Google’s Nest announces new smart thermostat with simpler design, lower price
Google’s Nest smart home division has a new smart thermostat available to order starting today. The new Nest Thermostat is a simpler model than the Nest Learning Thermostat or Nest…
Google’s merger with ITA helped it grow into the giant that the Justice Department is scrutinizing
Google critics and rivals have long warned the search engine is threatening countless industries from shopping to travel by consistently pointing people to its own products and services on the…
Feds may target Google’s Chrome browser for breakup
Justice Department and state prosecutors investigating Google for alleged antitrust violations are considering whether to force the company to sell its dominant Chrome browser and parts of its lucrative advertising…
Oracle and Google’s Supreme Court showdown was a battle of metaphors
Google v. Oracle, a decade-long war over the future of software, neared its end in the Supreme Court this week as a battle of metaphors. Over the course of two…
Google’s Sound Notifications extends your hearing using your phone’s mic
Google has announced a Sound Notifications feature for Android. The accessibility feature provides those who are distracted or hard of hearing with visual notifications of “critical” sounds. Sounds recognized include…
Here’s a first look at Google’s plans for its massive San Jose campus
Google released renderings for its massive downtown San Jose campus, which will face final approval in spring 2021. The company’s mixed-use campus, which is in coordination with the city of…
Google’s smart backpack lets you control your phone with a pat of the strap
Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group has once more mingled with the fashion industry to connect our wardrobes. As a result of a partnership with luggage manufacturer Samsonite, the…
Google’s new Nest Audio is shipping today: What to know
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Google Nest Audio review: A welcome upgrade for Google’s flagship smart speaker
Google’s new Nest Audio costs $100 and replaces the company’s original Google Home smart speaker. Chris Monroe/CNET Google’s very first smart speaker, the Google Home, appeared in 2016 as the answer…
Nest Audio is Google’s new Home speaker. 7 things to know about the upcoming device
Google’s new smart speaker for your home takes on a completely new design — and a new name. From the specs to the look, Nest Audio is very much the next-generation full-size…