Source: Google is planning an update to the Home Mini, called the Nest Mini, with a similar form factor, wall mount, improved sound, and 3.5mm jack Techmeme · 22 hours ago
YouTube says it is shutting down its Messages feature for mobile and web, introduced in 2017, to encourage usage of posts, comments, and stories Techmeme · 1 day ago
Google officially rolls out a redesign for the Play Store, using its Material design language, and creates two distinct destinations for games and apps Techmeme · 1 day ago
Nvidia says that its GeForce Now game streaming service, which is in public beta for Mac, PC, and Shield TV, will be coming to Android later this year Techmeme · 3 days ago
Misfit's Vapor X smartwatch with Wear OS, a 1.19-inch AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, goes on sale today for an initial price of $200 Techmeme · 1 week ago
As researchers find more ways to detect browser incognito mode despite Chrome 76 protections against it, NYT's paywall is back up for Chrome Incognito visitors Techmeme · 1 week ago
Source: 5.7" Pixel 4 and 6.3" Pixel 4 XL will have 90Hz OLED displays, rear camera with 12MP sensor with phase-detect auto-focus and 16MP telephoto lens, more Techmeme · 2 weeks ago
Fossil announces Gen 5, its latest smartwatch running Wear OS, with an updated Snapdragon chipset, 44mm case, and a built-in speaker, available now for $295 Techmeme · 2 weeks ago
Google Fit to start rolling out detailed sleep logging and dark theme; iOS app gains support for route maps for workouts Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
"Not designed for children" warning appearing on some Play Store listings; developers have the option to apply it where kids are outside the target age group Techmeme · 1 month ago
Google announces it is rolling out redesigned News results for Search on desktop, making publishers' names more prominent, adding a carousel, and more Techmeme · 1 month ago
YouTube quietly updated its list of what it considers harmful or dangerous content to include "instructional hacking and phishing" videos Techmeme · 2 months ago
Google launches Fuchsia OS developer website with official documentation about developing for its open source operating system Techmeme · 2 months ago
Google's Chrome 76, now in beta, will block Flash by default; a Google employee claims Chrome 76 will prevent sites from detecting users in Incognito Mode Techmeme · 2 months ago
Google's Area 120 incubator launches Game Builder, a sandbox for people without programming skills to create 3D games, available free on Steam for Mac and PC Techmeme · 2 months ago
Q&A with Stadia chief Phil Harrison on Google's commitment to the service, possibility of subscribing to libraries of individual publishers, free multiplayer Techmeme · 2 months ago
OnePlus says it will fix the "ghost touch" and other OnePlus 7 Pro screen problems with a firmware update in the coming weeks Techmeme · 3 months ago
Google rolls out its first AR in Search tab, which shows users a 3D model of the animal they searched for on an AR-enabled smartphone Techmeme · 3 months ago
Google to restrict modern ad blocking Chrome extensions to enterprise users Hacker News · 3 months ago
Google rolling out new Google Lens filters, including one that highlights popular dishes on a menu and one that overlays translations on top of words Techmeme · 3 months ago
Walmart launches a line of Android tablets under its Onn store brand starting at $64, which ship with Play Store and Google apps, unlike Amazon's Fire tablets Techmeme · 3 months ago
Google demonstrates Project Euphonia, its effort to improve Google Assistant's voice recognition for those with speech impairments Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google Pixel is no longer exclusive to Verizon, Pixel 3, 3a launching on T-Mobile, Sprint, more Techmeme · 4 months ago
Google Assistant is getting a driving mode, with large touch-friendly shortcuts to navigate, make a call, and more, available this summer on Android phones Techmeme · 4 months ago