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Google Pixel 4a vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra camera shootout: Are these pictures really worth $1,000?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra costs nearly four times as much as the Pixel 4a. But are the pictures four times better?
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We ran ray tracing on a $259 Chromebook with GeForce Now
We tried Nvidia's GeForce Now, which puts real gaming into Chromebooks. Will your Chromebook run GeForce Now? Probably.
Deal
Drown out distractions with Sony’s wireless noise canceling headphones for $100 off
Sony's WHXB900N are just $148 at Amazon, but only for today.
Deal
These $35 refurbished JBL wireless earbuds come with a 1 year warranty
Woot is selling refurbished JBL Free X wireless earbuds for $35 today.
News
Fortnite pulled from the Play Store as Epic accuses Google of blocking Android deals
Google has pulled Fortnite from the Play Store over billing while Epic Games says the Android maker kept Fortnite deals from going forward.
Feature
What remote learning will look like this fall in Meet, Teams, and Zoom
As American kids prepare to go back to school, we look at what's changed between March and August in the virtual classrooms hosted by Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
News
Minecraft: Education Edition can now run on Chromebooks
Microsoft has ported Minecraft: Education Edition to Chromebooks, though administrators and users will need an Office 365 for Education account to play it without restrictions.
Deal
The Jabra Elite 75t true wireless earphones just hit an all-time low
Amazon is selling the Jabra Elite 75t for $150.
News
If you ever set up a Google+ account, you might be due some money
Google has settled a class-action lawsuit over the Google+ data breach, and you might be able to claim some of the $7.5 million in payments.
News Analysis
The Google Pixel 4a is a great phone at a great price, but is it too late to matter?
Google has delivered its best phone in the Pixel 4a, but months of delays might have killed its chance at success.
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The $349 Google Pixel 4a is the perfect foil to the extravagant Samsung Galaxy Note 20
The Google Pixel 4a might have just upstaged Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 before it even arrives.
News
Google reportedly looking to take back control of Android from Samsung
Samsung and Google are reportedly eyeing a deal that would give Google Assistant and the Play Store a more prominent role on Galaxy phones.
How-To
How to back up your Google Photos library and keep your metadata
If you want to create a full backup of your Google Photos library, you're going to lose all of your metadata. Here's how to keep it intact.
Deal
Pump up the volume anywhere with this 24-hour sale on LG’s portable Xboom speakers
Amazon has a one-day sale on LG Xboom speakers.
Tip
How to stop website notifications in Chrome
If you never want websites to send you notifications in Chrome, here's how to turn off notification prompts forever.
News
Chrome and Edge’s magic memory-reducing tech is dead for now
An engineer at the Chromium open-source browser project puts a hold on a feature that would cut memory usage in Microsoft Edge and Chrome by over 20 percent.
News
Google’s new, integrated Gmail looks a lot like Outlook
Google is overhauling its Gmail experience for the web and mobile to integrate Gmail, Meet, Rooms and Chat into a unified app experience.
News
Chrome 84 starts squashing notifications from abusive sites
Google released Chrome 84 this week, and now the browser will automatically silence notification prompts from websites that abuse them.
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Google retires the affordable Pixel 3a as Pixel 4a rumors swirl
Google's Pixel 3a, our favorite bang-for-buck Android phone, is now discontinued, but a Pixel 4a successor may be imminent.
News
Google Meet for G Suite adds custom backgrounds, larger gallery view
Google Meet is going back to school with new features for G Suite for Education: background blurring, custom backgrounds, a shared whiteboard and more.
Opinion
How iOS 14 stole features from Android—and made them so much better
Apple has borrowed many Android features in iOS 14 but iPhone users aren’t going to care. Why? Because everything is so much better.
News
Microsoft kills Mixer streaming service, sending fans to Facebook
Microsoft gives up on its Twitch livestreaming platform and will redirect fans to Facebook Gaming instead, beginning July 22.
News
Microsoft Edge uses less memory in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update
Microsoft Edge is taking advantage of a new segment heap memory improvement in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update to increase its efficiency.
How-To
How to share large video files on Android
Videos sent directly through text message or a chat app often end up tiny, blurry, and difficult to view—here's how to share them in all their glory.
