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When is the best time to book your flight? Google just gave us the golden answer 20 hours ago

I replaced my bulky headphones with these Pixel earbuds for traveling - and can't go back 22 hours ago

Your Android phone is getting a new security secret weapon - and it's a big deal 1 day ago

I switched to an E Ink dumbphone to test my limits - here's my buying advice now 2 days ago

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When is the best time to book your flight? Google just gave us the golden answer

Google Flights gathered four years worth of airfare data, and here's what it tells us about finding the cheapest flights and the best days to book.

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I replaced my bulky headphones with these Pixel earbuds for traveling - and can't go back

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Your Android phone is getting a new security secret weapon - and it's a big deal

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I switched to an E Ink dumbphone to test my limits - here's my buying advice now

Google Maps adding screenshots of places

Google Maps can identify and save places in your screenshots - here's how

Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo robot vacuum and mop

When is the best time to book your flight? Google just gave us the golden answer

Google Flights gathered four years worth of airfare data, and here's what it tells us about finding the cheapest flights and the best days to book.

20 hours ago by Chris Bayer in Transportation

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I replaced my bulky headphones with these Pixel earbuds for traveling - and can't go back

Google's flagship noise-canceling earbuds have helped me save space when traveling while delivering great sound and ANC performance for the size.

22 hours ago by Prakhar Khanna in Headphones

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Your Android phone is getting a new security secret weapon - and it's a big deal

This new security feature will make your Android phone more difficult to access if you haven't used it in a while.

1 day ago by Artie Beaty in Android

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I switched to an E Ink dumbphone to test my limits - here's my buying advice now

The Mudita Kompakt is a European E Ink phone with only a handful of essential apps and a refreshingly simple UI.

2 days ago by Matthew Miller in Smartphones

Google Maps adding screenshots of places

Google Maps can identify and save places in your screenshots - here's how

It's now easier than ever to find and add destinations to your travel itinerary.

2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Services & Software

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Don't sleep on this TCL TV in 2025: This new Mini LED model gives OLED a close fight

While I wouldn't categorize TCL's latest QM7K in the 'budget' category, its vivid colors and crisp brightness make it still worth checking out.

2 days ago by Chris Bayer in TVs

Google's Gemini iPad app analyzing a photo

Google Gemini gets an iPad app at last - here's why that's a big deal

With the new iPad app, you can not only chat with Gemini on a larger screen but multitask with other apps.

3 days ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence

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How Google's AI combats new scam tactics - and how you can stay one step ahead

Google is trying to lock down Search, Chrome, and Android, but ultimately, you're the last line of defense.

3 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security

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You should update your Google Pixel phone ASAP - here's why

A security flaw that's facing 'targeted exploitation' is being patched, and the rollout has already begun.

3 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android

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Why I've used this foldable phone for more than a year - and it's not a Galaxy or Pixel

OnePlus excelled with its first foldable phone, and more than a year of use later, the Open continues to challenge rivals.

3 days ago by Matthew Miller in Smartphones

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I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone to instantly improve the software experience

While Pixel phones offer many useful features by default, adjusting these specific settings can significantly enhance your user experience.

3 days ago by Jason Howell in Smartphones

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This TCL Mini LED model is the TV deal to beat for me - especially at its new low price

TCL's 2025 QM6K model shows that a QD-Mini LED can be just as affordable as it is enjoyable to watch.

4 days ago by Chris Bayer in TVs

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Why Google seems to be losing its iron grip on search - and what I use now instead

Google Search's market share is shrinking and it's not just because of AI.

5 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Google

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Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro update makes the AI model even better at coding

The model update was scheduled to debut at Google I/O, but Google released it early in response to positive feedback from users.

5 days ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence

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Your Google TV just got a useful feature upgrade for free, and smart home users will love it

After months of testing in a preview program, the Home Panel layout is finally rolling out to Chromecast and Google TV devices.

1 week ago by Maria Diaz in TVs