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Google's AI Has Access to More Than You Think. Change These 7 Settings Now to Protect Your Privacy
Don't let Google snoop on your conversations or scoop up personal information when you use Gemini or Search. Here's how to protect yourself.
Clock $100 Off the Google Pixel Watch 4 With Today's Amazing Amazon Deal
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is one of the most stylish smartwatches on the market and makes tracking your sleep, fitness, and more look good. And right now, it's discounted by 22%!
Google Images Marks Its 25 Birthday by Adding AI Image Generation
Google also adds a personalized gallery of images from around the web, with the option of saving them in Pinterest-like collections.
Google Maps vs. Waze: This App Wins the Race Against Traffic
Modern map apps do much more than get you from point A to point B, with everything from traffic light locations to AI-powered route planning. I tested Google Maps and Apple Maps to find the better navigator.
Waze Gets AI, Personalization Options—Including One to Make It Less Chatty
Google announces driving directions tailored to your earlier use of the app, an improved motorcycle mode that US riders will have to wait to use, and more.
Google Is Giving You Less Free Storage for Your Android Backups
Following the change, backing up data like SMS messages, call history, and device settings will all count toward the 15GB of free storage Google gives you.
Apple's Answer to the Fitbit Air Should Be an 'iRing,' Not Another Fitness Band
An Apple smart ring could live alongside the Apple Watch, capturing health data around the clock—especially while you sleep—and turning Siri into an indispensable health coach.
Google Can Now Use Your Search Uploads for AI Training: Here's How to Opt Out
Google last month introduced a new Search Services History setting that can save your media uploads for AI development, unless you turn it off.
Google Set to Show Off Pixel 11 Lineup at Aug. 12 Event
Will the ongoing memory shortage mean higher prices for Google's flagship phones?
Google: This Proxy Service Is Using TV Streaming Devices to Host Cybercrime
Google says it observed cybercriminal and espionage groups using NetNut's residential proxies, which can route traffic through TV streaming boxes.
Gemini Spark Is Now Available on macOS: Here's Everything the AI Agent Can Do
Spark is now available in the Gemini Mac app for users with a Google AI Ultra subscription.
Supreme Court: Fourth Amendment Protects Your Phone's Location History
In its first digital-privacy case since 2018, the court builds on a privacy precedent it set then.
MacBook Neo vs. Chromebook Plus: Apple's Price Hikes Just Made This a Tighter Race
A $100 bump in price has narrowed one of tech's most interesting budget battles. Here's where the MacBook Neo still wins—and where Chromebook Plus has closed the gap.
Google's Gemini AI Can Do a Lot, But Here Are 15 Features You'll Actually Use
Gemini can answer prompts, generate images and video, and integrate with other Google apps and services. Here are the features I find most useful.
I Needed to Replace My Pixel 9 Pro's Screen. It Was Easy, With One Big Caveat
Google only has 10 stores in the US, but the DC location came in clutch when my Pixel screen suddenly started showing a pink vertical line. Here's what to expect if you have one nearby too.
Google Details Reduced Play Store Fees That Trim Its Take to 10% in Many Cases
Policy changes forced by Epic Games’ lawsuit leave Google taking a smaller bite of mobile-app transactions than Apple.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Hits an All-Time Low Price Just for Prime Day
This current-generation, aluminum-shielded unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro places deep Gemini AI tools and elite camera performance in your hands, and saves you over $300 at Amazon.
Google Wallet Adds a New Feature to Get You Through Airport Security Faster
The digital wallet is adding an easier way to sign up for the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program. Once set up, you can get through security checks with just a facial scan.
Google Home Speaker Review: Better Sound, Smarter Assistant, Familiar Price
The Google Home Speaker marks a real leap forward for the company's smart home lineup, combining more natural Gemini-powered intelligence with strong sound quality.
$99.99
Google Is Tracking You by Default: Change These 3 Settings to Stop It
Is Google's data collection helpful or harmful? If you feel this level of tracking is too invasive, here's how to check what you're sharing and adjust the privacy settings on your account.
