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Google search can now show multiple quick answers to your questions w/ multifaceted featured snippets

Ben Schoon Feb 28 2018 - 10:55 am PT

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Google’s featured snippets are an incredibly handy way to get information quickly, and they’re just one of many things that make Google search so great. Today, Google is improving on that feature in a big way with the introduction of multifaceted featured snippets.

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Only two Android brands score reasonably well in analysis of security updates

Ben Lovejoy Feb 28 2018 - 6:19 am PT

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An analysis of security updates for different smartphone brands reveals the safest brands to buy, and it doesn’t make for great reading.

Only two Android brands managed halfway decent ratings, with many big brands being rated poorly …

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Google and Facebook a duopoly with huge power for good and evil, says Obama

Ben Lovejoy Feb 28 2018 - 4:02 am PT

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Former President Barack Obama has described Google and Facebook as a duopoly that has huge power for both good and evil.

The remarks were made in a private speech from which the media were barred, and which attendees had to agree not to record or report …

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Incipio launches a carrying case and a tripod mountable case for Google Clips

Justin Duino Feb 27 2018 - 12:29 pm PT

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With Google Clips now on sale, it should come as no surprise that companies are already releasing accessories for the smart camera.

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Google Clips is now available for all, shipping now from Google, Best Buy, B&H, Verizon

Justin Duino Feb 27 2018 - 11:25 am PT

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After briefly being available on the Google Store a few weeks ago, Google has officially put Google Clips for sale. You can now purchase the smart camera from some retailers.

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Google’s Flutter SDK for Android and iOS apps now available in beta [Video]

Ben Schoon Feb 27 2018 - 8:25 am PT

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Google’s MWC hasn’t involved any new hardware releases directly from the company, but we have seen a bunch of its initiatives progressing. Today, the company has officially announced the first beta SDK for its Flutter framework, designed to create fast, cross-platform mobile apps.

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Google has removed 43% of over 2 million ‘right to be forgotten’ URL takedown requests

Ben Schoon Feb 27 2018 - 6:31 am PT

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If you’ll recall, back in 2014 Google was handed a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union that required the company to listen to takedown requests of URLs to abide by the “right to be forgotten.” After three years, the company has just revealed some numbers on the topic.

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How to customize homescreen widgets on Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL

Justin Duino Feb 26 2018 - 6:22 pm PT

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One of the best aspects of Android is its ability to place widgets from your favorite apps on your homescreens. Here’s how to customize the homescreen widgets on your Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL…

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Google’s ‘Word Coach’ is a fun way to expand your vocabulary right from search results

Ben Schoon Feb 26 2018 - 7:42 am PT

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Google search is full of dozens of clever little games and tools, and odds are you won’t ever find all of them. However, the company has recently launched a new one you might be interested in trying out, “Word Coach.”

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Europe wants to force US tech giants like Google to hand over electronic evidence across borders

Ben Lovejoy Feb 26 2018 - 5:14 am PT

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The European Union wants to be able to force US tech giants like Apple, Google and Microsoft to hand over electronic evidence across borders when investigating serious crimes. The proposed law would apply to any company that does business within Europe, no matter where its data centers are based.

Tech firms argue that such cross-border arrangements would ‘undermine consumer trust in cloud services’ …

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How to apply for the Google I/O 2018 lottery

Justin Duino Feb 22 2018 - 12:24 pm PT

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With Google I/O 2018 fast approaching, it’s now time to apply for a ticket if you want to attend the developer conference. Thankfully, the application process is straightforward, but it does require you to place a $1,150 (or $375 for academic) hold on your credit or debit card. Here’s how to apply…

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Are Google’s ‘Reply’ smart responses useful to you, or are they impersonal? [Poll]

Justin Duino Feb 21 2018 - 6:06 pm PT

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For some time now, Google has been adding quick responses to its apps such as Gmail and Allo. But a new app out of Google’s Area 120 called Reply brings smart quick responses to all of your favorite messaging apps.

In your opinion, are quick responses like those created by Reply a useful tool or just a tactic for lazy messaging?

