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Tech that died in 2019: We bid farewell to…
2019 was the end of the line for products from Google, Microsoft, Samsung and others. We mourn the departed here.
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Buy a $79 Google Nest Hub, get two $35 Nest Minis for free at Target
Target has one heck of a last-minute deal for smart home shoppers. The retailer is giving away two Google Nest Minis when you buy a Google Nest Hub for $79.
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Awesome tech gifts that cost $50 or less
Please your friends and loved ones with these cool and affordable, tested and approved, tech-centric gifts.
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Google’s first ‘Pixel feature drop’ enhances Photos, Call Screen, Duo, RAM
Google is rolling out its first-ever 'Pixel feature drop," which includes enhancements to Photos, Call Screen, Duo, memory management, and more.
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Hallelujah! Google Keep notes and lists are finally coming to Google Assistant
After promising it for years, Google is finally bringing proper support for lists and notes to Google Assistant.
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PCWorld’s December Digital Magazine: Google’s latest hardware reviewed
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS.
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Google’s latest messaging service is basically DMs for Photos
Google is rolling out a new messaging service for sharing, liking, and commenting on photos inside the Photos app.
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Microsoft’s wireless Xbox One controller hits $45, adapter included
B&H is selling the Microsoft Xbox controller and wireless adapter for Windows 10 for $45.
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Google starts the countdown clock on Cloud Print, gives users a year to find an alternative
Google is killing yet another beloved service: Cloud Print.
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Disney+ ‘hack’ panic stresses why you need to use unique passwords
Disney+ accounts are already popping up on the Dark Web, driving home why you should be using unique passwords for every site and service.
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Twitch Studio, Twitch’s easy-peasy streaming software for beginners, hits open beta
Twitch Studio aims to make it easy for PC gamers to stream their gameplay to the world, and now, anybody can try it.
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Google’s Chrome OS 78 gives Chromebooks virtual desktops, click-to-call, and longer support spans
Google launches Chrome OS 78 with features like click-to-call and virtual desktops, and quietly adds several months to the lifespan of Chromebooks, too.
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Here’s why Google’s Fitbit purchase is worth every penny—even if we never get a Pixel Watch
Google's purchase of Fitbit may bring about a whole line of Made by Google wearables, but that's not the main draw here.
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The best Pixel 4 feature is coming to older phones—and it has nothing to do with the camera
Google has confirmed that the Pixel 4's Recorder app is coming to older Pixel phones.
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Infuse your TV with streaming smarts: Roku Express is on sale for $22
The Roku Express is a no-nonsense streaming box available at a no-nonsense price on Amazon right now.
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Why the next Google Pixel should be a program, not a phone
The Pixel 4 XL is a perfect encapsulation of Google’s strengths and weaknesses, and it might be time to shake things up.
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Grab an Xbox One wireless controller for 33% off
Amazon's selling Xbox One wireless controllers for $40, down from the usual $60.
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Try out the Google Pixel 4’s Recorder transcription tech now, on your own phone
Google's upcoming Recorder technology builds on its free Live Transcribe app for Android, which you can try out right now.
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Google Pixel 4: The 5 things you really need to know
Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL carry on in traditional form, with a few much-needed additions—like dual camera lenses (finally) and a next-gen Assistant. Here's what you need to know.
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Google Pixelbook Go: The 5 major things you need to know
From what it looks like to what's inside of it, here are the five things that define Google's new Chromebook, the Google Pixelbook Go.
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Google takes a second stab at Pixel Buds with a true wireless design
Google first Pixel earbuds were, well, pretty underwhelming. Coming in early 2020 for $179, the updated model will feature a true wireless design, and promise a better experience overall.
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Amazon’s superb Fire TV Stick 4K hits $35, its lowest price this year
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is $35, its lowest price this year.
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Ears on with Microsoft’s Surface Earbuds: Tapping the cloud for transcription and more
Microsoft's Surface Earbuds provide superior audio, transcribe your speech, and even, yes, talk to Cortana.
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Amazon Echo Frames: Hands-on first impressions
Alexa is moving out of the house to become a more mobile digital assistant.
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Microsoft wants you to help test its Project xCloud game streaming service
Offer includes free access to Gears 5, Halo 5, Killer Instinct, and Sea of Thieves if you sign up.
