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Google launches Stadia, to stream games to any device you like

David Nield March 19, 2019

After months of rumors, and brief test run called Project Stream, Google's game streaming service is now official, and officially called Stadia. It lets players stream games from the cloud to phones, computers, and TV screens (via Chromecast dongles), turning almost any device into a console.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces Stadia

Mobile Technology

The first Android Q beta is available now for Pixel phones

David Nield March 13, 2019

The full launch of Android Q is still a way off, but today Google pushed out the first beta version of the mobile OS, which will work on any Pixel phone – and while the big headline features are still to come, we've got some early pointers about what the next version of Android is going to bring.

The first Android Q beta brings improvements in security and privacy

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Google upgrades Assistant with real-time interpretation and more

David Nield January 9, 2019

Google Assistant, once again, is getting smarter. At the CES tech show in Las Vegas, Google has announced a slew of new features coming to the AI-driven digital assistant across smartphones, smart speakers, and smart home devices – including more real-time language translation.

The Google Home Hub will soon be able to translate in real time for you

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From weapons to works of art: The year in artificial intelligence

Rich Haridy December 26, 2018

In 2018 we witnessed developments that pave the way for a future where AI systems could heal us, harm us, or even teach us. Here are the highlights from a fascinating year of advances in artificial intelligence.

In 2018 we paved the way for a future where AI could heal us, harm us, ...

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Google’s new Street View backpack drops some weight and ups the resolution

Rich Haridy December 18, 2018

It has been years since Google’s influential Street View left the roads and began to map everything from shopping centers to hiking trails. The device that made this happen was called the Street View Trekker, and Google just revealed an updated model.

Architecture

The town that Google built: Plans unveiled for large redevelopment project in California

Adam Williams December 14, 2018

Google released plans for its new Charleston East headquarters back in 2015. After some doubt, the project is now well underway. The company isn't content to stop there, but also has plans for land nearby. It aims to turn it into a pedestrian-friendly area with offices, housing and retail space.

In the North Bayshore Framework Plan, Google lays out its vision to transform the existing North ...

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Comparing 2018's flagship phones: iPhone XR, XS, XS Max vs. LG G7 ThinQ vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ vs. Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL

Michael Irving November 30, 2018

How do all of 2018's flagship phones stack up against each other? New Atlas compares the specs and features of eight major phones of 2018: Apple’s iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, LG’s G7 ThinQ, Google’s Pixel 3 and 3 XL, and Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+.

New Atlas compares the specs and features of Apple’s iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, LG’s ...

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Google's new office takes shelter inside a historic aircraft hangar

Adam Williams November 13, 2018

ZGF Architects recently completed a new Los Angeles office for Google. The building is actually built inside another building – a massive restored wooden hangar that was once home to the famous "Spruce Goose" aircraft.

The Google Spruce Goose Hangar has a total floorspace of 450,000 sq ft (41,800 sq m), ...

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Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL vs. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max

Michael Irving October 10, 2018

If you’re considering a Pixel 3 or 3 XL, the main question you’re probably asking yourself is how well they stack up against Apple’s latest iPhones. To help you decide, New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL to the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max.

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Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL lead the way for Google's 2018 devices

David Nield October 9, 2018

After Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft (among others), today it was Google's turn to show off its new hardware for the next 12 months. Leading the way were the new flagship Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones, with mobile photography and phone AI once again to the fore.