Google's New Pixel Watch 3 Now Comes in Two Sizes

People wanted a bigger Pixel Watch, Google listened. Top of the list is the addition of a new size. Now, there is not only a 41 mm version but also a 45 mm version. Google Pixel Watch 3.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 41 words · Anthony Sanchez

Google's New Thermostat: Same Look, New Privacy Concerns

“The most innocuous situation is that Google would use the data to further hone its advertising. A real concern for any collected data, of course, is unintentional leakage or theft by hackers. The more data that is collected, the greater its value to hackers.” Google There could potentially be many unintended consequences if the Nest lets people know when youre home, observers say. “Pharmaceutical companies can see who is up late at night and target them in insomnia marketing ads....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Jodi Mason

Google's Pixel 7A: The Big Features I Want on the Rumored Phone

Is the Pixel 7A coming? However, I am hoping to see display upgrades in other areas. That’s one area where Samsung rarely has an issue, especially in theGalaxy S22 and S23 lineups. I’d also like to see a higher refresh rate on the Pixel 7A. The problem, though, is that high refresh rates are no longer reserved just for premium devices. Wireless charging Another feature missing from the Pixel 6A is wireless charging....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Austin Hernandez

Google's Pixel Fold Finally Revealed

After much speculation and many rumors, the Pixel Fold has finally been officially revealed. Google Google

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 16 words · Justin Knight

Google's Pixel Tablet Is $100 Less Without the Dock

It’s been a year since Google released thePixel Tablet, a clever new riff on Android tablets that included its own magnetically attaching speaker dock. Now, Google is selling the Pixel Tablet on its own without its clever magnetically charging speaker dock for $100 less. Google announced the lower-cost Pixel Tablet configuration on the same day Apple announced new iPads and only a week before Google’s developer and software-focusedI/O conference, where new versions of Android OS are expected....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Alex Jones

Google's Tantalizing Project Astra Is a Useful Panopticon

But is it worth the all the downsides? Google Is Google’s Project Astra really the future of computing, and can we even trust it? Do we want to? It’s right this time, but how can you be sure about next time?.Google Google’s Project Astra will give us a real, conversational AI like we see in the movies. It’s the kind of computing that sci-fi has always promised, but we’re not there yet....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Thomas Parrish

Google's vision for Android at CES 2022 promises one of Apple's best qualities

That’s Google’s plan, anyway. The main appeal for Android has always been choice. The good news is that Google seeks to smooth out some of those continuity wrinkles throughout the year. Some of these features might seem familiar to owners ofAppledevices. You’ll also be able to pair headphones to Google TV andAndroid TVOS devices. Digital car keys will support ultra wideband connectivity. But easily unlocking things isn’t just limited tophonesandlaptops....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Deborah Glenn

Google, Amazon, Microsoft unveil massive cybersecurity initiatives after White House meeting

Microsoft, Google and IBM are among the companies who have pledged to participate in the initiative. The effort will include helping to secure the supply chain and strengthening open-source security. Google also pledged to train 100,000 Americans in tech support and data analytics through its Google Career Certificate program. In addition, the company will train over 10 million Americans in basic to advanced digital skills by 2023. IBM also made a handful of announcements at the meeting....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Jeff Craig

Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Pledge AI Safety and Security at White House

They agreed to emphasize “safety, security and trust” when developing AI technologies. Chatbots, however, are prone to spitting outincorrect answersand sometimessources that don’t exist. What the AI companies are saying and doing Meta said it welcomed the White House agreement. Microsoft is a partner on Meta’s Llama 2. “Policymakers around the world are considering new laws for highly capable AI systems. Today’s commitments contribute specific and concrete practices to that ongoing discussion....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Susan Elliott

Google’s Historic Street View Offers a Window Into the Past

This lets you travel back 15 years in time, more or less. Or how about we imagine that Google Street View has been around for 50 years already. What kinds of things could we use it for? Photo © Getty Images “The nostalgic pleasure on its own is already such a great value.” Street View Street View is perhaps Google’s most impressive project so far. Apple has its own version of Street View, called Look around....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Anna Glover

Google’s Mandatory 2FA Shows the Power of Default Settings

People just dont seem to bother with anything that isnt on by default. In particular, the default encourages the use of even stronger two-factor methods like rig keys." What Is 2FA? Google Youve almost certainly used it already. This code is good for one use only, and expires after a short period. By forcing 2FA onto its users, Google isseriously upgrading their security. Google And it wont even be too much of a chore to use....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Laura Singh

Google’s New Passkey Support Lets You Sign In Without a Password

Your Google Accountno longer requires a passwordnow that Google is flipping the switch on passkey support. Google But don’t panicfor now, passkeys aren’t outright replacing your passwords ortwo-factor authentication. Passkey support is rolling out now for all Google Accounts across just about every platform that supports them. SEAN GLADWELL / Getty Images Google

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Emily Franklin

Google’s Pixel 6 AI Shows How Custom Chips Are the Future

Like Apple Silicon, Tensor uses custom-designed chips matched to the hardware. This looks like the beginning of a trend that may topple the mighty all-purpose chips of Qualcomm and Intel. Custom Silicon The advantages of custom chips are clear. Google Just compare Apples M1-based MacBooks to the previous Intel versions. These evolved in an environment where extreme efficiency was paramount, and it shows. But another part of the equation is that Apples chips and software are co-designed to complement one another....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Nicole George