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Here’s a real-life look at the Pixel Tablet, including new coral color [Gallery]
Google Design is exhibiting at Milan Design Week 2023 with “Shaped by Water.” That installation also happens to include a table of Google products, including the unreleased Pixel Tablet in a new coral color.
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Presentations are a big part of video calling, and Google Meet is now letting users co-present Google Slides with support for multiple people.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola officially teases new Razr foldable [Video]
While Google’s Pixel Fold will be the next big release in the foldable world, it’s not the only one on the horizon. Motorola is also set to unveil a new Razr foldable (or two) in June, and this week the company has officially teased its 2023 release for the first time.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7 long-term review: Basking in budget brilliance [Video]
The Pixel 7 Pro is arguably the best Made by Google device to date, but where does that leave the Pixel 7? Here are our long-term thoughts six months after launch.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Acer Chromebook Spin 513 hits $465 all-time low, TCL 10L Android smartphone $150, more
All of the weekend’s best discounts are now on tap for this fine Friday afternoon, all courtesy of 9to5Toys. Leading the way, Acer’s Chromebook Spin 513 hits the $465 all-time low to join this Philips Hue refurb sale at Woot that starts from $18. Plus, TCL’s 10L Android Smartphone is worth a look at $150. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Googlers say Bard AI is ‘useless,’ ethics teams told ‘not to get in the way’
Google’s Bard AI arrived late to the game after OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by storm and had its tech quickly integrated into Microsoft Bing and other products. Now, a new report cites Google employees who feel that the company’s rush to deliver on AI has led to ignoring ethics concerns, all while Bard itself is considered “worse than useless.”
Expand Expanding CloseTelegram adds shared chat folders, improved bots
For users who find themselves using Telegram for work, the company is adding a shared folders feature to fix a lot of the invitation woes that exist, specifically, across multiple channels.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart’s website will now show you which stores have its Google TV dongle
The launch of Walmart’s new, unexpected Google TV streamer has been a bit messy, to say the least. After suddenly appearing on the retailer’s website last week, Walmart will now show you which stores have the new Google TV dongle in stock, even though it hasn’t officially launched yet.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV rolling out improved picture quality for some, ‘major update’ for Apple TV
Google’s YouTube TV is rolling out several updates, including improvements to picture quality and a “major” update for Apple TV users.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 tipped to upgrade to faster Exynos W980 chip
Smartwatches for Android spent years stuck on inadequate chips, but things are finally turning around following the arrival of Wear OS 3. Now, with its upcoming Galaxy Watch 6, Samsung is apparently set to debut a new Exynos W980 chipset.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Fold leak details full specs, free Pixel Watch perk, more
There have been quite a few leaks for the Pixel Fold over the past week. Thanks to Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech, we now have all of the detailed specs for the Pixel Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Bard can now write, debug, and explain code
Following math and logic enhancements last month, Google has updated Bard to generate code, as well as debug and explain it. The company says this can “help you by offering new ways to write code, create test cases, or update APIs.”
Expand Expanding CloseHumane demos combadge-like wearable with projected screen [Gallery]
After various teasers, Humane today finally revealed its product. Ex-Apple designer Imran Chaudhri demoed the combadge-like (in Star Trek parlance) device at the TED 2023 conference.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7a leak points to Face Unlock support
With the Google Pixel 7a moving ever closer to launch, the leak cycle for the mid-range phone has been ramping up. The latest leak seems to indicate that the Pixel 7a will be Google’s first affordable phone with Face Unlock.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube tests removing the long list of playlists in your Library on Android, iOS
YouTube’s Library tab has remained mostly the same over the years, but it’s now dropping the long list of playlists for a carousel that shortens the page on mobile.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 QPR3 ever so slightly redesigns 3-button navigation on Pixel
There are only a handful of changes in Android 13 QPR3, but a surprising one in Beta 3 today tweaks the design of 3-button navigation.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3 to Pixel
While Android 14 is now in public preview, the Android 13 QPR3 preview continues with Beta 3 today.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to search for pictures of yourself in Google Photos
One of the best things about Google Photos is the robust search feature. Consequently, searching for and finding images of yourself is incredibly easy – here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant will stop speaking after turning on smart home devices
In 2019, Google made it so that turning on/off a light via voice command would not be accompanied by a verbal Assistant response, and this is now applying to other smart home devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle DeepMind is now the company’s combined AI team
DeepMind is regarded to be one of the top machine learning and artificial intelligence research labs. After being an Alphabet company for the past several years, it’s now being folded in to form “Google DeepMind.”
Expand Expanding CloseMarch Google System Updates: Wallet loyalty card tweaks, more [Updated]
Google System Updates for March 2023 give you more control over the loyalty/rewards cards in your Google Wallet, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Google Nest WiFi 6E Pro systems from $250, Chromecast with Google TV (HD) $20, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by rare Amazon discounts on Google Nest WiFi 6E Pro systems from $250. You can also score the best price of the year on the latest Chromecast with Google TV (HD) at $20 to go alongside this collection of Anker GaNPrime chargers from $48. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S22 phones get ‘re-newed’ starting at $619
If you’re due for a new smartphone and looking for a discount, Samsung is about to start selling its Galaxy S22 series at a discount with refurbished devices through its “re-newed” program.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s next Bard update brings ‘more variety’ to drafts
Google is rolling out a new update to its Bard AI experiment this week that will expand on one of the platform’s unique aspects in “drafts.”
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