news The Google Play Store's massive redesign on desktop rolls out more widely After years of neglect, Google has finally shown some love for the Play Store's web version. Google Nest Hub finally picks up a home screen feature it has sorely needed The smart display now shows the current date in addition to the time and weather simultaneously on your home screen. The Samsung Memorial Day sale is offering some great deals on the Z Fold 3 and S22 lineup You could save hundreds with these Samsung deals. Grid List Latest news Android 13 Beta 2.1 starts rolling out to fix some bugs for Pixel owners By Andrew Myrick published 26 May 22 There are a few bugs causing issues which forced Google to push a mid-cycle update to Android 13 Beta 2. UK’s competition watchdog is investigating Google's dominance in digital ad tech By Jay Bonggolto last updated 27 May 22 The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Google's potential abuse of its dominance in the digital ad tech stack. OPPO will show off its AR glasses in the U.S. for the first time By Michael L Hicks published 26 May 22 Could this signal that OPPO wants to bring more of its hardware to North America? The Google app's search suggestion UI gets a nifty redesign in new Android 13 beta By Jay Bonggolto published 26 May 22 Google appears to be testing a new look for the search suggestion list on the Google app in keeping with its Material You design. Google Pixel 6 official cases are causing a headache for many owners By Jay Bonggolto published 26 May 22 Several users took to various platforms, including Reddit and Amazon's reviews section, to complain about problems with their Pixel 6 cases, such as intense yellowing and warping. PlayStation Studios looking to expand with first-party on mobile, more live service games By Carli Velocci published 25 May 22 Sony has cemented its plans to expand into mobile and live service games, according to an investor presentation. That's on top of building more PC ports and releasing a new VR headset. Sony is planning 20 PS VR2 games for launch By Samuel Tolbert published 25 May 22 20 games are coming to PS VR2 at launch, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan. Google Docs brings faster document editing and text formatting By Derrek Lee published 25 May 22 Google released a new feature in Google Docs, allowing users to select multiple sections of text for faster editing and formatting. New YouTube Music feature streamlines casting to recently used speakers By Derrek Lee published 25 May 22 Google has enabled a new feature on YouTube Music that suggests which device to cast music to. The feature is available on iOS and Android devices. Save up to $850 on laptops and monitors with the Dell Memorial Day sale By Patrick Farmer published 25 May 22 Deals Memorial Day is just around the corner, and retailers like Dell are offering some great deals on premium laptops and gaming monitors. Deals Galaxy Z Fold 3 finally picks up support for Samsung's Expert RAW app By Andrew Myrick published 25 May 22 Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 might not have the most impressive camera hardware, but the Expert RAW app will help you take even better pictures. Google's 'Next Big Thing' reportedly won't arrive until 2023 By Andrew Myrick published 25 May 22 Google's Pixel Fold is definitely coming, but the goalposts keep getting pushed back. The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth for Android — Everything you need to know By Matt Shore published 25 May 22 The new mobile RPG from EA looks to immerse both newcomers and fans in Tolkien's much-loved universe. But it's still a ways off. DualSense PS5 controllers drop to lowest ever price - for EVERY color By Brendan Griffiths published 25 May 22 Every color of the PS5 controller is on sale today and we've never seen prices this good YouTube Shorts starts rolling out shoppable video ads worldwide By Jay Bonggolto last updated 25 May 22 Google announced new shopping and advertising experiences for Search users at its Marketing Live event, as YouTube Shorts begins the global rollout of video ads. Google wants your help to study the impact of smartphones on users' digital wellbeing By Jay Bonggolto published 25 May 22 Mental health researchers at the University of Oregon will use Google's app to study the effects smartphones have on your wellbeing as part of a four-week researcher. The new Amazfit T-Rex 2 arrives just in time for Father's Day, brings insane battery life By Derrek Lee published 25 May 22 The new Amazfit T-Rex 2 features a rugged build, impressive battery life, improved health sensor, and a bright display perfect for the outdoors. Google Photos brings Real Tone to more Android phones with a selection of new filters By Derrek Lee published 24 May 22 Google introduces new filters in Google Photos based on the Monk Skin Tone Scale for better skin tone representation. These new filters are available across devices and platforms. Three games hit Netflix Games today, with one more on the way By Thomas J Meyer published 24 May 22 Netflix added three more mobile games that its subscribers can download, and will add a fourth next week with exclusive items. Nothing phone (1) preview highlights internal components, unified design By Derrek Lee last updated 26 May 22 Nothing executives discuss the design of the company's first smartphone. 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Android 13 Beta 2.1 starts rolling out to fix some bugs for Pixel owners By Andrew Myrick published 26 May 22 There are a few bugs causing issues which forced Google to push a mid-cycle update to Android 13 Beta 2.
