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Which OS Is Best: Windows, macOS, Linux, or ChromeOS?
Not sure which desktop operating system is best for you? We help you choose by comparing the top options based on app compatibility, ease of use, hardware availability, interface design, gaming support, and more.
Suspected North Korean Hackers Infiltrate Google Play With 'KoSpy' Spyware
KoSpy masqueraded as utility apps, according to Lookout Mobile Security, which links the activity to a cyber-espionage campaign out of North Korea.
Gmail Gets AI Calendar Feature That Apple Added to Its Mail App in 2007
A new feature for Google Workspace subscribers lets you add an event to your calendar from a message by tapping into Gemini, but should that require AI?
DOJ Lets Google Keep AI Investments, Fate of Chrome Still Up in the Air
As part of the remedies phase of its antitrust case against Google, the DOJ says prohibiting Google’s AI investments could 'cause unintended consequences in the evolving AI space.'
Lock Screen Widgets Return on Android 16 After Decade-Long Absence
We got a preview on Pixel tablets last year, but lock screen widgets have otherwise been MIA on smartphones since Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
Google Tests an AI-Only, Conversational Version of Its Search Engine
Google is also expanding the existing AI Overviews that appear at the top of search results, making them 'faster and higher quality' for math, coding, and multimodal questions.
Need a Wardrobe Update? Describe Your Ideal Fit to Google's Vision Match
Google's leveraging AI to help shoppers find products quickly and try them on virtually.
How to Record the Screen on Your Android Phone
Android 11 added a built-in screen recorder for Google's mobile OS, but for older phones, there are plenty of third-party apps that get the job done, too.
Google Authenticator Review
Google Authenticator is a no-frills tool for managing your MFA codes—while collecting a lot of your data.
Scram, Scammer: Android Update Can Flag Fraudulent Texts, Calls in Real Time
Other new features help you and friends share locations and can tip you off about price drops.
How to Take a Screenshot on an Android Device
Here are the best ways to capture what you're seeing on a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel phone.
Google Simplifies Widget Discovery on the Play Store
Google will showcase top widgets and promote the apps that provide them.
Gemini Will Soon Be Able to Answer Questions About What's on Your Screen
Two new features, part of Google's Project Astra, can identify what's on the screen and respond to user queries via voice.
Google Co-Founder Says 60-Hour Weeks Needed to Achieve AGI
In a memo, Brin singles out 'a small number [of employees who] put in the bare minimum.'
FDA Approves 'Loss of Pulse Detection' Feature for Google Pixel Watch 3
Loss of pulse detection uses the watch's existing heart rate sensor and an AI algorithm that processes the data. It should launch by the end of March.
Google Makes It Easier to Scrub 'Results About You' From Search
Type in your name, address, and phone number and Google will alert you if it ever finds results that include personal data. 'We’ll do the hard work for you,' Google says.
Sluggish Browser? 7 Easy Ways to Speed Up Google Chrome
Does your Chrome browser feel like it's running slower than usual? These tips and tricks can help you give Google Chrome a speed boost.
Google Is Replacing SMS Codes With QR Codes for Gmail Authentication
SMS codes have long been less secure than other forms of authentication. With QR codes, Google aims to reduce users' dependency on carriers for account verification.
Google's Veo 2 Costs $1,800 Per Hour for AI-Generated Videos
At that price, the tech is likely reserved for deep-pocketed businesses and film studios.
Google 'Career Dreamer' Tool Uses AI to Help You Explore Career Options
Career Dreamer uses Gemini to suggest your next move and assists in drafting cover letters, resumes, and interview talking points.