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Your smart device could have Alexa and Cortana and Spotify—and a whole lot more
Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify, and a host of others team up on the Voice Interoperability Initiative to allow multiple assistants, with multiple wake words, to live on a single connected device.
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Hands-on: Stadia’s cloud gaming feels impressive, but Google’s showing off the wrong games
After demoing Doom Eternal and Mortal Kombat 11 on Stadia during PAX, it's clear the platform works as (or better than) intended. That doesn't mean those are the types of games you'll want to use it for though.
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Google shows off Stadia streaming games: Cyberpunk 2077, Mortal Kombat 11, and more
Google revealed several more games coming to its Stadia game-streaming service at Gamescom 2019.
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Amazon is selling the awesome new Echo Show 5 for just $65 today
Amazon is selling the Echo Show 5 for $25 off right now.
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This 55-inch 4K HDR Smart TV may be refurbished, but it’s only $239 today
The refurbished TCL 55-inch 4K HDR Smart TV (55S401) is just $240 today at Walmart.
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Grab an Amazon Echo Dot and a TP-Link Smart Plug Mini for just $35 today
The Echo Dot is on sale for $30 today, but if you add an extra $5 Amazon will throw in a smart plug.
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Google Assistant can now remind other people to do things you don’t want to do
Google is rolling out a new Assistant feature called assignable reminders, which allows you to tell other people in your family to do things.
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If you bought an original Pixel, Google owes you $20—and maybe a lot more
Google has a settled a class-action lawsuit over microphone issues with the original Pixel—and you can get paid.
Opinion
Why the war on smartphone bezels is going too far
The war on smartphone bezels is going too far. As vendors shave off millimeters or even go edgeless, we're losing features and comfort along the way. But there's one phone that could save us.
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This 4K HDR smart TV with Amazon’s Fire streaming built-in is on sale for just $200
Best Buy is selling a 43-inch 4K HDR TV today for $200 with Amazon's Fire TV built-in.
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Woot! Grab a first-generation Amazon Echo Show for $70 instead of $230
Amazon deal site Woot is selling the first-generation Amazon Echo Show in black for $70 today.
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Google’s Chrome 76 arrives, blocking Flash in its entirety and stealthing incognito mode
Google's Chrome 76 begins shipping to users, taking the next step toward killing Flash and allowing incognito mode to be even stealthier.
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Google just revealed that you won’t have to touch the Pixel 4 to use or unlock it
Google has revealed that Pixel 4 will feature secure face unlock and the ability to control the screen by hand motions.
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Emoji are getting more inclusive on your iPhone and Android phone—even if you’re a vampire
Google and Apple have unveiled a preview of the new emoji coming to phones this fall.
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Amazon’s Alexa might be the first thing you see in a future version of Windows 10
Microsoft announces a new build in which third-party assistants like Amazon Alexa could be enabled on the Windows 10 lock screen. Sorry, Cortana.
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Google defends ‘critical’ language experts who listen to and transcribe your Assistant recordings
Responding to Assistant audio transcriptions leaked by an employee, Google says the practice is essential to product development.
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Amazon and Google declare truce, allow YouTube and Prime video streaming on each other’s devices
Google is finally allowing a native YouTube client to be installed on Amazon devices, as well as Prime Video streaming to Chromecast dongles.
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You can score a 40-inch 1080p TCL TV for an all-time-low price of $130 today
It doesn't have any smart TV software, but this "dumb" TV is available at a great price with enough ports to add the streaming box of your choice.
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Amazon is selling the 3rd-gen Echo Dot for 50% off ahead of Prime Day
Amazon's Echo Dot is just $25 right now.
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Amazon is selling a 32-inch 720p HDTV for $80 today
If you need a second TV in the house, this $80 32-inch 720p set is worth considering.
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Amazon Prime members can grab a 43-inch HD Toshiba Fire TV for just $180
Amazon is celebrating Prime Day early with an all-time low price on a 43-inch HD Fire TV.
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Google won’t be making its own Android or Chrome OS tablets any more
Google has confirmed that it won't be making tablets anymore, and the world is a happier place.
Opinion
Google’s RCS Chat for Android is the messaging service we should have gotten 5 years ago
Google claims that it is finally serious about brining RCS Chat to all Android phones, but I'll believe it when I see it.
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Five burning Pixel 4 questions following Google’s official ‘leak’
Now that Google has revealed what the back of the Pixel 4 will look like, I have so many questions.
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