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Google passkeys can now sync across devices on multiple platforms
Chrome passkeys now sync securely across devices. Previously, users could only save passkeys to the Google Password Manager on Android.
Lawrence Bonk09.20.2024
Report: Google offered to sell AdX to end EU antitrust suit
In an effort to quell monopoly concerns in the EU, Google reportedly offered to sell its AdX advertising marketplace, sources have told Reuters.
Anna Washenko09.19.2024
Google wins appeal against $1.7 billion EU fine for 'abusive' advertising practices
European Union's General Court sided with Google in its appeal against a $1.7 billion EU antitrust fine over its ad practices.
Mariella Moon09.18.2024Here’s how Google will start helping you figure out which images are AI generated
Google has detailed how it plans to start helping users figure out if an image was created or modified using generative AI tools.
Kris Holt09.17.2024
Chrome's latest safety update will be more proactive about protecting you
Safety Check has a few new updates.
Sarah Fielding09.13.2024
Google's AI notebook can generate a podcast about your notes
Google's latest update for its AI-powered research tool NotebookLM can turn the materials you want to pore over into a podcast-like audio discussion.
Mariella Moon09.12.2024
Google searches now link to the Internet Archive
Google searches now allow users to use the Wayback Machine with a few clicks in the latest collaboration between Google and the Internet Archive.
Jeremy Gan09.12.2024
Utah judge blocks law preventing youth from accessing social media freely
Utah judge prevents the passing of a law limiting youth social media usage.
Jeremy Gan09.12.2024
8410084100Pixel Watch 3 review: Google finally got it right, especially with the battery life
Like the rest of this year's lineup of Pixel hardware, the Pixel Watch 3 feels mature and ready to do battle.
Cherlynn Low09.11.2024
Google announces deal with direct-air capture startup to remove carbon emissions
Google announced that it has entered a partnership with Holocene to support its direct-air capture technology for collecting and removing carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere.
Anna Washenko09.11.2024
Google loses its seven-year fight against $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine
Google has lost a seven-year battle with the European Commission as the EU's highest court upheld a $2.7 billion antitrust fine against the search giant.
Steve Dent09.10.2024
UK watchdog claims Google’s ad tech practices are harming competition
Google is facing more scrutiny over its ad tech practices, this time from a UK competition watchdog.
Kris Holt09.06.2024
Google’s Gemini-powered photo search arrives in early access
The improved search for more descriptive Google Photos queries begins rolling out today. In addition, Ask Photos, the Gemini-powered chatbot that lets you get even more specific in your photo searches, is launching in early access for select users in the US.
Will Shanklin09.06.2024
8810088100Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: A grown-up, glowed-up foldable
Engadget's review of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. We loved its cameras, desisng and battery life, but wish it were cheaper.
Android's Earthquake Alert System expands to the entire US
It tells you how to react if there's an earthquake.
Sarah Fielding09.04.2024
9110091100Engadget review recap: The Pixel 9 phones are surprisingly great, in spite of their price
A recap and some insight on how the Engadget team reviewed the Pixel 9 series and the Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC.
Cherlynn Low08.31.2024
Yelp files antitrust lawsuit against Google
Yelp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, capping off years of animosity between the two companies.
Anna Washenko08.29.2024
Gemini will soon generate AI images of people again with the upgraded Imagen 3
Google’s generative AI tools are getting another boost. Starting this week, the company is rolling out the next-gen version of its Imagen image generator, which reintroduces the ability to generate AI people, and custom chatbots called Gems.
Will Shanklin08.29.2024
Google's Gemini AI can now take notes on your Meet video calls
Google Meet is getting a new AI tool called "take notes for me," which will generate summaries of key points during a video call.
Anna Washenko08.28.2024
Google Essentials will house all Google services in a single Windows app
Google's new Essentials app will offer quick access to some of its most popular services like Driver, Calendar and Photos.
Danny Gallagher08.23.2024