Earlier this month, we highlighted one of the Pixel 10's biggest and most baffling flaws: its shockingly poor GPU performance. Benchmarks showed the new Tensor G5's graphics capabilities lagging not just behind current flagships, but even behind two-year-old Android phones. It was a massive … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10’s bad GPU benchmark scores might just be outdated drivers
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A new Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ just appeared with a decidedly ‘Made By Google’ feature
The discovery of 'Tanjiro'—the reference board for a new generation of MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered Chromebook tablets—was already easily one of the most exciting ChromeOS developments of the year. As a baseboard, we knew it was only a matter of time before the first real-world devices began to … [Read more...] about A new Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ just appeared with a decidedly ‘Made By Google’ feature
The fastest-growing premium smartphone brand in the world is Pixel
It has been a long road for Google's Pixel phones, but after years of finding its stride, it looks like the company's hardware strategy is starting to pay off in a huge way. According to new data from the analysts at Counterpoint Research, Google Pixel was the fastest-growing premium smartphone … [Read more...] about The fastest-growing premium smartphone brand in the world is Pixel
Google’s September Pixel Drop brings a visual refresh and smarter earbuds
The latest quarterly Pixel Feature Drop is here, and the September update is a big one, especially for owners of slightly older Pixel phones and the Pixel Buds Pro 2. This drop delivers on some of the key promises from last month's Made by Google event, bringing a splashy visual refresh to more … [Read more...] about Google’s September Pixel Drop brings a visual refresh and smarter earbuds
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a fantastic phone, it just wasn’t made for me
After the unboxing and the initial excitement of a new flagship Pixel 10 review period, I’ve now spent about a week with the Pixel 10 Pro XL as my primary device. And in that time, I’ve come to a strange and unexpected conclusion: I don't think these phones from Google are made for people like me at … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a fantastic phone, it just wasn’t made for me
The Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 comes with a shockingly weak GPU on paper
With every new Pixel launch, there's a huge amount of excitement around what the latest generation of the Tensor chip will bring to the table. This year, with the move to TSMC for fabrication, hopes were high for the new Tensor G5 in the Pixel 10 series. And while it delivers on many of its AI … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 comes with a shockingly weak GPU on paper
The Pixel 10 will actively manage your battery life, whether you like it or not
One of the less-discussed but more impactful new features of the Pixel 10 series is something Google calls "Battery Health Assistance." First introduced on the Pixel 9a, this software feature is designed to prolong the life of your phone's battery by actively managing its charging speed and capacity … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 will actively manage your battery life, whether you like it or not
Google Pixel 10/Pro/Pro XL unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
The day is finally here! The new Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL have landed at the office, and we've spent some time getting them out of the box for our latest video. While our full reviews are still on the way, we wanted to share our first impressions and, more importantly, … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 10/Pro/Pro XL unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Everything Google announced at the fun-filled Made by Google 2025 event
At their Made by Google 2025 showcase in New York yesterday, Google unveiled their latest hardware lineup with a big dose of personality. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the event generally felt less like a stiff, rehearsed keynote and more like a talk show - although there were still a few cringey moments. … [Read more...] about Everything Google announced at the fun-filled Made by Google 2025 event
I’m impressed that Google didn’t shy away from the Magsafe-Pixelsnap similarities
Amidst all the celebrity appearances and new hardware at yesterday's Made by Google event, one of the most exciting announcements for me was the official debut of Pixelsnap on the new Pixel 10 series. I've been waiting for native, magnetic, Qi2 charging on a Pixel basically since Apple debuted this … [Read more...] about I’m impressed that Google didn’t shy away from the Magsafe-Pixelsnap similarities
Made by Google 2025 event: how to watch and what to expect
After months of leaks, speculation, and some wild last-minute marketing, the Made by Google 2025 event is set to kick off in just a couple of hours. The main event begins today, Wednesday, August 20th, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most unique hardware launches Google … [Read more...] about Made by Google 2025 event: how to watch and what to expect
Google teases a few surprises at the Pixel 10 launch event, but I’m not buying
The Made by Google 2025 event is finally here, and in just a few short hours, we'll see the official unveiling of the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and more. The hype is a tad different this time around, especially with the new, star-studded event format hosted by Jimmy Fallon. In one of the final teaser … [Read more...] about Google teases a few surprises at the Pixel 10 launch event, but I’m not buying
