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Pixel 4 users have the least-intrusive version of Googles digital assistant, but a new redesign to the Google Assistant UI has started appearing on older Pixel devices. Dont be alarmed by the update, which gives your assistant a more streamlined look by allow…

Now you can earn rewards for downloading things from Google Play. Google brought its Google Play Points program to the United States this week, a free program that allows you to earn points for purchases you make using Google Play that can then be redeemed fo…

In a perfect world, Id leave my phone on vibrate all the time. Nothing against my fun ringtone; I just find it more pleasant to feel a buzz when someone is calling than get blasted with some song. Thanks to a new update from Google, however, I can have bothon…

If youre unsure whether youre finding the absolute best deal for a flightand want to better understand all of your optionsGoogle Flights just rolled out a new update thatll make finding cheap airfare a little easier. Using Google Flights, you mayalready have…

Custom search engines are one of the coolest features of any modern browser. With just a few keystrokes, you can search Wikipedia right from your address bar, do a custom Google search for Lifehacker articles, or even get driving directions to a specific loca…

Alphabets board of directors has opened an investigation into how executives at the company have handled misconduct claims, CNBC reported earlier today after viewing materials that it says show an independent subcommittee has been formed — and a law firm hire…

Google has partnered with mobile security firms ESET, Lookout and Zimperium to combat the scourge of malicious Android apps that sneak into the Google Play app store. The announcement came Wednesday, with each company confirming their part in the newly creat…

At last months big hardware extravaganza, Google finally showed off an update to its three-year-old mesh wifi system that now lives under the companys Nest smart home brand. Despite a lack of support for the new WiFi 6 standard, Google Nest Wifi includes othe…

The same update also brings unspecified "camera quality improvements" to Pixel 4 owners, while those with older models also see improvements for Google Assistant's hotword, Xbox Bluetooth controller mapping and problems with getting stuck during the boot proc…