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Google's Pixel Watch 2 falls to a new low of $300
Google's Pixel Watch 2 just came out in October but we're already seeing the first substantial discount.
Google is reportedly pushing the launch of its Gemini AI to 2024
A new report by The Information says Google has pushed back the launch of its next-gen AI, Gemini. The company was reportedly planning to introduce the new foundational model in events scheduled for next week, but has quietly delayed it until January after finding it needed to work on its responses to non-English queries.
Google’s new AI experiment composes abstract musical clips inspired by instruments
Google’s new generative AI experiment lets you create music “inspired by” over 100 instruments worldwide. It will spit out a 20-second sound clip as a starting point to compose soundscapes that may or may not include the instrument you entered.
Inside the 'arms race' between YouTube and ad blockers
YouTube's dramatic content gatekeeping decisions of late have a long history behind them, and there's an equally long history of these defenses being bypassed.
Google's latest Android update includes AI-created image descriptions and animations for voice messages
Google has rolled out a trio of updates for Android, Wear OS and Google TV, bringing new features like AI image descriptions, redesigned Emoji stickers and a spate of free TV channels. All told, the updates bring 11 features, some more noteworthy than others.
Google Messages now lets you choose your own chat bubble colors
Google is rolling out a number of updates for Messages, including the option to customize the color of chat bubbles.
Google won't block news links in Canada after all
Google has reportedly backed down from its threat to block news links in Canada after reaching a deal with the government.
Google's new domains can really put a price on a .meme
Nyan Cat and Grumpy Cat already have dedicated websites.
PSA: Your inactive Google account could be deleted on December 1
Do you have a Google account you haven't checked for awhile but want to keep? You'd better log in soon before it gets purged.
Google's first geothermal energy project is up and running
Google says a geothermal energy project that can produce clean electricity around the clock is up and running. The company aims to run its data centers and offices entirely on carbon-free energy by 2050.
Google is investigating a Drive issue that causes files to go missing
Google has acknowledged an issue with files and folders going missing from Drive and stated that it appears to be caused by the Drive for Desktop app
Google's Bard AI chatbot is getting better at understanding YouTube videos
Google has announced that it has expanded the capabilities of Bard's YouTube extension so that when it's enabled, the generative AI can "understand some video content."
Android 14: Google's release dates, new features and everything else you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about Android 14, and all the new features it brings.
Google Meet's hand raise feature just got a lot more real
The new tool might feel a bit reminiscent of your school days.
Spotify reportedly struck a special deal with Google that let it skip Play Store fees
As part of the same deal, Spotify paid Google just four percent commission if users signed up for the service through Google, far less than most other apps which typically pay 15 percent for subscriptions through the Google Play Store.
What is RCS and how is it different from SMS and iMessage?
This week, Apple announced it would offer RCS support starting in 2024. Here's what that means for the future of chat between iOS and Android devices.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are up to $200 off in a Google Black Friday deal
We consider Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro the best Android phones for most people, and right now both handsets are on sale for the lowest prices we've seen ahead of Black Friday.
Google's Nest Thermostat drops to $90 in a Black Friday deal
It's just short of its all-time low price.
YouTube's first AI-generated music tools can clone artist voices and turn hums into melodies
Musicians like John Legend and Troye Sivan are lending their voices.
Google's AI-powered search tool can help tackle your holiday shopping
Google is scaling up Search Generative Experience (SGE) for holiday shopping. The company announced Thursday that its AI-powered search bot can now spit out gift ideas, photorealistic images of product types and virtual try-ons of men’s tops.