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Google’s Fuchsia operating system is no longer just a poorly kept secret. The OS that might replace Android one day has been running on first-gen Nest Hub devices enrolled in the beta program for a few months. But Google is now quietly upgrading all Nest Hub devices to Fuchsia, which…

        | Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 11:35 JioPhone Next was announced at the Reliance Jio's AGM 2021 in June this year. It is an affordable Android smartphone developed by Jio and Google. While this smartphone is slated to be released on September 10, we have started…

While many have their eyes set on the more premium Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google will be getting its mid-range offering out of the way first. Considering how much it might have in common with the Pixel 5, however, it might not even be accurate to label the…

USWNT forward Megan Rapinoe. (Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports) Hope Solo criticized Megan Rapinoe for “bullying” teammates into protesting the anthem. There’s a problem: Solo wasn’t on the USWNT when protests started. Hope Solo just fell victim to one of the classic blunders: Speaking without considering the existence of Google and…

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Updated 5 hours ago · Published on 15 Aug 2021 10:20AM · Analysts say Facebook’s vast data collected from its 2.5 billion users gives it the ability to withstand a regulatory onslaught. – EPA pic, August 15, 2021. PRESSURE is rising on Big Tech firms, signalling tougher regulation in Washington…

China syndrome It is amazing how the almighty dollar, greed and financial recklessness can create strange bedfellows (“China’s US Data Threat,” Aug. 10). Many technological and other goods in the United States and Europe are imported from Communist China, a persecutor and suppressor of freedom and human rights, and also…

Besides the flashy Material You redesign on Android 12 and various tweaks to settings in recent weeks, Gboard has gained a small addition where the most likely word suggestion is now prominently highlighted. As you type, Gboard offers suggestions at the top of the keyboard. Google has long placed the…

The Google Assistant preferences page allows you to sign in and select what services to use on Smart Displays and speakers. A small tweak today sees Google Assistant separate settings for “Photos” from “Videos.” Update 8/13: Google has expanded this Assistant preference with a list of your available Smart Displays…

Google is adding five games to Stadia Pro for August 2021 in a slight increase from previous months. The first four titles have already launched, while GRIME will debut with the subscription next month. Update 8/13: PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay ($39.99) is the sixth game available for…