen for Google’s Wear OS smartwatch platform turned out to be true. Sort of. At the Google I/O keynote today, Google revealed it’s partnering with Samsung to create a new unified platform that mashes together Wear OS and Tizen OS. This new OS isn’t the same thing…

Tech News Victoria Song

Here Are All the Big New Features Coming in Android 12

Android 12 is the next major update to Google’s ubiquitous mobile OS, and at Google I/O 2021 we got a preview of all the big new features headed our way later this fall including a focused push for increased privacy, revamped notifications, an updated design language, and more. In Android 12, one of the biggest…

Tech News Sam Rutherford

Google Is Bringing Digital Car Keys to Android 12

Google wants to replace the humble car key and make it easier to pair all of your gadgets together. The company announced expanded support for Fast Pair during its Google I/O keynote today. Fast Pair is Google’s way to speed up the process of pairing other Bluetooth devices with your phone. Originally, Fast Pair was…

Tech News Sam Rutherford

Now You Don’t Have to Worry About Losing Your Chromecast Remote

If you lose your Chromecast remote, there’s another way to control your TV. Google announced today that it’s it’s bundling a host of remote control features directly into Android. Once the new version of Android 12 rolls out, it should be as easy as dragging and tapping around your phone’s interface to change the channel.…

Tech News Florence Ion

Google Chrome Will Soon Fix Compromised Passwords for You With One Click

Google’s Chrome browser already has the ability to detect when your passwords have been compromised, but now Chrome will be able to fix those vulnerable passwords with a single click. Previously, anytime Chrome’s built-in password manager detected that your credentials may have been exposed in a leak or hack, you’d get a little notification warning…

Tech News Sam Rutherford

The New Era of iMacs Brings the M1 Chip, a Pop of Color, and a Camera That Does the Lord’s Work

My early computing days were spent using the family PC, a hulking tower and beefy monitor that sat atop a desk in the dining room. It was not a cute machine and you had absolutely no privacy when you used it, but it belonged to everyone. My siblings and I took turns using it to…

Desktops Caitlin McGarry

How to Watch the Google I/O 2021 Keynote Today

The Google I/O developers conference is taking place this week, with the keynote kicking things off today at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. Grab yourself enough water and snacks to last you two hours, because it’s going to be a whopper of an opening number. The pandemic obviously prevented Google from hosting its annual developer conference…

Tech News Florence Ion

Overworking Is a Major Killer Worldwide, WHO Study Finds

Working too long is a major contributor to early death across the globe, according to new research from the World Health Organization. The study, based on data from nearly 200 countries, estimates that over 700,000 people died in 2016 from heart disease and stroke linked to long working hours. Around half a billion people worldwide…

Health Ed Cara

One of Waymo’s Autonomous Taxis Got Stumped by Traffic Cones and Fled Its Fleshy Overlords

The taxi hurt itself in confusion! A comedy of errors unfolded after one of Waymo’s self-driving vans became confused by a construction zone, stalled in front of oncoming traffic while figuring out its next move, and then fled from Waymo’s Roadside Assistance team. And a Youtuber captured all of it on video. Joel Johnson with…

Artificial Intelligence Alyse Stanley

Here’s What to Expect From Google I/O

Google canceled last year’s annual Google I/O developers conference due to the pandemic, but this year, it’s back—virtually. The event kicks off Tuesday, May 18 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT with a keynote speech from Google CEO Sundar Pichai. And while we don’t know exactly what Google has in store this year, we’re hoping…

Tech News Florence Ion

Google Cloud Teams up With SpaceX in Satellite Internet Connectivity Deal

Google announced Thursday that it’s partnering with SpaceX to link Elon Musk’s ambitious satellite internet service Starlink with Google’s cloud infrastructure. The alliance marks a major win for Google in its competition with other tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft to dominate the fast-growing cloud computing market. SpaceX will install ground stations at Google’s cloud…

Tech News Alyse Stanley

Google Docs Update May ‘Unilaterally Kill’ Some Chrome Extensions, Researcher Warns

For a company that’s staring down three separate antitrust cases from several dozen states and the Department of Justice, Google sure seems pretty comfortable issuing update after update that is nothing less than despotic. The latest example comes courtesy of a Google Docs tweak that on one hand makes the program speedier and smoother, but…

Tech News Shoshana Wodinsky

Amazon’s Echo Show 8 Will Now Follow You As You Move

If you’re hooked on Alexa and want a more capable smart display, Amazon just announced a refresh to the Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 5, with better cameras than their predecessors. There’s also an update to the Echo Show 5 Kids Edition, which includes access to Amazon’s kid-friendly content. The Echo Show 8 and Echo…

