At Google's annual Made By Google event in Mountain View, California, the tech giant unveiled the latest Pixel hardware, like the Pixel 9 Series, the new Pixel 9 Fold, the Pixel Watch 3, and, most importantly (for me), the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Also: Everything announced at Made by Google...

Should you buy Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 or Apple's AirPods Pro 2? We break it down

With the arrival of Android 15, Google continues infusing AI into just about every layer of its tech stack, from the data center all the way to mobile devices. In this latest Android version officially launched today, Google has rebuilt its mobile operating system with its AI digital assistant at its core, to redefine what your phone can do.

Android 15's Gemini AI assistant can answer questions about anything on your screen

Android is a remarkably powerful, innovative mobile operating system that frequently leapfrogs Apple’s iOS in new technology support. That state-of-the-art functionality makes for a complex, sprawling operating system. At the surface level, the interface is simple enough for casual users who just want to text, make calls, and use Android apps, but hidden a layer or two deep in the interface are power-user-friendly settings and tools. You just need to know where to look.

24 Android Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most From Your Phone

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

Taking a screenshot on your Android phone is a quick and easy way to save what’s on your screen. Whether you want to remember a recipe, show a friend an error message, or keep a record of something important, knowing how to take a screenshot is very useful. This guide will walk you through the different methods to capture your screen on various Android devices, edit and share your screenshots, and even troubleshoot common issues.

How To Screenshot On Android

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If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

The Made by Google event on Tuesday showcased the company's latest products, including four new smartphones in the Pixel 9 series: the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. These smartphones range in price from $799 to $1,799, but if you preorder...

Get a free gift card when you buy a Google Pixel 9 phone at Best Buy or Amazon

Google has revealed its newest lineup of phones, the Pixel 9 series, which includes four new devices: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 Pro is Google's flagship phone this year and boasts some of the best specs ever seen on a Google device. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are virtually the same--the XL is just a little larger.

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 8 Pro: Which one should you buy?

When we brought our first Amazon Alexa device into our home almost 10 years ago, we were rightly concerned about having a device listening to everything that went on in our family room. We eventually grew more comfortable and knowledgeable about Alexa's listening limitations. Today, we have an Alexa in...

5 Amazon Alexa privacy settings you should change right away

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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 Google on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of Pixel phones, providing the maker of Android software a head start on the next iPhone in the race to bring more artificial-intelligence services to devices that have become people’s constant companions.The showcase held near Google’s Mountain View, California, headquarters took place two months earlier than when the company typically rolls out the next models in its Pixel phone line-up, which made its debut eight years ago.Although Pixel phones still represent a sliver of worldwide smartphone sides, they are still closely watched because they serve as Google’s platform for demonstrating the latest...

Google rolls out Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual as AI race with Apple heats up

Have you ever been on a phone call while looking frantically for pen and paper to take notes? Or tried holding your phone to your ear while typing into a notes app? You could benefit from automated call summaries -- and Google's latest AI now delivers exactly that. Also: Everything...

This simple (and actually useful) AI tool is my favorite new Pixel feature (it's in iOS 18, too)

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

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

As I raised one of Google's new Pixel 9 phones to snap a group photo, I saw an image of myself in augmented reality located in the same spot I was standing in just a second ago. This digital version of me was positioned right next to the person I was taking a photo of, as if we were standing alongside one another in real life.

Google's Pixel 9 Phones Have a Wild New AR Camera Feature

The Pixel 8 offers a flagship-level experience with Google's latest AI and machine learning features, all for under $700. Right now, you can buy one for as low as $499 on Amazon. With fast performance, amazing cameras, and Google's Actua display, it's one of the best smartphone deals available. Compared...

The Google Pixel 8 is the real star of the Android lineup, and it's currently $200 off

In the realm of messaging apps and services, it's pretty easy to get lost in a sea of the same. Just about every service claims to be the most secure, the most user-friendly, and the most private. But are they… really?. The team behind a new messaging app/service reached...

This new fully encrypted messenger app is serious about privacy

The redesigned iOS app features the same Aria AI chatbot that debuted on the Opera One desktop browser last year, and places the search bar at the bottom of the screen for easier one-handed navigation. The app also includes an immersive, color-adaptive UI, a clutter-free start page carousel, and “revamped...

Opera’s AI-focused One browser arrives on iPhone.

The Opera browser’s new mobile version for iPhone, dubbed Opera One for iOS, integrates artificial intelligence features like image generation and voice input, a free VPN for private browsing and other elements to offer a fresh alternative to pre-installed browsers on Apple devices like Safari, the company said Tuesday.

New Opera One browser for iOS brings AI with voice input, image generation

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Gemini to replace Google Assistant as Android's default - but you still have options

In a strategic maneuver to stay in the race with OpenAI and other AI innovators, Google has decided to integrate Gemini more deeply into its ecosystem,...

Gemini to replace Google Assistant as Android's default - but you still have options

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