Tag Archives: google

Pixel 3 vs. Pixel 2 vs. Pixel: Every spec, compared

Check out CNET’s full reviews of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, now! The Pixel 3 is one of Google’s most refined phones yet. It’s got the specs to compete with the iPhone XS and Galaxy 9, features dual 8-megapixel front-facing cameras for spectacular selfies and even supports wireless charging, all for hundreds less than the competition.  On …

Read More »

Here’s what photos from the Pixel 3 camera look like

Check out CNET’s full reviews of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, now! We’re still working on our full review of Google’s recently announced Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, but in the meantime, we wanted to showcase exactly what its camera is capable of. Last year’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL had fantastic cameras, and Google claims that this year’s …

Read More »

Pixel 3 vs. iPhone XS vs. Galaxy S9

The Pixel 3 — sleek and slick in the hand, a refinement over past Pixels — has the specs to take on the iPhone XS and Galaxy S9, and win. There’s no one killer feature, but its camera is fantastic and it will be the first in line for Android software and security updates. That’s a real bonus that avoids the anguish experienced …

Read More »

Microsoft’s Nadella: We want our tech to be used for good

Microsoft wants its tech to be used for good, not evil, the company’s CEO said. Satya Nadella, speaking Monday at the Wired25 conference in San Francisco, noted that the tech industry has a responsibility for how its technology is used.  “We start from saying, look we want to take tech and empower the world with it,” Nadella said. “Our responsibility …

Read More »

Pixel 3 to finally let you use external mic when recording video

The camera tends to be a major selling point for Google’s Pixel phones, and this year’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are no different. And now, Google appears to be listening to fans that’ve been requesting a certain camera feature. Google said in a forum post on Friday that it’ll be adding support for external microphones to the Pixel …

Read More »

Pixel 3 XL vs. iPhone XS Max vs. Note 9 vs. LG V40: Specs showdown

Check out CNET’s full reviews of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, now! For lovers of large-screen phones, the game is on. Google lifted the lid off the new 5.5-inch Pixel 3 and 6.3-inch Pixel 3 XL on Tuesday, tossing the 3 XL into the mix of supersize phones ripe for holiday competition. The talent here runs deep, with the Pixel XL boasting camera …

Read More »

Palm’s back in the weirdest way possible (The 3:59, Ep. 473)

On this podcast, we talk about: Palm’s crazy sidekick phone concept that’s not a phone. CNET’s Pixel 3 review.   Just a note: Because of technical difficulties, we were only able to record the audio podcast.  The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in …

Read More »

Google real

Google Assistant’s real-time translation’s been limited to Google’s Pixel Buds headphones since they launched a year ago. No longer.  Google has rolled out support to any headphones with Google Assistant access built in, such as the Bose QuietComfort 35 II and the Sony WH-1000XM2.  Just pair the headphones with a phone that supports Google Assistant and the latest version of …

Read More »

Live

FuboTV, which streams live-TV channels with subscriptions starting at $45 a month, said Monday it’s close to 250,000 subscribers, more than double from a year earlier.  So is that a lot or not? Depends how much slack you give to a service going up against a wall of Goliaths. Most of FuboTV’s competitors are owned and operated by big tech …

Read More »

YouTube’s last 18 months have been ‘the growing

YouTube’s have a rough couple of years, but that’s just because it’s been growing up, its chief executive said Monday.  CEO Susan Wojcicki, speaking at the Wired25 conference at SFJazz in San Francisco, called the past 18 months YouTube’s “growing-up years.” Now playing: Watch this: YouTube says it’s working on growing up 3:13 “We used to have to argue we’re important, we’re …

Read More »