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Google Adds Two Features to Android to Fight Unwanted Bluetooth Tracking

Kellen December 11, 2024 1

Google already had some protections in place for when an unknown or unwanted Bluetooth tracker is hanging around you for too long. To further strengthen those protections, Google announced two new features today that both make a lot of sense and are welcomed....

Gemini 2.0 Wants to Help You Dominate Video Games or Look Up Tips in Real-Time

Kellen December 11, 2024 2

Alongside Google's Gemini 2.0 announcement and that impressive Project Astra demo, Google showed off an idea they have for video games and how someone could use Gemini as an assistant for help as they play. I'm not talking about using AI to play for you, but...

Complete Pixel 9a Spec Sheet Details Solid $499 Option

Tim December 11, 2024 8

As we inch closer to the new year and the release of the Pixel 9a, which is reported for some time in March, insiders continue to sneak details of the upcoming device onto the web. Thanks to their efforts, we have what's essentially a complete spec rundown for...

Google Launches Gemini 2.0, Shows Off More Project Astra Assistant With Glasses

Kellen December 11, 2024 3

To close out 2024, Google announced Gemini 2.0, it's newest version of its AI model that will basically power all of its AI endeavors going forward. As a part of the announcement, Google showed off a bunch of future plans, like its Project Astra assistant that...

T-Mobile Pixels, Your December Update Builds Have Arrived

Tim December 10, 2024 6

Google Pixel owners on T-Mobile now have access to factory images and OTA builds for the December update that was announced just earlier this month. Over on Google's website, we are seeing builds for Pixel devices such as the latest Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro...

Google’s Pen Accessory for Tablets Gets Detailed

Tim December 9, 2024 4

With the latest Pixel Tablet 2 intel suggesting that the device has been cancelled, this may be odd timing to learn more about Google's pen accessory. We saw initial details of the pen device earlier this year, but again with the reported cancelling of a...

DEAL: Nest Hub Max for $114 Seems Good ($115 Off)

Tim December 6, 2024 6

For what's sure to be a limited time, you can head to Home Depot in person or on its website to snag a Nest Hub Max for just $114. That's a savings of $115 off the price Google currently has them listed at, making this a very attractive deal. Nest Hub Max has...

US Passports, More State IDs to Go Digital in Latest Google Wallet Update (Updated)

Tim December 6, 2024 14

Google announced today that users of Google Wallet will soon be able to uploaded digital versions of US passports, plus residents of Iowa, New Mexico and Ohio are soon getting support to upload digital copies of their IDs and licenses. This news quickly...