If you own Google's flagship TV Streamer, it's time to check for an update, but you might want to temper your expectations. A new software build is now rolling out, but after a five-month wait for a new release, this latest update delivers a security patch that is already more than two months out of … [Read more...] about Your Google TV Streamer is getting an update, but don’t get too excited
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Google Search is getting a new ‘Sponsored results’ label and a hide button
Google Search is the company's most important and widely used product, and even small visual changes can have a big impact on the user experience. In a new blog post, Google has announced an update to how it displays ads on the search results page, introducing a clearer label and, more importantly, … [Read more...] about Google Search is getting a new ‘Sponsored results’ label and a hide button
The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
Now that the dust has settled from the announcements at last month's Snapdragon Summit, we're left with two solid facts: the Android and ChromeOS merger is real, and it's coming next year. But beneath those confirmations lies a massive, convoluted branding problem that Google now has to solve. For … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
Google’s premium TV Streamer is on sale, and here’s why it might be for you
We've talked extensively about the fantastic value that Walmart's Onn Google TV streaming devices offer. From the powerful Onn 4K Pro to the new 4K Plus, these budget-friendly streamers have truly nailed it, delivering a premium Google TV experience for a fraction of the price. But what if you still … [Read more...] about Google’s premium TV Streamer is on sale, and here’s why it might be for you
The Pixel Watch 4 isn’t just repairable, it’s the new gold standard for smartwatches
When Google first announced that the Pixel Watch 4 was designed to be serviceable, we were optimistic but cautious. After all, "repairable" can mean a lot of things. But after an incredibly detailed new video teardown from the experts at iFixit, it’s official: Google didn't just make a repairable … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch 4 isn’t just repairable, it’s the new gold standard for smartwatches
Samsung XR headset leak points to a display that’s sharper than the Apple Vision Pro
After months of teases at events like Google I/O and MWC, followed by a rumored October 21st launch date, we finally have our best look yet at the hardware powering Samsung's first Android XR headset. A new leak from Android Headlines has detailed the core specs of the "Project Moohan" device, and … [Read more...] about Samsung XR headset leak points to a display that’s sharper than the Apple Vision Pro
Google says a smarter, Gemini-powered Nest Hub is the future
For the past couple of years, it’s felt like Google's smart display lineup has been in a drought. With the last Nest Hub refresh happening in 2021 and the Pixel Tablet's recent discontinuation, the question on everyone's mind has been a simple one: is the Nest Hub donezo? After months and months of … [Read more...] about Google says a smarter, Gemini-powered Nest Hub is the future
Google just made its AI coding agent, Jules, way more useful for developers
Jules, Google's AI-powered coding agent, has been a powerful tool for developers, helping with everything from generating code and fixing bugs to writing tests and improving performance. But until now, using it meant working primarily through its dedicated website or a GitHub interface. In a step … [Read more...] about Google just made its AI coding agent, Jules, way more useful for developers
This new TSA-friendly Anker power bank can charge two laptops and a phone at once
After first being unveiled at IFA 2025 last month, Anker's most powerful portable battery is now officially available for purchase. The new Anker Prime Power Bank (26k, 300W) is a true powerhouse designed for travelers or anyone like me with multiple power-hungry devices. And to celebrate the … [Read more...] about This new TSA-friendly Anker power bank can charge two laptops and a phone at once
I was ready to buy a Kindle until I saw TCL’s new 8-inch NXTPAPER tablet
Over the last several years, I've done almost all of my reading on my phone. It’s convenient, sure, but it's far from an ideal experience. That’s why I’ve recently found myself seriously considering a dedicated e-reader, with the Kindle Paperwhite sitting at the top of my list as the standard, go-to … [Read more...] about I was ready to buy a Kindle until I saw TCL’s new 8-inch NXTPAPER tablet
It’s official: Google says the Android and ChromeOS merger is coming ‘next year’
The Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit has been a whirlwind of information this week, and surprisingly, some of the biggest news has nothing to do with phones. Just a couple of days after we heard from both Google’s Rick Osterloh and Qualcomm’s own CEO that the Android and ChromeOS merger was real, but we … [Read more...] about It’s official: Google says the Android and ChromeOS merger is coming ‘next year’
The best compact Android tablet you can buy just dropped back to its lowest price
For years, the market for small Android tablets has been a sea of compromise, generally forcing you to choose between a portable size and high-end, flagship-level performance. But every once in a while, a device comes along that completely switches things up. That device is the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen … [Read more...] about The best compact Android tablet you can buy just dropped back to its lowest price
