Sure, the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL don’t have headphone jacks. But their USB-C charging and data port might be more versatile than most. According to Google engineer Benson Leung — the man who’s been saving us from crappy USB-C cables, by the way — the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL …
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With iOS 11, Apple‘s iPhones can now automatically silence all notifications and alerts when the phone determines you’re driving — to keep you focused on the road. Now, Google is cribbing that handy feature for the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The new Pixel Ambient Services app, which will come preinstalled on Google’s latest flagships, includes the feature …
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For 2017, Google’s Daydream View is getting comfier — and the VR headset supports more phones than ever. But at $99, it also costs $20 more than the original. To sweeten the deal, Google’s throwing in a bundle of five free games through the end of the year, in the United States, which normally retail for around $40. The obvious …
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Google’s new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones do something most devices don’t: they’ll launch an app when you squeeze the sides. Just one app, though: Google Assistant. Sounds kind of cool, right? If you’re grabbing your phone out of your pocket or purse and want to light up Google Assistant to ask a question, clasping a Pixel 2 …
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Google on Wednesday revealed its new flagship phones, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, with preorders going live after the event. If you’re eager to get your hands on Google’s latest wares, the wait won’t be much longer. Let’s take a look. Now playing: Watch this: Pixel 2 and 2 XL: Better camera but no headphone jack 1:54 Price The …
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So you want a big-screen phone and the Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8 are catching your eye. Which one do you buy? Decisions, decisions. The best policy is to wait until our reviews are in. Some of you are going to preorder regardless, so for you, we’re going to break down the pros and cons of …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. She’s left him. But there’s solace in Sonos. Sonos/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET Sonos executives must be looking at vast tech companies making smart speakers and resisting the urge to hum a dirge. Amazon launched its latest Echos last week. Google on Wednesday presented its new …
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Our iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus reviews are in, and — spoiler alert — they’re exactly the high-quality updates to last year’s iPhones we expected. They’re also sensible and safe compared to the bold, brassy, experimental iPhone X that we’ve all been waiting for (that’s pronounced “ten,” by the way, not “ex”). Unless you’re set on the iPhone 8 …
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Smart home speakers are trendy right now, and it’s no surprise why. They offer easy access to personal digital assistants that can answer basic questions, help manage your calendar, connect to music services and operate your smart home devices. Some will even let you order a pizza or check your bank balance, just by asking! But which smart home speaker …
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On Wednesday at the San Francisco Jazz Center, Google held an event announcing the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. And while there was a lot of talk about what the Pixel 2 could do, we felt like we didn’t get a good solid look at either phone. To remedy this, we gathered a bunch of photos taken by CNET …
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