Google may have accidentally just leaked its own ear buds. The new Pixel Buds A appeared in a dark green color in an email to the Google Nest mailing list Tuesday, 9to5Google reported. The buds will also come in white, according to the report. The Pixel Buds A will see the charging indicator moved to …
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Google on Thursday unveiled the next version of Android, the search giant’s mobile operating system. The software, called Android 12, is a preview version or developer beta meant for app developers to test before it’s released more widely. The new version of Android focuses mostly on under-the-hood fixes, aimed at making people’s phones run more smoothly. Some updates try to …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. In this time of social distancing, giving a thoughtful gift has more power than ever. It’s a way to say “I’m thinking of you, even though we can’t be together.” If you’re looking to truly wow someone in your life with a great present and …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. In this time of social distancing, giving a thoughtful gift has more power than ever. It’s a way to say “I’m thinking of you, even though we can’t be together.” If you’re looking to truly wow someone in your life with a great present and …
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Update, Feb. 18, 2021: The Android 12 developer beta is here, and you can install it and try it out now. The latest and greatest version of Android has been out for a few months now and has slowly made its way to more devices. Samsung recently announced the rollout of Android 11 to some of its Galaxy devices, adding new and exciting features …
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Grocery shopping wasn’t my favorite thing before the coronavirus pandemic, but once March lockdowns and quarantines began, I absolutely dreaded it. Each excursion became a tactical mission to get in and out as fast as possible to avoid catching the virus from other shoppers. It was stressful in the first months, planning trips around shipment trucks to get items before …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday may be over, but Target is still offering major discounts on portable speakers, Roomba robot vacuum cleaners and much more. The iRobot Roomba 675 is even cheaper today than it was yesterday. If you already purchased any product that was labeled “Black Friday Deal” …
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This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of the voting in November and its aftermath. Beginning on Election Day on Nov. 3, YouTube will link to information on election results in an effort to tamp down on confusion in the aftermath of the contest, the company said Tuesday. The world’s largest video platform, owned by Google, will …
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The US Department of Justice has smacked Google with a massive antitrust lawsuit, a once-in-a-generation case that challenges the company’s dominance in search. It could eventually affect how everyday consumers use their phones. The DOJ said Tuesday that Google’s exclusionary practices hurt the market and, ultimately, consumers because those practices could deprive them of the innovation that competition brings. Google …
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Google on Friday said it’s adding voter information to its search engine and maps app, including details on polling places, early voting locations and ballot drop-off areas. The information appears in search results if someone, for example, enters the query “ballot drop boxes near me.” The update comes as millions of Americans have already begun early voting ahead of Election …
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