UK’s competition watchdog is investigating Google's dominance in digital ad tech By Jay Bonggolto last updated 27 May 22 The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Google's potential abuse of its dominance in the digital ad tech stack.
OPPO will show off its AR glasses in the U.S. for the first time By Michael L Hicks published 26 May 22 Could this signal that OPPO wants to bring more of its hardware to North America?
The Google app's search suggestion UI gets a nifty redesign in new Android 13 beta By Jay Bonggolto published 26 May 22 Google appears to be testing a new look for the search suggestion list on the Google app in keeping with its Material You design.
Google Pixel 6 official cases are causing a headache for many owners By Jay Bonggolto published 26 May 22 Several users took to various platforms, including Reddit and Amazon's reviews section, to complain about problems with their Pixel 6 cases, such as intense yellowing and warping.
PlayStation Studios looking to expand with first-party on mobile, more live service games By Carli Velocci published 25 May 22 Sony has cemented its plans to expand into mobile and live service games, according to an investor presentation. That's on top of building more PC ports and releasing a new VR headset.
Sony is planning 20 PS VR2 games for launch By Samuel Tolbert published 25 May 22 20 games are coming to PS VR2 at launch, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan.
Google Docs brings faster document editing and text formatting By Derrek Lee published 25 May 22 Google released a new feature in Google Docs, allowing users to select multiple sections of text for faster editing and formatting.
New YouTube Music feature streamlines casting to recently used speakers By Derrek Lee published 25 May 22 Google has enabled a new feature on YouTube Music that suggests which device to cast music to. The feature is available on iOS and Android devices.
Save up to $850 on laptops and monitors with the Dell Memorial Day sale By Patrick Farmer published 25 May 22 Deals Memorial Day is just around the corner, and retailers like Dell are offering some great deals on premium laptops and gaming monitors.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 finally picks up support for Samsung's Expert RAW app By Andrew Myrick published 25 May 22 Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 might not have the most impressive camera hardware, but the Expert RAW app will help you take even better pictures.
Google's 'Next Big Thing' reportedly won't arrive until 2023 By Andrew Myrick published 25 May 22 Google's Pixel Fold is definitely coming, but the goalposts keep getting pushed back.
The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth for Android — Everything you need to know By Matt Shore published 25 May 22 The new mobile RPG from EA looks to immerse both newcomers and fans in Tolkien's much-loved universe. But it's still a ways off.
DualSense PS5 controllers drop to lowest ever price - for EVERY color By Brendan Griffiths published 25 May 22 Every color of the PS5 controller is on sale today and we've never seen prices this good
YouTube Shorts starts rolling out shoppable video ads worldwide By Jay Bonggolto last updated 25 May 22 Google announced new shopping and advertising experiences for Search users at its Marketing Live event, as YouTube Shorts begins the global rollout of video ads.
Google wants your help to study the impact of smartphones on users' digital wellbeing By Jay Bonggolto published 25 May 22 Mental health researchers at the University of Oregon will use Google's app to study the effects smartphones have on your wellbeing as part of a four-week researcher.
The new Amazfit T-Rex 2 arrives just in time for Father's Day, brings insane battery life By Derrek Lee published 25 May 22 The new Amazfit T-Rex 2 features a rugged build, impressive battery life, improved health sensor, and a bright display perfect for the outdoors.
Google Photos brings Real Tone to more Android phones with a selection of new filters By Derrek Lee published 24 May 22 Google introduces new filters in Google Photos based on the Monk Skin Tone Scale for better skin tone representation. These new filters are available across devices and platforms.
Three games hit Netflix Games today, with one more on the way By Thomas J Meyer published 24 May 22 Netflix added three more mobile games that its subscribers can download, and will add a fourth next week with exclusive items.
Nothing phone (1) preview highlights internal components, unified design By Derrek Lee last updated 26 May 22 Nothing executives discuss the design of the company's first smartphone. The full unveiling of the Nothing phone (1) is expected this summer.
