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Creative T100 review: These desktop speakers deliver superb sound from multiple sources
Creative’s T100 speakers deliver warm, balanced sound with customizable EQ. Music, movies and video games all get an audio upgrade thanks to multiple connectivity options.
Deal
Grab a pair of JBL Bluetooth earbuds for a stupendous $26 today
Harman is selling the JBL Everest 110GA Bluetooth earbuds are about $60 cheaper than you'll find elsewhere right now.
Deal
Microsoft’s wireless Xbox One controller hits $45, adapter included
B&H is selling the Microsoft Xbox controller and wireless adapter for Windows 10 for $45.
News
Google starts the countdown clock on Cloud Print, gives users a year to find an alternative
Google is killing yet another beloved service: Cloud Print.
Reviews
Nest Wifi review: A mesh Wi-Fi system and smart speaker mashup for Google Assistant fans
Google's idea to blend a smart speaker with a Wi-Fi access point isn’t new, but the only other one you can buy is powered by Alexa.
News
Disney+ ‘hack’ panic stresses why you need to use unique passwords
Disney+ accounts are already popping up on the Dark Web, driving home why you should be using unique passwords for every site and service.
Reviews
Google Stadia review: A glimpse of a future some other company will probably perfect
Google's game streaming service Stadia is occasionally exciting, often disappointing, and more than a little perplexing, releasing this week full of half-finished features and a subscription that serves barely any purpose.
Deal
Amazon offers deep discounts on popular Bluetooth speakers for 1 day only
These highly rated DOSS portable Bluetooth speakers are at new all-time-low prices today on Amazon.
News
Twitch Studio, Twitch’s easy-peasy streaming software for beginners, hits open beta
Twitch Studio aims to make it easy for PC gamers to stream their gameplay to the world, and now, anybody can try it.
Deal
Amazon rocks out with all-time-low prices on Sony Bluetooth headphones
Amazon is selling a pair of Sony earbuds and over-the-ear headphones for an all-time-low price of $38 each today.
News
Google’s Chrome OS 78 gives Chromebooks virtual desktops, click-to-call, and longer support spans
Google launches Chrome OS 78 with features like click-to-call and virtual desktops, and quietly adds several months to the lifespan of Chromebooks, too.
News Analysis
Here’s why Google’s Fitbit purchase is worth every penny—even if we never get a Pixel Watch
Google's purchase of Fitbit may bring about a whole line of Made by Google wearables, but that's not the main draw here.
Deal
Get high-quality keyboards, mice, and microphones for cheap in Amazon’s 24-hour Logitech sale
Amazon is throwing a one-day sale on Logitech PC gaming and productivity gear.
News
The best Pixel 4 feature is coming to older phones—and it has nothing to do with the camera
Google has confirmed that the Pixel 4's Recorder app is coming to older Pixel phones.
Deal
Infuse your TV with streaming smarts: Roku Express is on sale for $22
The Roku Express is a no-nonsense streaming box available at a no-nonsense price on Amazon right now.
Reviews
Google Pixelbook Go review: A perfectly good Chromebook that elevates the category
Google’s Pixelbook Go is a perfectly good Chromebook, and that’s exactly what the company set out to create, with a careful balance of quality features and economical compromises.
Opinion
Why the next Google Pixel should be a program, not a phone
The Pixel 4 XL is a perfect encapsulation of Google’s strengths and weaknesses, and it might be time to shake things up.
Reviews
Google Pixel 4 XL review: Half great, half-baked
If you absolutely need to have the newest Android features and want to be on the Pixel’s bleeding edge, then buy a Pixel 4. Otherwise, wait for a few updates—or for the Pixel 5.
Deal
Grab an Xbox One wireless controller for 33% off
Amazon's selling Xbox One wireless controllers for $40, down from the usual $60.
Reviews
Logitech Z337 Speaker System with Bluetooth review: Good sound and great connectivity
The Logitech Z337 Speaker System with Bluetooth delivers connection flexibility and punchier sound to all your devices.
News
Try out the Google Pixel 4’s Recorder transcription tech now, on your own phone
Google's upcoming Recorder technology builds on its free Live Transcribe app for Android, which you can try out right now.
News
Google Pixel 4: The 5 things you really need to know
Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL carry on in traditional form, with a few much-needed additions—like dual camera lenses (finally) and a next-gen Assistant. Here's what you need to know.
Updated
Google Pixelbook Go: The 5 major things you need to know
From what it looks like to what's inside of it, here are the five things that define Google's new Chromebook, the Google Pixelbook Go.
News
Google takes a second stab at Pixel Buds with a true wireless design
Google first Pixel earbuds were, well, pretty underwhelming. Coming in early 2020 for $179, the updated model will feature a true wireless design, and promise a better experience overall.
