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Thursday, April 18, 2024

• The best Android phones to buy in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
  I've tested every major Android phone released over the last year and curated the best picks from Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and more.
  
• Why Google's cheaper Pixel 8 is the real star of its Android phone lineup
  The entry-level Pixel 8 might not get the same attention that the Pixel 8 Pro does, but with its combination of specs and a low price, that really needs to change.
  

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

• The best laptop deals of 2024
  You can save hundreds of dollars on laptops suitable for study, entertainment, work, and travel from brands like Apple, Lenovo, HP, and more.
  

Friday, April 12, 2024

• Google is shutting down Google One VPN because 'people simply weren't using it'
  Google will continue to offer a VPN to users of its Google Fi wireless plan and to Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 owners.
  

Thursday, April 11, 2024

• The best camera phone of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
  We've tested dozens of phones over the past year and taken over 1,000 photos and videos. These are the best camera phones right now.
  

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

• Google Photos users will soon get the best AI editing tools on Pixel devices for free
  Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light, once only available to Pixel phone users, are coming to Google Photos so everyone can enjoy the power of AI editing.
  
• Google Chrome is getting a new security feature to address memory corruption
  The most popular web browser is getting a bump in security with the help of what Google's calling the V8 Sandbox.
  

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

• Google updates Gemini and Gemma on Vertex AI, and gives Imagen a text-to-live-image generator
  If you thought text-to-image generators were cool, you'll love this text-to-live-image generator.
  
• Google unveils Gemini Code Assist and I'm cautiously optimistic it will help programmers
  Announced at Google Next '24, Gemini Code Assist promises to simplify developers' lives. But can it live up to its promise?
  
• Google Workspace gets new generative AI features, including an AI-powered video creation app
  With Google Vids, you can collaboratively write, produce, and edit videos in one app with the help of AI.
  
• Google unveils new Gemini-powered security updates to Chronicle and Workspace
  At Google Cloud Next '24, Google said it's using natural language to make detecting and responding to threats easier for security teams.
  

Monday, April 8, 2024

• Google finally launches its Find My Device network. Here are the Android models that support it
  Google reportedly delayed its Find My Device network for Android devices until Apple updated iOS to prevent AirTags from exploiting it to track people.
  
• Want to watch the eclipse on April 8? Google has a free solution
  Starting right now on Google TV, you can watch live coverage of Monday's total solar eclipse. Take your pick from these local channels.
  

Saturday, April 6, 2024

• 5 ways to improve your Chrome browser's security (and why you should)
  If Chrome is your default browser, take these extra steps to secure and protect your data and activities before it's too late.
  

Friday, April 5, 2024

• Samsung blames Google Discover for One UI 6.1's touchscreen issues
  Some Galaxy S23 users had touchscreen issues after updating their phones to One UI 6.1, and now Samsung is blaming the Google Discover feed.
  
• Google Books and Scholar users beware: AI-generated nonsense is flooding search results
  The book and academic search engines are including titles produced entirely by ChatGPT. Here's how to identify them.
  

Thursday, April 4, 2024

• The new Google search powered by next-gen AI may be subscription-only
  Here's what you need to know about Google's next version of search, which could become part of its Google One premium product.
  
• Google Messages' satellite connectivity support could let you chat with anyone
  Google appears to be testing adding satellite messaging to Google Messages, letting you message anyone, according to strings in the app's latest beta APK.
  

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

• Google is deleting millions of users' search data from Incognito mode. Here's why it matters
  If you thought Incognito meant Google wasn't keeping tabs on your digital footsteps in Chrome, you were wrong. Fortunately, the company is righting that wrong.
  
• How much does that free phone from your mobile carrier really cost?
  If that smartphone offer sounds too good to be true, it might be - or it might not. How do you tell? Watch out for these seven gotchas that can drive your costs way up.