Google Assistant takes a step back, but you can revert to it. Gemini is the default assistant for the Pixel 9 line. However, users will have the option of reverting to the legacy Assistant at any point. Those who purchase a Pixel 9 Pro device will also be able to...

Forget Google Assistant, Gemini is the new default assistant for the Pixel 9 line

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

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The Made By Google event usually occurs in October.

Google Reveals Its AI Smartphone Early at Made for Google Launch Event — And Beats Apple to the Starting Line

On Aug. 5, a federal judge ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in search, violating the antitrust laws. While Google remains the biggest name in search, it's not the only player in the game. There are several other search engines to try that have advantages over Google, like more...

Tired of Google? Try These 5 Other Search Engines Instead

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Google Shows AI Phone Chatbot Powered by Gemini

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the largest model in Google's new lineup, measuring a sizeable 6.8 inches diagonally. It's packed with the latest, greatest tech Google has to offer, but it has stiff competition in the big phone arena. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra also measures 6.8 inches and is one of the best phones we've reviewed this year. So how do these two premium handsets compare? Let's take a closer look at the specs.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Specs vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Big Phone Battle

If you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to transfer money in the last six years, you may be eligible for a $2,500 payout. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a Payout. How to Submit a $2,500 Settlement Claim

Every TV has a bunch of settings to adjust the picture quality. While changing your TV's picture mode can do a ton in getting it to look its best, there's one feature that deserves special attention. It's called "Sharpness" and while that seems straightforward, it's actually not doing what you'd think. Believe it or not, turning this setting down can actually improve your TV's image.

Change This One Setting to Improve Your TV's Picture

Google is sharpening its health-feature teeth to catch more than everyday wellness and irregular heartbeats. At the company's Made by Google event on Tuesday, it announced Loss of Pulse Detection, a new feature for Pixel Watch 3 that can sense when the wearer is experiencing a loss of pulse. Having...

Google Intensifies Health Tracking With 'Loss of Pulse Detection'

Gas, water bills and energy prices are high and climbing higher. This summer has been the hottest on record for many cities across the US, and these scorching temperatures and heat waves are causing many to run to their thermostats to seek relief. Increased air conditioning usage can hammer folks with lofty cooling costs this time of year, which may have you wondering how you can cool down without wrecking your monthly spending. When you're renting, it isn't always possible to implement major cost-saving and energy-conserving changes, like weatherstripping or buying new Energy Star appliances. Chances are that you're not allowed to undertake big projects as an apartment dweller since even small tweaks could result in a lease violation.

10 Tips to Lower Your Utility Costs as a Renter

Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Hands-On

It's been more than a full week since the first round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments went out, but the next round will be hitting bank accounts this week. SSDI is paid on the same day as Social Security payments, and if you're not sure when you're supposed to get yours, we'll detail the full payment schedule for the month of August below. If you still haven't received your July SSDI check, here's what you can do.

Social Security Disability Insurance August 2024: Here's When You'll Get Your Check

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Pixel Watch 3: Two Sizes, More Running Features

Summer is soon coming to an end but that doesn't mean the heat is stopping just yet. It's important to keep yourself cool during hot and humid days. Most buildings and offices have air conditioning, but what about when you're on the go? You can get yourself a portable fan that you can take with you on all of your adventures on the cheap. Right now, QVC is slashing over $20 off this Air Innovations 3-in-1 fan, bringing the cost down to just $38. And there's tons of colors to chose from, so you can pick what fits your style best.

Stay Cool Wherever You Go With Almost 40% Off This 3-in-1 Portable Fan

Tuesday was the day we knew, thanks to teasers and leaks, that we were getting new Google hardware -- phones and probably wearables, including headphones. But 20 minutes into the company's Made by Google event, there was no sign of the new Pixels anywhere. Instead, we'd seen three of the...

Google's Pixel 9 Launch Event Was a Great Ad for Rival Android Phones

After years of using a Google Pixel, I recently switched to a Samsung phone. This step wasn't easy, though—I had to part with my trusty Pixel and its clean, user-friendly interface. So, what prompted me to switch? Below are the reasons. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY. 1 Tons of...

Why I Switched to a Samsung Phone After Using a Google Pixel for Years

One of generative AI's most useful (and needed) applications is enhancing voice assistants, which have remained relatively unchanged for years. For that reason, Google is making several upgrades to its voice assistant experience with the help of Gemini. At the company's Made by Google event on Tuesday, Google made Gemini...

Gemini Live is finally available. Here's how you can access it (and why you'll want to)

At the Made By Google Pixel launch event, the company unveiled its next lineup of premium smartphones in the Pixel 9 series, a new Pixel 9 Pro Fold foldable and the Pixel Watch 3. But even with new hardware, generative AI still stole the show with new features that are native on the new phones and will be available on other handsets -- including in a new subscription-based premium service.

Pixel 9, Gemini AI and More: Everything Google Announced at Its Pixel Event

At today’s Made By Google Event, Google unveiled new AI integration to Android OS that lets users accomplish tasks just by talking. Google is one of the companies at the forefront of pushing AI into the casual tech user’s daily life. At today’s event, Google heavily featured new updates to Gemini that allows users to complete tasks conversationally.

Google’s Goal to Make Gemini AI ‘Helpful for Everyone’ Is Ambitious

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Why Gemini Isn't Just Google Assistant 2.0

For most people, researching a subject for school or work-related duties -- or simply learning more about a given topic -- typically entails poring over numerous...

Why Gemini Isn't Just Google Assistant 2.0

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