The FCC banned foreign routers, drones, robots: What it means for you
Do you know where the robots running your home — your Google Nest devices, AI-powered smart assistants, and, especially, your robovacuums — come from? Do you even care? Well, the American government certainly wants you to. In a sweeping order from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) two weeks ago, the Trump administration effectively banned […]
Pixel 11 Pro XL Camera Walk: Does Generative AI Ruin Real Photos?
Andrew Lanxon takes Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL on a street photography test walk through Paris to test its new camera features, including customizable Camera Looks, Magic Capture and 120x Super Res Zoom. Watch as he puts the Tensor G6-powered camera to the test and breaks down whether Google’s heavy AI image processing enhances or […]
OpenAI employees can apparently complain directly to Sam Altman
OpenAI employees apparently have a quick way to reach founder and CEO Sam Altman, Fortune reported. It’s an email address, friction@openai.com, and its purpose is to give employees a place to report company problems that OpenAI’s leadership team can triage and handle. SEE ALSO: What is OpenAI Astra? Everything we know about the new — […]
Pixel 11’s Gemini translated my videos and took photos for me
CNET Senior Technology Reporter, Abrar Al-Heeti, gets a first look at the new Gemini intelligence features coming to the Google Pixel 11. In this video, we test out five upcoming capabilities designed to make finding and sharing information easier.
Google brings ASL-to-text translation to Pixel 11
Talking to your phone has long been a convenient alternative to typing. With the Pixel 11, Google is extending that option to people who communicate through American Sign Language (ASL). Ahead of its Made by Google event Wednesday evening, Google DeepMind announced SL2T, a new AI model that translates sign language directly into written text. […]
Pixel Watch 5 got some powerful upgrades. Are they worth the higher price?
Google’s new smartwatch gets a more powerful processor, offline Gemini and potentially lifesaving health features, but some of its best new features may not stay exclusive to the Pixel Watch 5.
How to buy the new Google Pixel Tag
Ahead of its Made by Google hardware event on Wednesday, Google has unveiled an Apple AirTag competitor. The all-new Pixel Tag is the company’s first-ever Bluetooth tracker. Just like the AirTag, the Pixel Tag will be sold individually for $29.99 and as a four-pack for $99.99. Google wasn’t taking preorders for it at the time […]
Buy a new Google Pixel 11 smartphone at Best Buy and get a free gift card
FREE GIFT CARD WITH PURCHASE: As of August 12, get a Google Pixel 11 smartphone at Best Buy and get a free Best Buy gift card with purchase, up to $350. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Google Pixel 11 + Free Best Buy Gift Card Get Deal The Google Pixel 11 […]
Preorder the new Pixel 11 Pro from Amazon and get a free $200 gift card
GET A FREE $200 AMAZON GIFT CARD: Preorder the new Google Pixel 11 Pro (256GB) for $1,099 and get a free $200 Amazon gift card. The new Pixels are set for release on Aug. 20. Opens in a new window Credit: Google / Amazon Google Pixel 11 Pro (256GB) + $200 Amazon gift card $1,099 […]
Want the new Pixel 11? The Google Store is loaded with credits and trade-in promos right now
TL;DR: The Google Store is offering up to $1,000 back on the Pixel 11 series via trade-in, plus bundled discounts on the Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds, and Nest devices. If you’re a Google fan (honestly, even if you’re not, these phones are gorg and you should def take a look), Google is offering special […]