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Welcome to episode 45 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Chromecast bug, Google Play Games on PC, and the latest Gemini models. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Read more Google rolling out Cast fix for…

On Thursday, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent letters to 16 American technology firms, including Google and OpenAI, asking for past communications with the Biden administration that might suggest the former president “coerced or colluded” with companies to “censor lawful speech” in AI products. The Trump administration’s top technology advisors…

With Android 16 Beta 3, Google is now more specific about how “Limit to 80%” will fully charge your Pixel to “every one to two weeks.” Previously, the Info text at the bottom of the Charging optimization page explained how your “Phone will occasionally charge to 100% to recalibrate estimated capacity.” …

The bug has hit a significant number of users. Credit: Google A mysterious bug is affecting numerous older Chromecast devices, as per a lengthy thread on Reddit—specifically, the second-generation Chromecast and the Chromecast Audio, which both launched in September 2015. If you've been affected, hold off on trying to factory…

Not all devices can simply download an updated app—after almost a decade, Assistant is baked into many Google products. The company says Google-powered cars, watches, headphones, and other devices that use Assistant will receive updates that transition them to Gemini. It's unclear if all Assistant-powered gadgets will be part of…

Google's Pixel Buds have supported this for years. Credit: Ivan_Shenets / Shutterstock.com If you own a pair of AirPods, you might have quite the futuristic upgrade arriving later this year. That is, unless you're a former Google customer—otherwise this will seem a bit like old news. According to Bloomberg's Mark…

For nearly two decades, TNW Conference has been a launchpad for the next big things in tech. The likes of Slack, Wise, Bolt, and Trello all made their mark on our stage before becoming global brands. Visionary leaders from Google, Meta, and Reddit have joined them to share the strategies…

The headquarters for Google’s Global Business Organization includes the original three-story terminal topped with nine new levels. Photo courtesy Structure Tone Google St. John’s Terminal New York City Interior/Tenant Improvement Region: ENR New York Submitted by: Structure Tone Lead Design Firm: Gensler Construction Manager: Structure Tone Structural Engineer: Gilsanz Murray…

Jada Jones/ZDNET Bluetooth Auracast is a Bluetooth feature that allows devices like smartphones, TVs, or public announcement systems to broadcast audio to unlimited audio receivers, such as hearing aids. Also: Turn your AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids Last week, Google announced Android support for Auracast, and users with Auracast-supported smartphones…

Google is expected to make the Pixel 9a official in just a few days, on March 19, with availability following on March 26. As we get closer and closer to its launch, more and more details are starting to appear. Today we have word on a special offer that will…