Deal
Amazon’s superb Fire TV Stick 4K hits $35, its lowest price this year
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is $35, its lowest price this year.
News
Ears on with Microsoft’s Surface Earbuds: Tapping the cloud for transcription and more
Microsoft's Surface Earbuds provide superior audio, transcribe your speech, and even, yes, talk to Cortana.
News
Microsoft’s Surface Earbuds put a $249 trackpad in your ears for controlling Office apps
Microsoft takes a different approach with its first true wireless Surface Earbuds.
News
Amazon Echo Frames: Hands-on first impressions
Alexa is moving out of the house to become a more mobile digital assistant.
News
Microsoft wants you to help test its Project xCloud game streaming service
Offer includes free access to Gears 5, Halo 5, Killer Instinct, and Sea of Thieves if you sign up.
News
Your smart device could have Alexa and Cortana and Spotify—and a whole lot more
Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify, and a host of others team up on the Voice Interoperability Initiative to allow multiple assistants, with multiple wake words, to live on a single connected device.
How-To
How to collaborate on Microsoft Office files in G Suite
G Suite lets you edit Docs, Sheets, and Slide files with other collaborators, and you can do the same with Microsoft Office files. Here’s how to get started.
How-To
How to save money and scan your photos digitally using your phone and Google PhotoScan
School photos and wedding photographers now offer you the rights to digital images for an additional fee. But using Google PhotoScan and your smartphone, you may be able to create your own digital images, for free.
Feature
Hands-on: Stadia’s cloud gaming feels impressive, but Google’s showing off the wrong games
After demoing Doom Eternal and Mortal Kombat 11 on Stadia during PAX, it's clear the platform works as (or better than) intended. That doesn't mean those are the types of games you'll want to use it for though.
Reviews
Logitech Z207 2.0 Stereo Computer Speakers review: Improved sound for all your devices
This Bluetooth-enabled system supports one wired and two wireless connections with seamless switching.
News
Google shows off Stadia streaming games: Cyberpunk 2077, Mortal Kombat 11, and more
Google revealed several more games coming to its Stadia game-streaming service at Gamescom 2019.
Deal
Amazon is selling the awesome new Echo Show 5 for just $65 today
Amazon is selling the Echo Show 5 for $25 off right now.
Deal
This 55-inch 4K HDR Smart TV may be refurbished, but it’s only $239 today
The refurbished TCL 55-inch 4K HDR Smart TV (55S401) is just $240 today at Walmart.
Deal
Grab an Amazon Echo Dot and a TP-Link Smart Plug Mini for just $35 today
The Echo Dot is on sale for $30 today, but if you add an extra $5 Amazon will throw in a smart plug.
News
Google Assistant can now remind other people to do things you don’t want to do
Google is rolling out a new Assistant feature called assignable reminders, which allows you to tell other people in your family to do things.
News
If you bought an original Pixel, Google owes you $20—and maybe a lot more
Google has a settled a class-action lawsuit over microphone issues with the original Pixel—and you can get paid.
Opinion
Why the war on smartphone bezels is going too far
The war on smartphone bezels is going too far. As vendors shave off millimeters or even go edgeless, we're losing features and comfort along the way. But there's one phone that could save us.
Reviews
Logitech Zone Wireless headset review: Optimized for open workspaces
This Bluetooth headset uses active noise cancellation to block out ambient noise and improve audio for phone calls and listening to music.
Deal
This 4K HDR smart TV with Amazon’s Fire streaming built-in is on sale for just $200
Best Buy is selling a 43-inch 4K HDR TV today for $200 with Amazon's Fire TV built-in.
Deal
Woot! Grab a first-generation Amazon Echo Show for $70 instead of $230
Amazon deal site Woot is selling the first-generation Amazon Echo Show in black for $70 today.
News
Google’s Chrome 76 arrives, blocking Flash in its entirety and stealthing incognito mode
Google's Chrome 76 begins shipping to users, taking the next step toward killing Flash and allowing incognito mode to be even stealthier.
News
Google just revealed that you won’t have to touch the Pixel 4 to use or unlock it
Google has revealed that Pixel 4 will feature secure face unlock and the ability to control the screen by hand motions.
News
Emoji are getting more inclusive on your iPhone and Android phone—even if you’re a vampire
Google and Apple have unveiled a preview of the new emoji coming to phones this fall.
Reviews
Google Pixel 3a review: A budget phone that acts like a premium flagship
The Google Pixel 3a is more than a low-cost alternative to the Pixel 3, it's a damn good phone in its own right.
News
Amazon’s Alexa might be the first thing you see in a future version of Windows 10
Microsoft announces a new build in which third-party assistants like Amazon Alexa could be enabled on the Windows 10 lock screen. Sorry, Cortana.
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