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Google Assistant Changed Its White Noise Sound and People Are Pissed [Update: It's Fixed]

Even kids are noticing the change, and it's interrupting some users' sleep routines.

Florence Ion

1/18/22 5:30PM

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Google’s Ripping Some Features Out of Nest Speakers After Losing Patent Suit

You can no longer control audio as seamlessly as before.

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In the Future, Amazon's Ring Doorbell Might Use Biometric Data to Surveil Neighborhoods

The company has been awarded patents for using smell and skin texture to identify a "suspicious" person.

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These Are the Gadgets We're Giving This Year

Gizmodo's consumer tech team offers their holiday picks.

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Google Is Getting Everyone Ready for the Future of Smart Home Gadgets

The company wants to help third-party developers prep their devices to make sure everything works together.

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The HomePod Mini Gets a Burst of Color

Apple continues its color streak by introducing some vibrant new HomePod Minis.

Victoria Song

10/18/21 1:19PM

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Here's What the HomePod Needs to Actually Be Good

Walled gardens have no place within the smart home.

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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.

Florence Ion

10/11/21 6:40PM

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Google Maps Rolls Out ‘Eco-Friendly’ Routes

The update to the browser and app versions of Google Maps will show you more carbon-efficient routes.

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More Murder Hornet Nests Found in Washington State

Invasive murder hornets, also known as Asian giant hornets, are a threat to pollinating insects and human life.

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1,500 Murder Hornets Murdered in Washington State

First spotted in the U.S. in 2019, Asian giant hornets—you know, murder hornets—have become an ongoing problem.

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Wasps Are Building Fluorescent Nests, but Why?

Scientists were surprised to discover wasp nests glowing brightly under a UV flashlight.

Ed Cara

8/25/21 3:16PM

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The New Nest Doorbell Cam Is a Reminder That Nest Has Gone Fully Google

Google's cheaper doorbell security camera offers a lot for less, but you make some sacrifices for those savings.

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The Murder Hornets Are Back to Terrorize Us for Another Year

Washington state has confirmed the first report of a live murder hornet in the region this year.

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Birds Are Brazenly Stealing Hair Off Animals' Backs

In dozens of videos, birds were caught stealing hair from dogs, cats, humans, raccoons, and even a porcupine.

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Ring's Security Cameras Now Offer End-to-End Encryption, but You'll Have to Opt In

Battery-powered video doorbells and cameras don't support the new feature.

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Nest Update Will Make Google's Gadgets Work With New Smart Home Standard

Google is going all in with Matter, the new smart home standard the company has backed alongside Amazon, Apple, and…

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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.…

Florence Ion

5/18/21 8:00AM

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Google's New Nest Hub Is the Perfect Alarm Clock

Most of us have long since replaced a standalone alarm clock with a phone, but the new Google Nest Hub is the first…

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Apple: RIP HomePod. Long Live the HomePod Mini

Apple is reportedly discontinuing its original HomePod smart speaker as the company pivots focus to the HomePod mini,…

Alyse Stanley

3/12/21 11:51PM

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