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The top 10 best tech gadgets and products of the year. And the worst.
While 2016 sucked in many ways, many great things happened in the world of technology. However, there were some absolute shockers too. Here we look at the 10 best technology products of 2016 and follow it with the 10 worst technology products of 2016.
The 5 funniest Google Assistant responses
Google’s new digital assistant – called Google Assistant – has upped the level of A.I. available to regular phone users thanks to the new Google Pixel phone and the Allo chat app. It assistant offers more than just voice recognition – it understands the context of what you’re saying. We suspect that the developers have also had some fun baking in some tongue-in-cheek responses.
In Pictures: 8 free apps that pump up Google Drive
Google Drive can do much more than you realize. Ready to unlock its productivity potential?
Google I/O 2015 in photos
Once again, Google I/O was held at the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco, May 28 and 29. As Google's annual confab for third-party developers, engineers from across the world attended the show to hear about Google's latest products and services. This year, Google revealed, among other services, Android Pay, a new way to purchase items in brick-and-mortar stores using Android smartphones; a developer preview of "M," the next version of the Android operating system; Brillo, a new OS based on Android to control devices in the home and let them talk to each other; and a new photo sharing app called Google Photos.
News about Google
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Google buys Neverware to turn old PCs into Chromebooks
Google has bought Neverware, and will make its CloudReady technology to add ChromeOS to older PC hardware part of ChromeOS in the future.
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Google releases Chrome 87 with support for Apple silicon Macs
Apple’s built-in Safari browser may be the most popular among Mac users, but Google’s nearly ubiquitous Chrome is not far behind.
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Google Meet extends unlimited meetings until March, possibly without a key feature
Google will allow anyone with a Gmail account to place unlimited Google Meet calls until March, 2021, but possibly without a key feature for schools.
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Zoho debuts Workplace, a unified cloud workspace for its office apps
Zoho has introduced Zoho Workplace, a cloud-first suite of nine office productivity tools that are more tightly integrated than ever before.
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Google Chrome will begin adding colour-coded tab groups next week
Google is joining the group of browser companies offering grouped tabs, which should roll out next week within Chrome.
Tutorials about Google
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7 ways to master the new Google News and use it more like Google Reader
The new Google News app and web interface is yet another attempt by Google to replace the hole left behind by the death of Google Reader. Here's how to use it to its full potential.
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Android Instant Apps: What they are and how to use them on your phone
Here's everything you need to know about how to set up, find, and use Instant Apps on your Android phone.
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How to search Google: 10 advanced tips and tricks
Google's search powers are far and wide. Here are some hidden tricks that will help you find what you need faster.
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How to use Google Home to stream video to your TV and music to your speakers
Google's smart oracle is as effective at streaming video and music as it is answering trivia questions.
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How to delete your Google data
Google collects a lot of personal data about you, but you can delete it. Here's how.
Features about Google
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Wireless Chargers Compared: Belkin vs Samsung vs Google vs Cygnett vs Mophie
Now that you understand how wireless chargers work, it’s time to look at the options being shopped around by each of the major brands that play in the space.
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Buying a Chromebook in Australia? Here's what you need to know
If you’re looking to buy a Chromebook in Australia, here’s everything you need to know.
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Reading the 'P' leaves: 5 things the Android 9 beta could tell us about the Pixel 3
The first Android P developer beta has landed and with it comes a host of new features due to arrive in Google's Pixel phones when it launches this summer. But what does it mean for the Pixel 3?
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How tighter ties between Google and Nest can bring new value to the Google Tax
Google is bringing Nest back into its fold to build a home that's smarter—and that's good news if you're frustrated with the Google Tax.
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Google 2017 in review: Hits, misses, and WTF moments
From the Pixel phones to Assistant, Google was everywhere in 2017. But it wasn't all great. We take a look at Google's step, stumbles, and serious falls over the past 12 months.
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