Google Maps gets new layers, Live View indoor navigation, and more
The new features are powered by AI, giving users “the most accurate, up-to-date information about the world, exactly when you need it.”
New Google Nest Hub tracks your sleep with Motion Sense
The new Nest Hub is available for pre-order from the Google Store and other retailers for US$99.99/CA$129.99.
Google Nest Thermostat review: Easy to install, easy to use
The Google Nest Thermostat is a great smart thermostat that not only allows you to control the temperature in your home but it can also learn your habits, offer suggestions, and even adjust itself once you leave the house.
7 Chrome extensions everyone should use in 2021
Through the use of Chrome extensions, you can take your browser to a whole new level and customize it to match your preferences.
In light of recent security flaws, here are some Google Chrome alternatives
Last year, The Washington Post outright declared Chrome “spy software.”
Could the Project Loon cancellation have been caused by Starlink?
“While we’ve found a number of willing partners along the way, we haven’t found a way to get the costs low enough to build a long-term, sustainable business,” Loon CEO Alastair Westgarth explained.
Report: Daily Food Diary app dishes malware up to its users
This food looks delicious but you certainly wouldn’t want the Daily Food Diary app to see it.
Chromecast with Google TV review: Easily add streaming services to your TV
The Chromecast with Google TV is easy to use, offers access to several different streaming services, and is very affordable.
Google announces new policy limiting how user data can be used by Chrome extensions
Protecting user data is becoming ever more important as Google and other tech giants face Senate committees seeking answers on big tech operations.
Android 11 exits beta, now available for select phones
Android 11 will be available today on select Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, and realme phones with more OEMs launching and upgrading their devices in the coming months.
Spotify giving free Google Nest Mini to Canadian Premium subscribers
Supplies are limited and the offer expires on October 31st, so you might want to redeem yours as soon as you get it.
The information that 11 large tech companies collect from their users
It comes as no surprise that the list of tech companies includes the top five most valuable brands in the world: Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook.
YouTube’s group ads feature is actually pretty nice
Recently, YouTube has introduced a new feature for non-premium users called, group ads.
Huawei would like to see Google offer its apps in the Huawei AppGallery
Both the Huawei Mate 30 and the Huawei P40 have recently been released and these are the first two devices not to carry Google’s licensed applications.
7 things that successful tech companies have in common
So how exactly did these brands get here? When you look at the most successful tech companies, you’ll recognize some common traits.
5 apps to keep connected during coronavirus social distancing
Here are 5 apps that can help you stay visually connected during this coronavirus social distancing time.
How to install Chrome extensions on the new Microsoft Edge
The newest iteration of Microsoft Edge is based on Google’s Chromium browser which brings a host of new features you may be familiar with already.
How to disable PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome
Some of you may already know how to disable PDF viewer in Google Chrome but Microsoft Edge is the new Chromium browser on the block and it does things a bit differently.
Google Maps turns 15, gets new icon and UI tweaks
Google Maps has become a key tool for finding the best routes, avoiding construction, exploring new places near you, and more.
Google is alerting some users it shared their Google Photos data with strangers
Google says the affected user base is a small number so maybe this has not affected you.
Google releases three more “experimental” Digital Wellbeing apps
These three new applications from Google can be downloaded right now but the Envelope application is only for the Pixel 3a.
[Rumor] Google Pixel 4a’s supposed renders show up online
At the end of the day, we should all take these renders with a grain of salt until Google officially announces the Pixel 4a devices.
Pixel 4 XL review: Recent updates make for a solid pure Android experience
While the Pixel 4 XL looks pretty standard on the hardware front, the Android 10 OS and updates set it apart from other OEM Android smartphones.
Tech giants form open standard working group for smart home devices
Dubbed “Project Connected Home over IP,” the standard hopes to simplify development for smart home device manufacturers.
The FTC and DOJ are investigating the Google/Fitbit merger
It seems both agencies are concerned that the now Google-owned Fitbit would give out user’s personal data which could include health information.
Sundar Pichai promoted to CEO of Alphabet
Pichai states that his transition to taking over Alphabet won’t have any effect on the normal day-to-day work.
Google Nest Mini review: A Google Assistant for any room
The Google Nest Mini is a compact, reasonably priced, and decent-enough sounding Google Assistant speaker.
Google pushes out RCS, circumventing US carriers
Google has been patiently waiting for United States telecom companies to begin using RCS but few have done so.
