10 helpful Gmail features (and how to use them) By Philip Michaels last updated 19 August 22 We explore Google’s Gmail client to highlight helpful features like snoozing messages, smart replies and the newly added ability to schedule your emails.
Doom Eternal on Stadia Shows the Promise (and Pitfalls) of Cloud Gaming By Marshall Honorof published 11 June 19 We played Doom Eternal on Google's Stadia platform, and came away with some impressions about both the game and Google's upcoming streaming service.
I Just Played Doom on Google Stadia: Here’s How It Feels By Marshall Honorof published 20 March 19 Playing Doom on Google's new Stadia gaming platform answers some of our questions about the upcoming release. Here's what we learned from our hands-on time.
Google Now Translates Voice In Real Time, and It’s Bene By Mike Prospero published 9 January 19 Google Assistant can now translate up to 27 languages and respond in real time.
Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant Takes on Echo Spot By Mark Spoonauer published 8 January 19 The Lenovo Smart Clock helps you fall asleep and wake up better than a smartphone while allowing you to control other smart home gadgets with routines.
Life with Google's New Wear OS: What I Love and Hate By Caitlin McGarry published 20 October 18 The latest version of Wear OS promises an entirely new experience for smartwatch owners, but there’' still a lot of work to be done.
Google Home Hub Hands-On: A Worthy (and Cheaper) Echo Show Rival By Monica Chin published 9 October 18 Google's smart display has a 7-inch touchscreen and is powered by Google Assistant.
5 Reasons to Buy the Google Home Mini (and 3 Reasons to Skip It) By Monica Chin published 16 June 18 The Google Home Mini is a worthwhile purchase, but it's not for everyone. Here are the pros and cons.
Google News App Hands-on: Why It Beats Apple News By Henry T. Casey published 16 May 18 A look at Google's latest attempt at serving the news, and how it stacks up to Apple's competitor.
New Android Auto Hands-On: These Are the Biggest Upgrades By Philip Michaels published 10 May 18 Google's new features for its automotive platform let you manage music and messages without taking your eyes off the road.
JBL Link Bar Hands-on: The Ultimate Android TV Soundbar By Philip Michaels published 9 May 18 Because the upcoming soundbar from JBL is powered by Android TV, that means you can add Google Assistant into your home entertainment setup.
Hands On: Android P Already Beats iPhone X in Beta By Mark Spoonauer published 8 May 18 Thanks to intuitive new gestures and proactive features like Predictive Actions and App Slices, Android feels like Google is making smartphones smarter.
Lenovo's Mirage Solo VR Headset Ditches Phones and Cords By Sherri L. Smith published 9 January 18 The future of VR lies in self-contained systems and Lenovo's leading the charge.
Lenovo's Smart Displays with Google Assistant One-Up Echo Show By Mark Spoonauer published 9 January 18 Available this summer, Lenovo's Smart Displays have bigger screens than the Echo Show, better-looking designs and do more with touch.
My First Week with Google Home Mini: More Frustrating Than Fun By Henry T. Casey published 22 October 17 Google's tiny smart speaker has some neat capabilities, but it's smart home powers need more polish, and I just want it to do more.
Is The Pixel 2 XL's Screen Really That Bad? Here's Our Take By Adam Ismail published 19 October 17 Critics are complaining of muted colors, poor viewing angles, and grainy webpages on Google's new Pixel 2 XL. We put it side-by-side with competing phones to find out what's going on.
Pixel 2 Hands-On: AI Smarts Make Google's Phone a Standout By Philip Michaels published 4 October 17 The design of the new Pixel 2 and 2 XL may not impress, but Google's integration of software and artificial intelligence certainly do.
The New Google Feed: What It Is And How It Works By Andrew E. Freedman published 19 July 17 Google Now is dead and it's been replaced with a personalized news feed. Here's how to get started.
Google Home Hands-On: How It Will Challenge Amazon Echo By Philip Michaels published 4 October 16 Google hopes that its AI-powered assistant, integration with hardware like the Chromecast and compact design will help the new Google Home speaker take on Amazon's established Echo device.
Chat Without Humanity: Google Allo Is Almost Too Brilliant By Henry T. Casey published 21 September 16 Google Allo is a neat AI-powered messaging app that makes it almost too easy to make a conversation.
Why I've Already Deleted Google's Spaces Chat App By Henry T. Casey published 17 May 16 Google's Spaces is a new group chat app that includes the company's search engine, but it doesn't do enough to stand out.
New Chromecast Hands-on: Better Design, Finds Shows Faster By Philip Michaels published 29 September 15 The new Chromecast's overhauled app makes it easier to find content to stream from your phone to your TV.
Here's What It's Like to Use Google's New Photos App By Philip Michaels published 2 June 15 We spent some time playing around with Google's newly unveiled photo management tool. Here are the features and facts about Google Photos that stood out.