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Do you use your Android phone as a digital wallet? [Poll]

Justin Duino Feb 20 2018 - 6:28 pm PT

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Today, Google officially started to roll out Google Pay, the replacement for Android Pay. This app works as a digital wallet, allowing users to make purchases using NFC on their phone. While more and more retailers now accept this form of payment, adoption just isn’t that high in the US.

Are you someone who uses a digital wallet on their Android device to make transactions?

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How to find stores that accept Google Pay

Justin Duino Feb 20 2018 - 3:57 pm PT

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The idea of using our phones as a digital wallet is fantastic, but it can be hard to find retailers that accept it. Thankfully, Google has added a card to the redesigned Google Pay app that helps you find nearby stores that let you use your phone at checkout.

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Reply, Area 120’s smart quick response application, is available to download

Justin Duino Feb 20 2018 - 2:24 pm PT

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Earlier this month, Area 120, Google’s in-house incubator, sent out an email asking for beta testers for a new app called ‘Reply.’ Now, just a week later, the smart quick response app’s APK has leaked online for all to enjoy…

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Google Home Max’s silicone pad is also leaving marks on wood, in at least one case [Update]

Justin Duino Feb 20 2018 - 1:51 pm PT

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Last week, customers who purchased Apple’s HomePod were rightfully upset to find out that the speaker’s silicone feet left white marks on wood surfaces. Now, it looks like there’s at least one case of the Home Max’s silicone pad leaving a similar mark…

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Even black-out drunk, the Pixel 2 takes some great low-light portrait shots

Justin Duino Feb 19 2018 - 11:42 am PT

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Over the weekend, Moya Lothian-McLean on Twitter might have had a little too much to drink before heading out to grab something to eat. During her travels, despite not remembering any of it, she (reportedly, who knows what’s true and not on the internet?) managed to take a pretty impressive looking photoshoot using her Pixel 2 XL while at a kebab restaurant…

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Has your Google Pixel 2/XL experienced any issues after the February update? [Poll]

Justin Duino Feb 16 2018 - 5:51 pm PT

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The February security update has been out for almost half a month now, and there are countless reports of Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL users experiencing issues since installing it.

Is your Google Pixel 2 having issues after updating to the latest security patch?

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How to get the Google Images ‘view image’ button back in Firefox

Justin Duino Feb 16 2018 - 10:01 am PT

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Google recently removed the convenient ‘view image’ button in Images, but thankfully there’s a Firefox extension that brings it back. Here’s how it all works…

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How to get the Google Images ‘view image’ button back in Chrome

Justin Duino Feb 16 2018 - 10:00 am PT

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Google recently removed the convenient ‘view image’ button in Images, but thankfully there’s a Chrome extension that brings it back. Here’s how it all works…

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Google is testing a system that makes it easier for 911 operators to locate you in emergencies

Ben Schoon Feb 16 2018 - 9:28 am PT

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As much as the technology on our phones has changed over the years, the importance of 911 hasn’t. However, with the new tech, the service has only gotten better, but it still has some problems with smartphones. Specifically, with locations being sent to emergency services by carriers. Now, Google is working on a system that makes this process a bit easier…

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How to automatically disable autoplaying videos on Google Chrome

Justin Duino Feb 15 2018 - 4:45 pm PT

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Have you ever been scrolling down a website and randomly had a video start playing in the background? On top of being annoying, these typically consume more data and battery. Thankfully, there are ways to automatically stop these videos from playing in Google Chrome. Here’s how…

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Get a free month of Project Fi service when you buy and activate a new phone

Justin Duino Feb 15 2018 - 4:06 pm PT

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In its latest promotion, Project Fi is giving away a free month of service to new customers who purchase a select phone through the wireless carrier…

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‘Reply’ adds smart response functionality to messaging apps, created by Google’s Area 120

Justin Duino Feb 13 2018 - 2:43 pm PT

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Some of Google’s apps like Hangouts let you quickly send a response right from its notification. A new app created by Google’s Area 120 incubator called ‘Reply,’ is currently in beta and gives you smart reply options for most messaging services…

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