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Project Gameface being used to write an email.

You’ll soon be able to control your Chromebook with just your face

Google's Project Gameface got an update that lets you control your Chromebook only with your face and gestures.
iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Google Pixel 8a camera modules.

Can a $500 Pixel phone beat a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? I found out

What happens when you compare a $500 Pixel phone against a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? Is it close? Is it a total blowout? I found out.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a, showing the back.

The best Google Pixel 8a cases in 2024

The Google Pixel 8a is seriously impressive, but it still needs protection against hazards. Here are the best Google Pixel 8a cases and covers.
Main title image for the Outtafocus column.

My Google Pixel phone turned my photos into AI nightmares

Will AI take over the world? Who knows. But after using the Pixel 8a's Magic Editor on photos of animals, I'm more scared of it than ever.
Renders of the Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 6a.

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 6a: Is it time to upgrade?

The Google Pixel 8a is the latest from Google, and it packs quite a punch for the price. Is it worth upgrading to from a Pixel 6a?
Renders of the Google Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 next to each other.

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8: not an easy decision

The Pixel 8a tries to reset the rules for budget phones, and it gets very close to the Pixel 8. So, which one should you get?
Google app on Android beta showing Notifications.

The Google app on your Android phone is getting a helpful new feature

If you use the Google app on your Android phone a lot, you'll want to keep an eye out for a new feature that's slowly rolling out to it now.
The back of the Google Pixel 8a.

It’s impossible to recommend a cheap Google Pixel phone

The Pixel 8a is the cheap Google phone to buy, right? Well, no, because the Pixel 8 is. Sometimes. Google has made it hard to know which phone to buy.
Gemini, ChatGPT, Humane Pin, and Rabbit R1.

AI gadgets are dead

The likes of Humane and Rabbit want to carve a niche. But tools like Gemini and ChatGPT prove that the best place for AI is on your humble smartphone.
The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

Android 15 release date: When will my phone get the update?

Android 15 is here, at least in the form of a beta. Here's everything we know about Android 15's release date (and when it's coming to your phone).
Google Photos app on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

This is the one AI feature from Google I/O 2024 I can’t wait to use

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is all the rage right now. This was especially true at Google I/O 2024, where one particular AI feature stole my attention.
The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

How to download the Android 15 beta right now

Android 15 is available as a public beta for those with a Google Pixel and other select Android devices to try for themselves. Here's how to download it.
A person holding the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

Google fumbled what could have been its biggest product in years

Google didn't launch a pair of AI smart glasses at Google I/O, but instead weakly teased a concept, leaving the path clear for the competition to take over.
Google presenting Project Astra at Google I/O 2024.

I saw Google’s futuristic Project Astra, and it was jaw-dropping

So much of Google I/O 2024 could be described as dull and boring. But Project Astra stood out as something magical, and I got to see it in action.
Ring Video Doorbell 2nd gen on doorway

Google Nest Doorbell vs. Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen): which is better for your front door?

The Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Google Nest Doorbell are two of the most popular video doorbells of 2024. But which is best for your front door?
Redesigned Google maps.

This is what Google Maps’ big redesign looks like

A redesigned Google Maps interface has several quality-of-life changes that have us excited. Here's what's new.
Holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro, showing its Home Screen.

Google has a magical new way for you to control your Android phone

Google's Project GameFace brings incredible new accessibility features to Android phones. Here's what it can do.
The Lock Screen on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Android 15 has a clever way to make notifications less annoying

Notification vibrations on your phone can be annoying — sometimes being too strong or too weak. A new feature in Android 15 may fix this for good.
Google's Gemini logo with the AI running on a smartphone and a PC.

Google’s new AI features look like my worst nightmare

Google's I/O keynote was all about AI, and while I went in hoping to see exciting AI with personality, I got the worst, dullest AI imaginable.
Arrows pointing to the Web filter in the More option in Google search results.

Vanilla Google Search without AI is being sidelined into a menu

Google's AI ambitions continue to encroach into Search, but it can still be filtered out.
The Home Screen on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Google just announced 10 huge updates for your Android phone

At I/O 2024, Google focused on making Android more safe and secure with the addition of features like remote lock, theft detection, AI app screening, and more.
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Wear OS 5 is the future of Android smartwatches. Here’s what’s new

Google's Wear OS 5 has just been announced as the next big edition of Google's smartwatch platform. Here are all the new features.
A photo of Sundar at the Google I/O 2024 keynote.

The 4 biggest things Google didn’t announce at Google I/O 2024

The Google I/O 2024 keynote has come and gone. Here are the biggest things Google didn't announce during it.
Google Pixel 8a in Aloe.

Did you buy a Google Pixel 8a? These are the first 9 things you need to do

The Google Pixel 8a is here with many improvements over its predecessor. If you have one, here are a few of the first things you need to do.
The stage for Google I/O 2024.

Watch Google’s 10-minute recap of its AI-filled I/O keynote

Don't have time to plow through Google's two-hour I/O keynote unveiling a slew of new AI products? Well, it's kindly squashed the event into a 10-minute video.
A screenshot from the Google I/O livestream with a slide on the screen about Gemini.

Here are all the biggest Gemini announcements from Google I/O 2024

Gemini 1.5 Pro looks a lot more capable and will be available starting today to all users of Gemini Advanced.
Android 15 on stage at Google I/O 2024.

Android is getting an AI overhaul. Here’s what it looks like

Android will be getting numerous Gemini features in its next update. Here's a look at what's coming.
A screenshot from Google I/O showing an AI Teammate side by side with the presenter.

AI Teammates are coming to your workplace

At Google I/O 2024, the company has announced AI Teammates that can function within Google Workspace.
Gmail Gemini AI summarize.

Gmail will soon use AI to write emails for you

Google will soon supercharge Gmail using its Gemini AI model to summarize, compare, and write entire emails on your behalf.
Rose Yao on Google I/O 2024 stage.

Everything announced at Google I/O 2024

Google I/O is the biggest event of the year for updates to Android, Wear OS, and more. Here's everything announced at Google I/O 2024.
Google Gemini on smartphone.

Google Lens now works with videos, and it’s super impressive

Google just revealed a new way to search the web through video.
Google Play on the Oppo Find N2.

Google is making it easier for you to find and download Android apps

At I/O 2024, Google shed light on developer-focused tweaks such as the ability to break subscriptions into installments and use search keywords for discovery.
Google Astra on a phone.

Google is bringing AI superpowers to your smartphone camera, and it looks ridiculous

Ever dreamed of an assistant that you only needs you to point the camera at virtually anything around you? Google has made just that tool with Astra.
Google's Ask Photos debut.

Google Photos is about to get a big AI upgrade

Google Photos is about to get a new feature called Ask Photos. The feature, part of Google Gemini, should make it easier to find photos and relive memories.