Here’s everything you can do to protect yourself against Meltdown and Spectre
The recently discovered Meltdown and Spectre processor security flaws are two of the worst security threats we’ve ever witnessed. If exploited, they’d let hackers use …
Google has great news about fixing the Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws
Google on Thursday explained that fixing the severe security issues that affect computers of all sizes out there, with special emphasis on Intel-powered devices, won’t …
Google is going to force you to update to its new web Calendar soon
Last October, Google announced a new user interface and new features for Google Calendar on the web. It takes the modern look and feel of …
Google just released a developer version of its mysterious new ‘Fuchsia’ operating system
Google has released two main operating systems out into the world, and both of them have found success. The first is obviously Android, which is …
How to play YouTube videos on Amazon devices now that Google blocks them
It’s January 2018, which means you already need to fix a major tech problem, one that you knew was coming. Google announced about a month …
YouTube has been deactivated on the Fire TV, but Amazon already has a fix
Amazon has deactivated the YouTube app on the company’s Fire TV sticks four days ahead of schedule. According to FastCompany, Amazon pulled a “you can’t fire …
A Christmas miracle: Google Pixel 2 activations surpassed iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8
The iPhone X may be a highly coveted device, but its price is still prohibitive. Even if there are plenty of deals to take advantage …
Google’s 12 Days of Play sale is now live
You know what many people are about to get from Santa? A smartphone or a tablet, and plenty of those will run Android, which is …
Google’s first CEO Eric Schmidt is stepping down as Alphabet’s executive chairman
Eric Schmidt, Google’s first CEO and longtime executive at the company, is stepping down from his current role as executive chairman of Google parent company …
Amazon is reportedly working on a YouTube service of its own
Google and Amazon are fighting a silly battle right now. Or it seems ridiculous to us, the consumers, who are affected the most. Amazon has …
Google Chrome’s built-in ad blocker goes to work on February 15th
Earlier this year, Google revealed that its popular Chrome browser will block ads automatically in the future. That seemed to be a counterintuitive move from …
Even the Pixel 2’s dongles don’t work right
Riddled with issues, the Pixel 2 phones were huge disappointments this year. Google’s iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8 rivals aren’t the Pixels we were …
Google will use lasers instead of fiber to deploy high-speed internet
There are two main components to getting an entire nation online: the last mile, and the backbone. The often-talked-about “last mile” is the final piece …
You can finally change the Google Assistant hotword on your Android phone
If you like talking to Google on your Android phone, you should know the feature now supports a different type of hotword, in addition to …
Google Flights gets a major upgrade right before the holiday season
You’re playing with fire if you still haven’t booked a flight for Christmas or New Years yet, but in its latest incarnation, Google Flights will …
Watch NASA’s exciting, mysterious new exoplanet news and Google partnership announcement live right here
NASA regularly rolls out news about its discoveries, theories, and studies, and most of the time they do so with very little fanfare. When the …
After all this time, millions of Android phones are finally getting Google Assistant
You might not know it, but Google’s Android platform kinda sorta has a teeny-weeny little problem: at any given time, almost no one has access …
Google announces top searches of 2017
It’s not quite 2018 yet, but Google already released its rankings for the top Google searches of the year, which is an annual tradition for …
Google’s new photography apps for iOS and Android use AI to do things other apps can’t
It’s difficult for some people to imagine at this point, but dedicated point and shoot cameras used to be a big part of our lives. …
A new Google Maps feature will make sure you never miss your bus or train stop
As any recent transplant to New York City can tell you, smartphone apps are vital for finding your way around the city until you get …
Even Google is helping Apple secure iOS 11 now
Just as iPhone jailbreaking appeared poised to take its last breath, a report from Motherboard last week revealed that the first publicly available iOS 11 …
YouTube is about to get into the paid music streaming business… again
YouTube is one of the most popular music streaming services out there, with more than a billion users using it every month for music. However, …
3 reasons why Android users are thinking about jumping ship to iPhone
In a recent survey from research firm Creative Strategies, over 1,000 Android users were asked whether or not they had considered switching to Apple’s iPhone. …
The real victim of the stupid Amazon vs. Google feud is you
Google and Amazon are fierce competitors, as each company offers a set of similar products to consumers. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. After all, …
Google is giving away six free months of Netflix to Pixelbook and Samsung Chromebook owners
Whether you recently picked up a Google Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro or Chromebook Plus, or you plan on picking one up before the year ends, …
Another software bug with another new Google product is bad news for everyone
Google unleashed an avalanche of new hardware on us in October. Not only did it debut two brand-new smartphones, but it also expanded the Google …
Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL prices slashed by $300 at Verizon, no trade-in required
If all the reported issues haven’t scared you away, this might be the perfect time to pick up a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. …
Google Play’s best apps, shows, movies and games of 2017 have been revealed
Every December, Google shares a list of the most popular apps and content from the Google Play store. This year is no different, as Google …
Google Assistant now recommends a plumber or locksmith, and it’s a disaster in the making
Today, the Google Assistant got some cool new tricks, including the ability to find and recommend local services like a plumber, electrician, or locksmith. It’s …
Google taken to court in the UK for skirting iPhone security to collect user data
Google was caught with its hands in the cookie jar again, but before you freak out, you should know this privacy-related scandal isn’t new. Google …
