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Logitech’s new wireless keyboard and mouse optimized for Google’s Chrome OS

Logitech on Tuesday launched a new wireless keyboard and mouse built for Google’s Chrome OS: the Logitech K580 Slim Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard, Chrome OS Edition, and the Logitech M355 Portable Wireless Mouse. The “Made for Google” devices pair well with the Google Pixelbook, Logitech said in a release.  The keyboard features a Google Assistant key, a row …

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Google Pixel 4: Verizon’s no longer the exclusive carrier, and that’s a good thing

After breathlessly listing off the Google Pixel 4’s many new features — including a radar chip capable of detecting gestures, as well as a voice recorder app and a slicker display (we hadn’t even gotten to the cameras yet) — Sabrina Ellis, the company’s vice president of product, dropped another development: The phone would be available for sale at every …

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Say goodbye to Google’s Daydream VR experiment

What began as a way for Google to compete against Facebook’s high profile Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, Sony’s PlayStation VR and Samsung’s Gear VR came to an end Tuesday, when the search giant admitted its Daydream VR program wasn’t popular among consumers and would be ending. Google’s original vision for Daydream was to let people take high-end phones like …

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Forget the Pixel 4: The best deals are on the Pixel 3

The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are official — and officially expensive. The former starts at $799, the latter at $899. That’s no surprise; the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL were priced exactly the same when they made their debut last year. I don’t know about you, but I’d have a hard time scrounging up that kind …

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Google’s 5G Pixel 4 is a no

Google has packed a lot of new features into its latest smartphones, but superfast 5G connectivity isn’t one of them. On Tuesday at an event in New York City, the company took the wraps off its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, the latest versions of its Google-branded phones. The new gadgets come with a slew of goodies, such as …

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Google starts selling USB

For those who want the strongest protections against getting their accounts hacked, Google began selling a new model of its Titan hardware security keys Tuesday that plugs into a USB-C port. The new $40 model will work in devices with newer USB-C ports — most notably Android phones that in the past needed adapters or other wireless techniques. Hardware security …

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Samsung rolls out Android 10 beta on Galaxy S10 devices

Samsung invited Galaxy S10 owners to enroll in its Android 10 beta program on Monday, after Google rolled out the updated operating system on Pixel devices last month. You can check if you have access with the Samsung Members app. The Android 10 beta includes smaller notifications (so you can continue to reply to that email if someone texts you), …

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it looks likely that the as-yet-unannounced Google Pixel 4 will launch on the T-Mobile network after CEO John Legere gave customers an early look at the phone’s packaging. Legere had two retail boxes sitting on his counter during a Sunday cooking show. He posted the clip to Instagram with a subtle question: “Anyone notice any interesting props during the show? 😏” View this post …

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Google Pixelbook Go official product image reportedly leaks

Yet another image of the Google Pixelbook Go has leaked, according to a report Monday, but this one is purportedly an official product picture. One of several leaked photos of the upcoming Nest Mini included the Pixelbook Go, 9to5Google reported. This image is the first of the product to show Google’s “G” logo in the top left corner of the …

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This Apple Maps update might be what finally pulls people away from Google Maps

Apple is expanding the features in its Maps app and rolling out a revamped map for New York and other Northeastern areas following the launch of iOS 13. In addition, the rollout is expanding west to cover West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and North Illinois, according to a Monday report from MacRumors. The updated map includes broader road network coverage, better …

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