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Why Google Assistant is losing big to Alexa

By Mike Prospero published 22 February 20

Google has a long way to go before its smart home skills are as good as those of Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit.

Will Google Stadia Be Worth the Money?

By Michael Andronico published 6 June 19

Google Stadia could revolutionize AAA gaming by letting you play hot titles on any device, but its pricing options could prove frustrating.

Of Course iPhone Apps Spy on You: Here's What to Do About It

By Paul Wagenseil published 31 May 19

It shouldn't be news that iPhone apps spy on you. That's how they make money. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do about it.

Google Just Un-Killed the Best Thing About Its Nest Products

By Mike Prospero published 16 May 19

By ending the Works With Nest program so abruptly, Google is alienating both consumers and smart-home companies. Update: No longer!

Why the Pixel 3a Is No Threat to the iPhone

By Jason Snell published 9 May 19

The newly unveiled Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are appealing phones with killer price tags. But they face the same problems that have plagued other midrange smartphones.

Google Stadia: Our 3 Biggest Concerns

By Marshall Honorof published 19 March 19

Google's Stadia game streaming platform has incredible potential, but Google has to address these key issues to ensure it succeeds.

Cortana Is Dead: Why Microsoft Needs to Move On

By Monica Chin published 2 February 19

Cortana is dead, but Microsoft doesn't want to admit it yet.

My Month With Google Fi: Why I'm Sticking With It

By Adam Ismail published 1 December 18

Now that Google has opened up its wireless service to more phones, you might be considering a switch to Google Fi. Here's what one customer experienced — both good and bad.

What a Diehard iPhone User Thinks of the Pixel 3

By Jason Snell published 14 October 18

The Pixel 3 and iPhone XS offer clear insights into what Google and Apple believe a smartphone should be.

Pixel 3's Huge AI Advantage Spells Trouble for Apple and Samsung

By Jesus Diaz published 10 October 18

With the Pixel 3, Google is so far ahead of the iPhone XS and Note 9 in terms of artificial intelligence that the competition should be worried.

The Pixel 3 Already Has One Big Flaw

By Mark Spoonauer published 10 October 18

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL look like two of the strongest flagship phones of the year, which makes Google’s continued exclusive partnership with Verizon a big head-scratcher.

Chrome Has a Malware Problem, and Google Needs to Fix It

By Paul Wagenseil published 2 October 18

Malware is now common in the Chrome Web Store. Unless Google does something, the Chrome browser and OS may become just as unsafe as Android.

The Pixel 3's Design Is Not Worthy of Android

By Jesus Diaz published 23 August 18

Google's Pixel 3 looks like the unholy child of an iPhone X and a Samsung Galaxy S9.

Here’s the Real Reason Google Home Can’t Catch Amazon Echo

By Mark Spoonauer published 28 June 18

One analyst is urging Alphabet to give away $3 billion worth of Google Home Minis to close the gap with Amazon. It won’t work.

Google's Pixel 3 Is Already in Trouble

By Mark Spoonauer published 31 May 18

A new report has some troubling news about the Pixel 3 when it comes to availability, the camera and the design.

Forget Google's Boasts: Android Is Still Less Secure Than iOS

By Paul Wagenseil published 15 March 18

Google's 2017 Android security report says its mobile system is almost as secure as iOS, but that just isn't so.

Google Assistant Just Won CES 2018, and Alexa Should Be Worried

By Mike Prospero published 11 January 18

A bevy of new partnerships and devices with Google Assistant will give Amazon's Alexa some serious competition.

3 Big Reasons to Get the Pixel 2 XL Over the Pixel 2

By Mark Spoonauer published 17 October 17

While both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are great phones, the Google’s bigger phone is well worth the extra money. Here’s why.

Uh-Oh, Duo! Google’s Chat App Could Be Flasher's Wet Dream

By Sherri L. Smith published 16 August 16

Knock knock. Who's there? Genitalia again.

Augmented Reality Makes Us More Human, Not Less

By Avram Piltch published 2 July 14

Every major advance in knowledge storage and retrieval has disrupted society and frightened a few naysayers along the way. And augmented reality is no different.

Watches, Glasses and Super-Tablets: Tech Predictions for 2014 (Op-Ed)

By Tom's Guide Staff, By Barry Avery, Kingston University published 3 January 14

So what were the hits of 2013, and what will this year hold?

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