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I tested Chrome’s new AI Mode — it’s a productivity dream that your RAM will hate
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s new AI Mode for Chrome allows side-by-side browsing and multi-tab search. We put it to the test on a 16GB MacBook and found a familiar problem: a major RAM drain.

Where did your Google Drive storage go? 5 hidden space-hogs you can delete now
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to free up Google Drive storage for free with five simple tricks that clear clutter so you can reclaim your space.

I just tried Google Maps' new bus tracking feature in the UK — it's a good start, but there's room to improve
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps has rolled out an important public transit update in the UK, and as helpful as it is, it could be improved.

Google just launched ‘Chrome Skills’ — and it fixes the most annoying part of using AI
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google just added “Skills” to Chrome, letting you save and reuse your best AI prompts across any website. I tested it — here’s how it works and why it matters.

We've tested the best Android phones available right now from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more
By Richard Priday last updated
Our list of the best Android phones at every size and for every budget will help you make the right choice.

Google just unlocked 'Agent Mode' for Gemini 3.1 — here are 7 things it can now do for you
By Amanda Caswell published
Master Gemini 3.1 Pro’s new Agent Mode with these 7 powerful automations. They can help to automate Gmail, plan travel and manage tasks natively within Google Workspace.

The best Chromebooks in 2026: We tested 50+ models and these are the only 5 I recommend
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The best Chromebooks provide great, affordable alternatives to Windows PCs and MacBooks. These are our favorites to recommend, based on hands-on testing and reviews.

I tested Google Fi’s $35 unlimited data plan for a month — here’s my pros and cons
By John Velasco published
I put Google Fi’s $35 per month Unlimited Essentials plan to the test to see if it's enough to pull me away from my Visible service. Here's what I think.
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