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Google Meet is now free for everyone, as the pursuit of Zoom continues
Google is moving its Google Meet videoconferencing service out of its paid G Suite tier, and making it free in an effort to lure consumers and enterprise customers alike. It's npw integrated into Gmail for the web, Android and iOS.
Reviews
Channel Master Smartenna+ review: This TV antenna tunes itself to pull in all the channels it can
Lots of companies call their products “smart,” but it’s more than hyperbole in this case.
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Google quietly releases Android 11 public beta with few notable features
Google has dropped the Android 11 beta, but there's very little to get excited about.
Reviews
Channel Master Flatenna 35 review: A great indoor antenna at an even better price
It’s well made, very inexpensive, and it picked up all major local TV stations in our tests.
News
Video: Google Meet’s ‘denoiser’ noise filtering is shockingly good
Google Meet showed off how easily it can eliminate distracting noise in Google Meet, including rustling potato-chip bags, clapping, and clinking glasses.
News
Google launches Currents to replace Google+ because it won’t let social networks die
Google is launching Currents to replace the long-shuttered Google+ social network but only if you're a GSuite subscriber.
News
Google postpones Android 11 ‘Beta Launch Show’ amid protests
Google will officially launch Android 11 to the public during a "beta show" on June 3.
Deal
Amazon’s futuristic, feature-loaded Fire TV Cube just fell under $100
Amazon is selling the Amazon Fire TV Cube for $20 off.
Deal
This 55-inch television offers 4K HDR and Fire TV streaming for $370
Amazon is selling a 55-inch 4K smart TV with Dolby Vision for $370.
Deal
Who needs the Pixel 4a when the Pixel 3a is over $150 off today
Amazon is selling the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XLfor up to $160 off today.
News
Google redesigns Chrome privacy settings, adds Enhanced Safe Browsing
Google outlined a number of changes being made to the Chrome browser to offer users more control over their privacy and guard them in their day-to-day browsing.
Deal
JBL’s loud, long-lasting Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker is $60 off, today only
JBL has a sale on its Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker for today only.
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Best Android phones 2021: What should you buy?
Looking for the best value in an Android phone, the best for photography, or the best overall? We've tested them all and have our top picks right here.
News
Chrome will block ads that drain your resources: How to turn it on now
Some nasty ads hammer your CPU, battery life, and data cap. Chrome will start blocking them in August, but you can swing the banhammer today.
Deal
These incredible prices on Anker wireless speakers expire at midnight
Anker's one-day sale on Amazon features solid price cuts on Bluetooth speakers.
News
Google Chrome will begin adding color-coded tab groups next week
Google will launch what it's calling tab groups next week within Chrome, which will allow you to group and color-code groups of tabs by topic.
Deal
Jabra’s Elite 65t wireless earbuds rival Apple’s Airpods, and today they’re under $100
Amazon is selling the Jabra Elite 65t earbuds for $95—a great deal for earbuds we loved.
News
Google Drive gains an important security feature on iPhone, forgets Android exists
You can lock down the Google Drive app on iOS with Face ID or Touch ID but not on Android.
Deal
Get Jabra’s fantastic, AirPod-rivaling Elite 65t earbuds refurbished for $50—a whopping $70 off
The Jabra Online Store via Newegg is selling a refurbished pair of Jabra Elite 65t for $70 off the price for a new pair.
Reviews
DirecTV Stream review: A pricey solution for cord-cutters
This cord-cutting option doesn't cost much less than cable.
News
Google’s Stadia is finally ‘free’ now, but the game-streaming service still comes with caveats
Can we consider Stadia officially launched now? Because the laundry list of missing features is still about as long as it was in November—only now it's free-ish.
News
Chrome OS’s new tablet mode is a lot more like Android (and the iPad)
Google has resumed Chrome OS updates, and its first one will bring big changes to tablet mode.
Feature
What’s the best work-from-home laptop? Here’s what to look for
The best laptops for working from home can be surprisingly affordable, as long as they have certain minimum specs and essential features like webcams, audio jacks and more.
News
Face unlock on the Pixel 4 just gained an important security feature you need to turn on
Google has finally added an attention awareness feature to Face unlock on the Pixel 4. Here's how to turn it on.
Deal
Nvidia’s Shield TV, our favorite Android TV streamer, hits an all-time low price
Grab the Nvidia Shield TV for just $130 right now on Amazon and eBay.
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