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With fingers in pretty much every pie imaginable — search engines, phones, smart assistants, office software, even robots — Google is one of the biggest players in the tech industry, and it can be hard to keep up with everything they do. Thankfully, we keep up with it for you, whether you want reviews, in-depth analysis, or breaking news about what Google’s doing now.

The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island showing the timer and music playing.

Will my phone change for daylight saving time automatically?

November 5, 2023, marks the end of daylight saving time, and most smartphone clocks will spring ahead one hour automatically. Here's how to do it, just in case.
An iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium (left) and Google Pixel 8 Pro in Porcelain showing camera modules.

I tested the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. This one has the best camera

Hinge view of OnePlus Open foldable phone.

2023’s newest folding phone is already putting Samsung to shame

The Google Pixel Watch 2's charging puck.

There might be something wrong with the Google Pixel Watch 2

A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro horizontally.

This one Google Pixel 8 Pro feature is driving me crazy

Photos on a Nest Hub Max.

Black Friday deal saves you $100 on Google’s Nest Hub Max smart display

Android 14 logo on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Don’t update your Pixel phone — a new Android update might break it

The Pixel Watch on a person's wrist.

The original Google Pixel Watch is a great buy while it’s $80 off

The Google Pixel 8 with the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 6.

Google’s Pixel phones are in trouble

A rose Google Pixel 8 (left) held in hand with a green iPhone 15.

Google Pixel 8 vs. iPhone 15: did Google finally beat Apple?

5G logo on the Motorola Edge (2022).

The best prepaid cell phone plans in 2023: the 7 best ones

Possible renders showing the Google Pixel 8a.

Google Pixel 8a: news, rumored price, release date, and more

Screenshots showing off new features for Google Maps.

Google injects AI into Maps in major update

Google introduced a major update for Maps on Thursday, adding a bunch of new features that make the app even more powerful.
The back of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, showing its green color.

The best phones in 2023: our 15 favorite smartphones right now

Here are the best smartphones on the market today, from the iPhone 15 to the Galaxy S23. if you're shopping for a new phone, this roundup is for you.
The Google Photos app running on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I just spent $100 on Google Photos for a ridiculous reason

Google Photos is one of the best cloud photo libraries around — and I just spent $100 on it for a very silly reason.
A person expressing angry emotion at a computer.

How to block an email address in Gmail

Spam and other unwelcome emails can be annoying. But if you're a Gmail user who wants to block someone from messaging you, the process is simple. Here's how.
OnePlus Pad with official Stylo pencil stylus on a wooden table.

The best Android tablets in 2023: the 10 best ones you can buy

Picking the right Android tablet can be difficult. We've rounded up all of the best Android tablets available now so you can find the one that's right for you.
Digital Trends Best Black Friday Phone Deals

I’d recommend these early Black Friday phone deals if you can’t wait

There are some early Black Friday phone deals that you can shop right now, including massive discounts for Apple's iPhones and Samsung's Galaxy smartphones.
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with the display turned on.

The best Android phones in 2023: the 16 best ones you can buy

If you’re an Android fan in search of a new smartphone, then allow us to find the perfect partner. Here are the best Android phones at various prices.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro in front of their face.

Google Pixel 8 Pro users are finding weird ways to use the phone

The Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor might sound like a solution searching for a problem, but users are finding practical scenarios where it's useful.
A stylized version of a smart home with various rooms containing smart home gadgets.

Matter adds support for fridges, air purifiers, robot vacuums, and more with massive 1.2 update

The Matter 1.2 update is now available, bringing the interoperability standard to nine new device types -- including robot vacuums, air purifiers, and more.
Someone opening the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

The best folding phones in 2023: the 6 best you can buy

Are you finally ready to buy a folding phone? Here are the 6 best folding phones you can buy in 2023!
Someone holding the Bay blue Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I refuse to buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro, and it’s all Google’s fault

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is out, and as a longtime Pixel fan, I should be frothing at the mouth to get it. Only, I'm actually annoyed. Here's why.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8.

There’s something about the Google Pixel 8 that worries me

I've had the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro for a couple of weeks, and I quite like them. But there's something about them that worries me.
The Home Screen on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

OnePlus is about to put the Google Pixel 8 Pro to shame

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has one of the brightest displays available on a smartphone. However, that won't be the case for long.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

Hackers are using this incredibly sneaky trick to hide malware

Watch out next time you click a Google Ad, as hackers have a new way to make malware sites almost impossible to spot. Now, a password manager has fallen victim.
OnePlus Open and Google Pixel Fold standing to show designs.

OnePlus Open vs. Google Pixel Fold: don’t buy the wrong folding phone

OnePlus just launched its very first foldable. How does it stack up against the Pixel Fold, which is also Google's first entry into the foldable market?
OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk in hand.

OnePlus Open review: an excellent foldable, with a catch

The foldable market is growing, this time with OnePlus joining the fray. How does the OnePlus Open fare? Let's find out.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro in front of a colorful background.

Some Pixel 8 Pro owners are reporting a display color issue

Some owners of Google's new Pixel 8 Pro are reporting an odd color-related issue affecting the display, though the company has yet to officially acknowledge it.
A person taking a photo with the Google Pixel 8.

Google Pixel 8 review: better than the Pixel 8 Pro?

The case for choosing the Google Pixel 8 over the Pixel 8 Pro is stronger than ever, as its camera, battery, and software all impress in our review.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro sitting upright on a park bench.

Is the Google Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 chip any good? We found out

Google's latest Tensor G3 chip on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro is said to bring performance and AI improvements. But does it live up to the promise?
Notifications shown on the Google Pixel Watch 2's screen.

Google and Qualcomm are changing Wear OS smartwatches forever

Google and Qualcomm have joined to build Wear OS around the RISC-V open source ecosystem. It offers hope for better smartwatches.
A Google Pixel 8 Pro in Porcelain (left) with an iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium held in hand.

Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: which $1,000 phone should you buy?

It’s an exciting season for smartphones with Google's Pixel 8 Pro joining Apple's iPhone 15 Pro as two of the best of 2023. Which one is right for your money?
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but you should buy the Google Pixel Watch 2

Google really had a challenge on its hands with the Pixel Watch 2, but happily it has returned with a wearable that impresses in almost all areas.

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