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Engadget review recap: Amazon's colorful Kindle, DJI's latest action cam and more
Catch up on all of the in-depth gadget reviews we've written over the last week.
Billy Steele11.02.2024
ChromeOS update makes it easier to avoid distractions
Google's ChromeOS M130 update is now making its way to Chromebooks.
Mariella Moon11.01.2024
The next version of Android will arrive in early 2025
Android users had to wait longer than usual for the release of Android 15 this fall, but Google is already setting the timeline for the next two operating system updates.
Anna Washenko11.01.2024
The name YouTube Shorts isn't a trademark infringement, UK court rules
A short film channel sued Google last year.
Sarah Fielding10.31.2024
Google is adding Gemini AI-powered tools to Maps
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant into more of its software suite, announcing several new features for Google Maps.
Anna Washenko10.31.2024
Children with Android phones will be able to use Google Wallet’s tap-to-pay next year
Google Wallet for kids will arrive in 2025, expanding the children’s tap-to-pay service in the Fitbit Ace LTE wearable. Parents could approve added credit and debit cards, and Google’s Family Link would let them easily view and manage transactions.
Will Shanklin10.31.2024
8710087100Google TV Streamer review: A great side piece for your TV, with a dash of smart home chops and (inessential) AI
The Google TV Streamer is a great device, combining speed, an excellent UI and useful smart home control, though a couple of missing features keep it from perfection.
Amy Skorheim10.30.2024
Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding regulatory astroturf campaign
Microsoft is accusing Google of funding a proxy campaign designed to discredit it in the eyes of regulatory authorities and policymakers in the European Union and beyond.
Igor Bonifacic10.29.2024
Google is expanding AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries
Google will introduce AI Overviews to more than a hundred countries and add support for more languages.
Jeremy Gan10.29.2024
Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
Google is working on a "computer-using agent" dubbed Project Jarvis that's designed to help with everyday web tasks, according to The Information.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024
‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android
Android journalist Mishaal Rahman spotted an in-development API in the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 release for a feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.27.2024
Google's Pixel Tablet is up to $110 off right now
Save on Google's multipurpose tablet with or without the speaker dock.
Sarah Fielding10.26.2024
The UK’s antitrust regulator will formally investigate Alphabet’s $2.3 billion Anthropic investment
The UK’s competition regulator is investigating whether Alphabet’s $2.3 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic harms UK competition. The CMA will open its preliminary probe on Friday.
Will Shanklin10.25.2024
Google Photos will show when images have been modified with AI
Google is adding new language for increased transparency about when AI has been used in the Google Photos app.
Anna Washenko10.25.2024
Google Calendar's web client finally gets a dark mode
Google Calendar's web client just got a redesign with new buttons, dialogs and sidebars. Users can also now toggle between light and dark mode.
Lawrence Bonk10.25.2024
Qualcomm and Google team up to help carmakers create AI voice systems
The two tech companies are working on a new system that will let carmakers create their own voice-powered AI assistants.
Danny Gallagher10.23.2024
Google Messages adds enhanced scam detection tools
Google Messages adds new safety features, including enhanced scam detection. There’s also a forthcoming tool to disable texts from unknown international senders.
Lawrence Bonk10.23.2024
Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal
Google is asking the court to put a pause on the proposed changes to the Play Store that would open it to competitors as it appeals the decision on the Epic antitrust lawsuit ruling.
Mariella Moon10.19.2024
Google NotebookLM adds improved audio overviews and background listening feature
Google adds new features to NotebookLM, including improved audio overviews. The AI-enhanced note-taking software is also getting a version focused on commercial use.
Lawrence Bonk10.19.2024
New Pixel updates include AI-powered theft protection
Check out new features for Pixel devices.
Sarah Fielding10.17.2024