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Google says its European 'experiment' shows news is worthless to its ad business
EU copyright law requires it to pay publishers, and the company will likely use the data in negotiations.
Will Shanklin18 hours ago
Engadget Podcast: Google’s Pixel 9a is ready to take on the iPhone 16e
After a ton of leaks, Google officially announced the $499 Pixel 9a, which has the potential to be the new king of mid-range phones.
Devindra Hardawara day ago
Gmail is getting AI-powered search results
Gmail is getting an update that uses AI to assess inbox search queries in an effort to surface more relevant results.
Anna Washenko03.21.2025
Google unveils the new Pixel 9a for $499
Google has followed up an ocean's worth of leaks with the official announcement of its Pixel 9a smartphone.
Anna Washenko03.20.2025
Verizon now supports texting via satellite on the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25
Verizon is enabling support for satellite messaging on the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.20.2025
The EU's new charges against Google could lead to at least $35 billion in fines
It also ordered Apple to provide greater compatibility with third-party devices like smartwatches and headphones.
Will Shanklin03.20.2025
Here's how the Pixel 9a compares to the competition
The Pixel 9a is finally here. Let's find out how it compares to Pixel 8a, iPhone 16e and Nothing 3a Pro.
Igor Bonifacic03.19.2025
Google Wallet is now available for kids
But, there's a lot of parent supervision built in.
Sarah Fielding03.19.2025
The Google Pixel 9a might be the new midrange smartphone king
It has dual cameras, a Tensor G4 chip and access to all of Google's AI features for $499.
Sam Rutherford03.19.2025
Google is using AI to display crowdsourced medical information
The next time you go online to find medical information on your phone, you may see a new “What People Suggest” panel at the top of Google.
Igor Bonifacic03.18.2025
Google's fix for busted Chromecasts is out now
Google is rolling out a software fix for second-generation Chromecasts and Chromecast Audio dongles that can't cast.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.18.2025
The Pixel 9a has leaked so thoroughly that YouTubers are reviewing it
The Pixel 9a is out in the wild and likely launching soon if people are already reviewing it.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.18.2025
Alphabet’s Starlink competitor Taara is spinning off into an independent company
Taara is a startup that uses light beams to transmit phone and internet service. It has been spun out by Alphabet to become an independent company.
Lawrence Bonk03.17.2025
Google's Find My Device app can now show your contacts’ real-time locations
The update was announced at the beginning of March and started rolling out to Android users more widely this week.
Cheyenne MacDonald03.15.2025
OpenAI and Google ask for a government exemption to train their AI models on copyrighted material
OpenAI is calling on the Trump administration to give AI companies an exemption to train their models on copyrighted material.
Igor Bonifacic03.15.2025
Google is removing Assistant from most phones this year
Google plans to retire Google Assistant this year and make Gemini the default on all mobile devices.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.15.2025
Auracast support is coming to Android
Google is adding Auracast support to Android to make it possible to tune in to public Bluetooth broadcasts with earbuds or hearing aids.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.14.2025
Google's Gemini Deep Research is now available to everyone
After arriving late last year, Gemini's Deep Research Feature is now available to all users.
Igor Bonifacic03.14.2025
UK watchdog finds Apple's mobile browser policies are restricting innovation
It's the final report from a four year investigation.
Sarah Fielding03.13.2025
Google asks Utah’s governor to veto the state's app store age verification bill
Google is pushing back on a bill that would make Utah the first state in the US to have a law requiring app stores to conduct age verification of their users
Karissa Bell03.13.2025