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Face unlock on the Pixel 4 just gained an important security feature you need to turn on
Google has finally added an attention awareness feature to Face unlock on the Pixel 4. Here's how to turn it on.
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Nvidia’s Shield TV, our favorite Android TV streamer, hits an all-time low price
Grab the Nvidia Shield TV for just $130 right now on Amazon and eBay.
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How to use a digital camera, camcorder, or GoPro as a webcam
Webcams are hard to find. But if you have a dSLR camera, GoPro, or camcorder lying about, you may be able to conscript it for the same purpose.
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Keep the good vibes flowin’ with three free months of Amazon Music Unlimited
Amazon is offering three months of Music Unlimited for free to new subscribers.
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Google Chrome terms of service are changing on March 31: Here’s what’s new
Google has updated its Chrome and Chrome OS terms of service as of March 31, 2020. Here's everything you need to know.
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YouTube will default to lower-resolution streams in the U.S. to save bandwidth
YouTube is lowering the default resolution of video streamed in the United States in response to the uptick in network traffic due to the coronavirus. You can still dial up a higher-resolution stream, though.
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Upgrade your old TV to 55 inches and 4K pixels for just $260
A 55-inch Hisense 4K HDR TV with Android TV is just $260 at Best Buy.
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The Amazon Fire tablet your kid needs is back to an all-time low
Amazon has slashed the price of the Fire HD 8 tablet to $50.
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The all-digital Xbox One S is just $160 with Minecraft, Fortnight, and Sea of Thieves
Amazon and Walmart are selling the 1TB, disc-free Xbox One S for $160.
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Update: Google and Microsoft are scaring consumers over Edge extensions, and for what?
The new Edge browser can use Chrome extensions, but users risk being scared away by security warnings from both Google and Microsoft.
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Pump up the jam with this one-day sale on wireless speakers and earbuds
Amazon is running a one-day sale on Doss Bluetooth speakers and earbuds, with many selections at all-time low prices.
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Google’s March Pixel feature drop brings Motion Sense, Dark Mode improvements
Google is rolling out its March update and latest Pixel Feature Drop, which includes updates to Dark Mode, Motion Sense, Duo, and Google Pay.
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Roku’s fantastic Streaming Stick+ is 35% off today
We adore the Roku Streaming Stick+, and today it's available for a lot cheaper than usual.
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Nvidia’s GeForce Now hits 1 million users after two weeks, pledges day-one Cyberpunk 2077 support
Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service is off to a much hotter start than Google's rival Stadia.
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Google celebrates Maps’ 15th ‘birthday’ with new features and design
Google is celebrating Maps' 15th "birthday" with new design, icon, and features for its ubiquitous app.
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Google may have accidentally sent your private videos to some random person
Google has admitted that it accidentally distributed private videos to the wrong Google Photos users.
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Get ready for the big game with all-time-low prices on Bose soundbars
You can pick up the Bose Soundbar 500 for $500 or the Soundbar 700 for $700 at Amazon right now.
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Google decides to ‘iterate’ on its deceptive favicon search plan
Google has backed off its plan to put tiny 'favicons' next to search results, which some said were visually indistinguishable from sponsored results.
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This smart, 32-inch Toshiba Fire TV for $130 is a perfect second set
Grab a solid low-cost TV for the bedroom, kitchen, or play room at a fantastic price at Amazon.
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Google wants to bring Steam to Chromebooks
A new report by Android Police says Google is working on bringing Steam to Chromebooks.
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Google will wind down Chrome apps starting in June
Google laid out a timeline to wind down Google Chrome Apps, starting in June of this year and ending in June, 2022. Chrome extensions, however, will live on.
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Please, Android phone makers, just give us better cameras, not more dumb gimmicks
2020 has barely begun and we already have out first camera gimmick of the year. Please make it stop.
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The rumbly Razer Nari Ultimate headset will rock your world for $70 off
The Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless started at $200 and is currently $130 at Amazon.
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Sonos lawsuit seeks ban on Google Home and Pixel device sales in U.S.
Sonos has filed a lawsuit claiming Google stole patents related to how speakers communicate with each other.
Opinion
Five major Google products that might not live to see 2030
The last decade brought a lot of new headstones in the Google Graveyard, but some major products could be on the chopping block over the next 10 years.
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Dell’s Cinema Guide could help you find something great to stream on your laptop
Can’t decide on a movie or TV show to stream? Dell’s upcoming search app for streaming video services could be the answer.
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Tech that died in 2019: We bid farewell to…
2019 was the end of the line for products from Google, Microsoft, Samsung and others. We mourn the departed here.
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Buy a $79 Google Nest Hub, get two $35 Nest Minis for free at Target
Target has one heck of a last-minute deal for smart home shoppers. The retailer is giving away two Google Nest Minis when you buy a Google Nest Hub for $79.
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Awesome tech gifts that cost $50 or less
Please your friends and loved ones with these cool and affordable, tested and approved, tech-centric gifts.
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Google’s first ‘Pixel feature drop’ enhances Photos, Call Screen, Duo, RAM
Google is rolling out its first-ever 'Pixel feature drop," which includes enhancements to Photos, Call Screen, Duo, memory management, and more.
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Hallelujah! Google Keep notes and lists are finally coming to Google Assistant
After promising it for years, Google is finally bringing proper support for lists and notes to Google Assistant.
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Anker’s excellent Soundcore Liberty Neo True true wireless earbuds are just $35 on Amazon
The Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo True Wireless Earbuds offer great value, especially with today's $15 discount on Amazon.
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PCWorld’s December Digital Magazine: Google’s latest hardware reviewed
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS.
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Google’s latest messaging service is basically DMs for Photos
Google is rolling out a new messaging service for sharing, liking, and commenting on photos inside the Photos app.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Grab an Xbox One wireless controller for 33% off
Amazon's selling Xbox One wireless controllers for $40, down from the usual $60.
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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.
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