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CNN —   After spending a few days with the Google Pixel Buds A, we were genuinely shocked to find out that they’re only $99. These true wireless earbuds hold their own against the pricier AirPods and Galaxy Buds 2 in terms of sound quality and comfort, and pack some seriously useful Google Assistant tricks for folks with Android phones. They also look pretty neat. So what’s the catch? The Buds A are pretty… Source link

CNN —   Google’s Nest division has finally refreshed its home security camera lineup, releasing a new doorbell, an indoor/outdoor camera, a floodlight camera and an indoor camera. And we installed the Nest Doorbell on our home nearly a week ago now and have learned a lot about Google’s latest home security product along the way. It brings a new design, is now managed through the Google Home (instead of the Nest… Source link

Sarah Tew/CNET Google’s $449 Pixel 5A with 5G is the second major Pixel announcement this year, hot on the heels of… Source link

Sarah Tew/CNET Google’s $449 Pixel 5A with 5G is the second major Pixel announcement this year, hot on the heels of… Source link

CNN —   You don’t need to spend close to $1,000 for a smartphone with great cameras and long battery life. Yes, the iPhone 12 or Galaxy S21 deliver a terrific experience, but your money can go pretty far at $500 or less. Enter the Pixel 5a with 5G — Google’s latest affordable device joins the $349 4a and $499 4a 5G. The 5a with 5G is $449 and up for preorder now, with deliveries starting on Aug. 26. And… Source link

CNN —   Google Stadia launched nearly two years ago as a way to play big-name video games on any device via the cloud, and the reception was mixed, to say the least. While Google’s game-streaming technology has worked well since day one, its limited library and functionality left a lot to be desired. Fast forward to 2021, and a whole lot has changed — and not just for Stadia. The powerful new PS5 and Xbox Series… Source link

When we think of search engines, some of the first services that come to mind are likely Google Search and Bing. Then, there are alternative entities like DuckDuckGo and Qwant that prioritize user data and privacy when delivering results. One major search engine that doesn’t receive as much North American attention is Yandex, a Russian-owned engine that is merely one piece of a massive technology conglomerate. The Yandex search engine was launched in 1997 by Arkady Volozh, Arkady… Source link

Enlarge / Google Chat, in just some of its many form factors. Google Chat officially launched for consumers recently, and that means the time has come to dive back into everyone’s favorite subject: Google messaging services! Google Chat is the latest in Google’s long and prodigious line of (usually) short-lived messaging applications, but this one is a bit more important than most of the others. While the “~2 years and under” club is packed… Source link

Google’s latest AirPods competitors, the Pixel Buds A-Series, get a big price cut and a slightly more comfortable design. The new Bluetooth earbuds take a cue from Google’s cheaper but great A-Series phones, cutting a few features to cost £100 (US$99) – a full £80 cheaper than their predecessors. Not that you would know the A-Series were any cheaper. The earbuds have the same design as 2020’s Pixel Buds, complete with low-profile fit and subtle “G” branding. The flexible silicone… Source link

With the new, awkwardly named Pixel Buds A-Series, Google is trying to do more than merely introduce a much cheaper set of true wireless earbuds: the company wants to get it right this time — and get it right for under $100. Google’s second-generation Pixel Buds were certainly an improvement over the company’s original wireless earbuds; let us never forget the most overly intricate carrying case of all time. But the 2020 earbuds came with issues of their own. At the top of that list… Source link