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Google Removes Iconic Android Statues From Its Headquarters

The fun Android statues once seen in a small park at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, have been removed, leaving an empty patch of dirt in what used to be a popular spot to take photos. The statues, which stood outside the visitors center in the Landings office complex, have been moved to an …

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Acer Chromebook 514 Review: Everyday Performance, All Day Long

Acer makes a lot of Chromebooks, and they come in a variety of configurations and screen sizes. That’s great for consumers, schools and businesses because there’s something to meet every need, but it can get tricky when shopping for one, especially when Acer keeps the name the same year after year like Chromebook 514.  This older version is still around, but …

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Apple’s Center Stage Camera Is Finally on All iPads, but It’s in the Wrong Place

Center Stage, Apple’s digitally zooming camera feature introduced on iPads last year, is on the move in 2022. The feature is on all iPads now after the latest iPad Air update, and has made the leap to Macs (sort of) on Apple’s new Studio Display. But one thing that the Studio Display gets right with Center Stage: The camera’s in …

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The Latest Android 13 Developer Preview Is Available for Download. Here’s What to Know

Last month Google announced a preview release of Android 13 for developers, and the search giant has released its first update to the developer preview — Android 13 Developer Preview 2. This latest iteration will bring several new color themes, improved privacy and security features, focused notifications, lock and home screen updates and other features. Google plans to release preview versions …

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Google Acquires MicroLED Startup Raxium for Future AR and MR Tech

After giving up on its virtual reality ambitions back in March of last year, it seems that Google is ready to enter the augmented reality space with its acquisition of Raxium, a startup dedicated to making MicroLED displays. Raxium is a five-year-old startup that’s made impressive strides in the field of augmented reality displays. The terms of the deal are …

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Galaxy A53 5G: At $450, It Looks Like a Midrange Powerhouse

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A53 5G on Thursday at the company’s Galaxy A event. Priced at $450 (£399, which is around AU$710 converted), the device is the latest in Samsung’s midrange A50 series of phones. The A50 phones tend to have the looks of the higher-end Galaxy S devices, paired with a lower price and decent cameras, specs and battery …

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9 Useful Galaxy S22 Features Samsung is Hiding From You

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus or S22 Ultra in your hands, you’ve probably been savoring some of its major perks — from the upgraded cameras to the sleek design. But the new S22 lineup is also loaded with some lesser-known features that can transform the way you use your phone. Below, we’ll take a closer look at the features flying below the …

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Galaxy A53 and A33: Everything Samsung Announced at Today’s Event

Just over a month after Samsung’s last Unpacked presentation (where the Galaxy S22 phones and Tab S8 tablets were unveiled), the company announced two devices in its more midrange Galaxy A line. The stars of the show were the new additions to its budget-friendly Galaxy A series of phones, the Galaxy A53 and A33. The Galaxy A53, which is the …

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Google I/O Developer Conference Will Be Live and Online May 11

Google has begun a live countdown of the days, hours, minutes and seconds until its annual developers’ conference. Google I/O 2022 will take place May 11-12, both at its Shoreline Amphitheater and online, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said Wednesday on Twitter. We’ll be back live from Shoreline Amphitheatre for this year’s #GoogleIO! Join us online May 11-12 https://t.co/KgNKbaLeym pic.twitter.com/NUodJb7UCi — …

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Yes, You Can Turn an Old iPad Into a Baby Monitor or Smart Hub

Apple’s new iPad Air, which was announced at last week’s “Peek Performance” event, is available for preorder and will be in stores soon. If you’re itching to get your hands on the latest Apple tablet, you may be wondering what you can do with that old iPad. Yes, you can sell it or trade it in for some extra cash …

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