Google has begun to process Stadia refunds, with servers set to go offline on 18 January, 2023. The game streaming service was confirmed as closing back in September with Google saying that it would hand out refunds for both hardware and any games that people had bought. Well, those refunds have started to be processed which means yours is … [Read more...] about Your Google Stadia refunds are probably on their way right now
Google says some Samsung phones were hit by three 0-day attacks
A Google security researcher says that some Samsung Android phones were attacked by a commercial surveillance vendor using three zero-day hacks chained together. In a blog post, Google Project Zero security researcher Maddie Stone said that the exploit chain targeted specific Samsung phones that used an Exynos chip, suggesting they were likely … [Read more...] about Google says some Samsung phones were hit by three 0-day attacks
The Lenovo Smart Clock With Google Assistant Is Now Just $20
Lenovo has made a few different “Smart Clock” models in the past few years, combining the design of an alarm clock with the features of digital assistants. Now you can get one with Google Assistant for just $19.99. The “Lenovo Smart Clock Essential 4″ with Google Assistant,” as it’s called, is a small smart speaker with a 4-inch screen. It has … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Smart Clock With Google Assistant Is Now Just $20
Google Assistant finally gets the parental controls kids deserve
Google has announced that its smart speakers and displays are getting parental controls for Google Assistant and they're rolling out within weeks. Google Assistant is more than something people interact with on their phones and Google says that it knows many kids use the digital assistant on shared devices. To help parents protect their kids … [Read more...] about Google Assistant finally gets the parental controls kids deserve
iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Google Pixel 7 Pro battery drain test
Google Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro duos are the most premium phones you could buy in the Android and iOS realms. There’s also Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung’s highest-end non-foldable phone for 2022, in the flagship Android world, which also comes with S-pen stylus support. These phones bring significant upgrades over their … [Read more...] about iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Google Pixel 7 Pro battery drain test
Google Pixel 7 Pro durability test video shows weird camera module problems
Popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything has done a Google Pixel 7 Pro durability test to see how well-built the phone is. While it managed to survive the stress test, it could only do that barely. To recall, Google Pixel 7 Pro is the company’s latest premium phone that features top-of-the-line specifications such as a 2K AMOLED display, … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 7 Pro durability test video shows weird camera module problems
How to Make a Timeline Chart in Google Sheets
To create a Timeline chart in Google Sheets, select your data by dragging your cursor through it. Next, select Insert > Chart in the menu or click the Insert Chart button in the toolbar. In the sidebar that displays, select the Timeline chart from the drop-down box. When you want to display an easy-to-read visual for items in chronological … [Read more...] about How to Make a Timeline Chart in Google Sheets
How to install Android 13 on Google Pixel and other Android devices
The stable version of Android 13 is here. You can give it a shot right now if you've got one of the eligible Pixel smartphones. Google also provides Generic System Images (GSI), which means the latest version of Android can be booted on non-Google Project Treble compatible devices as well. If you have the Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel … [Read more...] about How to install Android 13 on Google Pixel and other Android devices
How to take a screenshot and screen record on the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Screenshots and screen recording are two of the most basic features offered by almost all smartphones out there. In fact, the process of taking a screenshot and recording the screen are also largely the same across different phones, at least when it comes to Android. If you know how to do them on one phone, then you'll probably figure out a way … [Read more...] about How to take a screenshot and screen record on the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
How to root the Google Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro with Magisk
Some people can't imagine using Android without root access. While the Google Pixel smartphones are among the easiest devices to unlock the bootloader, root, and install aftermarket software, it might come as a surprise that the typical boot image patching technique is no longer applicable to the latest Pixel 7 series. If you bought the Pixel … [Read more...] about How to root the Google Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro with Magisk