The Pixel 7a doesn’t have a telephoto zoom camera — here’s how it compares to a Pixel that does By Tom Pritchard published 20 May 23 I'd be put off buying a Pixel 7a because there's no telephoto lens. But does it matter, and how does it compare to a Pixel 6 Pro which does?
The Pixel 7a has one feature I wish I had on my Pixel 6 Pro By Tom Pritchard published 15 May 23 The Google Pixel 7a's Tensor G2 chipset means it has one feature I wish I could have on my 18-month old Pixel 6 Pro.
Google's AI-powered Magic Editor terrifies me — here's why By Philip Michaels published 13 May 23 Magic Editor, coming to Google Photos later this year, simplifies some pretty tricky photo editing tasks. And that could make photo-doctoring a lot easier.
It’s about time Google added AirTag anti-stalking features to Android — and I/O 2023 is the perfect place to do it By Tom Pritchard published 15 April 23 It's about time Google added anti-AirTag stalking features to Android, and Google I/O 2023 is the best place to launch it.
How can ChatGPT be the next big thing if it's this broken? By Tony Polanco published 19 February 23 ChatGPT and other AI chatbots are all the rage now, but it would be wise to remain skeptical, especially in light of recent disturbing instances some folks have experienced.
Google Pixel 7 Pro — 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip By Sanjana Prakash published 7 November 22 The Google Pixel 7 Pro has a lot to offer but should you buy the phone? This guide will help you decide.
Google Maps has a big electric car problem — here's why By Tom Pritchard published 22 October 22 Journey planning is a key part of electric car ownership, and it's about time the likes of Google Maps offered some support.
I just skipped the Google Pixel Watch and bought this Fitbit instead — here’s why By Tom Pritchard published 15 October 22 I was considering buying a Google Pixel Watch, but the Fitbit Versa 4 ended up ticking all the right boxes.
Framework's making a Chromebook, and I couldn't be more excited — here's why By Alex Wawro last updated 8 October 22 Google and Framework have partnered to release a new Framework Chromebook in December for a starting price of $999 — and while it's not what I expected, it's actually great news for Chromebook fans.
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?
