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5 Google G Suite changes that will improve your life
Google has made a number of announcements to its G Suite productivity suite (including Docs, Sheets, and Slides) that promise to make it faster and more intelligent. Here are the five we like best.
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Two-factor authentication explained: How to choose the right level of security for every account
Everything you need to know about two-factor authentication so you choose the right method for every account you own.
Opinion
The 5 things Google should kill next
Google's shown it can kill off a product when it no longer deserves to live. We know a few more products that are ready to die, if only Google could help.
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No joke, Google is killing off the Pixel 2, Inbox, goo.gl URL shortener, and Google+ this week
Google is trimming down its product line with the removal of Inbox, the Pixel 2, Google+, and URL shortener goo.gl.
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Google Gmail celebrates 15 years by adding scheduled email and Smart Compose for mobile
As Gmail turns 15, Google adds features like scheduled email and Smart Compose for writing email on the go.
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Apple leaves Android users with few alternatives as Texture is earmarked for May 28 shutdown
Texture has announced that it will be shutting down on May 28, leaving Android users with no place to read their digital magazines.
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Update: Google Gmail, Microsoft Outlook.com add ‘dynamic email,’ to avoid the pain of new tabs
Google's Gmail will suck in a small corner of the internet to allow you to research hotel rooms or add a pin to your Pinterest board from within an email. Outlook.com will as well.
Deal
Start streaming in luscious 4K HDR with the Roku Streaming Stick+ for one of its lowest prices yet
Amazon is selling the Roku Streaming Stick+ for $49, down from its usual $60.
Deal
The popular OontZ Angle 3 Ultra Bluetooth speaker is on sale for a near all-time-low of $30
Amazon is selling the Oontz Angle 3 Ultra speaker for just $30 today, 40 percent off its list price.
News Analysis
Data caps must die: How Google and Microsoft’s cloud gaming ambitions could conquer ISP greed
If Google Stadia, Microsoft XCloud, and Sony PlayStation Now are to succeed, ISP data caps have to die. For once, some big companies might be fighting right alongside consumers against ISP greed.
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Google’s Stadia game-streaming service lets you play games anywhere, if your Internet can handle it
At GDC 2019, Google took the wraps off its hotly rumored Stadia game-streaming service and a companion controller. It looks pretty wild—and bandwidth intensive.
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GDC 2019: Why gamers should actually care about this year’s Game Developers Conference
We usually don't make a huge deal out of the Game Developers Conference, but anticipated announcements from Google, Microsoft, Epic, Valve, and more ensure 2019's iteration is one to watch.
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7 tweaks and changes in Android Q that will make your phone better than it is now
Google has released the first developer beta of Android Q, and while there aren't too many major user-facing features, there are a few that will make your phone faster and more secure than ever.
Deal
You can get a 32-inch Toshiba HD Fire TV Edition today for less than the price of an Echo Spot
Amazon is selling the 32-inch Toshiba Fire TV with an Alexa voice remote for $100 today.
Deal
The tiny, yet big-sounding Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker is $30 off
We really liked the Bose SoundLink Micro and right now, Amazon is selling it for $30 off.
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Google’s Password Checkup plugin for Chrome can warn you if your password was stolen
When you log into a site, Google's Password Checkup plugin for Chrome will check whether your credentials have been compromised.
Deal
Save $40 on Amazon’s Fire TV Cube and stream the big game without cable
Amazon's selling its Alexa-enhanced Fire TV Cube for $80, a savings of $40.
Deal
Nvidia’s Shield TV, the ultimate media streamer for geeks, is $30 off
Just $150 for an Nvidia Shield TV with remote is a fantastic price.
Deal
This 43-inch 4K HDR television with Amazon Fire TV built-in is on sale for $200
Best Buy's got a great sale price on a 43-inch Toshiba 4K television with Fire TV built-in.
Deal
Amazon gives its vastly improved Fire TV remote a rare 50 percent discount
Amazon is upgrading the remote control for its Fire TV stick, and existing owners can get one for an unheard-of discount.
News
Lenovo builds Amazon Alexa into its Smart Tab M10 and P10 Android tablets
Lenovo's Smart Tab M10 and P10 Android tablets come with a Smart Dock that turns them into Amazon Alexa displays.
Deal
Amazon’s Digital Day is here with great deals on a Fire HD tablet, PC apps, and content
Amazon kicks off Amazon Digital Day with deals on PC apps like Norton Antivirus and Corel WordPerfect Office X9, plus an Amazon Fire HD tablet and digital content like ESPN+.
Deal
Boost your PC’s sound with an all-time low price on the Logitech’s awesome 2.1 Z523 speaker system
Amazon is selling the Logitech Z523 speaker system for $50 today, half off its retail price.
Opinion
Android Confidential: The Android phones and features that flew and flopped in 2018
2018 was filled with some great and some not-so-great Android phones and features.
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The five coolest tech products that should have arrived in 2018 but didn’t
Don't call them vaporware just yet, but there are some cool things that missed the 2018 deadline.