Commerce Florence Ion

My Kingdom for an Android Tablet That Doubles As a Portable Monitor

Last week, Lenovo shared a photo on its Weibo social media page showing a tablet propped up on the company’s signature built-in kickstand. Behind it, a Nintendo Switch is shown plugged in to the tablet and using it as a monitor. Rumor has it Lenovo is working on such an Android tablet with a dedicated…

Gadgets Florence Ion

7 Gmail Browser Extensions That Are So Good They Should Be Native Features

Google is pretty regularly adds new features to Gmail, but there’s always room for improvement, and third-party developers have been quick to plug the gaps. Here are seven browser add-ons that are polished and powerful enough to be native features (and hopefully will be one day…). 1. Checker Plus for Gmail (Chrome, Edge) Checker Plus…

Gadgets David Nield

UK to Ban Big Tech Companies From ‘Discriminating’ Based on Political Views

The UK’s conservative government will ban technology companies from “discriminating” against particular political viewpoints, according to a press release about the country’s new proposed Online Safety Bill. The anti-censorship clause is just a minor part of a much larger draft bill, but will likely get attention from conservatives around the globe who believe their viewpoints…

Politics Matt Novak

The Realme 5G Is a Refreshingly Simple and Cheap 5G Phone

It’s not very flashy, and it doesn’t have a huge tagline emblazoned on its back like its more expensive sibling, but the Realme 8 5G is the kind of simple and affordable phone we could use more of in the U.S. The Realme 8 5G starts at 200 pounds (around $285) for 4GB of RAM…

Reviews Sam Rutherford

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Matter Is a New Smart Home Standard to Make Apple, Google, and Amazon Devices Work Together

Apple, Amazon, and Google rarely have a reason to work together, but the companies are teaming up for a new smart home standard, now called Matter, that will make it easier for you to buy devices that work seamlessly together without thinking about it. The Matter branding, which emerged from what was formerly known as…

Gadgets Florence Ion

Count Chocula, Frankenberry, More Join Forces and Now Breakfast Is Doomed

The day we all feared has arrived. The monsters of the cereal aisle, who had been content menacing the breakfasts of children for decades, have finally realized they are stronger together. Count Chocula, Boo Berry, Frankenberry, Frute Brute, and Yummy Mummy have formed the Monster Cereal Avengers and god help us all. The new General…

Toys & Collectibles Rob Bricken

Google, You Should Already Know How People Feel About Wear OS

Google I/O is a little more than a week away and it appears the company is sending out surveys to Wear OS users. Why? To ask them how satisfied they are with their smartwatches. If you hear a strange sound in the distance, it’s not the sound of cicadas rising from their 17-year slumber. It’s…

Tech News Victoria Song

Samsung and Google Will Work Together to Make Android Smartwatches Good

Here Are All the Big New Features Coming in Android 12

Google Is Bringing Digital Car Keys to Android 12

Now You Don’t Have to Worry About Losing Your Chromecast Remote

Google Chrome Will Soon Fix Compromised Passwords for You With One Click

The New Era of iMacs Brings the M1 Chip, a Pop of Color, and a Camera That Does the Lord’s Work

How to Watch the Google I/O 2021 Keynote Today

Overworking Is a Major Killer Worldwide, WHO Study Finds

One of Waymo’s Autonomous Taxis Got Stumped by Traffic Cones and Fled Its Fleshy Overlords

Here’s What to Expect From Google I/O

Google Cloud Teams up With SpaceX in Satellite Internet Connectivity Deal

Google Docs Update May ‘Unilaterally Kill’ Some Chrome Extensions, Researcher Warns

Amazon’s Echo Show 8 Will Now Follow You As You Move

My Kingdom for an Android Tablet That Doubles As a Portable Monitor

7 Gmail Browser Extensions That Are So Good They Should Be Native Features

UK to Ban Big Tech Companies From ‘Discriminating’ Based on Political Views

The Realme 5G Is a Refreshingly Simple and Cheap 5G Phone

Matter Is a New Smart Home Standard to Make Apple, Google, and Amazon Devices Work Together

Count Chocula, Frankenberry, More Join Forces and Now Breakfast Is Doomed

Google, You Should Already Know How People Feel About Wear OS

Deadpool Will Deface ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Classics for a New Secret Lair

Apple’s Siri Isn’t Just Going to Use One Chatbot. It’s Going to Use All of Them

Why ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Is the Key to the Rest of the Series

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready

INIU Brings Another Power Bank to the Spring Sale as SnapGo Keychain Portable Charger Drops to Its Lowest Price

Attorney Hit With Historic Fine for Citing AI-Generated Cases

Travelers Experiencing the Longest Security Lines in TSA History

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

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