Deal
If you’ve ever wanted to buy a Google Home Hub, this Target deal is too insane to pass up
Target is selling the Google Home Hub for $99 today—and you get two Google Home Minis for free.
Deal
You can save up to $300 on a Pixelbook with Google’s incredible last-minute holiday deal
Google is knocking $250 off the entry-level Pixelbook, and some lucky buyers will also get a bonus $50 gift card.
Deal
Apple’s Powerbeats3 wireless earphones are cheaper than ever and arrive by Christmas
The Powerbeats3 wireless earphones are on sale for $90 at Amazon.
Reviews
HP Chromebook x2 review: A better bet and bargain than the Google Pixel Slate
The HP Chromebook x2 isn't as powerful or feature-packed as Google's Pixel Slate, but it's a better value and a better all-around machine.
Deal
Get 4K streaming for insanely cheap with all-time-low pricing on Amazon’s Fire TV Stick
Amazon is selling the Fire TV Stick 4K for $35 or two for $60.
Deal
Bose’s SoundSport Free, the best truly wireless earbuds for exercising, are cheaper than ever
Amazon's selling the Bose SoundSport Free truly wireless earbuds for $169 today, and we loved these when they cost $80 more.
News
Giveaway: Win a pair of Razer Nari Ultimate headphones!
We're teaming up with the makers of Guild Wars 2 to give away two of these impressive haptics-focused headsets.
News Analysis
How Google can clean up its messaging mess after Allo’s shutdown
Google has announced that it will be shutting down Allo and Hangouts for good, as it again refocuses its messaging strategy on the remaining apps. Here's a simple way for Google to fix it once and for all.
Reviews
Brydge G-Type wireless keyboard review: The best typing companion for the Google Pixel Slate
The Brydge G-Type is better than the Pixel Slate Keyboard in pretty much every way.
Opinion
Android Confidential: The Pixel Slate doesn’t cut it as a high-end Android tablet
In the latest episode of Android Confidential I teaming whether the Pixel Slate can do double duty as a premium Android tablet. Spoiler: It can't.
Reviews
Google Pixel Slate review: So close, yet so far, from being a perfect Chrome-Android tablet hybrid
Google's Pixel Slate is a tablet that wants to be a Chromebook, and it’s better at doing both than any other single device. But it’s still a serious work-in-progress.
Deal
The Blue Yeti USB microphone makes you sound amazing and it’s $40 off
The Blue Yeti USB microphone is just $89 at Amazon, one of the lowest prices we've seen yet.
Updated
Best Black Friday Android deals 2018: Google Pixel 3, Galaxy Note 9 and S9, and more
Black Friday is a great opportunity to pick up a brand new Android phone for a great price. Here are the best deals we've found so far.
Updated
Black Friday deals: Best smart-home discounts
Upgrade your home with these deals on speakers, thermostats, light bulbs, security cameras, and more.
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Black Friday 2018: The best early deals
You don't have to wait until November 23 for good tech deals: They've already begun rolling out. We'll keep updating this article with new ones as they emerge.
Deal
Forget the crowds and stay home with $0.99 Google Play Store movie rentals on Black Friday
Google is offering all rentals for 99 cents this Thanksgiving, which is perfect for the long weekend.
Feature
Black Friday deals: Best sales on TVs, speakers, and streaming video devices
The home theater category is rife with junk products and outright rip-offs on Black Friday. But here are the living room deals that TV buffs and cord cutters should actually care about.
Feature
iPhone XR vs Android’s best: A razor-thin margin of victory
Can Apple's newest iPhone stand up to the best Android handsets of the year—the Galaxy Note 9, Pixel 3 XL, and OnePlus 6T? We break it down by design, display, performance, camera, battery life and more.
Reviews
Logitech G560 gaming speakers review: The first truly useful RGB peripheral, but it’ll cost you
Logitech's G560 speakers use RGB lighting in a way that mimics Microsoft's futuristic IllumiRoom research, but there are some annoyances.
How-To
Pixel 3 tips and tricks: Getting the most from your new Google phone
It's time to explore the cool Pixel-exlusive features you don't get on other Android phones.
Deal
Nvidia’s Shield TV, the best media streamer for enthusiasts, hits its lowest price yet
Grab the Nvidia Shield TV with remote for just $140 on Amazon right now.
News
Google’s Chrome 71 will block ‘abusive’ ads that trick you into clicking them
Google says its upcoming Chrome 71 browser will take down all ads from sites that allow deceptive advertising.
News
Google offers Pixel 3XL users free Play Store credit, promises bug fixes ‘in the coming weeks’
Google has some good news for Pixel 3 owners: fixes are coming and free Play Store credit can be claimed.
Deal
Step up your fashion sense with the Amazon Echo Look for 50% off
Amazon's high-tech selfie cam isn't perfect, but it can help you choose the right outfit with hands-free, 360-degree photos and videos—and today's it's half off.
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